‘Animal Crossing’ Free Growth, Switch 2 Model Coming

Tom Nook is at it once more: Nintendo is releasing a free replace for “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” in January, together with a Switch 2 version of the favored sport.

Per Nintendo, the growth will embody the next:

Watch the trailer for the “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” replace beneath.

See extra gaming information from this week within the roundup beneath.

GAME UPDATES/DLC

Electronic Arts (EA) and Battlefield Studios have launched “Battlefield REDSEC,” described as “a genre shifting free-to-play destination built on Battlefield’s iconic DNA, featuring a bold new take on the Battle Royale genre, an intense squad-based competitive mode called Gauntlet and new ways to unlock the power of Portal.”

The new sport providing, which is presently free, launches alongside Season 1 for the just lately launched “Battlefield 6.”

Per EA, “As part of this free-to-play package, players can jump into Battlefield’s biggest map ever Fort Lyndon, and experience an explosive new take on the Battle Royale genre. Battlefield’s DNA is fused with the best of the Battle Royale genre, creating unrivaled opportunities for your team to approach each match and achieve ultimate victory. Players drop into a massive battle with 100 players, explore a massive world for powerful loot, and take down enemy squads through Battlefield’s signature gameplay experience. The power of Tactical Destruction brings an entirely new level of strategy to the genre, as players create their own paths to victory or turn the environment into their own deadly weapon while crushing opposing squads. Each round is a bombastic ride on an incredible cinematic scale that Battlefield is known for.”

TRAILERS

Blumhouse Games and Vermila Studios have unveiled a brand new behind the scenes video collection for  “Crisol: Theater of Idols,” set to launch in 2026.

Episode one will information viewers by means of the demented island of Tormentosa, discovered off the coast of Hispaña. Vermila will open the doorways to The Fair, a vigorous hub location the place gamers can relaxation all through the sport. Themed round a standard Spanish honest, gamers will encounter Tormentosa’s much less lethal inhabitants, and obtain entry to upgrades, minigames and extra.

“Crisol: Theater of Idols” will launch in early 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC by way of Steam. Players can wishlist the sport on Steam.

Watch Episode 1 of the video collection for “Crisol: Theater of Idols” beneath.

INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES

Hilton Anaheim, Dapper Labs and Flow will launch The Hilton Anaheim Quest Featuring Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs, a brand new collaboration launching Nov. 1. The expertise will probably be an interactive resort activation open for a restricted time that blends Disney model with trendy digital engagement.

From Nov. 1-30, 2025, visitors can be a part of the scavenger hunt by trying to find QR codes at 4 totally different touchpoints throughout Hilton Anaheim. Adults can obtain the Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs app on iOS and Android  to unlock particular digital collectibles. 

Upon finishing all touchpoints, contributors will obtain 4 Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs Mystery Capsules, every holding an unique digital pin. 

UPCOMING GAMES

Robot and Monster Girl are the latest playable fighters in Quarter Up’s upcoming 3v3 tag combating sport, “Invincible VS,” which is ready within the “Invincible” universe.

Robot is described as a brilliant genius drone turned human that may “keep enemies at a distance with his missiles and wrist cannons, while swiftly maneuvering throughout the game using his Beam Blasts and Disruptor to lay on damage.”

Monster Girl is a fighter who shifts between being human and a monster, which permits her to “tear down opponents, utilizing a combination of grapple attacks, head-spinning hits, in-air blows, body slams and more.”

“Invincible VS” is the primary main sport set within the “Invincible” universe based mostly on the comedian e-book collection by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley.

The sport will launch in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC.