The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
On January 23, 2026, Nintendo announced via their proprietary app, “Nintendo Today,” that they will broadcast a special program titled “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct 2026.1.25,” dedicated to the upcoming film The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
LEGOLAND Japan announced on January 20, 2026, that the "Animal Crossing: New Horizons × Nagoya Sea Life Aquarium Ocean Life Encounter Exhibition" will be held at Nagoya Sea Life Aquarium from January 30th to May 11th, 2026. Admission fees are ¥1,800 for adults (19+) and ¥1,400 for children (3–18). A combo 1-Day Pass with LEGOLAND Japan entry is also available.
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo just dropped a special "Nintendo Switch 2025 Year in Review" site where you can check your playtime stats for both the original Switch and Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo confirms the discontinuation of the Hulu app on Nintendo Switch. Support will end in February 2026 and the app will no longer be usable.
Stardew Valley
Ahead of the new year, Stardew Valley – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has officially launched and is now available for digital purchase on the Nintendo eShop.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Nintendo officially announced Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Switch 2 Edition with 4K graphics, 12-player online mode, and new features like CameraPlay. A free update is also available for the old Switch version starting January 15.
Pokémon
The early prototype of Pokopia Pokémon, a farming simulation game resulting from a collaboration between Nintendo and Koei Tecmo, leaked online featuring a pixel-art style reminiscent of Stardew Valley.
Pokémon
The Pokémon Winds and Waves game is rumored to be the main series of Generation 10 and exclusive to Switch 2.
Nintendo
Nintendo revives Virtual Boy through the Nintendo Classics collection on Switch Online and Switch 2. Play 14 classic games, including Mario Tennis and Tetris, starting February 17, 2026.
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo has just released a new app titled Hello, Mario! which is now available for download via the Nintendo eShop and also as a free app for Nintendo smart devices.
Nintendo
Nintendo officially announced the launch of a new Mario-themed app designed specifically for parents and children.
Apex Legends
Electronic Arts along with Respawn Entertainment officially announced that Apex Legends, a free-to-play hero shooter game, is now available on the latest Nintendo Switch 2 console.
Animal Crossing
Nintendo is suspected to soon hold a Nintendo Direct, sparking speculation that the lineup of games for the Switch 2 console will be revealed soon.