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Nintendo Download Update (Feb. 26, 2026)

Nintendo Download Update (Feb. 26, 2026)

The following content is available for Nintendo Download this week:

  • Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
    • Resident Evil Requiem – The most recent installment in the critically renowned Resident Evil series ushers in a new era of survival horror. Join FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and seasoned agent Leon S. Kennedy in the action as their unique gameplay styles and adventures combine to create a terrifying encounter. You can freely switch between first- and third-person perspectives and select from a variety of difficulty settings.On February 27, Resident Evil Requiem will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo eShop is currently accepting preorders.
    • Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition – In Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, commemorate ten years of exploration, survival, and decision-making in a world that has been irrevocably altered! As a Vault Dweller attempting to transform the Wasteland and what is left of society, you must scavenge, construct, battle, and form alliances. In a vast open world with hundreds of locales, characters, and quests, discover the results of your choices. In order to enhance your adventure, this updated version of the game also comes with more than 150 Creation Club products and six official add-ons.The downloadable version of Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is currently accessible on the Nintendo Switch 2.
    • Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Boost your adventure on the planet Mira with the Nintendo Switch 2! With framerates up to 60 frames per second and 4K resolution1 in TV mode, explore vast vistas, battle terrifying foes, and soar over the skies on your Skell.The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is currently accessible. The upgrade pack is available on the Nintendo eShop for players who have the Nintendo Switch version of the game.
    • Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version – With the Nintendo Switch versions of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, you can relive the nostalgic vibe of the Game Boy Advance device! Both new and returning players can travel the Kanto region, meet endearing Pokémon, catch up with old friends, and take in the timeless soundtrack.On February 27, the Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen versions go live on the Nintendo eShop.
  • Digital Spotlight:
    • 30 Years of Pokémon – Pokémon Day is just one day away on Feb. 27, and this one marks 30 years of the series! To commemorate the occasion, why not revisit some of the games and regions that have defined the world of Pokémon on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2? Embark on a journey in the Galar region in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield and roam the wide-open world of the Paldea region in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Experience the nostalgia of the Sinnoh region in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, or take it back to the past and explore the Hisui region in Pokémon Legends: ArceusPlayers with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass membership3 can go back even further, with access to classic titles such as Pokémon SnapPokémon StadiumPokémon Mystery Dungeon – Red Rescue Team and more! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for when Pokémon Pokopia launches on March 5 for Nintendo Switch 2 – pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo Music:

  • Mario Zone Melodies – Jump into the Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden Coins soundtrack, available now on Nintendo Music4! Add some upbeat tracks from Mario’s journey to reclaim Mario Land from his greedy rival Wario to your rotation, including “Mario Land,” “Tree Zone” and “Star Course (Space Zone).” For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
  • A New Soundtrack Appears! – Get ready for a blast from the past – the soundtrack for Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version is now available on Nintendo Music! Go back to the sounds that accompanied your adventures as a Pokémon trainer in the Kanto region with tracks like “Pallet Town Theme,” “A Rival Appears,” “Battle! (Gym Leader Battle)” and more! For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.

Activities:

  • Creator’s Voice – Resident Evil Requiem – Resident Evil Requiem director Koshi Nakanishi shares how the team is reimagining fear, exploration and action for players around the world on Nintendo Switch 2! Watch the latest installment here: https://youtu.be/XJ8BrLpv3AQ.
  • My Nintendo Mario Tennis Fever Sweepstakes – Heat up your style with the My Nintendo Mario Tennis Fever Sweepstakes5! Enter today for a chance to win a sporty swag bag of prizes inspired by the Mario Tennis Fever game. This sweepstakes ends on May 15 at 11 p.m. PT. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/5d1c25a01d56fe69.
  • My Nintendo – Play On with GameTruck Sweepstakes – Enter the My Nintendo – Play On with GameTruck Sweepstakes6 from now until May 27 at 11 p.m. PT for a chance to win a two-hour video game party for up to 15 guests! Try out the Nintendo Switch 2 system and celebrate a birthday, corporate event or game night with video games, high-definition screens and sound systems. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/06464d3aa1af782b.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2:

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

 

Related: Nintendo Download Update (Feb. 19, 2026)

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