Hello, Nintendo fans!
August 2026 continues to surprise us with major events, unexpected leaks, and impressive records across the Nintendo ecosystem. This week, everyone is discussing the first footage of FromSoftware's mysterious Switch 2 project, the phenomenal commercial takeoff of the new Pokémon spin-off, and troubling news surrounding the Ukrainian indie segment. We have gathered the most important events of the past seven days for you in one convenient overview!
Hot Leaks and First Looks at Switch 2
The media space was shaken by an unexpected gameplay leak of FromSoftware's The Duskbloods, showcasing dynamic PvP battles with wolf summoning and transforming into a velociraptor. Meanwhile, Digital Foundry technical specialists assessed the performance of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster on Switch 2, noting good visuals but controversial optimization. A detailed graphics comparison of the co-op game Big Walk between Nintendo's new console, PS5, and Steam Deck has also surfaced. Among nice little details — the re-release of Metal Gear Solid 4 has removed all mentions of the PS3, the developers of Atelier Karia are experimenting with changing the heroine's figure based on meals, and the eShop has already revealed the file sizes for the first Switch 2 releases, including DayZ.
Financial Triumphs, Industry Drama, and Announcements
Another sensation was caused by the release of Pokémon Pokopia, whose sales surpassed 5 million copies in just four months. Another iconic series keeps pace: the Kingdom Hearts franchise has generated over $1 billion in revenue. However, there is sad news as well — the community was outraged by the decision of Sony to block the release of STONKS-9800 by Ukrainian developer Ternox, and Netflix unexpectedly shut down Night School Studio, creators of the Oxenfree dilogy. Despite this, the Switch indie scene is alive and well: the cozy adventure Woodo received a release date and a demo, the conducting rhythm game Maestro is coming to both console generations, and speed lovers will be pleased by the September release of the retro racer Star Racer.
Service News, Fan Creations, and Updates
Enthusiasts discovered an incredible fan-made 3DS demake of Breath of the Wild for Nintendo 3DS, and the creator of The Simpsons hinted at a potential return of The Simpsons Hit & Run. For active players, a fresh Splatoon 3 update arrived with a new weapon, and NSO subscribers can once again claim exclusive Splatoon 3 profile icons. The fighter roster of Brawlhalla was joined by the duo Qinghua and Baobao, the legendary Judge Dredd pinball is coming to the hybrid console this fall, while survival fans should hurry, as the official Ark: Survival Evolved servers on Switch are shutting down at the end of the month.
What's Next?
Autumn is ahead, which means even more big premieres and official details about upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 titles. Stay with Ukraine Nintendo Daily — play the best and take care!
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