The release plan for the Nintendo Switch 2 is diverse for 2026, with titles planned in various genres such as adventure, role-playing, sports, action and horror.
This new generation of console seeks to consolidate its place in the industry by offering premieres that include original productions and remasters of historical franchises, attracting both those who follow current trends and fans of classic series.
Suggestions include bets from studios such as Nintendo, Capcom, Square Enix, Sega and recognized independent groups. The program includes news for all audiences and organized appointments that anticipate a year of intense activity on the console.
The beginning of the year will be marked by several simultaneous launches, with particular attention to January 15th. The catalog starts with Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Heroes: Paths Beyond the Horizonboth scheduled for this date.
The second half of January will see the arrival of proposals such as MIO: Memories in Orbit (January 20), Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and The Rumble Fish 2, all scheduled for January 22.
The month ends with strategy titles like Core Keeper – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Dispatch Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (January 28th).in addition to the Card-en-Ciel Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (January 29th), expanding the offering for different player profiles.
The February calendar integrates symbolic sagas as well as sports and narrative adventure suggestions. From 5, 4PGP: Grand Prix for four players and the remake of Dragon Quest VII are expected.
February 12th sees the release of Chromagun 2: Dye Hard, the debut of Mario Tennis Fever as well as Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties, while February 13th sees the addition of Reanimal.
The end of the month will bring attention to the Resident Evil franchise: Four editions will be released on February 27th, including Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Gold Edition, Resident Evil Generation Pack, Resident Evil Requiem and Resident Evil Village Gold Edition.
The first weeks of March are marked by the arrival of titles of great commercial importancestarting with Pokémon Pokopia on the 5th. This part represents an important boost for the Pokémon brand on the Switch 2, as it is the most important novelty in the Pokémon universe of this time.
March 12th is reserved for Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, while on the 13th it’s the turn of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and Marvel Cosmic Invasion (in the US).
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Remastered Edition, Mouse: Private Investigator for Hire and RUSHING BEAT X: Return of the Brawl Brothers will be released on the 19th. The month ends with the expected return of the British agent with 007 Primera Luz on March 27th. Additionally, the March window could include the preliminary release of OPUS: Prism Peak.
The April plan will have two marked dates: On the 10th, The Rebel Prince of Persia will arrive, while on the 24th, the arrival of Pragmata is scheduled, a project by Capcom in collaboration with independent Japanese studios.
The dates for May are provisional, The introduction of the dimensions of the R-Type III in the US market has been brought forwardthereby adding an alternative spatial action for the mid-year months.
Likewise, the second quarter will see new releases and new deliveries like “Human Fall Flat – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition,” as well as suggestions for social experiences like “Order!” give. and exit.
During this period, an expanded edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder will be available, which will integrate the content “Meeting at Bellabel Park” and “Yoshi and the Mysterious Book”, both of which should accompany the transition to the second half of 2026.
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