The Switch 2 might pack much better hardware than the original, but a game I’m still surprised to see running at all (much less pretty well) on a Nintendo system is Cyberpunk 2077. I spent a few days with CD Projekt Red’s latest port to get a feel for how it runs, how it holds up, and how the Switch 2’s fancy new mouse controls work when applied to a high-octane FPS. The answer across the board is impressive, and if you haven’t had the pleasure of exploring Night City before, this seems like a solid way to do so. But first, let’s look back at what I said in my review of Cyberpunk 2077 when it first launched in 2020. What I said about Cyberpunk 2077 on PC Cyberpunk 2077 kicks you into its beautiful and dazzlingly dense cityscape with few restrictions. It offers a staggering amount of choice in how to build your character, approach quests, and confront enemies, and your decisions can have a tangible and natural-feeling impact on both the world around you and the stories of the people who inhabit it. Those stories can be emotional, funny, dark, exciting, and sometimes all of those things at once. The main quest may be shorter than expected when taken on its own and it’s not always clear what you need to do to make meaningful changes to its finale, but the multitude of side quests available almost from the start can have a surprisingly powerful effect on the options you have when you get there. It’s a shame that frustratingly frequent bugs can occasionally kill an otherwise well-set mood, but Cyberpunk 2077’s impressively flexible design makes it a truly remarkable RPG. - Tom Marks, December 7, 2020 Score: 9 Read the full Cyberpunk 2077 PC review. [/url] Of course, that was just for the PC version, and the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions were such a notorious mess that we had to go back and do a separate review with a much lower score once we got our hands on it at launch. (And don’t forget we also reviewed its excellent Phantom Liberty DLC in 2023, which is included in the Switch 2 version.) Thankfully, the Switch 2 port is nowhere near the disaster it was on the old console generation – in fact, it’s pretty dang great. Cyberpunk 2077 looks pretty great on Nintendo Switch 2 All it takes is a quick glance to see that Cyberpunk 2077 still looks very good on Nintendo’s new console. The distinct neon glows and dirty streets of Night City all come through alive and well here, even if they aren’t quite as crisp and clean as you’d find on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X. This isn’t exactly the “definitive” way to play this game, but it’s more than good enough from a practical standpoint. This isn’t like the Switch 1 port of The Witcher 3, which felt like an “I guess we can make this function” sort of last resort way to play more than anything else. The framerate is decent but not jaw-dropping You can check out the technical specs in our story about how CD Projekt managed to get Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Switch 2 – in short, it’s running at 1080p when docked, and 1080p or 720p in handheld, depending on if you’re playing in Quality or Performance mode, and it maxes out at 40fps. Your mileage may vary here, because despite my PC gaming background, I am not a huge performance snob and I have no issue playing at less than 60fps. So to my eye, Cyberpunk 2077 runs fairly well in docked mode, even if far from perfect. It has some dropped frames in parts and doesn’t run as buttery smooth as the Switch 2 Editions of Tears of the Kingdom or Breath of the Wild, but nothing is so distracting that it actively harmed my time with it in this context. If you can’t stand anything below a solid 60fps, this might be one you need to skip – anyone who is used to playing games entirely on the original Switch, however, should be comfortable enough here. Switch 2 mouse controls work surprisingly well One of the biggest draws of the Switch 2 for me was its ability to mimic mouse control with a sideways Joy-****, potentially giving you greater accuracy in a first-person game like this. I am happy to say that’s exactly the case, as it was super easy for me to jump from my PC to this control option and get far more headshots than I would have with a regular gamepad. It’s not at the same level as a high-DPS gaming mouse or anything, but it’s absolutely my preferred way to play this game whenever I sat down to do so, and that’s a huge win. That said… The Joy-**** mouse isn’t great for long sessions You see, the problem with the Switch 2’s mouse mode isn’t actually the quality of the mouse control itself, but the physical feel of using it. The Joy-**** is tiny compared to a normal mouse, and my hand was cramping up trying to get a good grip on it after long play sessions – even when I used a 3D-printed shell to make it feel better. That’s because there’s nowhere to comfortably put your thumb while still being able to press the right stick, Y button, and A button, all of which are required for various actions as you jump between combat, conversations, and menu management. So while the mouse is better than I expected, I’m worried this awkward grip is going to stop me from consistently using it in the future. Cyberpunk 2077’s motion assist options aren’t great That said, the mouse controls are at least better than using motions to shortcut certain actions. The usual method of aiming with the right stick primarily and then fine-tuning that aim with motion controls is available and works just as well here as it does in stuff like Zelda, but the motion assist options are pretty useless beyond that. You can swing your Joy-**** to use your melee weapon in a way that gave me unflattering flashbacks to early Wii games, or twist and flail it to do actions like reload or heal, but doing so almost always made my camera wobble about at the same time. It may hurt my hand, but I’ll take mouse controls over this any day. This is still an awesome RPG worth playing Finally, revisiting Night City reminded me just how great this game is, especially after all the improvements after launch. The world is moody and dangerous, and it does a great job of dropping you in and immediately making you feel like a part of the culture. I also maintain it stages its quest conversations better than any RPG I’ve ever seen, giving simple chats a cinematic quality without ever taking you out of the driver seat. If you’ve never played Cyberpunk 2077, I can absolutely recommend you check it out here. I am still working on my final Switch 2 review, but you can check out our reviews of Mario Kart World and Welcome Tour in the meantime. And if you want insight on other ports, we’ve got a look at Tears of the Kingdom, Breath of the Wild, and Hogwarts Legacy. View the full article
Konami revealed a new multiplayer mode for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater called "Fox Hunt," and it's not the mode that Metal Gear Online fans were expecting. Instead, Fox Hunt is a new original online mode forMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater with "completely different" gameplay, according to one of the developers from Konami. View the full article
InZOI has introduced its first major content update, and there are plenty of new additions that should excite players of the life sim. Though InZOIexploded onto the game scene, generating a lot of hype as The Sims' first real rival title, it's still in early access. Those who have lamented a lack of content may want to hop back in to check out this update. View the full article
A game streamer was all set to start a sponsored stream featuring MindsEye, only to receive word that they needed to stop streaming it immediately. It's just one of the problems surrounding MindsEyesince its launch, though some concerns began even before it officially reached players. View the full article
Fortnite revealed that a recent update to the game has changed a couple of items, including a substantial nerf to the Bass Boost Hero Item. Epic Games recently wrapped up Fornite's largest collaboration with the Star Wars franchise to date, which allowed gamers to interact with iconic locations, weapons, and characters from the films and other media. View the full article
Among Us developer Innersloth has found a reference to its game in the new chapters of Deltarune, sparking a little bit of friendly back-and-forth between Innersloth and Deltarune developer Toby Fox on social media. Warning! No major plot spoilers will be discussed in this article, but if you don't want to know anything about anything that happens in Deltarune Chapter 4, maybe this article isn't for you! The reference can be found at the start of Chapter 4, when Kris, Susie, and Noelle are exploring Noelle's house. Kris can lead the gang into a closet full of empty gift boxes, and if Kris chooses to examine several of the boxes, Noelle will ask Kris what they're doing. To this, Susie reponds, "I mean... gotta admit this room is kinda sus... especially that vent." Noelle then replies, "Haha, nice reference, Susie!" ...though Susie doesn't seem to know what Noelle is talking about ("Huh? ...reference?") Susie was, of course, accidentally calling to mind Among Us, both by using the word "sus" and referencing vents, which Among Us players frequently hide in. This has seemingly thrilled the Innersloth social media person, who took to X / Twitter to say, "AHHHHH AMONG US REFERENCE IN DELTARUNE SKDJDSLSLX;LSKDK IMMA ****** OUT" followed by "thanks king @tobyfox" In response, Fox decided to do a little trolling: [Hidden Content] — tobyfox (@tobyfox) June 12, 2025 He posted a fake screenshot of Deltarune patch notes, which read: We are releasing a hotfix for PC & Mac to remedy some issues occurring in the game. You can confirm the version number on the bottom right of the file select screen. Changelist Ch4 v.0.0.088 8 Removed among us Innersloth replied with "RESPECT." If it's not apparent, Fox didn't actually remove the reference; he's just goofing around. Funnily enough, this gag is also a silly way to note that Fox has been playing around with version numbers: the 2021 release of chapters 1 and 2 was marked as version 1.0, but instead of chapters 3 and 4 being 2.0, the new release was v.0.0.087. Deltarune chapters 3 and 4 launched last week to immediate skyrocketing popularity on Steam, and our own reviewer gave the full game a 9/10, saying that even though the story's only halfway done, "Deltarune's incredible story is already bursting with hilarious charm, unforgettable characters, and an iconic soundtrack that make it worth investing your time in." Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article
Okay, now, I know you've probably read that headline and thought to yourself "why on earth would outdated UI in Silent Hill f be a good thing?" Allow me to explain! To be a contrarian for a moment, I think that a large amount of triple-A games have incredibly boring UI. It's very much because of that late 2010s trend of simple, emboss-free graphic design you see in logo design everywhere these days, and I hate it. Read more View the full article
Crusader Kings 3, Stellaris, and Europa Universalis 4 creator and publisher Paradox has maintained a solid track record with its indie-focused Paradox Arc label. Since the company debuted Arc in 2022, its put out everything from Surviving the Abyss and Escape the Mad Empire to Starminer and Across the Obelisk. One of the most noteworthy Arc projects, though, is Stardeus, a colony sim that entered Early Access in the same year Arc was formed. Now, for a limited time, players can check the game out for themselves thanks to a free weekend on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Inspired by Rimworld and FTL, hidden gem space game Stardeus just got way better Paradox Arc space strategy game Stardeus set for Steam Early Access View the full article
Overwatch 2 has temporarily disabled Doomfist in Competitive Play due to a glitch allowing him to freely empower his Rocket Punch while at full ultimate charge. Though fans can expect the leader of Talon to return to Competitive in Overwatch 2 once this bug is squashed, he is currently not playable in the format. View the full article
The Sims 4 is getting another expansion pack in the form of Enchanted by Nature, Electronic Arts and Maxis have announced. The add-on is already available for pre-order and scheduled to launch in July 2025 across all versions of The Sims 4. View the full article
Baldur's Gate 3 has come a long way since its release, but one of its followers is still sorely lacking when it comes to backstory. Baldur's Gate 3 has seen numerous patches since it first came out, introducing everything from minor bug fixes to massive new content drops. Most recent was Patch 8, the final major update to Baldur's Gate 3, which introduced several new playable subclasses among many other new features. Although the patch didn't introduce much new story content, it does signal an end to updates that do, meaning that BG3's story is now in its final draft. View the full article
Elden Ring Nightreign is a bit of an enigma as a follow-up to FromSoftware's beloved Elden Ring – it twists the RPG's combat into a lightning-fast roguelite – but once you get a few runs under your belt, the general gameplay loop is pretty straightforward. It's still quite challenging, just like any other FromSoftware game in the same lineage, but it also carries the studio's tradition of being a bit obtuse. There are some obscured mechanics you might never figure out on your own. View the full article
I feel like every time I write about shooters, I always have to add a caveat along the lines of, "I don't really like shooters… but!" There often is a but, because occasionally one of 'em rolls around that feels like it just gets me, you know? This week, it's a shooter that feels like it was born to be a Flash game on Newgrounds in the mid-2000s that you'll sometimes bring up to your friends saying "man, remember that one game?" It's called Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion, and as simple as its title is, there's a lot going for it. Read more View the full article
Steam Next Fest is always a blast, as game developers line up to offer up a slice of their upcoming games for players to download and enjoy. This latest iteration of Steam Next Fest is full of some incredible titles that range across every genre you could imagine, along with some genre combinations you would never even consider. We've been playing them all, and we have a list of suggestions to try out before this Next Fest comes to an end. Here are our picks for some of the best demos to play during Steam Next Fest in June 2025. Table of contents10 best Steam Next Fest demosAbsolumBALL x PITPhase ZeroPIGFACEDead as DiscoWindsweptAmbrosia SkyLetters to ArrallaMIMESIS10 best Steam Next Fest demosAbsolum Image via Dotemu The latest from Streets of Rage 4 devs Guard Crush is a demo I got to play a bit early ahead of Steam Next Fest, and it's one I'm incredibly excited for. It's a roguelike side-scrolling beat-em-up with an interesting story premise and three playable characters, and it's the first original IP from TMNT: Shredder's Revenge publisher Dotemu. BALL x PIT Image via Devolver Digital Break ******, build your base, and upgrade your characters in yet another roguelite, but this one has had me addicted since I first played it. I'm not even sad that demo progress doesn't carry over, though, because it's just that addicting. Phase Zero Image via SPINA Studio The latest in an ever-growing line of classic PS1 Resident Evil-likes, and this one skyrocketed to the top of my list after playing it. Fixed camera angles, inventory management, puzzle solving, and zombies? Yeah, I am all the way in. PIGFACE Image via DreadXP Sticking with the horror theme, PIGFACE reminds me of Manhunt and Hotline Miami if they got together and made a creepy, retro FPS. Ultraviolent and disturbing, this one combines stealth and gunplay to create something worth keeping an eye on. Dead as Disco Image via Brain Jar Games, Inc. This is simply one of the most stylish and promising game demos I've played in some time. It combines Batman: Arkham-style simplified combat with disco music to create something that's utterly satisfying, and it's all soaked in neon for beautiful added effect. Windswept Image via Top Hat Studios, Inc. A duck and a turtle combine to create one of the most charming demos in this Steam Next Fest, brilliantly recreating the feeling and look of classic retro platformers, but with some awesome and interesting new gameplay mechanics as the two animals work together to progress. Ambrosia Sky Image via Soft Rains Part Power Wash Simulator, part narrative game, Ambrosia Sky is all potential. You're tasked with spraying alien ******* while performing last rites for the dead, and playing the demo was all I needed to generate some genuine interest. Letters to Arralla Image via Little Pink Clouds One of the most unique demos I played this week, this one stars a turnip with **** asscheeks delivering mail on an island where everybody else is a caked up fruit or vegetable, too. I'd suggest trying it just to see that it's actually real. MIMESIS Image via ReLU Games, Inc. Games like Lethal Company and REPO going popular have created an entirely new subgenre of spooky co-op games, and this one may be the creepiest. The game will record you and your teammates to then try and make monsters use your voices to mimic you in the game. The post Here are 9 best game demos you need to try out during the June 2025 Steam Next Fest appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Palia's 0.192 update introduces Radiance Rising for players to explore on both PC and console, and there's plenty of new content to explore. The new update follows the major expansion of May and adds new adventures to celebrate the season. The Elderwood region now has more quests to complete and events for you to take a crack at. You can take part in a new treasure hunt to get legendary rewards. Let's look at all the new patch's major additions. Major Palia Radiance Rising update features You can participate in the Elderwood Piksii Blossom Bounce event in the Elderwood region. The trees will sparkle blue about five minutes before the event begins. You'll have to stay afloat with the help of the platforms and work together to break the shields around the bluer seeds. Together, you and your friends can get exclusive Elderwood flower seeds to grow and other rewards. Screenshot via Singularity 6 A new Prismbeard's Treasure questline requires you to travel to the Grimalkin territory. You and your friend can solve puzzles and hunt for Prismbeard's legendary treasure chest. This quest can be enjoyed even if you're yet to complete the main story, as being level 30 is good enough. Rewards include Prismbeard's Lamp, Prismbeard's Figurehead, and Prismbeard's Statue. There are also six extra Discovery quests that will allow you to explore Elderwood and its surrounding regions to hunt for new treasures. There are plenty of quality-of-life improvements in Palia, which we have highlighted in the following sections. Palia Radiance Rising update QoL improvements You can now have a free **** inside the game, and it also offers Courier functionality. You must complete the Courier Saddlebag quest to obtain your ****. To begin, you must have completed Pieces of the Past. You'll work closely with Tamala to learn more about a strange, cursed object, understand how the Echo works, and explore the region. A new **** will join you in the form of an adorable Platinum Galdur Pup. After completing this quest, you can add courier slots, and they can be equipped on any ****. Screenshot via Singularity 6 Storage will no longer be a problem with the introduction of Palium Storage. Each chest offers 1,750 storage, and the storage cap has been raised to 14,000 if you have all Palium Storage. You can purchase the recipe from Tish's Store in exchange for 100,000 Gold. Finally, you can make your camp look cooler with brand-new decor that perfectly complements the summer theme. Palia Radiance Rising update game adjustments The latest patch also includes plenty of gameplay changes and adjustments. The full list is quite substantial, but here are some highlights. Item notifications will reflect the rarity of the item just acquired.Overall, animations have been improved to make things smoother in appearance.Trees will no longer count against the decor limit, and the appearance of bushes, rocks, and trees players start with will change.An artifact tracker will help you keep track of what you obtain.General improvements to the Cooking UI. Make sure to check out the Premium Store to find new offers, including Tool and character skins. The post Palia 0.192 patch notes – Radiance Rising Update features and more appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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There's nothing sadder than wanting to play a nice, relaxing game only to realize its servers are down. In Pikmin Bloom's case, this can range from the game itself experiencing server issues to your phone requiring a quick update. Are Pikmin Bloom servers down? At the time of writing, Pikmin Bloom's servers are down as part of a global outage affecting hundreds of games, websites, and other web services. However, this is an uncommon issue, with most outages affecting only Pikmin Bloom itself or, in some cases, several of Scopely or Niantic's other games. When this is the case, you won't be able to log in and play Pikmin Bloom, even if your connection is stable. Screenshot by Destructoid In some cases, however, it can be a player-side issue. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot this: Check Pikmin Bloom's download page for new updatesMake sure you have a stable internet connectionClose any background applications or games that can interfere with Pikmin Bloom's featuresCheck Pikmin Bloom's server statusRestart your phoneUninstall and reinstall Pikmin Bloom If there's no sign that Pikmin Bloom's outage is a server-side issue and it's, instead, an error on your side, the tips above can help you resolve it quickly without resorting to any extreme solutions. Before you do anything, let's find out how to check Pikmin Bloom's server status. How to check Pikmin Bloom server status Pikmin Bloom doesn't have an official server status page that tells you whether its services are experiencing an outage. Instead, you can use the following resources to check for any signs of server issues: Pikmin Bloom's Twitter (X) profileThe Pikmin Bloom community forumsPikmin Bloom's Community Reddit page Alternatively, you can contact Niantic's customer support for more information about the current situation. That way, they can confirm or deny whether there are any server-wide outages and provide an ETA for when they'll be resolved. Otherwise, if it's an issue on your end, they can walk you through some potential solutions that can help you fix it. The post Is Pikmin Bloom down? How to check server status appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Mario Kart World is full of laughs and rage, but sometimes, the only thing that can stop the good (and angering) times are server outages. If the Mario Kart World servers are down, you can't win any races. You also can't get hit by a blue shell at the finish line and lose any races either, but the good comes with the bad. If there are server problems, Lakitu isn't letting anyone on any tracks, so you might be out of luck. Here's how to check Mario Kart World's server status to see if the game is having issues with online connectivity. Mario Kart World server status Image via Nintendo To check Mario Kart World's server status, visit the official Nintendo Switch Online service status website. Otherwise, check something like DownDetector for Nintendo Switch Online to see if people are reporting outages. If the servers are down, the game will often give Error Code: 2321-4608 when trying to play anything in online multiplayer for Nintendo Switch Online. This means that there are connection issues with the game servers, and you likely won't be able to connect. If this is the case, there's likely not much you can do as it's a server-side issue. If you think the problem with connecting to Mario Kart World or Nintendo Switch Online might be on your end, try resetting your internet connection, restarting your Nintendo Switch 2, or closing and re-opening Mario Kart World to see if you keep getting the problem. It's always worth checking social media like X/Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to see if others are having the same issue as you. If the problem persists, it's likely a widespread issue and there's nothing you can really do besides wait it out. We suggest playing some Grand Prix or other singleplayer or offline multiplayer modes in the meantime until the servers come back and you can continue attempting to grab wins in Knockout Tour and other online modes. The post Are Mario Kart World servers down? How to check server status appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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Konami revealed a new multiplayer mode for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater called "Fox Hunt," and it's not the mode that Metal Gear Online fans were expecting. Instead, Fox Hunt is a new original online mode forMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater with "completely different" gameplay, according to one of the developers from Konami. View the full article