This weekend offers a diverse slate of gaming experiences and a highly anticipated film adaptation. Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine delivers a fast-paced, action-focused adventure, while Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave presents a massive strategy RPG experience on Switch 2. Additionally, Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil film is drawing praise for its ability to capture the essence of playing a Resident Evil game.
Marvel's Wolverine, the latest from the studio behind the Spider-Man games, emphasizes intense, non-stop action. The game prioritizes combat and large-scale set pieces, with story and exploration taking a secondary role to ensure a furious and engaging experience from start to finish. Those seeking bloody fights and memorable boss encounters will find Wolverine delivers.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, arriving on Switch 2, is a substantial strategy RPG. The game is packed with narrative content, including numerous units to recruit, dungeons to explore, and objectives to conquer. It blends strategy and role-playing elements, combining character relationships with army management, and features a rich lore with a touch of humor. Players are advised to prioritize Kalla's Blessing, recruit an Archer and Pegasus Knight early, and complete available sidequests.
In film, Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie has garnered positive attention. Rather than focusing on established characters like Leon or Claire, the film centers on an ordinary individual caught in the midst of a Resident Evil-style crisis. This approach effectively translates the feeling of playing one of the video games, creating a narrative that is both shocking and darkly humorous. The movie is recommended for viewing with a crowd.
Beyond these major releases, several other titles are available. The PC action game SoulQuest has launched on Switch 2, offering a pixel-art experience that rewards combo maintenance and strategic enemy juggling. The game draws inspiration from Celtic mythology and anime aesthetics. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on Switch 2 has received new paid DLC featuring a Joker and Harley Quinn level and Mayhem Mode, alongside a free update that adds an 'Absolute' difficulty setting. Finally, the roguelite brawler Absolum, a notable title from 2025, is now available on Switch 2, featuring its distinct art style, world-building, and crossplay support.
Other notable releases this week include Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, and Aniimo. The Crazy Taxi-inspired Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! is also now available on Switch 2.
For those interested in tabletop gaming, Pop Art offers a unique drafting and tableau-building experience. Published by Road to Infamy Games, the game uses layered cards to create visual compositions inspired by the pop art movement, challenging players to score based on objectives like object count and color distribution.