It’s the end of the year, so what’s happening on the Nintendo Switch eShop this weekend? This week’s highlights include a spotlight on games released during 2023, as well as a look towards the future.

This year featured a solid line-up of titles for the humble Switch, with new games for both Mario and Link among many others. If you missed anything, now’s your chance to catch up, with plenty of sales to tempt your digital wallet.

In case you missed it last week, here’s your reminder to check out the demo for Another Code: Recollection. This story-driven title features puzzles as you solve two mysteries at once. The full title heads to the Switch in January, and we discussed our time with the demo in our latest epsiode of the Pure Nintendo Podcast.

There’s also a handful of new titles to check out. The list may not be as long as usual, but there are a few interesting-sounding games featuring everything from pinball to zombies.

So, what’s on your final shopping list for the year? Let us know what you’re playing on the last weekend of 2023!

Digital Spotlight

  • New Year’s Eve – This new year why not make a resolution to check out some of the great games released on the Nintendo Switch system in 2023? Jump into the unexpected with the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game. Turn back the clock and dive into the updated classic Super Mario RPG game for some fun, turn-based combat. Take your first steps into an epic adventure in a fantastic tale starring Link with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game. Explore a mysterious planet and grow your Pikmin to help you achieve your goals with the Pikmin 4 game. Plus, don’t forget to keep the fun rolling into the new year: Run, jump and backflip your way through a puzzling twist on Mario action in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong game and prepare save the day as Princess Peach takes the spotlight in the Princess Peach: Showtime! game when they launch in 2024!

Demos

  • Another Code: Recollection – Sleuth your way to the truth across two fully enhanced mystery adventures – including one previously unreleased in North America – in the Another Code: Recollection game. Help Ashley solve riddles, gather clues and investigate traces of the past to uncover the true fates of her parents. Experience the opening chapter of Ashley’s story with the free demo, available now in Nintendo eShop. Follow the beginning of her story and start your exploration, then you can carry your progress over to the full game once purchased. Another Code: Recollection launches Jan. 19. Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo eShop or in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.

Nintendo eShop sales

  • Save on Games During the Hits for the Holidays Sale! – Here’s a great opportunity to stock up on popular games for the Nintendo Switch system! For a limited time, find great deals on games like Nintendo Switch Sports, SONIC SUPERSTARS, Metroid Dread and others when you shop on Nintendo.com or in Nintendo eShop on your device. Remember that when you shop digital games, you can earn My Nintendo Gold Points*—awarded based on 5% of the amount you pay (excluding tax and any points or discounts used). Then, you can redeem your Gold Points towards the purchase of other eligible digital games, DLC, Nintendo Switch Online memberships and more. Hurry, though—this sale ends Jan. 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/sales-and-deals/#hits-for-the-holidays.

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