It’s 2026, and you know what that means! It’s time for brand new video games, on every modern console. The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 are both in for a fairly big year, with blockbuster and exclusive launches set to arrive in the coming months.
We’re getting a refresh for Animal Crossing: New Horizons to kick off the year, and that’s leading into new adventures for Yoshi, an adventure-infused tennis sidequest for Mario, and a Pokémon spin-off that looks absolutely delightful.
Here are all the biggest video games set to launch for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
The big 2026 Nintendo Switch games – quick links
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch 2 edition) – 15 January
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘A carefree new life is just beyond the horizon! Step off the plane and onto your very own deserted island where new friends, discoveries and opportunities are waiting for you. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons uses the unique features of the video games console to offer even more ways to enjoy your island paradise.’
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade – 22 January
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘The award-winning Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade retells the original story up to the escape from Midgar, with breathtaking visuals, fast-paced gameplay and additional story elements. This RPG delivers unforgettable characters, a powerful narrative, and a hybrid battle system that blends real-time action with strategic, command-based combat.’
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – 5 February
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Unravel the mysteries of the past in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined! Gather your companions and travel beyond the shores of your small kingdom to discover why it is the only remaining island in the world.’
Mario Tennis Fever – 12 February
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘Swing into action with 30 different Fever Rackets, each with their own special abilities, and 38 playable characters – the most in series history. Pair topspins, slices, lobs and other familiar shots with new slide moves and defence-focused footwork.’
Reanimal – 13 February
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘The creators of video games Little Nightmares and Light Nightmares 2 II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother and sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.’
Resident Evil Requiem – 27 February
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping video games experience that will chill you to your core.’
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Gold Edition – 27 February
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘Protagonist Ethan Winters is an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances as the search for his missing wife leads him to a seemingly abandoned Louisiana house. The horrors that await within its walls will shake you to your core.’
Resident Evil Village Gold Edition – 27 February
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘The nightmare continues in this thrilling, critically acclaimed sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Several years after the horrifying events of the Baker incident, Ethan Winters and his wife Mia are living peacefully in a new location, free from their past nightmares. Just as they are building their new life together, tragedy befalls them once again.’
Pokémon Pokopia – 5 March
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘Play as a Ditto that has transformed to look like a human! Find and befriend your fellow Pokémon, carve out a life for yourself, and work together with Professor Tangrowth to build a town for everyone to live in. Learn the moves of your fellow Pokémon to change the land, such as Bulbasaur’s Leafage to make the wild grass grow. You can also use abilities to transform and navigate the world around you, such as crossing water with Lapras’ Surf.’
Coffee Talk Tokyo – 5 March
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
‘Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest instalment of the beloved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart video games talking simulator. It brings the warmth, heart and delicious drinks from the previous games to an all-new café in Tokyo where humans and yokai alike share their stories.’
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – 13 March
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG video games series is here!…Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favourite monsters.’
Mouse: P.I. For Hire – 19 March
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fuelled video games adventure in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. MOUSE combines the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation, inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930s, with the adrenaline and action of an explosive first-person shooter.’
007 First Light – 27 March
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6’s training programme, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.’
Neopets Mega Mini Games Collection – 26 March
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
‘Relive the golden era of browser gaming with 25 classic Neopets mini-games, from Meerca Chase II to Turmac Roll, all lovingly remastered with updated visuals and smoother controls. For the first time, you can enjoy these favourites on modern video games consoles and PC, alone or with friends!’
Pragmata – 24 April
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘It is the near future and protagonists Hugh and his android companion Diana must work together as they make their way through the cold lunar research station.’
Starsand Island – early 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘Tired of the city grind? Escape to Starsand Island and embrace a peaceful, Chinese-inspired pastoral life. Befriend adorable animals, enjoy a relaxing fishing trip and explore the enchanting Moonlit Forest. Find your quiet seaside retreat and rediscover life’s simple joys.’
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP (Nintendo Switch 2 edition) – early 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘San Romero High School has been overrun by zombies, and it’s up to cheerleader Juliet to save the day. But Juliet isn’t just any high school cheerleader: As part of a legendary family of zombie hunters, she’s more than equipped to fight the undead hordes! Using her acrobatic cheerleading skills, zombie-slaying expertise and a seriously powerful chainsaw, she’ll face down an army of the living dead and the evil forces behind them!’
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes – early 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘A woman, summoned by an eccentric man to participate in a project in an old hotel somewhere in central Europe, becomes embroiled in a game of illusions, increasingly dangerous and surreal. Now you are invited to fall into the same rabbit hole, in a non-linear mystery with an immense amount of handcrafted puzzles, constantly presenting you with new riddles to solve, each leading you closer to deciphering the enigma of Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.’
Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Nintendo Switch 2 edition) – Autumn 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘More experiences are coming to the Flower Kingdom in Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park. Enjoy a variety of attractions in the Bellabel Park plaza that let you team up with (or work against) friends and family. Collect the most coins, run and hide in Phanto Tag, work together to pass a Bob-omb to the goal and more.’
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Q2 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘On a small island floating in the sea, Mii characters live their own carefree lives. You’re in charge of this island, so create anyone you’d like to live here as Mii characters, like ones based on friends, family and even yourself. Then, choose their personality, voice, and help your Mii characters enjoy their island life however they see fit. You can see what’s on their minds, help them solve problems, watch them interact, cultivate their friendships and more.’
Also releasing in 2026
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – TBC 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘Rise as the Dark Knight and experience the essential Batman story in a bold, action-packed video games adventure with hard-hitting combat, an open-world Gotham City, and the signature Lego charm that fans know and love.’
Professor Layton and The New World of Steam – TBC 2026
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘The game depicts the world one year after the events of Professor Layton and the Unwound Future. The story takes place in Steam Bison, America. There, the power of highly advanced steam engines has ushered in a new world, greatly surpassing even London’s technological development. Due to a mysterious incident in Steam Bison, a new games adventure for Professor Layton and Luke begins.’
Witchbrook – TBC 2026
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘Discover magic and mystery in Witchbrook, a spellbinding witch life-sim for up to four players! Start your life as the newest resident witch in the bustling seaside city of Mossport. Make friends, find love, and discover a games world filled with wonder and charm on the road to graduation and beyond.’
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – TBC 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘One day, on the island where Yoshi and his friends live, a peculiar talking book named Mr E suddenly falls from the sky. This peculiar book’s pages contain information about unusual creatures, so Yoshi decides to jump in and help investigate!’
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – TBC 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘The Heroic Games have begun. A brand new entry in the Fire Emblem video games series is set to enter the arena, coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.’
Danganronpa 2×2 – TBC 2026
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
‘While on a school trip to Jabberwock Island, students are ensnared in Monokuma’s deadly games, forced into mutual killing and class trials to expose the culprit. Break through contradictions with high-speed detective action. Includes both a brand-new scenario and the enhanced original!’
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – TBC 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘An epic games tale that spans across millennia. A brand new action RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines stunning HD 2D visuals and exciting action-adventure gameplay for the first time!’
The Duskbloods – TBC 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘The moontears will flow for one and one alone in The Duskbloods, a brand new multiplayer title from the creators of video games Dark Souls and Elden Ring, FromSoftware, available exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.’
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – TBC 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
‘Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them – Indiana Jones.’
