Want some new Nintendo Switch games? Wait just a little bit longer

If you’re looking to pick up some new Nintendo Switch games, then you might want to wait until Thursday afternoon before making a purchase. Nintendo has announced plans to hold its annual summer sale later this week. Featuring discounts on hundreds of games, the Nintendo Switch eShop Summer Sale kicks off on the afternoon of June 8. Nintendo sales typically go live at 3pm BST UK time, so check back then if you want to make some savings.

The news was announced by Nintendo on Twitter, although the contents of the sale are yet to be revealed.

“Get ready for some sizzling savings in the Nintendo #eShop Summer Sale, kicking off this Thursday 08/06!” reads a Nintendo tweet.

Nintendo is expected to announce some of the discounts ahead of schedule, so check back tomorrow for a preview of what to expect.

Don’t be surprised to see games like Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Metroid Prime, Animal Crossing, and Fire Emblem Engage receive a 33% discount.

Bigger discounts will be available on third-party games, so start adding titles to your wishlists now.

While lots of Nintendo first-party games will be reduced in price, don’t expect any discounts on new release Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

The Breath of the Wild sequel launched to critical acclaim in May. It’s been top of the UK charts ever since, becoming one of the most successful Zelda games of all time.

The new game expands on Breath of the Wild by adding a selection of floating islands in the skies above Hyrule.

Link can travel to the floating islands by using his new rewind function on rocks that have fallen to the ground, or by building vehicles capable of flight.

Another neat new feature is the ability to fuse items together to make new weapons. For example, Link can construct a makeshift hammer by combining a stick with a rock. Likewise, you can create a cloud of smoke by adding a puffshroom to your shield.