Upcoming Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Games: The 2026 Release Guide
2026 is shaping up to be a packed year for Nintendo fans. With the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside the existing console, a wave of new titles is heading our way. From long-awaited remakes to new entries in major franchises, here is the current schedule for the biggest upcoming releases.
2026 Release Calendar
While many titles currently hold vague release windows, the following games have confirmed dates for the coming months:
- The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – June 18, 2026
- Star Fox – June 25, 2026
- Rhythm Heaven Groove – July 2, 2026
- Splatoon Raiders – July 23, 2026
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition – August 28, 2026
- Orbitals – September 3, 2026
- Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave – September 17, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance – October 22, 2026
Key Highlights and Details
Star Fox returns as a remake of the 1997 game Lylat Wars. Beyond the classic campaign, this version introduces a four-versus-four Battle mode. Players will be able to pilot the Arwing, the Landmaster tank, and the Blue-Marine submarine.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition brings the action RPG to the Nintendo Switch 2. This version includes the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and additional content such as new weapons, armor, and Torrent skins.
Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D title in the series, acts as an adaptation of the first arc of the mobile game Brave Exvius. It features turn-based combat and allows players to add "Visions" to their team, including iconic characters like Cloud, Squall, and Tidus.
Splatoon Raiders serves as a single-player spin-off featuring the trio of idols from Splatoon 3. Players control a protagonist known as the Mechanic, working alongside a robot companion on the Spirhalite Islands.
Titles Expected in 2026 and Beyond
Several other major titles are confirmed for 2026, though specific dates are yet to be announced:
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam: The seventh mainline entry takes place in the steampunk hub of Steam Bison.
- Witchbrook: A life-sim where players attend school to learn magic in the village of Mossport.
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake: A modern graphical update of the classic title for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Kingdom Hearts 4: Announced for the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, featuring a new trailer shown during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct.
- Decapolice: A detective game where players navigate between physical and virtual worlds.
- 007: First Light: Developed by IO Interactive, this title marks the return of the James Bond franchise to gaming.
Looking further ahead, Spyro: A Realm Beyond and Xenoblade Genesis are currently slated for 2027.