# Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 gaming updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nintendo-switch-and-switch-2-gaming-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-17T18:45:25.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The video game industry has seen recent developments regarding retro gaming content and upcoming titles for Nintendo platforms.

The Japanese program Game Center CX updated its criteria for retro consoles, deciding that the Wii and PlayStation 3 will be permitted for episodes once they meet a twenty-year age requirement in November. Additionally, the new IP ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’ was announced for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a projected 2027 release.

Following these updates, Edia announced several retro releases scheduled for 2027. These include the PC Engine version of ‘Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes I & II’ for the Nintendo Switch, as well as the ‘Psikyo Memories’ collection and the ‘Toshinden Collection’ for the Switch 2.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Edia announces retro game releases for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Edia announced several retro game collections for Nintendo platforms, including Dragon Slayer for Switch and Psikyo Memories and Toshinden Collection for Switch 2, all arriving in 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edia-announces-retro-game-releases-for-nintendo-switch-and-switch-2

### 2026-08-24: Video game updates: Game Center CX retro status and new Switch 2 title

Game Center CX has officially designated the Wii and PlayStation 3 as retro consoles, while the new IP ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’ has been announced for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/video-game-updates-game-center-cx-retro-status-and-new-switch-2-title

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