Arguably the most legendary video game company to have ever existed, Nintendo has defied the odds by continuing to thrive after decades of existence. One of the reasons for that is the fact that Nintendo has developed a loyal fan following of people who love to play many of the games the company releases.
Fortunately for Nintendo and those fans, 2026 seems poised to potentially be a banner year for all involved. After all, the company has already confirmed that several new Nintendo Switch 2 games will be released in 2026. This article will chronicle the already confirmed games and detail what is known about their release dates.
Nintendo Has Confirmed When Many Switch 2 Games Will Be Released in 2026
As of January 2026, the release dates for several upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games that will be released throughout the year have already been confirmed. The majority of the games listed below come from a page on the official Nintendo website that lists upcoming Switch 2 games. However, two of the games below are included here because their release dates have been reported by other websites. The release dates that were confirmed by other outlets will be denoted below with an asterisk and details below the list. It is important to note that all release details can be subject to change before the games are widely available.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – January 15th
MIO: Memories In Orbit – January 20th *
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade – January 22nd
Starsand Island – February 1st *
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined – February 3rd
Mario Tennis Fever – February 12th
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – February 12th
Resident Evil Requiem – February 27th
Pokémon Pokopia – March 5th
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – March 13th
007 First Light – March 27th
* MIO: Memories In Orbit’s release date being January 20th, 2026 was reported by Nintendo Life in December 2025.
*Starsand Island being released on February 1st, 2026 was reported by Niche Gamer in December 2025.
Some Nintendo Switch 2 2026 Games Only Have Release Windows So Far
Unlike the ones listed above, some of the games that have been confirmed for a 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 release don’t have a firm date yet. Instead, some games have only been given a release window that gives gamers an idea of when they should be available to play. Most of the games listed below have release windows that come from the same page on Nintendo’s website. However, one game isn’t listed on Nintendo’s website, so its release window is followed by an asterisk and an explanation after. It is important to note that all release details can be subject to change before the games are widely available.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Spring 2026
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Spring 2026
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – Spring 2026
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition- 2026 *
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – 2026
The Duskbloods – 2026Orbitals – 2026
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – 2026