Final Opportunity for Discounts on Switch Indie Hits
WHO:
Nintendo Life - Nintendo is running an "Indie Sale" on North American eShops.
Game Informer - Nintendo's latest console, the Switch 2, is officially one year old.
Nintendo Life - Jim Norman is the Features Editor at Nintendo Life.
Nintendo Life - Matthew Reynolds is the Acting Deputy Editor at Nintendo Life.
Nintendo Life - Alana Hagues is the Deputy Editor at Nintendo Life.
Nintendo Life - Liam Doolan is the News Editor at Nintendo Life.
WHAT:
Nintendo Life - The "Indie Sale" features a lineup of 38 discounted titles that scored a minimum of 9/10 in reviews, including several 10/10-rated games.
Nintendo Life - The game Pokémon Pokopia is bundled with the Switch 2 for summer 2026.
Nintendo Life - The "Indie Sale" runs until 11:59pm PT on Sunday, 7th June.
Game Informer - The Switch 2 has been commercially successful despite a price increase.
Nintendo Life - The Switch 2 has a library that includes both native games and the full Switch 1 library.
Nintendo Life - The highest-rated game of the month for November 2025 was Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, rated 9.
Nintendo Life - The highest-rated game of the month for March 2026 was Pokémon Pokopia, which became Metacritic's highest-rated Pokémon game of all time.
Nintendo Life - The highest-rated game of the month for April 2026 was Pragmata, rated 9.
WHERE:
Nintendo Life - The "Indie Sale" is taking place on North American eShops.
Game Informer - The Switch 2 is available in North America.
WHEN:
Nintendo Life - Upcoming games include The Adventures of Elliot and Star Fox in June 2026, and Splatoon Raiders and Rhythm Heaven Groove in July 2026.
Nintendo Life - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off are set to release before the first anniversary of the Switch 2.
Nintendo Life - The "Indie Sale" ends on Sunday, 7th June.
Game Informer - The Switch 2 was released one year ago.
Nintendo Life - The game Pokémon Pokopia is bundled with the Switch 2 for summer 2026.
Nintendo Life - Upcoming games include The Adventures of Elliot and Star Fox in June 2026, and Splatoon Raiders and Rhythm Heaven Groove in July 2026.
WHY:
Game Informer - The Switch 2's commercial success is attributed to its strong game library and the inclusion of the full Switch 1 library.
HOW:
Nintendo Life - The "Indie Sale" features discounted indie games on the eShop, with a list of 38 discounted titles that scored a minimum of 9/10 in reviews.
(UPDATED June 5, 2026 21:22 UTC)
Nintendo has launched an "Indie Sale" featuring 38 discounted titles, all of which received impressive reviews, with several even achieving a perfect score of 10 out of 10. Additionally, the highly anticipated game Pokémon Pokopia will be bundled with the Switch 2, which is expected to release in summer 2026. Fans can also look forward to upcoming games like The Adventures of Elliot and Star Fox in June 2026, along with Splatoon Raiders and Rhythm Heaven Groove in July 2026, while Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off are set to debut before the Switch 2's first anniversary.
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(UPDATED June 5, 2026 19:33 UTC)
Nintendo is currently hosting an "Indie Sale" on North American eShops, featuring 38 discounted indie games that have received a minimum score of 9 out of 10 in reviews, and this sale will continue until 11:59 PM PT on Sunday, June 7. Meanwhile, the Switch 2, which has been commercially successful despite a price increase, is celebrating its one-year anniversary and boasts a robust library that includes both native titles and the full library from the original Switch. Additionally, the highly acclaimed Pokémon Pokopia, which has become Metacritic's highest-rated Pokémon game of all time, will be bundled with the Switch 2 for summer 2026, along with other upcoming titles like The Adventures of Elliot and Star Fox set for June.