If you're looking to see all of the upcoming Switch games for 2026 (and beyond) on the way, then you've to the right place.
Here, we've brought together all of the biggest upcoming games confirmed for the Switch 1. And there's happily plenty to watch out for this year and beyond, with the Opening Night Live 2026 showcase giving us a look at some fresh additions, such as Mega Man: Dual Override. And as we approach the month of September, it's a great time to take stock of what's ahead, with a host of new games landing on the Switch.
Of course, lots of these releases are also coming the Switch 2, and if you have the latest console, or you're thinking about getting one in the future, our roundup of all of the upcoming Switch 2 games is here for you. But for everything that's headed to the Switch 1, read on to find an overview of all of the most exciting upcoming Switch games in release date order. And while you wait for these new arrivals, you can find some recommendations in our ranking of the best Switch games.
Upcoming Switch games for 2026
Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2
Release date: August 27, 2026
News that the Metal Gear Solid Collection Vol. 2 was coming to the Switch was very surprising but also very welcomed. In this bundle players will get to have access to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, along with a digital soundtrack and some fresh bonus content as well. The Metal Gear games are really some of the best ever made, so I highly recommend putting this on your watchlist, folks.
Another Eden Begins
Release date: September 16, 2026
Another Eden Begins in a new turn-based RPG that follows Aldo, who is on a mission to rescue his sister from the Beast King. However, things don't go to plan, and he ends up getting involved in some time-travel-related issues. What makes me super excited about this upcoming RPG is the fact that its story is by Masato Kato (who has worked on the likes of Chrono Trigger and Heroes of Mana). I have a feeling it will be a good one, friends.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
Release date: September 17, 2026
Good news for all you Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter fans. The next remake in the iconic JRP series is coming to both the Switch and Switch 2. That means that you don't need the latest console to play it once it releases later this year in September. And if you've played the first game, chances are you'll want this one too since you data can be carried over. In this new adventure Estelle and Joshua have been separated and you'll follow Estelle on her mission to be reunited. I'm very excited for this one!
Trine 6: Together in Time
Release date: September 17, 2026
Trine 6: Together in Time is a co-op puzzle platformer that up to four players can get stuck into both online and locally. With five playable different heroes to choose from who each have their own unique abilities, the puzzles are designed with co-op in mind, and together, you can combine your abilities and actions to keep on progressing as you venture through levels in the fantasy setting.
Well Dweller
Release date: September 22, 2026
We really are on an action platformer kick when it comes to upcoming Switch games. Well Dweller is a stylish upcoming title that will have you embarking on an epic quest to try and save all birdkind. Take on the role of little black bird (armed only with a matchstick) who must fight bosses, survive enemies attacks and try to save the day before it's too late. Developed by Kyle Thompson, the art style expertly combines cute and creepy together. And it seems like it could become a fast new favorite for any Metroidvania fans.
Harvest Moon Echoes of Teradea
Release date: September 24, 2026
A new Harvest Moon open-world adventure is coming to the Switch in Harvest Moon Echoes of Teradea. After a strange mist spreads across the Forest of Echoes and wolves begin to roam the lands, you set out from your home village alongside your best friend. As you venture across Teradea, you'll help to rebuild villages, discover new regions, and bring the world back to life. With mounts and pets to find, lots of exploration, and the chance to find love and get married, you'll also tend to your very own farm in classic Harvest Moon style.
Minecraft Dungeons 2
Release date: September 29, 2026
Minecraft Dungeons 2 will follow on from the 2021 action-adventure to bring you more blocky, dungeon-crawling goodness. As you take up a sword and venture across new locations, you'll take on fresh foes as you try to put a stop to new evil force that's said to be causing chaos.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
Release date: October 15, 2026
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse will take you to medieval Paris in the year 1499. Only, this version of Paris has been entirely overrun by monstrous creatures and set aflame. Playing as Rose Belmont, the daughter of vampire hunter Trevor Belmont, you venture into the streets and use your whip to take on enemies large and small. All the while, you'll try to unravel a dark conspiracy and save the ruined city.
Final Fantasy Resonance
Release date: October 22, 2026
Tactical turn-based RPG Final Fantasy Resonance finally has a release date. The latest trailer shown at a recent Nintendo Direct gives us a closer look at the upcoming Switch game in all its HD-2D glory as we summon characters from past FF games to join us in some truly tense battles. It was a surprise announcement, but the good news is that you only have to wait a little bit longer to check Final Fantasy Resonance for yourself!
One Piece: Grand Gourmet
Release date: October 23, 2026
Fans of the One Piece anime, your time is nigh! Restaurant management sim One Piece: Grand Gourmet is an upcoming Switch game heading our way this October where you'll be serving up many a treat to all your favorite characters. The announcement trailer shown during June's Nintendo Direct showed off some fast-paced isometric pixel-powered glory, demonstrating how you'll be able to not only manage your restaurant but build it, too, from expanding it to accommodate more guests to decorating it to your heart's content.
Village in the Shade
Release date: October 27, 2026
Village in the Shade is a farming sim that has a bit of twist to it. Set in a quiet Japanese village, you can expect to sow seeds, raise crops, and customize your home. Of course, you can also spend time getting to know the locals, but it's said they all have something to hide, and things may take an unexpected turn if you don't "follow the rules" of the village. How ominous.
Hello Kitty Party Land
Release date: October 29, 2026
All your Sanrio favs are back in Hello Kitty Party Land. The upcoming Switch game will see your favorite Sanrio feline having an all-out bash with her pals. Plus, you'll be able to get involved in all the antics yourself, from collecting stickers in your very own stickerbook to taking part in social games with Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and more. Mark your calendars, because Hello Kitty Party Land arrives this October.
Goodboy Galaxy
Release date: October 30, 2026
Originally developed for the Game Boy Advance in celebration of the classic handheld's 20th anniversary back in 2023, Goodboy Galaxy is officially releasing on the Switch. The pixelated platforming adventure that sees you play as a little dog in spacesuit called Maxwell. After his homeworld is on the brink of collapse, you set out in search of help, only to find yourself stranded in a hostile system. With nothing else for it, you'll have to try and return by finding friends and weapons.
TBC 2026
Grave Seasons
Release date: TBC 2026
I love horror movies and I love cozy games so the upcoming Switch game Grave Seasons, looks to be my ideal title and I can't wait to get my hands on it. It's a farming sim with a dark twist. Basically the peaceful town you've moved into turns out to be pretty deadly because a serial killer is on the loose. You'll need to earn cash and farm while also trying to find out who is behind the murders. Another fun feature is that you can accidentally romance the killer too. Sounds like a hoot.
Kyoto Xanadu
Release date: TBC 2026
Kyoto Xanadu is new action RPG landing on Switch that takes place in an alternate reality where Kyoto is the capital of Japan. Playing as a student called Rei who attends an academy, you find yourself drawn down into a labyrinth below Kyoto where you'll battle your way through challenges. With some Persona-like elements, you can expect to develop bonds with those at the Academy as you attend classes.
Neverway
Release date: TBC 2026
In horror life sim Neverway, you play as Fiona, who, after quitting her dead-end job, starts to run a farm instead. However, she gets more than she bargained for when she also becomes the immortal herald of a dead god. Romance NPCs, tend the fields, oh, and also fight foes in an alternate nightmarish reality that keeps leaking out into Fiona's own.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Release date: TBC 2026
During the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, we got a very brief tease of a new Professor Layton game, which at long last signaled the return of the series. While we don't know too much about the new entry coming to the Switch, we do know that we're set to experience a fresh story filled with puzzles in the new setting of Steam Bison, which is home to advanced steam engines. A mysterious incident is said to draw Layton and Luke there for a new adventure.
Witchbrook
Release date: TBC 2026
It's been years, years! However, during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct, we finally got news about one of our most anticipated cozy games, Witchbrook. In this new Switch game, you'll play was the newest magical resident of the seaside city of Mossport. There you'll learn spells, grow your own witchy business, and even perhaps fall in love? Witchbrook was first revealed back in 2018, so we're more than ready to dig into this one. Currently, there's still no firm release date beyond 2026.
2027
Wandering Sword
Release date: January 21, 2027
Wandering Sword has been available for PC players for a few years now, but luckily, the game is now scheduled to release on Nintendo systems. In this 3D pixel wuxia RPG, you'll play as a young swordsman who, after being gravely injured, must start their journey to become a martial arts master. There are 20 Endings here to uncover and a bunch of content to explore. The Switch version also includes the DLCs Mount Pack: The Supreme Steed and Immortal Trails Across the Blue Sea.
TBC 2027
Danganronpa 2x2
Release date: TBC 2027
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is officially making a return in a revamped re-release. Alongside the core experience that was in the original 2016 release, it also comes with an entirely new scenario that brings with it different victims and culprits. The beloved visual novel sees you get caught up in a murderous game alongside your classmates, and solving the mysteries of the island you find yourself on is the only way of escaping unscathed.
Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds
Release date: TBC 2027
Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds is a fan disc expansion of Hakuoki Chronicles of Wind and Blossom that's landing on Switch in early 2027. Once again taking on the role of protagonist Chizuru, you'll reunite with the warriors of Shinsengumi in the Edo period and explore new character-focused vignettes that promise more romantic scenarios and original chapters. If you loved Hakuoki, you'll definitely want to get your hands on this.
Mega Man: Dual Override
Release date: TBC 2027
Mega Man: Dual Override is set to bring you a modern entry in the long-running platforming series. Once again getting stuck in as Mega Man, you'll be venturing through a futuristic setting made of platforming levels as you overcome obstacles and fight against robot foes.
TBC
Yokai Watch 4
Release date: TBC
If you're a Pokemon fan, you probably already know about the Yo-Kai Watch series. It follows a similar format in that you collect critters that also function as your companions as a young kid. In terms of new gameplay features, it introduces a brand new item, called the Yokai Ark, which will let players travel between three worlds that are all set in different time periods, and feature their own protagonist. While it released in Japan back in 2019, there's still no concrete word on a Western release date. We still have our fingers crossed for this one.
While we wait for all these new titles, you can head over to our list of the best multiplayer Switch games. Or find out more about Nintendo's new console with our Switch 2 review and list of the best Switch 2 games.
