The following content is available for Nintendo Download this week:
- Digital Spotlight:
- New Year, New Fun – The countdown may be over, but the fun sure isn’t! Kick off the new year by introducing your loved ones to some frenetic, vehicular action in the Kirby Air Riders game on the Nintendo Switch 2 system! Or, set up a friendly competition1 in EA Madden NFL 26, where you can take to the field, catch a light show in Baltimore, and immerse yourself in explosive gameplay. Want to get away for a bit? Escape from Midgar with breathtaking visuals and fast-paced gameplay when you try out the free demo for FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE. You can also start the new year with a new journey in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game. Choose Chikorita, Tepig or Totodile as your first partner Pokémon, then set off on a grand adventure in Lumiose City! And don’t forget to check in with your islanders in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game and gear up for the free update and paid Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade pack in January. May the new year bring even more excitement your way!
Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
- Hits for the Holidays Sale – Time is running out to save on digital versions of select games with the Hits for the Holidays Sale! Find festive deals on popular games for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems when you shop on Nintendo.com or Nintendo eShop on your device. Hurry – this sale ends on Jan. 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT! For more information and to view the full list of games, visit HERE.
Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:
- Eradicator Genesis – Available Jan. 3
- FAIRY TAIL: DUNGEONS – Available Jan. 7
- Gridz Keeper – Available Jan. 7
- M.A.U.S – Available Jan. 2
- SnapCat: Mia’s Cozy Adventure – Available Jan. 6
For news and updates on all things Nintendo, you can also check out the free Nintendo Today! smart-device app. Whether it’s news about games, info about your favorite characters, or videos and comic strips — you’ll get personalized fun every day.
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