Nintendo Download: March 5, 2026

Pokémon Pokopia screenshot showing Ditto as a trainer celebrating with Bulbasaur, Pikachu, and Alolan Persian in a restored habitat on Nintendo Switch 2.
Pokémon Pokopia is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, putting you in the role of a Ditto as you restore a world left behind and befriend Pokémon along the way.

By Jon Scarr

This week's Nintendo Download kicks off with the launch of Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2, arriving today. Blue Prince, Minishoot' Adventures, and Rotwood are also new this week. MAR10 Day is coming March 10, and Nintendo is using it to put the focus on Mario titles across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

Pre-orders are also open for two big March releases. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and WWE 2K26 both launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 13.

Nintendo eShop On Nintendo Switch And Nintendo Switch 2

Pokémon Pokopia

Pokémon Pokopia is available now on Nintendo Switch 2. You play as a Ditto that has transformed to look like a human. You build habitats, gather materials, craft furniture, grow crops, cook meals, and even take photos as you go. Friends can jump in too, so you don't have to build your Pokémon paradise alone.

If you want to know more before jumping in, check out our full Pokémon Pokopia review.

Blue Prince

Blue Prince is available now on Nintendo Switch 2. You arrive at Mt. Holly, a peculiar manor where the rooms change every time you enter. Your goal is to find the mysterious Room 46, but the mansion resets each day and every doorway puts a new choice in front of you. Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are supported for navigating the manor.

Minishoot' Adventures – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Minishoot' Adventures is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. This twin-stick shoot-'em-up takes you through a handcrafted world spanning a bright overworld, deep caves, and ancient temples. You'll upgrade your ship, fight dungeon bosses, and rescue your friends across environments packed with secrets and challenges.

Rotwood

Rotwood is available now on Nintendo Switch 2. This side-scrolling co-op brawler puts you up against corrupted beasts through dangerous forest arenas. You can play with up to three friends locally or online, and progress is tied as much to building your skill as it is to finding better loot. Boss fights are built to push you to improve.

MAR10 Day Is Coming March 10

MAR10 Day is on March 10, and there's a wide range of Mario titles worth checking out across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. That includes Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Mario Party: Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV. Also coming on March 26 is Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, which adds Rosalina as a playable character, Toad Brigade's Training Camp, Attraction Central, and boss courses for all seven Koopalings.

Nintendo Switch Online members also have access to classic Mario titles including Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Land, and Super Mario World.

Pre-Orders Now Open

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 13. You play as a Rider living alongside monsters in a world hit by environmental disaster. Two neighbouring kingdoms are drawn into conflict over a monster bearing a symbol of misfortune, and you head into forbidden ground to find the truth. Pre-orders are live now on Nintendo eShop.

WWE 2K26

WWE 2K26 also launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 13. It brings the largest roster in franchise history with over 400 playable Superstars and Legends, plus new match types, Universe mode, and an expanded MyFACTION mode. Pre-ordering the Standard Edition gets you the Joe Hendry Pack.

Nintendo Music

This week's Nintendo Music update adds more tracks from Kirby Air Riders, including Starlit Journey and Floria Fields. If you've been playing the game, it's a good excuse to keep the music going when you're not.

Nintendo eShop Sales On Nintendo Switch And Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo's latest sales are live now across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. You can browse the full list through Nintendo's sales and deals page.

Also New This Week On Nintendo eShop On Nintendo Switch 2

  • Back to the Dawn
  • Exit Lab ~15 Rooms~
  • Planet of Lana II: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  • The Fox's Way Home – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Also New This Week On Nintendo eShop On Nintendo Switch

  • 1 CatLine – Available March 11
  • Aery – The King's Messenger
  • Archerio
  • Asphalt Racing Bundle Speedway & Grand Prix – Available March 6
  • Beetle Shock – Available March 6
  • Buck Blastem – Available March 6
  • Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair
  • Carom Billiards – Available March 6
  • Deep Combat
  • Dig to Escape – Obby
  • Do You Really Know? – Available March 11
  • EGGCONSOLE Kohakuiro no Yuigon PC-8801mkIISR
  • ELEVRAL
  • Elf Girls
  • Evergreen Meadow – Available March 7
  • Firefighters Simulator 2026
  • Frog in the Fog
  • Frost Survival – Winter
  • Greedland
  • Lantern Push
  • Magic Realm Obby – Available March 6
  • Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse Deluxe Edition
  • Öoo
  • Planet of Lana II
  • Pocket Archery Master
  • Poker Night at the Inventory
  • Racheteer DX
  • Rail Rescue: Puzzle Lines – Available March 7
  • Ritsu Reasoning 2 Lost Memories
  • Robo Rangers
  • Serial Killers & Zombies: Horror Bundle
  • Shrink Rooms
  • Splash of Color
  • Sushi Cat – Tower Defense
  • The Last Case of John Morley
  • The Last Ninja Collection + Bonus Games
  • Zawisza The Black

Wrapping Up This Week's Nintendo Download

Honestly, this is a great week for Nintendo. Pokémon Pokopia is out now on Nintendo Switch 2, Blue Prince, Minishoot' Adventures, and Rotwood are all worth checking out, and Monster Hunter Stories 3 and WWE 2K26 pre-orders are open ahead of March 13. MAR10 Day on March 10 is just the cherry on top.

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Jon Scarr

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Jon covers video game news, reviews, industry shifts, cloud gaming, plus movies, TV, and toys, with an eye on how entertainment fits into everyday life.

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