Games, that will be released in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2

Animal Crossing: New Horizons - release date for Nintendo Switch 2

Arcade, Adventure, Simulation, In real time, Business / Management

January 15, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.5/10

Metacritic: 90/100

A colorful life simulator where a new chapter begins on a deserted island, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Instead of familiar streets, there are sandy...

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon

Role-playing game, Adventure, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Science fiction, Fantasy, Japanese role-playing game

January 15, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 83/100

The new part of the Trails series unfolds in the Republic of Calvard and tells about events that determine the future of the entire continent of Zemuria. The story...

MIO: Memories in Orbit

Platformer, Indie, Side view, Science fiction, Metroidvania

January 20, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 4.6/10

Metacritic: 82/100

An android named Mio awakens on a large spaceship that has fallen into disrepair. The main character explores overgrown locations filled with hostile machines to...

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Role-playing game, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga

January 22, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 7.6/10

Metacritic: 88/100

Final Fantasy VII Remake is a re-release of the Japanese role-playing game Final Fantasy VII from 1997. Fans of the cult JRPG and newcomers unfamiliar with the...

Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Action, Slasher, Third-person view, Historical, Tactics, Medieval era

January 22, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 81/100

A dynamic action-slasher film set in the era of the Three Kingdoms of China. The player becomes part of the legendary events, fighting for one of the sides in the...

Core Keeper

Adventure, Online, Top-down view, Sandbox, Indie, Cooperative (co-op), Dungeons, Exploration, Crafting, Farm Simulator

January 28, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 86/100

An arcade sandbox that you can play with friends in co-op for up to eight people. The main character is an explorer who wakes up in an ancient dungeon filled with...

Dispatch

Adventure, Business / Management, Comics, Indie, Tactics, Casual game, Comedy

January 28, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

VGTimes: 9.0/10

Players: 9.1/10

Metacritic: 88/100

An adventure from the authors of The Wolf Among Us and Tales from the Borderlands. The plot tells about a superhero whose mecha armor was broken by his worst...

GRID Legends

Racing, Simulation, Online, Sports game

January 29, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 9.1/10

Metacritic: 75/100

Continuation of the series of exciting car simulators GRID. The main feature of the game is a full-fledged story mode with real actors. Players take part in an...

Hollow Knight

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Indie, Side view

February 5, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.8/10

Metacritic: 89/100

An atmospheric action-platformer about a journey through the dying underground kingdom of Hallownest, inhabited by mysterious insects and strange creatures. A dark...

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined

Adventure, Top-down view, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game

February 5, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Metacritic: 82/100

The main character, along with his friends, sets out beyond their small island. In a mysterious cave, they are transported to the past, where they learn that their...

Super Bomberman Collection

Action, Collection, Puzzle, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Comedy

February 5, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Metacritic: 85/100

A collection of the Bomberman series, which includes several versions of seven retro games. Along with the games, it features a Boss Rush mode where players can...

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift

Racing, First-person view, Third-person view, Roguelike, Survival

February 6, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 4.9/10

Metacritic: 69/100

A survival race with roguelike elements, set in the year 2050 in a post-apocalyptic world. After the Third World War and devastating natural disasters, the planet...

PGA Tour 2K25

Simulation, Golf, Sports game

February 6, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Metacritic: 79/100

The game transports you to the world of professional golf with official tournaments like the PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and Open Championship. Matches take place...

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Beat them all, Open world

February 11, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Metacritic: 75/100

A reimagined reimagining of Yakuza 3, Kazuma Kiryu's story takes on new depth. The former yakuza strives to protect those closest to him, and with him, the...

Tokyo Scramble

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Survival horror

February 11, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Atmospheric survival horror with puzzle elements, where the enemies are monsters resembling dinosaurs. The player controls a schoolgirl named Ann, who finds herself...

Mario Tennis Fever

Tennis, Sports game, Cooperative (co-op), Mario Game, Casual game

February 12, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

The game turns classic sports into a real madness on the court. Together with Mario and other heroes, you will have to arrange dynamic matches using topspins, lobs...

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X

Action, Platformer, Cyberpunk, Roguelike, Side view, Procedural generation, Metroidvania

February 12, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Metacritic: 84/100

Extended version of the 2D action BlazBlue Entropy Effect from 2023. The events of the game unfold in a post-apocalyptic future, where the real world is on the...

Heart of the Forest

Adventure, Horror, Interactive movie, Mysticism / Supernatural

February 12, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

An interactive adventure inspired by German folklore. A group of students goes to the Black Forest, where they encounter a vengeful spirit that resides there. The...

Asphalt Legends Unite

Racing, Online, Free game, Casual game

February 16, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 6.9/10

Updated version of the arcade racing game Asphalt 9: Legends. The game features various modes, including split-screen competitions, over 250 cars, improved...

Subnautica

Action, Adventure, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Indie, Virtual Reality (VR), Survival, Open world

February 17, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.7/10

Metacritic: 83/100

A single-player adventure in a vast open world, with a first-person view, survival elements, and sandbox features. Playing the game will evoke feelings that arise...

Subnautica: Below Zero

Action, DLC, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Survival, Open world

February 17, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 9/10

Metacritic: 80/100

Continuation of the adventure action Subnautica in first-person view, combining elements of role-playing games, sandbox gameplay, and a bit of exploration and...

Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown

Simulation, Business / Management, Indie, Tactics, Roguelike, Science fiction, Survival, Space

February 18, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 6.7/10

Metacritic: 76/100

The player explores space and pilots a legendary starship. They must survive and find a way home. They must plan a route, manage resources, and make difficult...

Xenoblade Chronicles X

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga

February 19, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.3/10

Metacritic: 84/100

A large-scale role-playing game set in an open world, taking place on a distant planet after the destruction of Earth. The remnants of humanity are trying to...

Gear.Club Unlimited 3

Racing, Simulation

February 19, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

The third part expands on the ideas of the series and offers more than 40 licensed cars that can be customized in detail — from appearance to technical...

PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse

Anime / Manga, Visual novel

February 19, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Metacritic: 84/100

This is a dark detective visual novel set on the remote Japanese island of Kameshima, a place steeped in legends about mermaids and immortality. The player unravels...

Ys X: Proud Nordics

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Open world, Fantasy, Japanese role-playing game

February 20, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Metacritic: 83/100

The story focuses on the adventures of Adol Christin and the warrior Karya in the Obelia Bay. The heroes, bound by magical ties, are forced to confront the...

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition

Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view, Collection, Post-apocalyptic, Open world

February 24, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 9.7/10

Anniversary edition, dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Fallout 4. It includes the base game, six expansions — Automatron, Far Harbor, Nuka-World, Wasteland...

The Disney Afternoon Collection

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Collection, Side view

February 26, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.6/10

Metacritic: 77/100

A collection of six classic Disney projects, bringing together iconic arcade adventures in a refreshed format. It includes Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers...

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Gold Edition

Action, Shooter, Horror, First-person view, Collection

February 27, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.6/10

An extended edition of the horror Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, which includes not only the original game, but also all additional content. Along with Ethan Winters...

Resident Evil Village Gold Edition

Action, Shooter, Horror, First-person view, Futurism (Future)

February 27, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 7/10

The edition combines the original horror Resident Evil Village and all key additions, expanding the dark story of survival. Along with the classic campaign, the...

Resident Evil Requiem

Action, Shooter, Adventure, Horror, First-person view

February 27, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

VGTimes: 9.0/10

Players: 8.7/10

Metacritic: 91/100

The ninth game in the main Resident Evil series. Picks up after the events of Village, returning players to the heart of the franchise - a dilapidated Raccoon...

Scott Pilgrim EX

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Beat them all, Side view, Cooperative (co-op), Old school

March 3, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Metacritic: 75/100

An action adventure based on the comic book series of the same name and made in the format of a pixel beat-em-up. Players have to save Toronto from chaos caused by...

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered

Action, Adventure, Horror, Third-person view, Fantasy, Gothic

March 3, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 9.5/10

Metacritic: 71/100

The updated version of the final chapter of the iconic saga Legacy of Kain. The remaster offers improved graphics in high resolution, updated lighting and textures...

Pokemon Pokopia

Simulation, Sandbox, Fantasy, Construction

March 5, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 10/10

A life simulator in the spirit of Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon , and Dragon Quest Builders featuring the world of beloved Pokémon. Players can recruit and...

Planet of Lana 2

Adventure, Platformer, Puzzle, Side view, Science fiction

March 5, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

The continuation of the adventure Planet of Lana about Lana and her companion Mui. The heroes explore different corners of the planet and solve puzzles together...

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Mysticism / Supernatural, Remake, Survival horror

March 12, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Metacritic: 76/100

A remake of the classic psychological horror game Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly, the story of two twin sisters is brought to life in terrifying detail. Mio and...

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Open world, Fantasy

March 13, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Metacritic: 86/100

The game tells the story of two kingdoms on the brink of destruction. Azuria and Vermeil are consumed by a crystal plague, when Rathalos emerges from a mysterious...

WWE 2K26

Fighting, Simulation, Sports game

March 13, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 79/100

The new installment of the annual wrestling simulation series from 2K offers updated gameplay, an expanded roster, and many refined modes. The game features over...

Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!

Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Old school

March 16, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 74/100

A dynamic game with retro graphics in the Starship Troopers universe. Bugs have spread across different planets, and the main character, along with their squad...

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Strategy, Stealth, In real time, Isometric, Tactics

March 18, 2026 → Nintendo Switch 2

Players: 8.8/10

Metacritic: 85/100

Real-time tactical strategy with stealth elements and an isometric view. The events take place in 17th century Japan, where a group of five heroes operates in the...