Nintendo is rolling out a packed slate of new content this week. Updates across the wider gaming industry are also bringing players new ways to play, create, learn, and compete. The lineup stretches from major franchises to family-focused and educational experiences. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, CookieRun: Crumble, new active games from Nex, and a new Bluey title are among the latest additions.
Call of Duty Beta Leads the Switch 2 Lineup
Nintendo Switch 2 players can jump into the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta from Aug. 28 through Sept. 1. The beta gives all Switch 2 players access to a playable Campaign mission, multiplayer modes, and in-game rewards.
Players can also use Vault Edition operators and weapons during the beta without placing a preorder. The full game launches Oct. 23, with preorders available through Nintendo eShop.
Another Switch 2 release follows on Sept. 3 with Orbitals. The two-player co-op adventure takes players into a retro anime-inspired universe.
Elden Ring and Metal Gear Solid Expand the Library
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition arrives on Switch 2 on Aug. 28. The release includes the base game, the Shadow Of the Erdtree expansion, new weapons and armor, and additional customization options.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is also available on both Switch 2 and Switch. The collection features Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.
More Games Head to Nintendo eShop
Nintendo eShop is adding a broad selection of games for Switch 2 and Switch. New releases include the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Another Crab’s Treasure, Lou’s Lagoon, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, Dogpile, Golftacular!, Magnetail, and Tearscape.
More titles will arrive over the next several days. My Friendly Little Island Deluxe launches Aug. 29, followed by Forest of Deceit on Aug. 31 and both Lamp Clicker and Metal Garden on Sept. 1.
Nintendo Music and My Nintendo Add New Rewards
Nintendo Music is expanding with a SimCity playlist featuring tracks from the classic Super NES game. The service is also adding more Mario Kart World content and bonus tracks.
My Nintendo is giving fans a chance to win a Limited Edition Deluxe The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Vinyl Soundtrack Boxset. New rewards also include a Pokémon Pokopia notebook and a Star Fox collectible patch set.
