Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for April 16, 2026
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of April 16, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, Opus: Prism Peak, and more.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Co-op horror game Kletka coming to Nintendo Switch [update: new release date]
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January 19: Kletka is set to appear on Nintendo Switch, publisher Sobaka Studio and developer Callback announced today. Fans can grab the game on February 19, 2026.
Kletka is a co-op horror title. In the game involving an elevator that is trying to eat you, you’ll feed it, explore deadly floors, and descend deeper.
For further details, read the following overview:
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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 11, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pokemon Champions square off for first
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The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 11, 2026 are now available.
It was the battle of two new releases this week: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Champions. It’s the former that manages to come out on first with pre-loads alone – the game won’t be out until next week. That means Pokemon Champions is in second with its Starter Pack.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 11, 2026:
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Arcadia Fallen 2 launch trailer – roleplay visual novel receives Nintendo Switch sequel
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Galdra Studios just brought out Arcadia Fallen 2, and we have a new trailer to celebrate the launch. The roleplay visual novel has now received a sequel on Nintendo Switch.
A whole bunch of details about it can be found in the following overview:
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ChainStaff launch trailer – 80’s sci-fi action platformer hits Nintendo Switch
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A new launch trailer is in for the brutal 80’s sci-fi action platformer ChainStaff. This one comes from Mommy’s Best Games, led by veteran ex-Insomniac Games and Serious Sam Double D XXL developer Nathan Fouts.
As a reminder, here’s what to expect from the game:
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Street Fighter 6 director talks working on Zelda: Minish Cap, says Shigeru Miyamoto is “a North Star guiding all game creators”
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Street Fighter 6 director Takayuki Nakayama is the latest developer to share praise for Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto.
Most may be unaware of this, but Nakayama actually worked on The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap back in the day. To celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary, Game Informer spoke with a number of developers, and Nakayama decided to reflect on his time working on the GBA title and his experience with Miyamoto.
Shadows of the Afterland shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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Today, Aruma Studios nailed down the release date for Shadows of the Afterland on Nintendo Switch. The supernatural mystery experience will be available on May 5, 2026.
Shadows of the Afterland will arrive on the console with full voice acting, detailed pixel art, and seamless possession mechanics, now optimized for the system’s controls. Touchscreen and external mice will be supported.
Decapolice moves from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2
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Decapolice will no longer be released on Nintendo Switch, according to Level-5. The game is now planned for Nintendo Switch 2 instead.
News about the game was provided during today’s Level-5 Vision presentation. A short 30-second video was shown, and the official website now lists the change in platforms.
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Inazuma Eleven Re will also be released on Nintendo Switch 2, new trailer
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Level-5 gave a brief update on Inazuma Eleven Re, which includes the news that the game will be released on Nintendo Switch 2.
The project was previously announced last year for the original Nintendo Switch. It’s a remake of the very first Inazuma Eleven that retells Mamoru Endo’s first story with new features. Of course, the graphics have been refreshed.
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Professor Layton and the New World of Steam coming at the end of 2026, new trailer
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Today, Level-5 provided an update on Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. The company is planning the game for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
As part of a presentation today, Level-5 said that Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is still on track for this year and will be launching at the end of 2026. Development is said to be progressing smoothly.
