The demo will allow players to carry over their progress into the full game when it comes out on February 5th for consoles and PC.
Namco's iconic character joins the racing title this week alongside the Ghost Gang, a new vehicle, and a potential new stage.
One example of story elements being held back, according to the Tears of the Kingdom director, was the identity of the game's Sages.
Masaru Kobayakawa confirmed that the studio plans on continuing the kart racer's post-launch support throughout the new year.
Since the first two episodes went live in October 2025, players have completed 52.5 million shifts and dispatched over one billion heroes.
The open-world hub was ultimately a compromise between the developers and Nintendo after conflicting approaches to game design.
The new title could be Project M, announced back in 2023 and seemingly offering a "vision that could only exist on Nintendo hardware."
The new year kicks off on a high note with heavily anticipated sequels, brand new IPs, and some notable free-to-play options.
Nintendo's breakout life sim will receive numerous new features and content with the Switch 2 version. Here's what you should know.
After finishing the story, challenge waves of bosses, which become even more dangerous over time, with your strongest troops.
Take on tougher challenges or venture into corrupted regions to accrue better rewards when the free update arrives next year.
The latest title, Octopath Traveler 0, is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
All platforms can access the Story demo, which includes the Prologue, while the Battle demo is exclusive to PS4 and PS5 players.
NBA 2K26, Monster Hunter Wilds, Borderlands 4 and Madden NFL 26 occupied the remaining top five slots according to Circana.
Coming to PS5, Switch 1/2, and PC, the remake of Trails in the Sky SC will feature new mini-games, Brave Rush in combat, and more.
Avalanche Software's action RPG reaches a new milestone following the launch of its Nintendo Switch 2 version last June.
Those who purchase the Nintendo Switch 1 version of AdHoc Studio's superhero workplace comedy can upgrade to Switch 2 for free.
The cut dialogue doesn't include anything plot-critical. Rather, it largely revolves around the NPCs joking around with each other.
Join us for the year that was, counting down the 25 biggest and the best of video games en route to our Game of the Year.
Experience all seven titles in the series in one convenient package, complete with quality of life features, online play, and much more.
