Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games: Every Release Date for 2026

The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and the library of games launching on the platform is already looking impressive. Nintendo has outlined a strong lineup of upcoming Nintendo Switch games spanning first-party exclusives, major third-party ports, and brand-new IPs. Whether you are a longtime Nintendo fan or picking up the Switch 2 as your first console, the next year has a lot to offer.

The lineup includes a mix of Switch 2 exclusives, multi-platform releases, and the added benefit of backward compatibility with games still launching on the original Switch. Let’s break down every confirmed title with a release date, followed by games still waiting for one.

Every Upcoming Nintendo Switch Game With a Confirmed Release Date

Here is the full list of upcoming Nintendo Switch games with confirmed launch windows, organized chronologically.

May 2026

• Mixtape (May 7, 2026) – Developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur, this music-inspired narrative game follows three friends enjoying their last night together in the 90s. This could be a nostalgic roller coaster for millenials.
• Call of the Elder Gods (May 12, 2026) – A sequel to 2020’s Call of the Sea. Developer Out of the Blue describes the new entry as “a Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure.”
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (May 12, 2026) – MachineGames’ adventure game places Indy on a quest between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade.
• Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (May 21, 2026) – The first Yoshi game since Yoshi’s Crafted World in 2019, releasing exclusively on Switch 2. Donald Glover will also voice Yoshi in the Super Mario Galaxy movie.
• Bubsy 4D (May 22, 2026) – The first 3D Bubsy game in almost 30 years. The platformer introduces new moves and features levels across three planets, with online leaderboards for speedrunning at launch.
• Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen (May 28, 2026) – Originally released on iOS in December, this adventure game tasks players with helping the Heeler family retrieve Bluey’s Gold Pen from inside her drawings.

June 2026

• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (June 3, 2026) – The second part of the Final Fantasy VII revamp arrives on Switch 2 this summer. Not merely a sequel, Rebirth introduces a new affinity system with allies and a hefty amount of side quests and mini-games.
• Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains (June 11, 2026) – Announced in the lead-up to Star Wars Day 2026, this is not a standard themed Monopoly game. Players pick from heroes and villains, each with unique abilities, and claim territory across familiar Star Wars locations.
• Denshattack! (June 17, 2026) – Denshattack! is an upcoming high-speed, arcade-style action game described as a mix of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and Jet Set Radio with the setting of a dystopian Japan.
• The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales (June 18, 2026) – A new HD-2D RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. Elliot discovers an artifact that lets him traverse space and time, traveling across four ages to save his home.

July Through September 2026

• Rhythm Heaven Groove (July 2, 2026) – The first new Rhythm Heaven entry in over a decade. Composer Tsunku has returned, and the game features a collection of rhythm-based mini-games.
• Digimon Story: Time Stranger (July 10, 2026) – A Switch 2 edition of the RPG that was a highlight of 2025. Reviewer George Yang praised its storytelling and “nuances in type matchups and the tinkering you can do with your party’s evolutions and movesets.”
• Splatoon Raiders (July 23, 2026) – A Switch 2-exclusive, single-player focused Splatoon game. Players customize and control their own Mechanic, with co-op support for up to four players and a large map that progressively unlocks.
• Another Eden Begins (September 17, 2026) – From Masato Kato, the writer behind Chrono Trigger. This RPG spans the past, present, and future, with 18 recruitable companions and 10 endings.
• 007 First Light (September 30, 2026) – IO Interactive’s take on James Bond launches on Switch 2 several months after its PC, PS5, and Xbox release. Patrick Gibson stars as Bond, with Lenny Kravitz as the villain Bawma.

Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games Without Confirmed Release Dates

Plenty more titles are in development without firm dates. Here is every known upcoming Nintendo Switch game still awaiting a confirmed window:

• Orbitals – Summer 2026
• Turok Origins – Fall 2026
• The Eternal Life of Goldman – 2026
• Witchbrook – 2026
• Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 2026
• Danganronpa 2×2 – 2026
• Elden Ring Tarnished Edition – 2026
• The Duskbloods – 2026
• Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – 2026
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – 2026
• Valheim – 2026
• Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters – 2026
• LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – 2026
• Pokémon Winds – 2027
• Pokémon Waves – 2027
• Haunted Chocolatier – TBA

That’s the complete release schedule of upcoming games for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. From heavy hitters like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Splatoon Raiders to creative indie projects like Denshattack! and Mixtape, the variety is notable.

The inclusion of Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves in 2027 also gives fans of the franchise’s 10th generation something significant to anticipate down the line. For now, May through September 2026 is packed, and building a strong Switch 2 library should not be difficult at all.

Be sure to save some money to buy those beloved games of yours.