Velan Studios reflects on their work on Star Fox's multiplayer expansion for Nintendo Switch 2.
This week’s Nintendo news centers around updates and developments for games on the Switch and Switch 2 platforms, with a standout highlight being Velan Studios’ pride in their work on the Star Fox franchise.
Velan Studios and Star Fox
Velan Studios has expressed a sense of achievement with their work on the Star Fox series for the Nintendo Switch 2. According to a Mynintendo News report, the studio is “deeply proud” of its recent contributions, following its role in a substantial update that significantly expanded the game’s multiplayer offerings. This update, highlighted by Nintendo Everything, added three new stages to the battle mode, addressing initial criticisms of limited content.
Switch 2 eShop Updates
On the eShop front, the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to experience strong sales performance across several high-profile releases. As per Nintendo Everything, the Kingdom Hearts Collection holds the top spot on the charts following its release, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 also making a strong debut. The availability of these titles appears to be bolstered by the spacious memory options of the Switch 2, with files sizes for upcoming releases such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 reaching 84.9GB, as reported by Nintendo Everything.
Future Game Developments
Looking ahead, several games are set to receive notable updates and expansions. Resident Evil Requiem is slated for a substantial DLC release by late 2027, with insider Dusk Golem describing the content as “ambitious” according to Mynintendo News. Additionally, Bandai Namco’s Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero will introduce cross-play in 2027, following a beta phase as detailed in Mynintendo News. This enhancement is poised to broaden the multiplayer experience across platforms, potentially increasing its player base.
Other Industry Tidbits
Elsewhere in the industry, Capcom’s thought process during the development of Pragmata was revealed in a piece from Nintendo Life. The team considered making the game more horror-focused during its early stages, a thematic choice that often complements the sci-fi genre.
