Donkey Kong Country Returns HD gets a free update on Nintendo Switch today. Nintendo has released a patch that improves visuals across the board, with an even bigger uplift for players running the game on Nintendo Switch 2, where the update appears designed to show off cleaner image quality and better overall presentation. The easiest way to see what's new straight from the source is Nintendo of America's official update overview video, which quickly showcases the upgrade highlights without any fluff: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - Update Overview - Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2 (Nintendo of America video). For a more news-style breakdown, VGC's report on the patch details the big talking points—visual improvements and the addition of Dixie Kong—and frames why this is a bigger deal than a typical minor update: VGC's coverage of the free update adding Dixie Kong and improving Switch 2 visuals.
How to download the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD update is a quick menu check on your console. On Nintendo Switch, highlight the game icon on the Home Menu, press +, then go to Software Update → Via the Internet—and if your system is set to auto-update, it may already be installed. This update matters because it doesn't just polish the look; it also adds Dixie Kong, which can subtly change how the game feels to play, especially if you're re-running levels for cleaner clears or collecting everything. If you've already beaten the game, this is one of those "free reasons to revisit" updates—low effort to install, but potentially high payoff in replay value.
Crimson Desert goes gold ahead of its March 19, 2026 release date. In traditional development terms, "going gold" means the game's build is locked in as a master version for manufacturing and distribution—basically the point where the project is ready to ship in its core form. That's especially encouraging because this milestone comes well before launch, and Game Rant's report emphasizes how notable that timing is for a large-scale RPG of this scope: Game Rant on Crimson Desert going gold two months before launch. It doesn't erase the chance of a day-one patch (modern gaming will always modern game), but it's still one of the clearest signals you can get that a release date has real momentum behind it.
Crimson Desert previews its action-heavy world in the official PS5 release date reveal trailer. If you want a clean look at the tone—big cinematic moments, intense combat, and a world that's built to be explored—PlayStation's official trailer is the best place to start: Crimson Desert - Release Date Reveal Trailer (PlayStation, PS5). With 19 Mar 2026 now firmly on the calendar, this is also when practical prep starts to matter: make sure you've got storage space available, keep an eye out for preload options on your platform, and don't wait until launch day to wrestle with downloads if you're planning a day-one session. Even if you're only mildly curious right now, "gone gold" is the kind of news that makes a game worth re-checking.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is cancelled during a major Ubisoft restructuring. This one stings, especially because the project has lived in that long, messy space of delays, re-reveals, and "maybe it's still happening?" uncertainty for what feels like forever. Now it's done—and the cancellation isn't happening in isolation. IGN's detailed report on Ubisoft's restructure lays out the wider impact: multiple projects cancelled, studios closed, further layoffs, and more games delayed as the company reshapes its plans: IGN on Ubisoft cancelling projects (including Sands of Time Remake) and restructuring. When a publisher reaches this stage, it's rarely just about one game—it's a sign that internal priorities, budgets, and timelines are being rewritten under pressure.
Prince of Persia fans can revisit what the remake aimed for while watching Ubisoft's delayed slate evolve. If you want a reminder of the original promise, the early marketing snapshot is still out there through the official trailer: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake - Official Trailer (PlayStation, PS4). And if you want the franchise-facing update trail, the official account has been part of the conversation too: Official Prince of Persia update on X (tweet). The bigger ripple effect is what this means for other Ubisoft projects—because delays and cancellations tend to travel in packs—and one title still believed to be in development is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake, which reportedly remains alive but has been pushed back. If you've been following Ubisoft's output lately, this news fits a troubling pattern: the company looks like it's in survival mode, cutting risk fast—even when it means sacrificing games players have been waiting years to see.
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