Developments surrounding Nintendo Switch 2, including game frame rates, file sizes, and eShop rankings, are set to impact gamers.
This week’s Nintendo updates are focused primarily on the Nintendo Switch 2, with several key developments in terms of game performance and content availability.
Performance Upgrades for Upcoming Titles
There’s good news for basketball enthusiasts: NBA 2K27 on the Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly match the performance of other platforms with a smooth 60fps, according to My Nintendo News. This follows criticism aimed at NBA 2K26, which was restricted to 30fps on the platform, causing dissatisfaction among players.
Regarding game release formats, My Nintendo News also reports that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be a ‘code-in-box’ release, meaning that players will have to download the game rather than using a physical cartridge. This decision reflects a broader industry trend towards digital releases, though not all players may welcome it.
File Sizes and eShop Trends
The file sizes for several major upcoming games on the Nintendo Switch 2, including Elden Ring and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, have been revealed. Nintendo Everything lists Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition as taking up 50GB, while Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 requires 21.9GB. These significant sizes underscore the enhanced capabilities of the new console, but also highlight the ongoing need for substantial storage solutions for players.
In eShop activity, Elden Ring has already achieved the top spot in the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts, even before its official release. According to Nintendo Everything, this is attributed to the pre-loading feature, suggesting strong anticipation and demand for the title.
Metal Gear Solid 4’s Multifaceted Release
The much-anticipated arrival of Metal Gear Solid 4 on the Nintendo Switch 2 is further explored in a graphics comparison video by YouTube channel ‘ElAnalistaDeBits’, featured on Nintendo Life. This video places the new release side-by-side with both the original PS3 version and the latest PS5 version, illustrating the visual improvements made over the years as it joins the Master Collection Vol. 2, set to release next week.
In other news, a new Ori game is reportedly in development, as relayed by leaker NateTheHate through My Nintendo News. While it’s uncertain whether it will be unveiled at Gamescom or if it will land on the Nintendo Switch 2, the possibility of another title in this acclaimed series is something to watch for going forward.
