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The parent company of Elden Ring developer FromSoftware is releasing a novel based on the beloved fantasy role-playing game, but its subject isn’t necessarily what you’d expect.

As reported by Siliconera, Kadokawa Corporation is releasing See You At That Grace After Work in Japan, a novel telling the story of two co-workers who get to know each other by playing Elden Ring. The title references the Sites of Grace locations throughout Elden Ring’s world of The Lands Between.

The novel follows a Japanese office worker and gamer who enjoys Elden Ring but has only played solo. After spending his workbreaks looking at guide websites, a senior colleague notices and, as a fan of Elden Ring themselves, speaks to the worker about it. The two interact more and more both at work and online as they play Elden Ring together.

The novel arrives on March 29, 2024 in Japanese only, with no word on an international release. Keiichi Hikami, the author of several Monster Hunter novels, is writing this one too.

It’s not the first time a somewhat bizarre book on Elden Ring has been released, as Kadokawa previously released a manga. Instead of being a dark and dramatic fantastical story, however, as is told in the game, it followed a naked Tarnished called Asea as a comedy.

While it’s been more than two years since Elden Ring launched and a wave of wild and wacky content and creations around the game emerged, a similar situation may unfold soon as FromSoftware has announced a June 21 release date for its expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.

Elden Ring proved somewhat of a cultural phenomenon upon its launch, with players finding a ton of different ways to interact with the game. Fans played it using a Fisher Price toy, the Nintendo Switch Ring Fit controller, and someone even made a working VR version of the game.

In our 10/10 review, IGN said: “Elden Ring is a massive iteration on what FromSoftware began with the Souls series, bringing its relentlessly challenging combat to an incredible open world that gives us the freedom to choose our own path.”

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.

Tekken 8 has sold over two million copies in the first month after launch, publisher Bandai Namco has announced.

The fighting game launched on January 26 across PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, and sold one million on its first day of release, then hit the two million sold mark in the first month. This “greatly outpaces” the sales of Tekken 7, Bandai Namco said. Tekken 7, which is still being played, has the series’ total highest sales record of over 11.8 million copies sold worldwide.

Tekken 8 appears to be selling at a similar pace to rival fighting game Street Fighter 6, which also shifted two million copies after a month on sale. Capcom’s Street Fighter 6 went on to sell three million copies in seven months. NetherRealm’s Mortal Kombat 1, on the other hand, sold three million copies just over a month after going on sale.

Bandai Namco said support for Tekken 8 will continue “through various content updates, esports events, music and licensing announcements.” To that end, the Tekken World Tour 2024 kicks off on April 13, with the Tekken World Tour Finals the culmination of the game’s first year of esports.

Bandai Namco also mentioned Tekken 8’s controversial Tekken Shop, which has drawn complaints from some players. “This in-game shop will provide customisation items such as costumes from previous installments, character skins for avatars, and licensed items from our collaborations, letting players put their own touch on their favorite Tekken characters,” Bandai Namco said.

Tekken 8’s Year 1 pass is set to add four additional playable characters as DLC. The first of these is Eddy, who sports a new high-top dreads hairstyle and a new outfit for Tekken 8, although his capoeira fighting style is present and correct.

IGN’s Tekken 8 review returned a 9/10. We said: “Tekken 8 is an incredible evolution for the series, with tons of single player content, an excellent suite of training tools, a great online experience, and exciting new mechanics that make Tekken more dynamic than ever.”

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

The number of people playing Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag has risen 200% on Steam after the release of fellow Ubisoft pirate game Skull and Bones.

As reported by PCGamesN, the player numbers of 2013’s Black Flag have floated either side of 1,000 for years. According to tracking website SteamDB, however, this number spiked on February 16: the day Skull and Bones finally released after years of troubled development.

Black Flag rose to 1,679 players upon launch, followed by 2,600 on February 17, and 3,226 on February 18. That growth has continued, not dipping below 2,401 since reaching a new peak of 3,594 on February 25. Skull and Bones has yet to launch on Steam, with Ubisoft favouring a PC release on the Epic Games Store and its own storefront, so player numbers are unavailable.

Announced in 2017, Skull and Bones initially looked set to provide players with more of what made Black Flag so popular: intense and dramatic ocean adventuring and combat. Six delays seemingly caused excitement to dwindle, however, and Skull and Bones has finally arrived in 2024 to little fanfare. “Skull and Bones is a maritime RPG with a strong foundation, even if it feels like a live-service first draft,” IGN said in our 7/10 review.

Ubisoft’s marketing for the game has seemingly inspired a few thousand players to return instead to Black Flag, even with an eight-hour free trial of Skull and Bones available.

In our 8/10 review of the former, IGN said: “Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag is a gorgeous, fantastic sequel that gives you the freedom to make your own fun.”

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.

Nintendo Switch 2 won’t launch until March 2025 at the earliest, according to a new report.

Japanese publication Nikkei reported the March 2025 release window with much of the same information leaked so far: that Nintendo’s next console is a Switch successor with similar hybrid functionality but a bigger screen.

The Nikkei report does, however, suggest one of the reasons Nintendo has set a March 2025 release window is to ensure it can manufacture enough launch stock to satisfy demand and, therefore, combat scalpers. When the Switch launched in March 2017 it was almost impossible to get hold of, sparking a vibrant scalping market. It stands to reason Nintendo would want to avoid repeating the situation.

Indeed, Nikkei reports March 2025 is the earliest possible date Nintendo’s next-generation console will launch, suggesting it may not make Nintendo’s next financial year. Given the pressure Nintendo is under to release the successor to the near seven year-old Switch, a post-March 2025 launch would come as a huge surprise.

Earlier this month, Nintendo announced it had sold 13.74 million Switch units in the first nine months of the financial year, a 7.8% decline on the same period a year earlier. But it revised its forecast for the current financial year up, predicting Switch sales of 15.5 million, up from the 15 million previously predicted.

Nintendo said sales of the console “continued to be steady” in its seventh year since launch. The Switch is now up to 139.36 million units sold, lagging behind only the Nintendo DS and the PlayStation 2 in the best-selling consoles of all-time list. Indeed, the Switch has more annual playing users than ever before, with 122 million recorded during the 2023 calendar year.

“For hardware, by continuing to convey the appeal of Nintendo Switch, we try not only to put one system in every home, but several in every home, or even one for every person,” Nintendo said. “Another objective is to continually release new offerings so more consumers keep playing Nintendo Switch even longer and we can maximize hardware sales.”

One of the big unanswered questions is whether Nintendo’s next-gen console will be backwards compatible with the Switch. With 122 million Switch players in tow, it seems unlikely Nintendo will leave those accounts behind to start over.

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios has called on the game’s community to cease what it called “threats and toxicity” over mod support, insisting conversations around new features “take time”.

Ever since Baldur’s Gate 3 came out in August 2023, players who use mods have been frustrated with having to uninstall, reinstall, update, and re-juggle their mods every time a new patch is released. So last week’s announcement that official mod support is on its way was seen as a positive. However, it seems a vocal minority within the community has taken things too far.

In a series of tweets, Larian director of publishing Michael Douse said, in order for the developer to continue its healthy relationship with its community, the threats need to stop.

“We’ll be talking in depth about what our mod support will look like soon,” Douse said. “Been working on it since launch. As always, we’ll discuss it in our way with our community. Threats and toxicity against our devs and community teams will only harm the conversation. Please stop that.

“This is a game that went from around two million players to way over 10 in a very short space of time, so it’s natural the conversation becomes muddier and complex. But in order to maintain the same level of dialogue, we need people to understand that these conversations take time.

“We can’t do it at all without the dedicated community teams that work to untangle a giant web of noise into something we can work with for the benefit of everyone. If you truly want to know things about the game, please don’t chip away at the people who connect us all.

“99.9% of our community are the absolute best and it’s because of them, thankfully, that my community team persevere. But I suppose it was inevitable that when you have a city, a few bad eggs will start a fire.

“Until then, BG3 does not yet have mod support. Don’t get angry at mod authors, support teams, community, or developers. Our focus is to patch the game while working on future mod support. I understand why it’s frustrating, so what we all need to do is focus on that future.

“Next week I’ll have a discussion about community moderation with our comms teams and restate our desire for continued closeness with our communities and updates based on when and what we can say. But we are working too hard for this to proliferate.

“To finish, again, we can only be close if we can work close. If we cannot do that, and we have to draw distance, it’ll really suck for everyone, especially us and definitely you. Please help us to work for the greater good of the millions of people who are involved and chill.”

Toxicity is unfortunately of serious concern to the development community. In January, the developer of Palworld said it had received death threats amid the game’s Pokémon rip-off claims. Last year, a new survey from the Game Developers Conference revealed a majority of game developers see harassment from players as a major problem for the industry. Of the 2,300 developers surveyed, 91% said player harassment and toxicity towards developers was an issue. 42% said it was a “very serious” issue.

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

The Nier community is currently aflutter after what some are taking to be a tease for Nier 3.

The apparent tease comes from the recent Nier: Orchestra Concert in London, where the word R3PENT was apparently displayed at the end of the show.

“Anecdote from the Nier London concert but Yoko Taro took the stage at the end, told the audience that the Square Enix president was in the crowd and that if we wanted an Automata sequel to give the loudest applause of the night,” said ResetEra user SanTheSly.

“The room immediately erupted into claps, cheers and yells. How much of what Taro said is true is up for debate but the case was made abundantly clear in person to Taro himself, at the very least. Mild concert content spoilers follow.

“Also at one point during the story of the show; the word REPENT was shown repeatedly as part of some dialogue. The final instance was spelled as R3PENT. Both me and the person I’d gone with picked up on it and wondered if this was a tease.”

That ResetEra post was picked up on elsewhere, and now Nier fans are wondering if it’s all leading towards the reveal of the much-wanted third game in the series. But as many fans have pointed out, R3PENT may be nothing more than a part of the concert. After all, Yoko Taro is known for having fun with Nier fans.

Earlier this month it emerged that publisher Tencent had cancelled an unannounced Nier mobile game that was in development for nearly two years. This followed the announcement that mobile game Nier Reincarnation would shut down in April. Nier franchise owner Square Enix has yet to comment.

Nier: Automata is seven years old with no new mainline game announced so far. Square Enix producer Yosuke Saito said in November 2023 that while Nier chief Yoko Taro is alive, another entry in the Nier series will be released at some point.

Action role-playing game Nier: Automata launched in 2017 and wowed critics and fans with its vast locations and zany combat. It was a surprise breakout hit for Square Enix and went on to sell an impressive eight million copies. There have been many crossover events since, plus Nier-related promotions, a remaster of the first game, and even a Nier anime.

Nier 3, then, would make a lot of sense. It seems a matter of when, not if.

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has been getting some tremendous reviews, even getting a 9/10 from us at IGN, and plenty of critical acclaim elsewhere as well. The game is finally out on February 29, so there’s only a limited window remaining in which to secure the best deal on your preorder for the game, and so you can play at launch with everyone else. Thankfully, we’ve managed to find a brand new deal on the highly anticipated PS5 game.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth preorders are currently down to just £51.96 in the UK right now (see here), all you need to do is use code LEAP20 at checkout to secure the offer. This is a tremendous deal, and guaranteed to arrive on launch day February 29. But, as it’s also over £18 off the RRP, we imagine this will sell fast so we’d recommend securing your order ASAP to avoid disappointment.

There’s plenty more on offer in the LEAP20 sale at eBay as well, with hundreds of trusted sellers discounting tech, video games, homeware, and more; until February 29 at 11:59 PM when the code will expire.

In our review of the game, we said: “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth impressively builds off of what Remake set in motion, both as a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenges and an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long.”

It was also recently announced at the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth State of Play that a demo is now available to download via the PlayStation Store. It will let fans play as Cloud and Sephiroth in a sequence from the early part of the game among other content. This is a great opportunity to try the game out before you commit to purchasing via the deal we mentioned above.

There’s also a new relationship system, called Bonds of Friendship, that has been added to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. As explained in the system’s tutorial, “the strength of these bonds can alter portions of the story.” One of those story moments is the Gold Saucer date, and you’ll be able to see how your potential partner feels about you via a variety of emoji-like faces.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

It’s officially Sunday, which means the weekend is once again coming to a close. We’ve rounded up the best deals available this weekend across games, technology, and more! New titles are seeing discounts, and plenty of hardware is on sale, too. The best deals for Sunday, February 25, include Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Persona 3 Reload, PlayStation 5 Slim, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, and more.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for $39.99

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest title in the long-running RPG series. Kiryu Kazama returns following the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, uniting with Ichiban Kasuga in a wild adventure you won’t forget anytime soon. This $30 discount just a month after launch is a great deal you shouldn’t pass up on, though newcomers should aim to play the previous titles in the series before jumping in.

Xbox Series S Starter Bundle for $219.99

If you’ve yet to pick up a console this generation, look no further than this Xbox Series S Starter Bundle. This package includes an Xbox Series S console with 512GB of storage, one Xbox Wireless Controller, and 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. At $219.99, you can save $80 off this already great deal.

19% Off Persona 3 Reload

Persona 3 Reload is already one of the biggest 2024 releases so far. The remake brings in new gameplay features, new voice actors, and an impressive slew of technology, including ray tracing. It’s already on sale right now at Amazon for $56.99, which saves you $13 off the game. If you’ve never experienced the story of Persona 3, this is the definitive way to do so.

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection for $39.99

This Mega Man collection is a great pickup if you like RPGs, shooters, and platforming! All ten Battle Network games are included, making this a complete collection. Also included are a music player, hundreds of concept art pieces, and optional high resolution filters. The Switch version of this collection is regularly going in and out of stock, which can make this deal hard to pass up if you’re a collector.

PlayStation 5 Slim Bundle for $449.99

Sam’s Club is running a great deal on the Spider-Man 2 PlayStation 5 Slim bundle. For $449.99, you will get the PlayStation 5 Slim with the disc drive and a digital copy of Spider-Man 2. That’s over $120 of savings altogether. If you or someone you know has yet to purchase a PlayStation 5, this is a great deal to take advantage of.

Anker 2-in-1 Portable Battery with Wall Charger for $59.99

This 2-in-1 charger has everything you could ever need. Its first function is as a wall charger, where you can charge up to three devices at once with two USB-C ports and one USB-A port. Travel is where this device gets very convenient, as it also functions as a portable charger. With a 10,000 mAh capacity, you can charge your phone, laptop, or accessories multiple times with no issues.

Save 50% Off Star Ocean: The Second Story R

Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a gorgeous remake of the second Star Ocean title. Made in HD 2.5D, the pixelated sprites traverse across a gorgeous 3D environment. The physical edition of this game has been quite hard to find, with most retailers sold out of it. If you’re interested in the Star Ocean series, pick this one up at a discount while you still can.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for $34.99

Great news for stealth action fans: Woot has Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for $34.99, which is the lowest price we’ve seen yet. This is a great package with the first three Metal Gear Solid games, in addition to Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. If you’ve yet to play through the Metal Gear series, the Master Collection is how to do so on modern platforms.

Return to Monkey Island for $13.99

Return to Monkey Island marks the return of series creator Ron Gilbert in an all-new adventure that continues the beloved story. You can grab the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X right now at GameStop for $13.99. We gave the game a 9/10 in our review, stating, “Return to Monkey Island expectedly comes packed full of smartly crafted puzzles, funny dialogue, and memorable characters.”

Fire Emblem Engage for $39.99

Fire Emblem Engage is the latest entry in the long-running series. Acting as a celebration of previous titles, dozens of familiar faces returned and lent their strength in Engage. Each Fire Emblem title is standalone and can be played regardless of prior knowledge of the series, so jump in with Engage and experience the fantastic gameplay and memorable characters.

48% Off PowerWash Simulator

PowerWash Simulator took over the internet for a few months in 2023, with all sorts of fun to be had cleaning surfaces. Free crossovers have been released for Final Fantasy VII, SpongeBob, Back to the Future, and even more series. If you’re searching for a game that you can play to relax, PowerWash Simulator might be a good option for you.

Lego 2K Drive for $24.99

Amazon has a sweet discount on Lego 2K Drive this weekend! If you’re a racing game fan and haven’t checked out this game yet, now is a great time to see what it’s about. This release went a little under the radar at launch, but it’s a fun time overall. We gave the game a 8/10 in our review, stating, “LEGO 2K Drive is a wild and whimsical all-ages kart racer with an incredible custom vehicle creation tool that’s just about worth the price of admission alone.”

Saturday is here, which means it’s time to round up the best deals available this weekend across games, technology, and more! New titles are seeing discounts, and plenty of hardware is on sale, too. The best deals for Saturday, February 24, include Persona 3 Reload, PlayStation 5 Slim, Super Mario Odyssey, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, and more.

19% Off Persona 3 Reload

Persona 3 Reload is already one of the biggest 2024 releases so far. The remake brings in new gameplay features, new voice actors, and an impressive slew of technology, including ray tracing. It’s already on sale right now at Amazon for $56.99, which saves you $13 off the game. If you’ve never experienced the story of Persona 3, this is the definitive way to do so.

PlayStation 5 Slim Bundle for $449.99

Sam’s Club is running a great deal on the Spider-Man 2 PlayStation 5 Slim bundle. For $449.99, you will get the PlayStation 5 Slim with the disc drive and a digital copy of Spider-Man 2. That’s over $120 of savings altogether. If you or someone you know has yet to purchase a PlayStation 5, this is a great deal to take advantage of.

LG Eclair 3.0 Channel Soundbar for $249.99

This LG Eclair 3.0 Channel Soundbar is an excellent addition to any home theater setup. Featuring Dolby Atmos support, the soundbar offers sound with 4 passive radiators, which creates powerful bass without the need for a subwoofer. This unit is also WOWCAST ready, meaning you can connect and use Dolby Atmos sound wirelessly without any lag at all.

Super Mario Odyssey for $39.99

Super Mario Odyssey is still one of the best games available on Nintendo Switch. From the stunning Kingdoms to the numerous new gameplay elements, this is a title any Switch owner should have in their collection. Odyssey is best known for its Capture mechanic, which allows Mario to use Cappy and take over different enemies and objects in the environment. This title doesn’t go on sale too often, so pick up a physical copy at a discount this weekend!

LG 65″ Class B3 Series OLED 4K TV for $1,199.99

If you’re in the market for a new OLED TV, this is a great deal from Best Buy. The 65″ LG Class B3 Series TV features an OLED panel with perfect blacks and so much more. The TV also supports both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to provide you with the best experience possible with any content you choose to play, watch, or listen to. This deals end at midnight, so be sure to take a look while you can.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for $34.99

Great news for stealth action fans: Woot has Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for $34.99, which is the lowest price we’ve seen yet. This is a great package with the first three Metal Gear Solid games, in addition to Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. If you’ve yet to play through the Metal Gear series, the Master Collection is how to do so on modern platforms.

Fire Emblem Engage for $39.99

Fire Emblem Engage is the latest entry in the long-running series. Acting as a celebration of previous titles, dozens of familiar faces returned and lended their strength in Engage. Each Fire Emblem title is standalone and can be played regardless of prior knowledge of the series, so jump in with Engage and experience the fantastic gameplay and memorable characters.

Ever since the Nintendo 64, Nintendo has released a steady stream of limited edition consoles for each generation. The Nintendo Switch is no exception to that, with over a dozen limited edition variants released over the course of its lifetime. These consoles are an excellent way to share your love of a specific franchise or series. Additionally, they tend to be rare, which can be a big draw for collectors.

To make your console search easier, we’ve compiled every special edition Nintendo Switch you can buy in 2024. This list only includes consoles still available for purchase at retailers, so you won’t find limited edition consoles that are sold out or only available through resale.

Nintendo Switch OLED Model – Mario Red Edition

This limited edition Nintendo Switch OLED Model features an entire system inspired by everyone’s favorite plumber. The Switch unit, Joy-Con, and Dock are all in a Mario Red finish, which stands out from the standard Nintendo Switch. Additionally, you can find a fun easter egg inside the back cover of the Dock, with a silhouette of Mario and a few secret coins printed by the Ethernet port.

See a list of every Mario game on the Switch.

Nintendo Switch OLED Model – Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Edition

If you’re looking for a limited edition Nintendo Switch that will stand out, look no further than the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Nintendo Switch OLED. The dock features artwork of the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon on the Dock. This Switch OLED special edition also includes two unique Joy-Con controllers with emblems from Naranja Academy and Uva Academy. Additionally, the back of the Switch unit has graffiti artwork featuring some of the most popular Generation 9 Pokémon, like Quaxly and Fuecoco.

See a list of every Pokémon game on the Switch.

Nintendo Switch OLED Model – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is one of the best games available on the Nintendo Switch. Naturally, Nintendo released a limited edition console to go alongside it, and this Switch OLED is gorgeous. The front of the Dock features the iconic Hylian Crest, depicted with a reflective gold color. You’ll also see the themed Joy-Con, which feature symbols from Tears of the Kingdom. Specifically, the controllers are themed after Link’s new abilities.

See a list of every Legend of Zelda game on Switch.

Nintendo Switch Lite – Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition

Nintendo has only ever released a few limited edition Nintendo Switch Lite models, and this is one of them. Featuring leaves from Animal Crossing on the backplate, this turqoise Nintendo Switch Lite is perfect for any fan of the mega hit Switch title. Unlike the other limited edition Switches on this list, the Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition includes a free digital copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons! You can purchase this exclusive limited edition Switch Lite from Walmart.

Nintendo Switch Lite – Isabelle’s Aloha Edition

Similar to the Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition Switch Lite, Nintendo also released a Isabelle’s Aloha Edition. This Switch Lite uses the Coral color with the series trademark leaves plastered on the backplate. It’s important to note that this console is exclusive to Target, so you cannot purchase it elsewhere. You’ll also get a free copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, making this a limited edition Switch worth your attention.

Nintendo Switch Special Edition FAQs

Where can you buy used Switch consoles?

The best and most consistent place you can find used Switch consoles is on eBay. Many gamers tend to sell their used Switch consoles here as it is hassle-free and reliable. You can find a wide variety of price ranges depending on the specific console you’re looking for. Due to how rare some of these limited edition Switch models have become, some are very pricey.

If you’d rather not purchase from eBay, GameStop also sells used consoles that are reliable and proven to function properly. You might end up spending more than you would elsewhere, but it can be a safer option at times.

Are there any upcoming Limited Edition Nintendo Switches?

As of now, there are no upcoming limited edition Nintendo Switch models. This is largely due to the upcoming next-generation system from Nintendo, which is rumored to launch in the first quarter of next year. Once the Nintendo Switch 2 is released, you can expect Nintendo to release a wide variety of limited edition consoles, controllers, and accessories for major game releases.