Nintendo Download: Forty-LOVE

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9:00 AM on Thursday, February 12

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This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content:

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The Mario Tennis Fever game is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 system.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:
- Mario Tennis Fever – Hit the court with Mario and friends in this Mushroom Kingdom twist on tennis featuring 38 playable characters and 30 all-new Fever Rackets for you to mix and match. Use familiar shots like topspins, slices and lobs, along with fancy footwork and new defensive maneuvers, to outpace your opponents on the court. Serve up casual or competitive play in a variety of game modes filled with explosive tennis action, and double the fun with (or against) your pals in local 1 and online play 2. The Mario Tennis Fever game is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 system!
- TOKYO SCRAMBLE – A life-or-death struggle begins deep below Tokyo. Play as Anne, a survivor who finds herself in a network of subterranean caverns overrun by mysterious, dinosaur-like creatures called Zino. Use stealth, strategy, quick thinking and unwavering determination to escape. Plus, with GameShare 3, up to four players can team up either locally or online via GameChat to help Anne survive the dangers of the depths together. TOKYO SCRAMBLE is available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 today!
- Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – Continue the story of Kazuma Kiryu as he fights to protect those he cares about most in a remake of Yakuza 3 that evolves every aspect of the beloved game. Plus, in the Dark Ties campaign, you’ll experience the brand-new tale of Yoshitaka Mine, who plunges himself into the dark world of the yakuza after losing everything. Experience his dramatic journey filled with exhilarating boxing-based combat and engaging side experiences. Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches on Nintendo Switch 2 today.
- REANIMAL – Take a more terrifying journey than ever before in this co-op horror adventure game from the original creators of Little Nightmares and Little Nightmares II. Play as a brother and sister who set out to rescue their missing friends, using their wits to survive as they explore by boat and on land. Work together to escape the hellish island and the dark secret that haunts you. REANIMAL launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on Feb. 13. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop.
Digital Spotlight
- The Power of Pairs – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Whether you’re treating yourself or teaming up with a partner, add to the celebration with these games featuring dynamic duos for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Join Princess Zelda and her ethereal companion Tri to save the Kingdom of Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and grab your Player 2 to embark on a puzzle-filled adventure in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. If you’re playing on Nintendo Switch 2, you can explore a vast underground world by smashing your way through it as Donkey Kong and Pauline in Donkey Kong Bananza, and dive into a split-screen adventure tailored for two in Split Fiction, where you must rely on each other to overcome diverse challenges. There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the power of two!

Activities:

Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island + Emerald Rush DLC Event – Ostrich Riches – The next monthly limited-time event in the DK Island + Emerald Rush paid DLC 4 for Donkey Kong Bananza is just around the corner! During the “Ostrich Riches” event, you’ll mow through the lush greenery of “Forest Layer” for a chance to collect statues of Ostrich Bananza and Expresso the Ostrich, who you may remember from the Donkey Kong Country game! Get ready to get smashing: This event will take place from Feb. 17 at 12 a.m. PT to Feb. 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Kirby Air Riders – “3-on 3 Showdown!” Event – Hop on the Kirby Air Riders game – it’s time for a 3-on-3 Team Battle in City Trial that features teamwork-focused events! Whether you focus on powering up or playing events with allies, teamwork is the key to victory. The event period starts on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. PT and will last until Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. PT.
Fortnite – Wishing Star Emote – Until March 31, Nintendo Switch 2 players can log into Fortnite to receive the Wishing Star Emote. Grab a shooting star, make a wish, and throw it back! The Wishing Star Emote may be available for purchase in the Fortnite Shop at a later date beyond March 31, 2026. For more information, log into Fortnite on Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Music:

A Scrapbook of Sound – Fold some new tracks into your playlist of choice with the Paper Mario: The Origami King soundtrack, available now on Nintendo Music 5! Dive back into the story of Mario’s journey to free Princess Peach’s castle from the clutches of King Olly with tracks like “Red Streamer Battle,” “Autumn Mountain” and “Toad Town Port.” For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.

Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2:

Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/store/sales-and-deals.

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2:

Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

(Dis)Assemble
A Dance of Fire and Ice
Bartender Simulator 2026 – Available Feb. 13
Blazblue Entropy Effect X
Blaze of Storm – Available Feb. 18
BLOCLASH
Bubble Battle
Build A Queen
Bus Driving Simulator 24 City Roads & Farmer Simulator Bundle
Cakey’s Twisted Bakery
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery – Available Feb. 17
Calyssa
Centipede Gun
Clue: Murder By Death – Available Feb. 13
Dark Town Secrets: Lost Lulu Collector’s Edition
Dear me, I was…
Down Among the Dead Men
EGGCONSOLE EGGY PC-8801
Escape Prison Obby: Getaway – Available Feb. 15
Find the Four-Leaf Clover
Frogging Up
Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~
Heart of the Forest
HUNTERS Music World
Jigsaw Realms: Seasons – Available Feb. 14
Lil Gator Game: Gator of the Year Edition
Lumberjack Simulator – Made in Alaska 2026
Modern Naval Warfare: Sea Combat
Optical Illusion Test
READY OR DIE – Available Feb. 13
Sakura Peak – Available Feb. 14
Solitaire Crime Stories Chapter 2
Speed Dates – Available Feb. 13
Super Sticker Studio – Creative Sticker Book Game for Kids
The Island – Escape Room – Available Feb. 16
UNDER THE ISLAND – Available Feb. 17

For news and updates on all things Nintendo, you can also check out the free Nintendo Today! smart-device app. Whether it’s news about games, info about your favorite characters, or videos and comic strips — you’ll get personalized fun every day.

1 Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.

2 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms

3 Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate GameShare session. Users who receive software via GameShare can only play the software during the session in which it was shared. Shared game will not be playable after the session ends. Nintendo Switch 2 and GameChat required for each user engaging in GameShare via GameChat. Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. During the GameChat open-access period, GameChat can be used without a membership. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com

4 Full version of game required to use DLC. Sold separately.

5 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart-device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms

MORE ABOUT…

NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Splatoon 3, and Nintendo Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World. Members also enjoy a curated library of classic NES, Super NES and Game Boy games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others. Nintendo Switch 2 players can use the GameChat feature to connect with friends through voice, video or screen sharing (terms and requirements apply, visit support.nintendo.com). Those without a Nintendo Switch Online membership can still join the fun during the Open-Access Period, ending March 31, 2026. Additionally, members can access the Nintendo Music smart-device app to stream or download Nintendo soundtracks, create playlists, browse music by different categories and more. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online/.

NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE + EXPANSION PACK

With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, players get access to even more benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), a library of select Game Boy Advance games, retro SEGA Genesis games, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLC, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC (full version of game required to use DLC for that game; sold separately). Nintendo Switch 2 players can also access a library of classic Nintendo GameCube games, enhanced features for compatible Nintendo 64 games and upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition(full version of games required to use content for that game; sold separately).

NINTENDO eSHOP

Nintendo eShop is a digital store that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems or Nintendo Switch 2.

Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch family of systems or Nintendo Switch 2 both on-device and from the Nintendo website.

PARENTAL CONTROLS AND MORE

Remember that Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 both feature parental controls that let adults manage the content and features their children can access, including GameChat. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 players who register a Nintendo Account gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about parental controls and other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/parental-controls/, https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/ or https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.

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