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Platform(s): Game Boy Advance, GameCube, New Nintendo 2DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Wii, WiiU, iOS
Genre: Hardware
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: March 2017

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Nintendo Download Thursday, February 12, 2026

by Rainier on Feb. 12, 2026 @ 9:38 a.m. PST

In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose.

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Members also enjoy a curated library of NES and Super NES classic games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others.

To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit here.

With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, players get access to even more benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with newly added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise DLC and retro SEGA Genesis games.

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions. To enjoy the 3D effect of Nintendo 3DS software, you must experience it from the system itself. Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2:

  • Mario Tennis Fever – Hit the court with Mario and friends in this Mushroom Kingdom twist on tennis featuring 38 playable characters and 30 all-new Fever Rackets for you to mix and match. Use familiar shots like topspins, slices and lobs, along with fancy footwork and new defensive maneuvers, to outpace your opponents on the court. Serve up casual or competitive play in a variety of game modes filled with explosive tennis action, and double the fun with (or against) your pals in local1 and online play2. The Mario Tennis Fever game is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 system!
  • TOKYO SCRAMBLE – A life-or-death struggle begins deep below Tokyo. Play as Anne, a survivor who finds herself in a network of subterranean caverns overrun by mysterious, dinosaur-like creatures called Zino. Use stealth, strategy, quick thinking and unwavering determination to escape. Plus, with GameShare3, up to four players can team up either locally or online via GameChat to help Anne survive the dangers of the depths together. TOKYO SCRAMBLE is available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 today!
  • Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – Continue the story of Kazuma Kiryu as he fights to protect those he cares about most in a remake of Yakuza 3 that evolves every aspect of the beloved game. Plus, in the Dark Ties campaign, you’ll experience the brand-new tale of Yoshitaka Mine, who plunges himself into the dark world of the yakuza after losing everything. Experience his dramatic journey filled with exhilarating boxing-based combat and engaging side experiences. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches on Nintendo Switch 2 today.
  • REANIMAL – Take a more terrifying journey than ever before in this co-op horror adventure game from the original creators of Little Nightmares and Little Nightmares II. Play as a brother and sister who set out to rescue their missing friends, using their wits to survive as they explore by boat and on land. Work together to escape the hellish island and the dark secret that haunts you. REANIMAL launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on Feb. 13. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.
  • ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard
  • Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  • Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown– Available Feb. 18
  • SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Digital Spotlight

  • The Power of Pairs– Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Whether you’re treating yourself or teaming up with a partner, add to the celebration with these games featuring dynamic duos for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Join Princess Zelda and her ethereal companion Tri to save the Kingdom of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and grab your Player 2 to embark on a puzzle-filled adventure in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. If you’re playing on Nintendo Switch 2, you can explore a vast underground world by smashing your way through it as Donkey Kong and Pauline in Donkey Kong Bananza, and dive into a split-screen adventure tailored for two in Split Fiction, where you must rely on each other to overcome diverse challenges. There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the power of two!

Activities:

  • Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island + Emerald Rush DLC Event – Ostrich Riches  The next monthly limited-time event in the DK Island + Emerald Rush paid DLC4 for Donkey Kong Bananza is just around the corner! During the “Ostrich Riches” event, you’ll mow through the lush greenery of “Forest Layer” for a chance to collect statues of Ostrich Bananza and Expresso the Ostrich, who you may remember from the Donkey Kong Country game! Get ready to get smashing: This event will take place from Feb. 17 at 12 a.m. PT to Feb. 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
  • Kirby Air Riders – “3-on 3 Showdown!” Event – Hop on the Kirby Air Riders game – it’s time for a 3-on-3 Team Battle in City Trial that features teamwork-focused events! Whether you focus on powering up or playing events with allies, teamwork is the key to victory. The event period starts on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. PT and will last until Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. PT.
  • Fortnite – Wishing Star Emote – Until March 31, Nintendo Switch 2 players can log into Fortnite to receive the Wishing Star Emote. Grab a shooting star, make a wish, and throw it back! The Wishing Star Emote may be available for purchase in the Fortnite Shop at a later date beyond March 31, 2026. For more information, log into Fortnite on Nintendo Switch 2.

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