Atari's 'Sin: Reloaded' revives a classic shooter on the Switch, while Nintendo Today's app update adds themes, and several titles launch demos and expansions.
This week sees a notable return to the Nintendo platform with Atari and Digital Eclipse announcing Sin: Reloaded for the Nintendo Switch. This remastered edition of the 1998 Ritual Entertainment shooter is set to release later this year and includes enhanced visuals and modernized control schemes. It will also feature the “Wages of Sin” extra mission pack. Atari’s move reintroduces a cult classic to the newer audiences on the Switch, continuing the trend of nostalgic revivals [Nintendo Everything].
Nintendo Today App Update
Nintendo has rolled out version 4.1.0 of its Nintendo Today app. The update introduces the ability to select multiple themes, enhancing user customization options. Users now have the choice of different themes that can randomly display each day, giving a fresh look to the app regularly. This update follows the recent addition of a Fire Emblem theme and indicates Nintendo’s continued interest in expanding the app’s personalization features [Nintendo Life][Nintendo Everything].
New Content and Demos
Prideful Sloth’s Go-Go Town has surpassed 100,000 copies sold, with the game performing well across various eShop charts globally. To celebrate, new downloadable content is planned, ensuring continued player engagement [Nintendo Everything]. Meanwhile, Falcom has released a demo for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter on the Nintendo Switch, with the demo accessible via backward compatibility on newer Switch models. However, no dedicated Switch 2 demo is planned [Nintendo Everything].
Other Updates
In a move that adds flexibility for players in Korea, the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass is getting a “packaged download” release. This consists of a physical game case that includes a download code, scheduled for September 10th [Nintendo Life]. Lastly, unauthorized gameplay footage of FromSoftware’s upcoming game The Duskbloods has leaked, offering a premature look ahead of its official network test [Nintendo Life].
