Tokyo Game Show 2026 brings two pieces of good news for Switch 2 owners: As of today, a free demo of Stellar Blade is available for download on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop, and simultaneously, developer Shift Up has revealed a new trailer for the Bayonetta crossover. Those who have been keeping an eye on Eve's fight against the Naytiba can now try out the action spectacle risk-free on their own console.
How do I download the Stellar Blade Demo on the Switch 2 eShop?
The demo is now available directly through the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop and can be downloaded and installed for free as usual. It offers a first look at the combat system, graphics, and performance of the Switch 2 port before the Stellar Blade Complete Edition launches for the console on November 5, 2026. The official Nintendo product page already lists all details for the Stellar Blade Complete Edition for Switch 2. Those interested in the game's backstory can find more information on the official Stellar Blade website.
What does the Bayonetta Crossover Trailer for Stellar Blade Show?
During TGS 2026, Shift Up released a “Bayonetta Collaboration Vignette”. The trailer showcases four new couture outfits for protagonist Eve, clearly inspired by the Umbra Witch: “Bayonetta”, “Nun”, “Jeanne”, and “Black Tresses”. These costumes incorporate iconic elements from the Bayonetta series by PlatinumGames, such as the distinctive hair outfit and characteristic silhouette. According to the announcement, the Bayonetta crossover pack will be available for free on PS5, PC, and Switch 2 as soon as the Complete Edition launches on Nintendo's console on November 5.
To put things into perspective, Stellar Blade first launched exclusively for PlayStation 5 in April 2024, followed by a PC version via Steam and the Epic Games Store in June 2025. The fact that Shift Up is now bringing the action-adventure to Switch 2 is a remarkable step away from its pure PlayStation exclusivity, demonstrating how even graphically demanding titles are increasingly finding their way onto Nintendo's new hardware. The Bayonetta crossover, in turn, highlights that Nintendo-adjacent brands are now appearing in games that originally had no connection to the company – a signal of the growing openness of the Switch 2 platform to major third-party productions. For those who want to follow the console's current sales momentum, you can find our supplementary report on how Switch 2 recently broke sales records.
For players, this specifically means: The demo can be tried out risk-free now, while the Bayonetta costume pack will only be activated with the full release of the Complete Edition on November 5. Whether save data from the demo can be carried over to the full version has not yet been officially confirmed by Shift Up – it's worth checking the eShop product description before downloading, especially if console storage space is already tight.
Source: Nintendo Life
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