Key Takeaways
- Nintendo has highlighted 21 upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game entries in its latest financial results briefing, with 10 listed as Switch 2-exclusive titles or editions.
- The lineup includes first-party games such as Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, Xenoblade Genesis, and Pokémon Winds and Waves.
- Major third-party releases include Monster Hunter Wilds, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, and Resident Evil: Veronica.
- Three notable third-party Switch 2 exclusives are Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, The Duskbloods, and ONYX: The Dark Grip.
- Several games have confirmed release dates between November 2026 and April 2027, while others are currently scheduled for later in 2027.
Nintendo Switch 2 owners have plenty of reasons to be excited about the next year, and Nintendo has just reminded fans how much is coming to its latest console. Following its latest financial results briefing, the company has highlighted 21 upcoming games scheduled to arrive on Switch 2 across the remainder of 2026 and throughout 2027. Even better, 10 of the listed entries are Switch 2-exclusive titles or editions.
The lineup includes several major first-party releases, alongside a healthy selection of third-party games from publishers and developers such as Capcom, Square Enix, Ubisoft, FromSoftware, and Bloober Team. Some of the biggest attractions include Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, Pokémon Winds and Waves, and Xenoblade Genesis.
There’s also plenty coming from third-party developers, with Monster Hunter Wilds, Danganronpa 2×2, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation among the games heading to Nintendo’s hybrid console.
What’s particularly interesting is that Nintendo’s upcoming release schedule isn’t limited to major franchises. The company is also highlighting several smaller and experimental projects, suggesting that Switch 2 owners will have a fairly diverse collection of games to choose from over the coming months.
Nintendo Highlights 21 Upcoming Switch 2 Games for 2026 and 2027
Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing, held on November 6, 2026, included a reminder of several upcoming games planned for Switch 2. The presentation highlighted both Nintendo’s own releases and upcoming third-party projects, giving fans a better idea of what to expect from the console’s software lineup.
The first-party selection includes seven release entries, although some are enhanced editions of games that originally appeared on the first Nintendo Switch. Pikmin 4, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity are all receiving updated Switch 2 editions or definitive releases.
Meanwhile, the upcoming new adventures include Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, Pokémon Winds and Waves, and Xenoblade Genesis. These are arguably the most exciting announcements for fans who want completely new experiences rather than upgraded versions of existing games.
Third-party developers are also bringing 14 highlighted releases to the system, with several of them arriving on the same day as other platforms. Some of these projects are particularly interesting because they are being developed specifically for Switch 2.
You can find Nintendo’s official financial announcements and presentation materials through its Investor Relations website.
Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games: Full Release Schedule
Here is the complete list of the 21 highlighted upcoming Switch 2 release entries, including their currently announced launch dates and release windows.
November and December 2026
- Pikmin 4: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy – November 12, 2026. An enhanced version of the original strategy adventure, introducing additional Dandori challenges and improved visuals.
- Rayman Legends: Retold – December 3, 2026. A refreshed version of Ubisoft’s popular 2D platforming adventure.
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – December 3, 2026. An upgraded edition of Monolith Soft’s acclaimed RPG.
- Monster Hunter Wilds – December 4, 2026. Capcom’s massive monster-hunting adventure brings its dynamic environments and large-scale battles to Switch 2.
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – December 10, 2026. Level-5’s latest puzzle adventure featuring the legendary Professor Layton.
The final months of 2026 already look promising, particularly for fans of RPGs and adventure games. Monster Hunter Wilds is arguably the biggest third-party attraction in this group, while Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gives Nintendo RPG fans another reason to revisit one of Monolith Soft’s most celebrated releases.
January and February 2027
- Danganronpa 2×2 – January 14, 2027. Spike Chunsoft’s updated mystery adventure brings players back into the world of the Danganronpa series.
- Metroid Ravenous – January 28, 2027. Nintendo’s new 2D Metroid adventure follows Samus Aran as she explores an unfamiliar moon and faces dangerous enemies.
- Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis – February 12, 2027. A modern reimagining of Lara Croft’s original 1996 adventure.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX – February 16, 2027. A new entry in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force series, bringing card-battling action to Nintendo’s latest console.
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition – February 25, 2027. An expanded release of the Zelda-inspired action game featuring large-scale battles across Hyrule.
January and February could be particularly exciting for Nintendo fans. Metroid Ravenous is one of the biggest first-party attractions on the schedule, especially for players who have been waiting for another major 2D adventure starring Samus.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is also worth watching. The reimagining of Lara Croft’s original adventure should introduce the classic game to a new generation while offering longtime fans a fresh reason to revisit its iconic locations.
March and April 2027
- Eternal Anima – March 4, 2027. A new third-party adventure joining the growing Switch 2 library.
- Final Fantasy VII Revelation – April 8, 2027. Square Enix’s next major release in its Final Fantasy VII storyline, continuing the modern reimagining of the classic RPG.
There aren’t as many confirmed releases in this period, but Final Fantasy VII Revelation stands out as a particularly significant addition. Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII projects have attracted enormous attention, and bringing another major entry to Switch 2 should be welcome news for Nintendo RPG fans.
Spring and Later in 2027
- Kirby and the World Beyond – Spring 2027. A new 3D Kirby adventure featuring expansive environments and a fresh journey for Nintendo’s pink hero.
- Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet – Spring 2027. An open-world action adventure that supports solo play and cooperative multiplayer for up to four players.
- Crazy Taxi: World Tour – 2027. SEGA’s returning arcade driving franchise features high-speed taxi action and an open-city environment.
- LEGO Skylines – 2027. An upcoming LEGO-themed entry in Nintendo’s highlighted third-party schedule.
- ONYX: The Dark Grip – 2027. A dark adventure from Broken Mirror Games, developed exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
- Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves – 2027. Two new mainline Pokémon adventures introducing an island-focused world and new Pokémon.
- Resident Evil: Veronica – 2027. Capcom’s return to the survival horror classic, with new versions planned for modern platforms.
- The Duskbloods – 2027. FromSoftware’s multiplayer-focused action game, now targeting a 2027 release following its delay.
- Xenoblade Genesis – 2027. A new beginning for the Xenoblade series from Monolith Soft.
It’s worth noting that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have announced Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves as two separate games, even though they are grouped together in this release schedule. That means the 21-entry list represents 22 individual game versions if both Pokémon releases are counted separately.
Nintendo’s First-Party Switch 2 Exclusives Include Metroid, Kirby, and Xenoblade
One of the biggest attractions in the upcoming schedule is the number of Nintendo-led projects planned for the next year. While the Switch 2 already has several successful first-party releases, the company appears to be preparing another wave of major franchises for 2027.
Metroid Ravenous is arguably the most immediately exciting announcement. Unlike the more exploration-focused 3D entries in the series, this new adventure returns to 2D action, with Samus exploring a mysterious moon and fighting dangerous creatures.
Kirby and the World Beyond is another major exclusive. Nintendo is expanding Kirby’s 3D adventures with a new game built around expansive environments. Following the success of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, expectations are understandably high.
Then there’s Xenoblade Genesis, which could be one of the biggest RPG releases for Switch 2 in 2027. Nintendo has described it as a new beginning for the Xenoblade series, although detailed gameplay information and its exact launch date remain undisclosed.
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves are also scheduled for 2027. The Pokémon Company has confirmed that both games are coming to Switch 2 in a simultaneous worldwide release, with a new setting featuring islands and a vast ocean.
Alongside these completely new adventures, enhanced releases such as Pikmin 4: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition should help expand the console’s library.
Players should remember that not every first-party entry represents a completely new game. Some are upgraded editions of existing Switch releases, offering additional features and improvements specifically for Switch 2.
Three Third-Party Switch 2 Exclusives Are Worth Watching
Nintendo’s third-party lineup is equally interesting, particularly because three of the highlighted projects are being developed as Switch 2 exclusives.
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet
Developed by GungHo Online Entertainment, Ninjala 2 takes the franchise in a considerably different direction. Instead of simply expanding the original game’s competitive action, the sequel introduces an open-world adventure set on a mysterious planet.
Players will be able to explore the environment alone or team up with up to four players in cooperative multiplayer. The game also introduces dungeons, powerful bosses, and a new story involving characters stranded far from Earth.
Its planned Spring 2027 release makes it one of the more interesting multiplayer exclusives heading to Nintendo’s console.
The Duskbloods
FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods is arguably the most mysterious game in the entire lineup. The multiplayer-focused action title was originally expected to arrive in 2026, but the developer recently pushed its release window back to 2027.
The game features player-versus-player and player-versus-environment elements, with different strategies and combat approaches playing an important role in its gameplay.
FromSoftware explained that the additional development time would allow it to make final adjustments to the game’s rules and balancing. Given the studio’s reputation for challenging action experiences, The Duskbloods could become one of the most important third-party exclusives for Switch 2.
Players can find additional details about the delay in FromSoftware’s official release-window announcement.
ONYX: The Dark Grip
Bloober Team is also preparing something different for Switch 2 with ONYX: The Dark Grip. The project is being developed by Broken Mirror Games, a label operating under the Bloober Team umbrella.
The game is a dark adventure built specifically around handheld play. Players will control two connected sides of the same experience: an ordinary man attempting to survive and a mysterious godlike entity capable of influencing his world.
Rather than simply controlling a protagonist, players will manipulate the surrounding environment to help the character survive. This approach makes the game particularly interesting because it appears to use the Switch 2’s hardware as part of the gameplay experience.
With the studio known for atmospheric horror projects such as Layers of Fear and its work on the Silent Hill series, ONYX: The Dark Grip could offer something quite different from Nintendo’s usual first-party adventures.
Switch 2’s Third-Party Support Is Growing Beyond Nintendo’s Own Games
Another interesting takeaway from Nintendo’s latest briefing is how much attention the company is giving to third-party software.
For years, Nintendo consoles have often depended heavily on first-party franchises to attract players. Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, and other established properties have played a major role in driving hardware sales. However, the Switch 2 appears to be receiving stronger support from outside publishers as well.
The upcoming lineup includes games from major companies such as Capcom, Square Enix, Ubisoft, SEGA, and Spike Chunsoft. There are also smaller projects that could attract players looking for something different from mainstream releases.
Monster Hunter Wilds, Resident Evil: Veronica, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, and Crazy Taxi: World Tour are particularly notable because they demonstrate that publishers are planning to bring more of their established franchises to Nintendo’s hardware.
Some of these releases are multiplatform games rather than Switch 2 exclusives, which is still important for the console’s long-term software library. Players increasingly expect modern Nintendo hardware to offer more than just Nintendo-developed adventures.
A New 3D Super Mario Game Could Also Be Coming in 2027
Of course, the 21 highlighted entries aren’t necessarily everything Nintendo has planned for Switch 2 during the next year.
The company traditionally has several first-party projects in development simultaneously, and it often saves major announcements for Nintendo Direct presentations. That means the current release schedule could receive plenty of additions throughout 2027.
One of the biggest rumours surrounding the console is that a brand-new 3D Super Mario game could arrive sometime next year. Nintendo hasn’t officially confirmed such a project or provided a release window, so fans should treat those reports cautiously.
There is also the possibility of additional announcements during The Game Awards 2026 in December or a future Nintendo Direct in 2027. However, Nintendo hasn’t confirmed the timing of its next major presentation.
Nintendo Switch 2 Has Plenty to Offer in 2027
Nintendo’s latest financial briefing gives Switch 2 owners plenty of reasons to look forward to the next twelve months. Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, Pokémon Winds and Waves, and Xenoblade Genesis should give first-party fans several major adventures to anticipate.
Third-party support is looking strong too, with upcoming releases such as Monster Hunter Wilds, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, and Resident Evil: Veronica expanding the console’s selection.
The three notable third-party exclusives, Ninjala 2, The Duskbloods, and ONYX: The Dark Grip, also suggest that developers are beginning to explore what makes Switch 2 different from other platforms.
Of course, release dates and windows can change, and some of the more distant projects still don’t have confirmed launch days. Nevertheless, Nintendo’s latest reminder shows that its upcoming software schedule is considerably larger than just the next Mario or Zelda release.
With several major games arriving before the end of 2026 and an even bigger selection planned for 2027, Switch 2 owners have plenty to keep an eye on.
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