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 project for Switch 2, the phenomenal commercial rise 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, which showcased dynamic PvP battles featuring wolf summoning and transforming into a velociraptor. Meanwhile, Digital Foundry tech experts assessed the performance of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster on Switch 2, noting solid visuals but controversial optimization. A detailed graphical comparison of the co-op game Big Walk between Nintendo's new console, PS5, and Steam Deck has also emerged. Among pleasant details — all mentions of PS3 have apparently been removed in the Metal Gear Solid 4 re-release, the developers of Atelier Karia are experimenting with the heroine's figure changing based on her diet, and the eShop has already revealed the file sizes of the first releases for Switch 2, including DayZ.
Financial Triumphs, Industry Drama, and Announcements
Another sensation was caused by the release of Pokémon Pokopia, whose sales exceeded 5 million copies in just four months. Another iconic series is keeping pace: the Kingdom Hearts franchise has generated over $1 billion in revenue. However, there is also sad news — the community was outraged by Sony's decision to block the release of STONKS-9800 by Ukrainian developer Ternox, while Netflix unexpectedly shut down Night School Studio, creators of the Oxenfree dilogy. Despite this, the Switch indie scene is in full swing: the cozy adventure Woodo received a release date and a demo, the conductor rhythm game Maestro is coming to both console generations, and speed enthusiasts will appreciate the September release of the retro racer Star Racer.
Service News, Fan Creations, and Updates
Enthusiasts discovered an incredible fan-made demake port of Breath of the Wild for Nintendo 3DS, while the creator of The Simpsons hinted at a potential return of The Simpsons Hit & Run. For active players, a fresh Splatoon 3 update with new weapons has been released, while NSO subscribers can once again claim exclusive Splatoon 3 profile icons. The duo of Qinghua and Baobao has joined the Brawlhalla fighter roster, the legendary pinball Judge Dredd is heading to the hybrid console this fall, but survival fans should hurry, as official Ark: Survival Evolved servers on Switch are shutting down at the end of the month.
What's Next?
Autumn is ahead, meaning even more major premieres and official details about upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games. Stay tuned to Ukraine Nintendo Daily — play the best and take care of yourselves!
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