We now have our hands on the Nintendo Switch 2, a new console from one of the biggest names in gaming. Alas, a new console is only as valuable as the library of games you can build on it.
Thankfully, Nintendo hasn't been shy about planned releases over the next year, which include a mix of Switch 2 exclusives, third-party releases, and the benefit of backward compatibility with any games still launching on the original Switch. Without further ado, here are all of the new Switch 2 games we can look forward to in 2026.
All Upcoming Switch 2 Games With Release Dates
Dispatch (January 28, 2026)
One of the best games of 2025 is promptly making its way to both Switch and Switch 2. The episodic adventure game developed by AdHoc Studio puts you in charge of a task force of "rehabilitated" super villains, which happens to consist of an incredibly stacked cast. IGN's 9/10 review describes the full season as "a true spiritual successor to the Telltale Games of the 2010s," highlighting the game's blend of TV and gaming elements.
Starsand Island (February 1, 2026)
There's never a shortage of cozy vibes on Switch, which continues with Starsand Island, a Starew Valley-esque simulation sandbox game. Escape from the city to harvest crops, go fishing, protect local ruins, and, of course, befriend all your new neighbors in the countryside.
Deus Ex Remastered (February 5, 2026)
Announced at the September State of Play, the iconic action RPG originally developed by Ion Storm is getting a new remaster in 2026, bringing the game to modern-gen consoles. Rick Sanchez didn't hold back the praise in his 9.4 review for IGN back in 2002: "Deep story, awesome graphics, and intense fun. You must play this game!"
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (February 5, 2026)
Dragon Quest is really going at it with the remakes. It started with HD-2D remakes of the first three games, and now we’re skipping a few installments to go straight to Fragments of the Past. This next ‘revamp’ goes for “Reimagined,” and features a pretty substantial overhaul of the graphics and gameplay from the original JRPG released in 2001.
Mario Tennis Fever (February 12, 2026)*
Mario Tennis is making its return with the first new release since 2018’s Mario Tennis Aces. The sports game will continue the more recent tradition of a Story Mode alongside Tournament, Trial Towers, and Mix It Up modes, all while featuring a whopping 38 playable characters.
Blazblue Entropy Effect X (February 12, 2026)
Next up, we're getting an expanded, console version of the Blazblue spin-off originally released for mobile and PC in 2023. The action roguelite sets you on an adventure into the Sea of Possibility with new characters and story additions.
Reanimal (February 12, 2026)
From the creators of Little Nightmares 1 and 2 (not 3, keep that in mind), Reanimal is a new co-op horror game. Tap in a friend to play as siblings who must traverse through some incredibly creepy environments to rescue their missing friends. The game also supports a single-player mode.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 + Dark Ties (February 12, 2026)
Yep, there are a lot of games coming out on February 12. To add to the bunch, RGG is releasing what we called a “much-needed” Yakuza 3 remake alongside a completely new companion story. Yakuza Kiwami 3 brings combat and QoL improvements to the original game, while Dark Ties lets you play out antagonist Yoshitaka Mine’s rise to power in the criminal underworld.
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown (February 18, 2026)
Have you ever wished you could take control of the USS Voyager? Well, here’s your chance. The latest Star Trek game throws you and your ship 700,000 light years into Deep Space, tasking you with managing resources and your crew to make your way out in one piece.
Resident Evil: Requiem and Resident Evil Generation Pack (February 27, 2026)
It’s a big one. Resident Evil: Requiem will be available on Switch 2 at launch, marking one of the first third-party AAA releases taking advantage of a cross-platform release with the new Nintendo console. The new game will feature Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy as dual protagonists, with each character bringing their own stealth and action gameplay.
Alongside the newest Resident Evil game, the Switch 2 will also be getting “Gold” editions of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village, available separately or as part of a Resident Evil Generation Pack collection.
Pokémon Pokopia (March 5, 2026)*
Now we’re back to the cozy vibes. Pokémon Pokopia was revealed at a September Nintendo Direct as what appears to be a pretty obvious blend of Pokémon and Animal Crossing. This is Nintendo, so they can do that. As a Ditto, you can transform to use a variety of skills and build up your Pokémon oasis.
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse (March 5, 2026)
From PocketPair, Never Grave is a new 2D roguelite where you harness magic powers (as a hat, of course) to journey into the deep, working to help a young witch retrieve her soul. You also have a home base you can build and upgrade into your own little village.
Coffee Talk Tokyo (March 5, 2026)
We finally have a release date for the next iteration of Coffee Talk, a cozy cafe series developed by Toge Productions. Manage a new but familiar cafe while learning more about your human and yokai customers.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (March 13, 2026)
We’re getting a third game in the Monster Hunter Stories series, a sub-series of Monster Hunter that we’re pretty big fans of (we gave the first one an 8.9/10, and the second got an 8/10). The next story will follow a civil conflict between Azuria and Vermeil, two nations threatened by a “crystal encroachment.”
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (March 26, 2026)*
Nintendo knows they have some modern classics, and they’re giving them a lot of love with this Switch 2 release. Following up on last year’s Super Mario Galaxy remaster, Nintendo is releasing a Switch 2 edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which we originally said "establishes a new standard for what 2D Mario platformers should look like" in our 9/10 review. The Switch 2 edition will feature a new area called Bellabel Park, new playable characters, and tons of new mini-games.
Pragmata (April 24, 2026)
After a series of delays dating back to 2021, Capcom finally “re-revealed” Pragmata with a firm release date and confirmation of cross-platform support. A fresh IP, Pragmata is a third-person sci-fi shooter that takes a pretty funky approach to shooting mechanics. You can learn more about that in our hands-on preview.
007 First Light (May 27, 2026)
Yet another massive multi-platform release, IO Interactive's take on James Bond is launching on Switch 2 alongside PC, PS5, and Xbox in late May. The game lets you play out Bond's initial recruitment and rise in the MI6 ranks, featuring Patrick Gibson as the titular spy and Lenny Kravitz as the villain Bawma.
Upcoming Switch 2 Games With Unknown Release Dates
There are plenty more Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games in development that don’t have a solid release date yet. Here are some more games we know are on the way:
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Spring 2026
- The Eternal Life of Goldman – 2026
- Witchbrook – 2026
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 2026
- Rhythm Heaven Groove – 2026
- The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales – 2026
- Danganronpa 2×2 – 2026
- Elden Ring Tarnished Edition – 2026
- The Duskbloods– 2026
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – 2026
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – 2026
- Pokemon Champions – 2026
- Splatoon Raiders – 2026
- Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition – 2026
- Haunted Chocolatier – TBA
