Nintendo Downloads: June 5, 2025 – Latest Updates

Did you catch this? Despite the Switch 2 kicking things off with a crowd that feels a bit too familiar (ahem, Wii U vibes), there are more fresh Switch games dropping this week. Wild, right?

Thinking back to the chaotic launch week of March 2017 (where does the time go?), the split of "shiny new games" versus "oldies but goodies" was like, a 2-to-1 thing. Two consoles were in the mix, with the Wii U trying to hang on for dear life. Fast forward to now, the dawn of Switch 2. What’s the ratio looking like? Not as crazy yet… but somehow still leaning towards those OG Switch games. Yup, while there are 28 – wait, make that 29 if you peek at Japan – hot new titles for Switch 2, you get no less than 40 for the first Switch over in North America and Europe. Most of them are, well, let’s just say a bit of a mash-up from the usual suspects.

So, here’s the scoop: Mario Kart World, anyone? Throw in some Switch 2 revamps of two rock-solid Zelda games for free (but, yeah, the “meh” ones need a tenner or a subscription). We’ve also got Fast Fusion, hitmen prowling around, Street Fighter 6 punching out there, and some crossovers like Rune Factory and Deltarune. Quick sidebar: What’s up with the new Jupiter Picross game? I’m curious!

Quick rewind to last week’s flubs: Did you snag the last Super World Court from Namco before Archives 2 hit us with Ridge Racer? Kind of a big deal.

And, seriously, what’s the deal with EGGCONSOLE? Can you even play that outside Japan? My bet’s on "nope."

Now, diving into the releases:

North America

Switch 2

• Mario Kart World – Seriously, this will set you back $79.99 (or C$109.99 in the Great White North).
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Switch 2 style at $79.99/$114.99.
• Then there’s Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate, shining like some neon dream at $69.99/$99.99.
• Plus a remastered take on Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for $69.99/$99.99.
• And don’t skip Nobunaga’s Ambition for $69.99/$92.99—honestly, what’s not to love?

A healthy mix continues with prices all over the chart. You’ve got Rune Factory at $69.99/$89.99 and Fantasy Life i sneaking in probably just a smidge cheaper. Hogwarts Legacy lets you relive your wizard days for $59.99/$79.99.

Yakuza, Sonic, Suikoden, and even Puyo Puyo Tetris fill this lineup—prices ranging, making it harder to choose than a potluck table. And then, Fortnite is just dancing around, free to start. Why not give it a whirl?

Switch 1

The selection doesn’t get any smaller. Titles like Rune Factory and Red Bell’s Lament are hanging out around $59.99/$79.66 and slightly below. Even crazier deals like EggConsole Mugen shyly priced at a mere $6.49/$7.34.

Cheaper titles, anyone? Look for Hidden Cat Outlaws ($2.99/$3.99) to top off your quirky finds. And don’t even get me started on how many games throw "simulator" in their titles.

Highlighted deals like Suikoden I and II (Switch 2 Edition) have a pre-launch deal swinging before June 5th—gotta check PSPrices or DekuDeals for the latest scoop.

Over in Europe, Switch 2 hosts pricey favorites like Mario Kart World (€79.99/£66.99). Zelda’s latest adventure, alongside Cyberpunk 2077, clocks in a tad lighter on the wallet. Rune Factory, Hogwarts, and a line of familiar faces keep the pace.

Stacking up the Switch 1, you glimpse familiar gems like Rune Factory (€59.99/£49.99) and quirkier titles that promise a whopping load of fun for pennies, really.

Japan cooks up similar excitement: Nobunaga’s Ambition (¥11880) throwing an ambitious party, Cyberpunk 2077 (¥9878) keeping the neon alive. From seasonal vibes like Shine Post to a handful only found here—prices riding that rollercoaster.

It’s a mixed bag of nostalgia and brand-new, all tugging at the wallet strings differently. And maybe, just maybe, this chaotic mess is exactly why we keep coming back for more. Got a favorite yet? Or maybe it’s all noise. Either way, happy gaming!