Nintendo Switch Weekly Update Brings Some Big Games to the eShop

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 20, 2023

News: Final Fantasy and Advance Wars highlight a really big week in the Nintendo eShop for gamers.

The weekly update has arrived for the Nintendo Switch eShop and there is a lot to choose from this week. There are eight different games that are featured this week which is the highest number of featured titles that we have had in one week in quite some time. If you want to look at the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster titles as each separate title instead of one collection, there are even more featured games this week. In addition to that, there are over 40 other games that will become available over the next few days. Every game that you see listed below is available now unless otherwise noted.

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp - Available April 21

This from-the-ground-up remake of the Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising games features all-new 3D graphics, online play, fast-forward functionality and more. In both campaigns you’ll play as several Commanding Officers with distinct special abilities and strategize against rivals in turn-based, tactical action across maps that span the land, sea and air. Plus, you can customize maps and share them with friends, or flex your strategic muscles in Versus Mode, where up to four players can tussle locally or engage in one-on-one battles online exclusively with friends.

Final Fantasy I-VI Bundle

The games that inspired a generation come to life once more, in the ultimate 2D pixel remaster. The first six Final Fantasy games have been updated with beautiful new 2D pixel graphics designed to look great on HD displays, rearranged soundtracks overseen by original composer Nobuo Uematsu and improved gameplay features, including modernized user interface, auto-battle options and more. Originally released on PC and mobile in 2022, the games are available now on the Nintendo Switch system.

Afterimage - Available April 25

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels and a gripping storyline set in the ruins of a fantasy world. Years after the cataclysm called “The Razing” nearly brought an end to human civilization, an amnesiac girl named Renee awakens among the ruins of the city’s capital. To recover her lost memories, she embarks on a journey to rescue her mentor, inexplicably setting into motion a series of events that will determine the fate of the new world.

Tin Hearts

Behind every brilliant invention hides an incredible story. From members of the team that brought you Fable, comes Tin Hearts – an immersive puzzle adventure game wrapped in a powerful tale of love and compromise. Guide a troop of mischievous tin soldiers through a magical toy-filled world using a variety of whimsical and inventive contraptions to bounce, shoot and glide them to their goal. March through 40+ levels of time-bending, soldier-routing riddles, forge new paths for your toys to follow, and solve increasingly elaborate puzzles to unravel the emotional, thought-provoking story of Albert J. Butterworth, a genius inventor of Victorian times.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach

In the latest installment of the family-friendly horror games you’ll play as Gregory, a young boy trapped overnight in Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex. With the help of Freddy Fazbear himself, Gregory must survive the near-unstoppable hunt of reimagined Five Nights at Freddy’s characters – as well as new horrific threats.

Shadows Over Loathing

Set in the 1920s within the West of Loathing universe, Shadows Over Loathing is a slapstick RPG full of silliness and stick figures. Venture through a sprawling black-and-white world filled with talking frogs, sentient math and eldritch horrors. There’s also a ton of roles to play: From marching to the beat of your own nefarious schemes as a Jazz Agent to holding the curds of the cosmos in your hands as a Cheese Wizard. The digital version of Shadows Over Loathing launches on the Nintendo Switch system later today! Pre-orders for the physical edition of the game will be available at many retailers soon and will ship in the fall.

Teslagrad 2 and Teslagrad Remastered

Harness electromagnetic powers to solve physics-based puzzles and move seamlessly through Scandinavian-inspired environments. Yet, this land holds many dangers, as fearsome beasts stand in your way. Master the art of Teslamancy and defeat them to discover additional areas to explore. Plus, play a remastered version of the first Teslagrad game with enhanced visuals and 10 extra challenge levels in the Teslagrad Power Pack Edition featuring both games when it bolts onto the Nintendo Switch system later today. You can also purchase Teslagrad 2 and Teslagrad Remastered separately later today, too.

In addition to those featured games, the following is also arriving in the eShop over the next few days:

Arcade Archives REZON

Aliens: Fireteam Elite – Available April 26

Arcade Archives DIG DUG II

Arcana of Paradise —The Tower—

BACKGAMMON PRO for Nintendo Switch

Brave Dungeon -The Meaning of Justice-

Bugvasion TD

Cavity Busters

Child Run - City Surfers Runner

Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly

Contract Killer

Desta: The Memories Between – Available April 26

DNF Duel: Who’s Next

Dogfight

Dominant Mind - Code Breaker Game

DoraKone – Available April 25

Drone Master Racing

Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord – Available April 25

IGS Classic Arcade Collection

Japanese NEKOSAMA Games The Outlaws

Jigsaw Kitties

Just Xiangqi

Labyrinth of Zangetsu

Lifeslide

Light of Life – Available April 21

Magical Drop VI – Available April 25

Mangavania – Available April 26

Melonizard

Moe Waifu H – Available April 21

Molly Medusa: Queen of Spit

Mr. Sun’s Hatbox

Neko Rescue Tale – Available April 26

Panic Porcupine

Park Story

Parkour Jump Adventure - Simulator Stunt Tycoon Escape Kid Super Hero World Games

Racing in Car - Night Traffic Highway Driving Games Mechanic Simulator 2023 for Kids

Smile For Me – Available April 24

Summer Bubble Splash

Sunrise GP

The Last Dragon Slayer

Trinity Trigger – Available April 25

Wild Dogs

Yello Adventures – Available April 21

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What do you think about this week’s lineup? Which games will you be getting? Tell us in the comment section below.