Trending Now - New Gunvolt Games Unveiled for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC

WHO:

Nintendo Everything - Inti Creates is the developer behind the Azure Striker Gunvolt series.

Gematsu - Copen is a character featured in the Gunvolt Chronicles series.

WHAT:

Nintendo Everything - Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is set to be released later in 2026.

Nintendo Everything - The trilogy includes three games: “Azure Striker Gunvolt” (2014), “Azure Striker Gunvolt 2” (2016), and “Azure Striker Gunvolt 3” (2022).

Nintendo Everything - The new edition will feature support for higher frame rates and enhanced resolution, along with a new story mode called “Azure Striker Gunvolt GX.”

Gematsu - Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3 is announced for release in 2027 for Switch 2 and PC (Steam).

Gematsu - Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3 introduces a new weapon called the twin energy swords, “Divide Edge.”

WHERE:

Gematsu - Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3 will be available on Switch 2 and PC (Steam).

WHEN:

Nintendo Everything - Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is scheduled for release later in 2026.

Gematsu - Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3 is set to launch in 2027.

HOW:

Nintendo Everything - The new “Inspiration” system in Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced encourages players to swap between the two heroes, Gunvolt and Copen, to activate gameplay and score bonuses.

Gematsu - Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3 features a “Code Customizer” system that allows players to customize Copen’s strengths.

(UPDATED May 22, 2026 08:09 UTC)

Nintendo has announced that the Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced for the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be released later in 2026, featuring improved frame rates and resolution, along with a new story mode called “Azure Striker Gunvolt GX.” Additionally, Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 3 will launch in 2027 for Switch 2 and PC, introducing a new weapon known as the twin energy swords, “Divide Edge.” Both titles will incorporate unique gameplay systems, with the trilogy encouraging players to switch between heroes Gunvolt and Copen for bonuses, while Luminous Avenger iX 3 will allow customization of Copen’s abilities through a “Code Customizer” system.