Weekly download news

01/02/2018

You can download new games, applications and other content from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch family system, Nintendo 3DS family system or Wii U, and also via this website*. Scroll down to see what’s new this week, visit the gamepages to see what purchase options are available or find more information on downloadable games for your Nintendo systems.

Download versions of packaged software

Nintendo Switch

3D MiniGolf

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Minigolf for one to four players! Find out more

Nintendo Switch

Darkest Dungeon®

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Darkest Dungeon is a challenging, gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Find out more

Nintendo Switch download software

Nintendo Switch

ACA NEOGEO SAMURAI SHODOWN II

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Slash! Kick! Rage! The finest and sharpest battles are back! Find out more

Nintendo Switch

AeternoBlade

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Use time abilities to solve puzzles and survive in battle. Find out more

Nintendo Switch

Frederic 2: Evil Strikes Back

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Frederic - Evil Strikes Back – the bigger, better, more awesome sequel. Great new tracks. Great new locations. Great new features. Great new story. Find out more

Nintendo Switch

Her Majesty's SPIFFING

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The empire staggers back. In the wake of a political crisis, Britain finds itself increasingly isolated from global society. Find out more

Nintendo Switch

Mad Carnage

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Follow John Carnage in his post-apocalyptic adventure in the world of Mad Carnage, created in collaboration with Evan Currie, a bestselling sci-fi novelist! Find out more

Nintendo Switch

The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya

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What is The Men of Yoshiwara: Kikuya? This is a popular romance game. Find out more

Nintendo Switch

Night in the Woods

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At the end of everything, hold onto anything. Find out more

Nintendo Switch

Shiftlings - Enhanced Edition

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Shiftlings is a colourful puzzle platformer with a twist! You’re controlling two quirky custodians who are tethered together; one large and one small. Find out more

Nintendo Switch

Sky Force Reloaded

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Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single-player or local co-operative mode! Find out more

Nintendo Switch

SteamWorld Dig

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A fistful of dirt. SteamWorld Dig is a platform mining adventure with strong Metroidvanian influences. Find out more

New Nintendo 3DS download software

New Nintendo 3DS

ZIG ZAG GO

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Shapes on the go with ZIG ZAG GO! Use the Touch Screen to switch directions quickly and avoid oncoming shapes. Find out more

Virtual Console (Wii U)

Turbografx (PC Engine) , Wii U

Battle Chopper

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Take control of a plucky little helicopter in this multidirectional scrolling shooter. Find out more

Turbografx (PC Engine) , Wii U

ImageFight™

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IREM's beloved shoot-'em-up game is back! Find out more

Turbografx (PC Engine) , Wii U

ImageFight II

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This vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up is the well-received sequel to Image Fight, originally released on PC Engine. Find out more

Turbografx (PC Engine) , Wii U

Necromancer

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Defeat enemies to level up and travel the land to gather information about the Evil Holy Sword, Necromancer. Find out more

Nintendo Switch downloadable content

Nintendo Switch

AeternoBlade

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Use time abilities to solve puzzles and survive in battle. Find out more

Nintendo Switch

Chess Ultra

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Chess Ultra features stunning visuals, seamless online multiplayer and Grandmaster-approved AI to offer the ultimate chess experience. Find out more

Nintendo Switch

Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition

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Explore randomly-generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles in Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition. Find out more

Nintendo Switch

Pic-a-Pix Deluxe

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Pic-a-Pix is bigger and better than ever! Find out more

Nintendo Switch

Pokkén Tournament DX

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Play Pokkén anytime, anywhere, with Pokkén Tournament DX on Nintendo Switch! Find out more

Wii U downloadable content

Wii U

Minecraft: Wii U Edition

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Minecraft: Wii U Edition is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures. Find out more

Nintendo Switch demos

Nintendo Switch

AeternoBlade

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Use time abilities to solve puzzles and survive in battle. Find out more

Nintendo Switch

Pic-a-Pix Deluxe

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Pic-a-Pix is bigger and better than ever! Find out more

Nintendo 3DS demos

Nintendo 3DS

Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology

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Master the Power of the White Chronicle and repair time! Find out more

Special offers

Ascent of Kings (New Nintendo 3DS)

Ascent of Kings (Wii U)

BRAWL (Nintendo Switch)

Brawlout (Nintendo Switch)

The Count Lucanor (Nintendo Switch)

Dan McFox: Head Hunter (Nintendo 3DS)

Epic Word Search Collection (Nintendo 3DS)

Epic Word Search Collection 2 (Nintendo 3DS)

Epic Word Search Holiday Special (Nintendo 3DS)

Frederic 2: Evil Strikes Back (Nintendo Switch)

Frederic: Resurrection of Music (Nintendo Switch)

Grand Prix Rock 'N Racing (Nintendo Switch)

Heroes of the Monkey Tavern (Nintendo Switch)

Mercenaries Saga Chronicles (Nintendo Switch)

Phil's Epic Fill-a-Pix Adventure (Nintendo 3DS)

Pic-a-Pix Colour (Nintendo 3DS)

Pic-a-Pix Colour (Wii U)

Shiftlings - Enhanced Edition (Nintendo Switch)

Snow Moto Racing 3D (Nintendo 3DS)

Sparkle 2 (Nintendo Switch)

Splat The Difference (Nintendo 3DS)

Sudoku Party (Nintendo 3DS)

Sudoku Party (Wii U)

TorqueL -Physics Modified Edition- (Nintendo Switch)

Typoman (Nintendo Switch)

Unbox: Newbie's Adventure (Nintendo Switch)

Woodle Tree Adventures (Nintendo Switch)

Worcle Worlds (Nintendo 3DS)

Word Logic by POWGI (Nintendo 3DS)

Word Logic by POWGI (Wii U)

Word Party (Wii U)

Word Puzzles by POWGI (Nintendo 3DS)

Word Puzzles by POWGI (Wii U)

Word Search 10K (Nintendo 3DS)

Word Search by POWGI (Nintendo 3DS)

Word Search by POWGI (Wii U)

Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu themes

Check out the latest Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu themes at our New Releases page. HOME Menu themes are available to download from the Theme Shop on your system, and new themes are added regularly.

Nintendo Account

Don't have a Nintendo Account yet? Visit https://accounts.nintendo.com to sign up for free. With a Nintendo Account, you can also take advantage of the My Nintendo rewards programme and earn points when you purchase eligible digital games from Nintendo eShop, use Nintendo apps on your smart device or even when you simply sign into Nintendo services such as Nintendo eShop.

Catch up on some of the great downloadable games of recent months with our highlights video playlist below!

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Discover more great download content at our Nintendo eShop website

See all free demos for Nintendo Switch

See all free demos for Nintendo 3DS family systems

See all free demos for Wii U

Get more out of your Nintendo 3DS games with StreetPass – find out more at our StreetPass hub!

Please check Nintendo eShop or visit the gamepages to get the latest pricing information.

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*To be able to purchase download games or download demos and free software from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account, and you'll need to have visited the Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. If you plan to download on a Wii U or a Nintendo 3DS family system, the Nintendo Account must also be linked to a Nintendo Network ID and your funds usable through the Nintendo Account must be merged with the funds tied to your Nintendo Network ID. For automatic download, your system must be updated and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. To find out more, visit our Support section. Purchases made or demo downloads activated through the Nintendo website are processed via Nintendo eShop.

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