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Minecraft Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on 27 October — Vibrant Visuals and Digital Upgrade Confirmed

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Minecraft is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 27 October 2026, with a confirmed digital upgrade path for existing Switch owners and Vibrant Visuals switched on by default. Mojang Studios confirmed the specific release date on 5 August, giving Switch 2 owners a clear Q4 launch to plan around.

Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2 showing two characters in a Nether biome on the console screen
Image courtesy of Mojang Studios

Vibrant Visuals Come as Standard on Switch 2

The headline feature of the Switch 2 edition is Vibrant Visuals, an enhanced graphics mode Mojang rolled out last year, bringing directional lighting, volumetric fog, improved shadows, and richer reflections to the familiar block-built world. On Switch 2, it ships as the default visual experience — players land in the enhanced mode without changing any settings. Supported Marketplace content gets the upgrade automatically.

The Super Mario Mash-Up pack, exclusive to Nintendo platforms and a fan favourite locally, also receives a dedicated Vibrant Visuals boost. Peach’s Castle and Delfino Plaza will look noticeably warmer and more atmospheric with the new lighting.

One caveat worth flagging: Vibrant Visuals are not available in split-screen multiplayer or with certain Marketplace content that hasn’t been updated to support the feature — a sensible trade-off that shouldn’t affect most solo or online sessions.

Minecraft Vibrant Visuals gameplay screenshot showing a lush jungle canyon with a decorative boat on the water, showcasing enhanced lighting effects
Image courtesy of Mojang Studios

Upgrade Path for Switch Owners — Pricing Still to Come

Mojang has confirmed a digital upgrade path for players who already own Minecraft on the original Nintendo Switch. Your world save data transfers across to Switch 2, so your builds, farms, and years of progress survive the jump intact. What hasn’t been confirmed yet is whether the upgrade is free or a paid add-on; Mojang says full eligibility requirements and pricing are coming separately. Check the official Minecraft announcement before assuming any price.

Minecraft – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

Switch 2 in Singapore: A Busy Q4 Ahead

Minecraft has been a staple of Singapore households — on PC, mobile, and especially the Switch — and the Switch 2 edition lands in a packed final quarter. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave arrives in September, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort follows in October, and Minecraft Switch 2 closes out the same month. For families running a mix of Switch and Switch 2 hardware, the save-data transfer makes upgrading a much easier call once pricing is clear.

The Switch 2 edition itself has no confirmed SGD price yet. Pricing for both the new version and the upgrade path will be announced closer to launch. Stay across our game news section for the update.

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Nintendo’s Gamescom 2026 Switch 2 Lineup: 007 First Light Leads Nine-Game Showcase

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Nintendo just confirmed a nine-game Switch 2 lineup for Gamescom 2026, and two of those titles are quietly rewriting what Switch 2 can do — one ending a 13-year drought, the other about to end a months-long wait.

007 First Light – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

Nine Switch 2 Games at Gamescom 2026

Nintendo of Europe announced on 5 August that it will bring a full roster of playable Switch 2 titles to Hall 9 of Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, when Gamescom runs from 26 to 30 August 2026. Admission to the Nintendo booth is free, and the full lineup covers first-party Nintendo titles alongside some of the biggest third-party games coming to the platform this year:

  • 007 First Light
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
  • EA Sports FC 27
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio
  • Minecraft Dungeons 2
  • Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
  • Orbitals
  • Pokémon Pokopia (Bubbly Basin Expansion Pass)
  • Splatoon Raiders
007 First Light review scores and key art
Image courtesy of IO Interactive

Nintendo also noted that “and more” titles are possible, leaving the door open for surprises ahead of the company’s financial results this week.

007 First Light on Switch 2 — First Public Demo, and a September Date Lurking

007 First Light launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on 27 May 2026 to exceptional reviews — the IO Interactive-developed origin story earned 9s and 10s across major outlets and sits as one of the year’s best-reviewed games. The Switch 2 version has been delayed twice since its initial March window, and up until Gamescom no Switch 2 footage has been released publicly. That changes in Cologne, where attendees will get hands-on time with a build IO Interactive has not yet shown the world.

What makes this particularly interesting for Switch 2 owners in Singapore: Amazon Japan’s listing for the physical Switch 2 edition of 007 First Light currently shows a September 16, 2026 release date. IO Interactive has not officially confirmed this date, and Amazon Japan retailer listings are known to use placeholder dates — but a mid-month placeholder is unusual enough that it warrants watching. If September 16 holds, Switch 2 players would only have a six-week wait from Gamescom to launch. IO Interactive previously committed to a “before end of year” window for the Switch 2 version.

The Switch 2 physical copy, when it ships, will use a Game-Key Card format — a new Nintendo format that functions as a download license rather than containing onboard game data.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 — CoD Back on Nintendo Hardware After 13 Years

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Korean soldier
Image courtesy of Activision / Infinity Ward

The last Call of Duty game on a Nintendo platform was 2013’s Call of Duty: Ghosts on Wii U. Modern Warfare 4 ends that 13-year gap, and it does so as a genuinely native port — not cloud-streamed. Infinity Ward co-developed the Switch 2 version alongside Digital Legends, running directly on the hardware powered by NVIDIA’s DLSS-lite processing in the Switch 2’s chip.

The feature set confirmed for the Switch 2 version is the full package:

  • Joy-Con 2 mouse controls — optional, for precision aiming without a desk required
  • Full cross-play — matched into the same lobbies as PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC players
  • Cross-progression — loadouts, unlocks, and battle pass progress carry across platforms
  • Modes — Campaign, Multiplayer, and DMZ all included
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 soldier vehicle
Image courtesy of Activision / Infinity Ward

Modern Warfare 4’s campaign follows a young South Korean squad on collapsing front lines while Captain Price wages a personal war on the other side of the world. The game launches October 23, 2026 across all platforms simultaneously — Singapore included. Pre-order details for Switch 2 will be announced separately.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 Captain Price
Image courtesy of Activision / Infinity Ward

The Rest of the Gamescom Switch 2 Lineup

Beyond the two headline titles, the Gamescom booth rounds out a strong autumn picture for Switch 2 in Singapore. Metaphor: ReFantazio — the Atlus JRPG that swept awards in 2024 — arrives on Switch 2 on 12 November 2026. Pokémon Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin expansion, the paid DLC that launched on 5 August, will be playable at the booth. Orbitals, the fast-paced arena shooter confirmed for Switch 2 last month, also makes the list. Splatoon Raiders, Minecraft Dungeons 2, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and EA Sports FC 27 complete the nine confirmed titles.

For Singapore Switch 2 owners, the picture coming out of Gamescom 2026 is unusually rich: two of the world’s biggest gaming franchises — James Bond and Call of Duty — both arriving on the platform within weeks of each other, both natively, both with global cross-play. The question of when for 007 First Light should get an official answer soon, whether at Gamescom itself or just before it. In the meantime, check out our Game News section for more Switch 2 coverage.

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Orbitals Switch 2 Launches 3 September — Anime Co-Op Game

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Nintendo confirmed its Gamescom 2026 booth lineup on 5 August, and one of the standout titles for Switch 2 owners is Orbitals — a Switch 2-exclusive co-op adventure from Japanese indie studio Shapefarm and publisher Kepler Interactive, launching on 3 September 2026. With Gamescom kicking off on 26 August in Cologne, Germany, the show will be the first major hands-on venue for the game before it drops just eight days later.

An Intergalactic Adventure in Retro Anime Style

Orbitals — Maki and Omura inside the space station, gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Kepler Interactive

Set in a wholly original retro anime universe, Orbitals puts two players in the roles of space explorers Maki and Omura, who must collaborate to save their crumbling space station from a supernatural cosmic storm. The game’s cinematic cutscenes are hand-crafted by Studio Massket and draw directly from the warm visual language of late-’90s anime — big expressive character artwork, bold colours, and that nostalgic hand-drawn feel. Full Japanese and English voice acting (plus eight additional languages including Korean, Simplified Chinese, French, German, and Brazilian Portuguese) keeps the presentation tight throughout.

Gameplay is an asymmetric co-op puzzle-platformer — think It Takes Two relocated to space. Each player equips different tools: the Scrap Hook, Liquid Launcher, and Beam Cannon each have distinct functions, and the two players’ abilities must be combined to unlock routes, solve environmental puzzles, and fight the storm’s manifestations. Solo play is not an option; the game is built entirely around two players working in sync.

Orbitals – Gameplay Reveal Trailer — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

The Friend’s Pass Changes the Value Equation

Orbitals split-screen co-op combat with Beam Cannon
Image courtesy of Kepler Interactive

Orbitals ships with a Global Friend’s Pass: buy one copy and your co-op partner can download a free companion app — no second purchase needed — to join your session both locally and online. That meaningfully softens the pricing. A group or household only needs a single copy to play the entire game together, which makes the price tag a much easier sell when you already have a co-op partner lined up.

Local co-op runs on the Switch 2’s split-screen mode with two Joy-Con pairs, and online play works through Nintendo Switch Online. The GameChat feature lets you coordinate via the console’s built-in microphone without needing a headset — handy for sessions where you and a friend are in the same room but separated by a screen.

What Switch 2 Owners in Singapore Need to Know

Orbitals aerial split-screen gameplay — space traversal and combat
Image courtesy of Kepler Interactive

Orbitals is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive — no PC, PlayStation, Xbox, or original Switch version is planned. The digital base game is priced at US$39.99 on the Nintendo eShop; Singapore eShop pricing has not been announced at time of writing. A Deluxe Upgrade Pack (US$14.99) releases day-and-date with the base game on 3 September and adds additional content for players who want the full package from day one.

The game does not require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription for local co-op, though online play does require an active NSO membership. Singapore players who are already online for other Switch 2 titles can jump straight into online co-op sessions without any additional setup. Keep an eye on the Nintendo eShop Singapore listing for confirmed regional pricing closer to launch.

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Moonlighter 2 Sets 2 September Date — Free Demo Out Now on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC

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Digital Sun and 11 bit studios have confirmed that Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will exit Early Access and launch as a full 1.0 release on 2 September 2026 across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. The headline news for Singapore players: a free demo is live right now on every platform, including the Nintendo eShop and PSN — no pre-order or purchase required. PC players also have a bonus: the original Moonlighter is free to claim on Steam until 9 August, which is just three days away.

Watch the September 2 Date Reveal

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault | Date Reveal Trailer — via 11 bit studios on YouTube

What Is Moonlighter 2?

Moonlighter 2 is the sequel to Digital Sun’s 2018 cult hit — a top-down action RPG built around a clever double life: by day, you delve into procedurally generated dungeons hunting for loot; by night, you run your shop and set prices for the townsfolk. The original Moonlighter became a favourite on Switch and PC for the way it blended roguelite combat with light shopkeeping simulation.

The sequel entered Early Access in late 2025 and has been expanded steadily since, with the 1.0 release bringing the full main story, new mechanics, and a proper ending to the campaign.

Moonlighter 2 dungeon combat gameplay
Image courtesy of Digital Sun

What’s New in Version 1.0

The 1.0 update is substantial. Here is what’s coming alongside the full launch:

  • Main story conclusion — the full narrative arc wraps up for the first time
  • New weapons and armour sets for dungeon runs and crafting
  • Bomb Path — a new combat ability that causes enemies to explode after taking enough hits, damaging those nearby
  • Shop upgrades — Will’s shop reaches its final level, unlocking additional Bloblet slots and cosmetic options
  • Infinite Endless Vault — an endless postgame dungeon challenge for players who want to keep going after the credits
  • Hardcore mode — permadeath consequences for those who want a serious test
Moonlighter 2 shop management gameplay
Image courtesy of Digital Sun

The Demo Is Live — and the Original Is Free on Steam

The free demo is available across all platforms as of today. On Nintendo Switch 2, search Moonlighter 2 on the eShop and download the demo directly. The same applies to the PlayStation Store and Xbox marketplace.

PC players on Steam have until 9 August to claim the original Moonlighter for free — it stays in your library permanently after you add it. If you have been curious about the franchise, this is the easiest entry point: play the first game free, then try the sequel demo before deciding on 1.0 at launch.

Moonlighter 2 world and exploration
Image courtesy of Digital Sun

Platforms, Pricing, and Physical Edition

The full release is set for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on 2 September 2026. The game is also included in Game Pass from day one — one of the more notable day-one indie inclusions this year. Digital pricing has not yet been announced officially. SGD pricing is to be confirmed.

For collectors, a physical edition is confirmed for Switch 2, PS5, and PC on 13 November 2026 via Silver Lining Interactive. Singapore players should have access via standard regional distribution, though local retailer availability is to be confirmed closer to release.

For more gaming launches and previews, check the Game News archive.

Moonlighter 2 character equipment and crafting
Image courtesy of Digital Sun

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Mega Man: Dual Override Gets Its Gamescom 2026 Debut — First Playable Demo Incoming

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Capcom is bringing Mega Man: Dual Override to Gamescom 2026 — and for the first time ever, fans will be able to get their hands on it. The showfloor demo marks the public debut of one of this year’s most anticipated action-platformers, and with Gamescom running from 20 to 24 August in Cologne, Germany, the wait isn’t long.

If the reveal trailer is anything to go by, this is going to be a proper Mega Man experience — classic 2D side-scrolling action with a fresh coat of paint and what looks like a more ambitious scope than the series has seen in years.

The “Dual Override” name has had fans speculating since the announcement, and Capcom has kept the full details close to its chest. From the reveal trailer and early screenshots, the game carries the series’ signature feel: fast movement, precise platforming, and the kind of robot boss fights that made the franchise iconic.

Nintendo Gamescom 2026 Switch 2 lineup
Nintendo’s confirmed Switch 2 line-up for Gamescom 2026.

Mega Man: Dual Override isn’t the only reason to keep an eye on Gamescom this year. Nintendo’s Switch 2 line-up for the event is stacked, with confirmed titles including Splatoon Raiders, Switch Sports Resort, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Minecraft Dungeons 2, 007: First Light, EA FC 27, and the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Gamescom showcases in years.

Mega Man: Dual Override gameplay screenshot
Tight 2D platforming with explosive stage design — the Mega Man formula, turned up a notch.

The gameplay screenshot shows exactly what fans want from a Mega Man title: layered 2D stage design, explosive visual effects, and the kind of enemy density that’ll have your reflexes working overtime. This looks like a Mega Man game that means serious business.

For Singapore fans, you won’t be flying to Cologne to try the demo — but Capcom is expected to bring more news out of Gamescom, possibly including a release window or a follow-up trailer. We’ll be tracking everything as it drops.

Stay tuned to GameTrader.SG for all the latest Gamescom 2026 updates.

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FFXIV Is Now Live on Switch 2 — Free Trial Out, 30% Off Until 13 August

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Final Fantasy XIV is officially playable on Nintendo Switch 2. Square Enix launched all four editions on 4 August 2026, and the Free Trial dropped alongside them — meaning you can jump into Eorzea on a Switch 2 right now at zero cost. If you have been sitting on the fence, there is also a time-sensitive reason to act: both Complete Editions are 30% off on the Nintendo eShop until Thursday, 13 August.

FFXIV raid party faces a massive dark boss on Nintendo Switch 2
Image courtesy of Square Enix

What the Free Trial Covers

The Switch 2 Free Trial mirrors what PC and PlayStation players have enjoyed for years: A Realm Reborn plus the first expansion, Heavensward, with a level cap of 60 and no time limit on how long you play. That is roughly 100-plus hours of story content, all fourteen job archetypes to experiment with, and full access to dungeons and trials included in those expansions — with no credit card required.

For Singapore players who have wanted to see what the fuss is about without spending anything, the Switch 2 version is as good an entry point as any. Singapore sits in the Asia data centre region (Elemental Data Centre), which consistently gives local players excellent latency whether they are at home on fibre or hopping on a MRT commute in handheld mode.

FINAL FANTASY XIV – Gameplay Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

Editions and the Sale Window

Four product options are available on the Nintendo eShop right now:

  • Free Trial — A Realm Reborn + Heavensward, Level 60 cap, no subscription needed
  • Starter Edition — Adds a subscription-ready base game (A Realm Reborn through Shadowbringers)
  • Complete Edition — Everything through the current Dawntrail expansion, 30% off until 13 August
  • Complete Collector’s Edition — All collector’s items across every expansion, also 30% off until 13 August

The discount applies only to the two Complete Editions and runs until 13 August. We covered the full edition breakdown and 117 GB download size before launch — the TLDR for SG players on home fibre: with average speeds well above 500 Mbps, the download typically takes under an hour.

FFXIV characters riding Chocobo and sheep mounts above a fantasy city on Switch 2
Image courtesy of Square Enix

The Subscription — What Singapore Players Need to Know

FFXIV’s subscription on Switch 2 works a little differently from what you might expect. A few key points:

  • Subscription fees are waived for approximately one month following the platform’s release, giving everyone a head start.
  • A separate Switch 2 subscription is required, even if you are already subscribed on PC or PlayStation. It is not a cross-platform licence.
  • Existing subscribers get it at half price. If you pay the standard monthly fee on another platform, you can add the Switch 2 version for 50% of that rate — so playing on both your PC and Switch 2 does not mean paying twice in full.
  • A Nintendo Switch Online membership gives you one complimentary aetheryte teleport destination at 0 gil — a small perk but handy for managing travel costs early on.

The free month of play starts when you first activate the game, so there is no rush to log in on day one — though the Yo-kai Watch event running alongside the launch is worth catching sooner rather than later.

FFXIV party battles a massive green deity boss in an ornate arena on Switch 2
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Playing on the Go in Singapore

The Switch 2 version supports handheld, tabletop, and docked modes. Raid and trial content is fully playable in all modes, though a stable Wi-Fi connection is still recommended for multiplayer content — the Nintendo Online app can supplement with voice chat for coordination. Singapore’s widespread fibre and 5G coverage makes the Switch 2 a genuinely viable way to join Free Companies and run daily roulettes during lunch, on the bus, or wherever life takes you.

A lone FFXIV warrior faces a glowing ice crystal wall in a dark cave on Switch 2
Image courtesy of Square Enix

The free trial is available on the Nintendo eShop now. For more on the Singapore gaming landscape, check our Game News archive.

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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct — Sothis Returns, Time-Travel Twist, and September 17 Locked In

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Nintendo’s Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct aired last night at 10 PM SGT, and it packed in more than most fans anticipated. If you caught it with our watch guide, you already have the full picture; if you missed it, here is every key reveal — the plot, the systems, the heroes, and the editions.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave — the four heroes prepare for the Heroic Games
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The Dagdan Empire — Fire Emblem: Three Houses’s Neighbour, 250 Years Later

Fortune’s Weave is set in the Dagdan Empire, a kingdom that borders Fodlan — the continent at the heart of Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The game is set roughly 250 years after Three Houses’s story concludes, and the connection goes deeper than geography. The goddess Sothis, whose consciousness awakened within Byleth in that game, returns in Fortune’s Weave and sings the new game’s theme song. This is not a direct sequel — the characters and plot are entirely standalone — but for the large Three Houses fanbase in Singapore, the shared world and returning goddess give the story real weight before you even pick up your first weapon.

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct 8.4.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

Four Heroes and the Tournament That Changes Everything

The story begins in 1449 at the Heroic Games, a prestigious tournament in the Dagdan Empire whose winner receives a single wish granted by the Divine Sovereign Solel. Four warriors compete:

  • Cai — a young swordsman whose only goal is freeing his imprisoned father
  • Dietrich — a renowned duelist searching for the one opponent who can truly test him
  • Theodora — a warrior-queen carrying the survival of her entire kingdom into every fight
  • Leda — a performer turned avenger, hunting justice for her father’s murder

Five years on — by 1454 — the Heroic Games are over. The demon god Balor has risen and begun tearing through the Dagdan Empire. The four champions who should have been its defenders have vanished. Here is where your journey begins.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave — tactical battle on the Dagdan battlefield
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Sothis, Fortuna’s Blessing, and the Power to Rewrite the Past

Sothis summons a player-controlled soul — your character — and pairs them with the goddess Fortuna, the holder of a power called Fortuna’s Blessing: the ability to manipulate time. Your mission is to travel back to the era of the Heroic Games and change the fates of Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda before the catastrophe of 1454 becomes permanent.

That time-rewind mechanic extends directly into battles. Fortuna’s Blessing lets players roll back to any earlier moment in a fight to try a different approach — a flexible alternative to the series’s classic permadeath that should make difficult encounters more approachable without eliminating the tension entirely.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave — Sothis and Fortuna appear before the player character
Image courtesy of Nintendo

Classes, Weapons, and Blaze Arts

The class system has three tiers. Beginners choose from five starter classes; they advance into ten or more Specialty classes — including mounted Bardinger riders, Elephant Riders, and Charioteers — before reaching Advanced classes with distinct movement ranges and expanded abilities. Six weapon categories are in play: swords, gauntlets, spears, axes, bows, and magic, including exotic variants such as lightning swords and firearm-styled gauntlets.

Two combat systems stand out. Combat Arts are familiar to series veterans — powerful strikes that consume weapon durability. Blaze Arts are new: high-risk special moves that cost the user’s own HP, forcing a real-time trade-off between offensive power and survivability within the same turn. Between battles, free-time segments in the city of Dagsion and a World Map allow training, shopping, temple visits, side quests, and dungeon dives for gear and recruitable units.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave — exploring Dagsion city between battles
Image courtesy of Nintendo

Dagdan Collection and What Singapore Players Should Budget

Two editions launch on September 17 on Nintendo Switch 2:

  • Standard Edition — US$69.99 (digital and physical)
  • Dagdan Collection — US$119.99, a physical bundle that includes a steel case, art cards, a map of Dagdan, and a full artbook
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave — Dagdan Collection physical edition contents
Image courtesy of Nintendo

SGD pricing has not yet been confirmed by Nintendo Singapore — expect it to appear on the regional eShop as September 17 approaches. Based on recent Switch 2 software pricing in the region, the standard edition is likely to land somewhere in the S$90–S$100 range, though that figure is to be confirmed. Pre-orders are open on the Nintendo eShop now.

For more Switch 2 coverage, browse our game news section.

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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct Tonight — Watch at 10 PM SGT on August 4

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Nintendo is hosting a dedicated Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct tomorrow — which for Singapore means 10 PM SGT on August 4. The roughly 20-minute presentation will go deep on the upcoming Switch 2 strategy RPG ahead of its September 17 launch. Here’s when to watch and what to expect.

When to Watch the Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct

The presentation streams live on Nintendo’s YouTube channel and the Nintendo Today! app at these times:

  • Singapore / Malaysia / Hong Kong: 10 PM SGT, Tuesday 4 August
  • Japan: 11 PM JST, Tuesday 4 August
  • UK: 3 PM BST, Tuesday 4 August
  • US West Coast: 7 AM PDT, Tuesday 4 August

The archive will be available on Nintendo’s YouTube channel immediately after, so you can catch it later if you miss the live stream.

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave — Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026, via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What to Expect From the Presentation

Nintendo confirmed the Direct will feature “roughly 20 minutes of new information” about the game. No specific reveals have been teased, but with the September 17 launch only six weeks away, expect a close look at gameplay systems — the combat mechanics, the four protagonist paths, and probably the final roster of recruitable characters. Battle map design, the supports system, and any collector’s edition contents not yet detailed are all likely topics.

Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave Direct date announcement August 4
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Everything Confirmed About Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave So Far

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is the first mainline entry developed by Intelligent Systems for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is set in the Dagda Empire, which has prospered for 1,500 years under the rule of the gods. The capital city of Dagsion hosts the Great Tournament, where the winner is granted one wish.

The game features four distinct protagonist routes, each following a different warrior:

  • Kai — a boy fighting to free his imprisoned father
  • Dietrich — a swordsman who seeks battles against formidable foes
  • Theodora — a queen carrying the hopes of her nation
  • Leda — a performer fighting for revenge

Characters revealed so far include Lilian (a healer), Lysander (a lance cavalier), Juno (an archer with a unique passive), and Sirocco (an axe fighter with desert origins). The game supports full Korean localisation, and English and other language support is confirmed for global release.

Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave gameplay screenshot characters
Image courtesy of Nintendo

Editions and Pricing

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches September 17 on Nintendo Switch 2. Pricing confirmed so far:

  • Digital edition: US$69.99
  • Physical edition: US$79.99
  • Dagdan Collection (collector’s edition with artbook and SteelBook): US-equivalent roughly US$148 based on Korean pricing — exact global price TBA

No SGD pricing has been announced yet. Nintendo Singapore typically confirms local eShop pricing closer to launch. For more Switch 2 game coverage, see our Game News section.

Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave promotional art
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Attack on Titan 3 Locks December 10 Launch Date — Editions, Pre-Orders and Features

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Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have confirmed December 10, 2026 as the launch date for Attack on Titan 3, announced during tonight’s reveal stream. Digital pre-orders are now live on PSN and Steam, and the full edition lineup — including a SteelBook Launch Edition and a Digital Deluxe with 72-hour early access — has been detailed.

Attack on Titan 3 — Official Release Date Trailer, via IGN on YouTube

December 10 Confirmed — Edition Breakdown

As we covered this morning when the stream was first announced, Koei Tecmo promised a release date reveal tonight and delivered. Here’s the full edition breakdown:

  • Standard Edition: US$69.99 / £54.99 / €69.99 / ¥9,680
  • Digital Deluxe Edition: US$89.99 / £69.99 / €89.99 / ¥12,980 — adds 72-hour early access (PS5, Xbox and PC only; Switch 2 excluded), a Digital Artbook, Character Customisation Pack (3 costumes, 7 parts), Original Equipment Pack (13 parts), and a Starter Item Pack
  • SteelBook Launch Edition (physical only): the base game in a SteelBook case with ICONART, plus Wings of Freedom Choker and Wings of Freedom Gloves DLC

All physical and digital buyers receive the Wings of Freedom Hoodie DLC costume at launch. Digital pre-orders additionally unlock the Wings of Freedom Earrings. Save data from either of the previous Attack on Titan games triggers special in-game gifts.

Attack on Titan 3 gameplay screenshot showing ODM gear combat
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

The Full Story, Start to Finish

Attack on Titan 3 is the first game in the series to cover the entire manga and anime from beginning to end. You play as a custom Scout Regiment recruit alongside Eren, Mikasa, Armin, and the broader cast, building relationships that unlock character-specific abilities and cutscenes. Koei Tecmo confirmed that MAPPA — the studio behind the anime’s later seasons — is producing an exclusive opening animation directed by Arifumi Imai, to be added via a post-launch update.

Attack on Titan 3 screenshot showing large-scale Titan battle
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Nine Titans, Exterior Scouting Missions and Casual Mode

All Nine Titans — the Colossal, Armoured, Female, Jaw, Cart, Beast, War Hammer, Attack and Founding — appear in-game for the first time in the series. The 3D Maneuver Gear system has been rebuilt to feel faster and more intense, recreating the anime’s large-scale battles.

Brand new are Exterior Scouting Missions, which push the squad beyond the walls: explore open terrain, construct supply bases, manage ODM fuel and blade durability, and take on high-difficulty titan threats. A Casual Mode is also included for players who want to experience the complete story without the mechanical challenge.

Attack on Titan 3 exterior scouting mission beyond the walls
Image courtesy of Koei Tecmo

Platforms, Pre-Orders and Singapore Pricing

Attack on Titan 3 launches December 10 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam. Pre-orders on PSN, the Xbox Store and Steam are open now; Switch 2 pre-orders will open at a later date. No SGD pricing has been announced yet — the US$69.99 standard edition converts to roughly S$95 at current rates, though the Singapore PlayStation Store will likely carry its own regional price. We will update this article once local pricing is confirmed.

For more upcoming releases, check out our Game News section.

Attack on Titan 3 character creator customisation screen
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