The latest Nintendo Download update for North America is headlined by the arrival of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta on Nintendo Switch 2. Players can access the beta starting August 28 at 10 a.m. PT through September 1 at 10 a.m. PT, featuring a campaign mission, multiplayer modes, and early access to Vault Edition operators and weapons.
Quick Facts
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Aug 28 – Sept 1 (Switch 2).
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition: Available Aug 28, $79.99.
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2: Available Aug 27, $49.99 (Switch 2 and Switch).
- Another Crab’s Treasure (Switch 2 Edition): Available now, $29.99 ($11.99 until Sept 10).
- Orbitals: Launches Sept 3, $39.99.
Nintendo Switch 2: Notable Releases
Several titles released this week include platform-specific enhancements for the Switch 2. Another Crab’s Treasure features improved frame rates in both handheld and docked modes, 1080p resolution, and reduced load times. Similarly, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo has been updated with an enhanced resolution and framerate for the new hardware.
Other major titles joining the eShop include Brigandine: Abyss ($49.99) and Lou’s Lagoon – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ($22.49). Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, which includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, is also available for purchase.
Additional eShop Updates
The library continues to expand with a variety of genres:
- Action & Adventure: Aggelos 2 ($19.99), Tearscape ($14.99), and Monst ($7.99).
- Puzzle & Strategy: Dogpile ($9.99), Chew Chew Mimic ($9.99), and Magnetail ($3.49).
- Retro & Archives: Arcade Archives 2 CYBER CYCLES ($16.99) and Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess ($14.99).
Players are encouraged to check the Nintendo eShop for the full list of software, including smaller releases like Lamp Clicker ($2.98) and Escape game R00M16 ($1.00).