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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

Avatar Legends Fighting Game Toph

A new character has now been revealed for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, which adds Toph to the roster.

Toph Beifong is an earthbender and metalbender. As a part of the original Avatar gang and a key character in the series, it’s no surprise that she’s being included.

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 2.1.0 update

A new update for Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 just started distribution with version 2.1.0, and it includes some technical benefits for Nintendo Switch 2 players.

On Nintendo Switch, Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 were locked to 30 frames per second, which was a bit of a disappointment. But now that’s moved up to 60 FPS on the new console. We’re hearing of a resolution boost as well to 1080p.

The full rundown is as follows:

Darwin's Paradox release date

We’ve got the release date for Darwin’s Paradox, Konami and ZDT Studio’s platformer and adventure game. It comes out on April 2, 2026.

Darwin’s Paradox was originally planned for last year. At the time, it was slated for the original Nintendo Switch, but development moved to Switch 2.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse has been announced, and the game is heading to Nintendo Switch. The project is planned for 2026.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is a collaboration between Konami and Dead Cells developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin. The 2D action exploration game take places 23 years after Castlevania Dracula’s Curse and follow a young Belmont’s journey.

Here’s some additional information:

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2

Konami is working on Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and the company today confirmed plans to release it on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. The package comes out on August 27, 2026.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection version), and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel. For Metal Gear Solid 4, Konam is increasing the resolution and frame rate while also implementing custom controls. Peace Walker will also have custom controls. Ghost Babel comes with screen filters, pixel-perfect, screen settings, rewind, and custom controls.

Here’s an overview of the package:

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Legacy of Kain Ascendance

Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is in development for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, it’s been announced. The game launches on March 31, 2026.

Legacy of Kain: Ascendance is a new retro-style 2D action platformer. The pixel-art side-scroller features Kain, Raziel, and Elaleth.

If you’re interested in learning more, check out the following overview:

007 First Light gameplay, voice actors, release date

September 3: IO Interactive just gave a lengthy first look at 007 First Light, its new James Bond game, and we also have confirmation about the voice actors and the release date. A half hour of footage was shown as part of a PlayStation State of Play broadcast.

This is actually the very first gameplay. IO shows off stealth, driving segments, shootouts, and more. For the voice cast, we know that Patrick Gibson is playing James Bond. Other confirmed actors include Lennie James as Greenway and Priyanga Burford as M, Alastair Mackenzie as Q, Kiera Lester as Moneypenny, and Noemie Nakai as Ms. Roth. 

Here’s some information about the game:

Brigandine Abyss,

Happinet is making Brigandine Abyss for Nintendo Switch 2, the company revealed today. It’s launching later in 2026.

Brigandine Abyss is a new fantasy war strategy RPG. With the game, players will experience the story of a powerful empire scheming to conquer the continent and six different protagonists who find themselves facing this great evil. 

Some additional information can be found in the following description:

New DLC is coming to Neva, dubbed “Prologue”. While it was just revealed today, we already have a release date of February 19, 2026.

In the DLC, players will learn how Alba and Neva’s fates first became intertwined. This is intended to be experienced after beating the initial game.

Here’s the official overview:


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