Upcoming Switch games for 2026 and beyond

Upcoming Switch games for 2026 banner showing Mega Man from the All Star Force Collection, Witches in Witchbrook, a large woman in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and Fiona in Neverway — (Image credit: Capcom / Chucklefish / Nintendo / Coldblood Inc / Outersloth)

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Here, we've brought together all of the upcoming Switch games for 2026 in one place, so you can easily keep track of everything that's ahead and build up your own wishlist. And trust us, there is still alot to keep on an eye on.

Although the Switch 2 is now here and we are seeing more announcements for upcoming Switch 2 games, Nintendo's old console still has life in it and there are plenty of new games planned to release this month and beyond. In fact, thanks to the PlayStation State of Play February 2026 showcase and the recent Nintendo Partner Direct a bunch of exciting titles have been added to the line-up.

All the upcoming Switch games to watch out for

2026

Tales of Berseria Remastered

Tales of Beseria Remastered screenshot showing protagonist Velvet lifting her demonic arm — (Image credit: Bandai Namco Entertainment)

Release date: February 26, 2026

After first releasing in Japan back in 2016 before arriving worldwide a year later, Tales of Berseria is getting a shiny remastered release a decade later. Complete with enhanced graphics and optimized gameplay changes, it also include DLC from the original game. The action JRPG sees you follow protagonist Velvet as she sets out on a journey of self-discovery following a betrayal.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Venusaur artwork — (Image credit: Nintendo | Game Freak | The Pokemon Company)

Release date: February 27, 2026

To celebrate Pokemon Day, Nintendo has decided to release ports to some of the best Pokemon games of all time, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. The classic Game Boy Advance titles will be able to play once again, and the good news is that you don't need to have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to pick them up either. You'll be able to buy each game separately for $19.99 / £16.99 each. That may seem pricey, but if you are dying to play these classics, it's well worth the cost in our eyes.

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered

Release date: March 3, 2026

Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is bringing back the 2003 action game on Switch. With modernized camera controls, updated HD graphics, and access to a lore reader so you can get up to speed on the dark world of Nosgoth, Legacy of Kain: Defiance sees you play as the vampire Kain and lieutenant Raziel as they fight through gothic locations with supernatural abilities and weapons. Complete with lost levels that never quite made it into the original experience, it looks set to be a great way to revisit this classic.

Scott Pilgrim EX

Release date: March 3, 2026

Scott Pilgrim EX is an exciting upcoming beat-em up heading to the Switch very soon. After having his bandmates abducted Scott Pilgrim basically needs to set out on an adventure through space and the streets of Toronto. Players will be able to play as the titular man himself as well as a collection of other colorful characters in the 2D outing. It looks fast-paced, fun and very colorful. Sign us up.

Planet of Lana 2

Release date: March 5, 2026

If you like your cinematic platformers with a side of sci-fi and dense puzzles, Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf is one upcoming Switch game you need to jot down. Set two years after the first game, we'll be reintroduced to Lana's peaceful fishing village on the planet of Novo to see how the robot invasion has changed their way of life. Her furry companion Mui is back, too, with stronger and revamped abilities to help Lana navigate all manner of head-scratching traversal puzzles on her quest to cure a beloved friend from a mystery illness.

Never Grave The Witch and The Curse

Release date: March 5, 2026

Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse is a new action rogulike Metroidvania with a twist. Instead of playing as the Witch, you're actually in control her a cursed hat that journeys alongside her. With the ability to possess defeated enemies, you can use their abilities and powers to take on other foes, or use them to solve puzzles as you navigate through dungeons.

Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime

Release date: March 16, 2026

Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime looks adorable, and I'm very excited to get my hands on it in March. Playing as a cute frog obsessed bear, the main action of the Switch game revolves around the tactical turn based game Frogtime where you'll play against opponents. You'll also get to collect, buy and trade frogs to create an unbeatable froggy team. The story also revolves around defeating bullies and all in all it just seems very wholesome.

Mouse: P.I. For Hire

Release date: March 19, 2026

Mouse: P.I. For Hire looks to be straight out of a classic cartoon as you take on the role of private investigator Jack Pepper in a black and white world. Packed with old-timey visuals that fans of Cuphead and 1930s animation will love, the upcoming Switch game is a boomer shooter that also has a mystery to solve. Sign us up!

Damon and Baby

Release date: March 25, 2026

Damon and Baby is a new action game with twin-stick shooting and exploration that sees you take on the role of a Demon King and his companion. With Metroidvania-like elements, you set off on a journey that sees you explore through areas and defeat foes to unlock new locations, and then return to a homebase where you can power up the demon king and make purchases.

OPUS: Prism Peak

Release date: March 26, 2026

OPUS: Prism Peak is an upcoming narrative adventure that tells the story of a photographer who (feeling weary with life) returns to his hometown only to find himself stranded in an ethereal mountain realm. Using your old camera you'll have to uncover mysteries and solve puzzles in order to find your way back home. The game seems like it'll be an emotional roller-coaster so have some tissues at the ready just in case.

Mega Man Star Force Legacy

Release date: March 27, 2026

The Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection brings together seven games from the Star Force series with lots of new bells and whistles. Alongside plenty of customizable options to tailor your experience to suit you, the collection also boats enhanced graphics, the original soundtrack along with a fresh score, and online matches.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

Release date: April 16, 2026

After over 10 years, Tomodachi Life is making a comeback in Tomodachi Life: Living Dream. Officially revealed as part of the Nintendo Direct March 2025 showcase, you can once again create your own Mii characters and get to know other residents "on an island out at sea". You can also help them develop relationships and see all the "weird and wonderful" ways they can interact with one another.

Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster

Release date: April 23, 2026

I love a good kingdom rebuilding premise, so, needless to say, Kingdom's Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster is very much on my radar and should be for any action RPG fans as well. This cute upcoming Switch game has you trying to revive the ruined kingdom of Almacia through an action-packed adventure, complete with combat, strategy, and some resource collecting as well. Not only can you pick a class suited to your playstyle, but you can also build your new kingdom any way you want. It's truly all in our hands here.

Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth

Release date: April 27, 2026

Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth is one of my most anticipated games of the year and seems like a perfect handled addition for Switch users. Inspired by Moomin stories by Tove Jansso, this point-and-click adventure will have you following Moomintroll who has woken up early during his winter hibernation. It's his first time alone and he has a big adventure ahead of him. The game looks beautiful and I just know that it's going to feel like a warm hug when we all play it as well.

Inkonbini: One store. Many stories

InKONBINI screenshot showing college student Makoto Hayakawa holding a crate in a convenience store with shelves holding bottles — (Image credit: Nagai Industries)

Release date: April 2026

Inkonbini is described as a third-person simulation game that sees you run a small-town convivence store in the early '90s. As a laidback management experience, you'll stock shelves, decide products go on the sales floor, and order more stock. As you get stuck into your daily routines, you'll meet a host of different characters and get to know their stories as you speak to them.

Coffee Talk Tokyo

Release date: May 21, 2026

Following in the footsteps of 2020's Coffee Talk and 2023's Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus and Bufferfly, Coffee Talk Tokyo is bringing more coffee brewing goodness as we converse with various locals in the new setting of Tokyo - only this time, we'll get to know Yokai as well as humans. As we try to find the perfect blend for each cafe visitor, we'll be able to hear their stories and get to know them along the way.

Digimon Story Time Stranger

Release date: July 10, 2026

Digimon Story Time Stranger is officially landing on the Switch in 2026 after initially releasing last year. The RPG takes place across the human and Digital world as you set out to investigate the mystery of a city-leveling explosion and a world's collapse. You can expect to get stuck into turn-based battles as you team up with over 450 Digimon.

Culdcept Begins

Release date: July 16, 2026

Culdcept Begins is a unique mix of board game meets card game. As a turn-based experience that sees you move with dice and battle with cards, the series initially dates back to the Sega Saturn. Set on a continent said to be created by the gods called Bavrashka, you take on the role of Cepter, who's trained to use the power of stone tablets known as Culds.

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.

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Wandering Sword

Release date: TBC 2026

Wandering Sword has been available for PC players for a few years now, but luckily, the stunning game is now scheduled to release on Nintendo systems this year. 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. Trust us, this game is well worth your time.

Mina the Hollower

Release date: TBC 2026

Currently slated to arrive in Spring 2026 (we'll be keeping an eye out for the exact release date), Mina the Hollower is set to bring some 2D pixelated, Game Boy-style action to the Switch after launching on PC. Coming to us from the same developer behind Shovel Knight, you'll take on the role of a little mouse Hollower named Mina who has to set off on a mission to save a cursed island. Using various side arms and trinkets, defeating monsters, overcoming boss battles, and making your way past hazards will await you as you burrow down below.

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.

Starsand Island

Release date: TBC 2026

If you love games like Stardew Valley and also anime, then Starsand Island may just be your dream title. In this upcoming Switch game, you will leave the big city to embrace a quiet way of living in a seaside town. Farm, make friends, explore whimsical locations, and customize your world. There is even some combat in here, so it truly seems like it has something for every kind of gamer. We are still waiting for a firm release date, but we’ll keep you posted as soon as we hear news.

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 20218, so we're more than ready to dig our claws into this one. Currently, there's still no firm release date. However, we do know it's coming out in 2026.

Danganronpa 2x2

Release date: TBC 2026

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.

Rhythm Heaven Groove

Release date: TBC 2026

Announced during the March 2025 Nintendo Direct, one of the best 3DS games is finally getting a Switch sequel. Rhythm Heaven Groove is an upcoming rhythm RPG that will have players clicking in time, having to stay on the beat in order to get to the next level. Expect to see a ton of fun mini-games here, and fingers crossed that we have a new entry to add to our list of the best rhythm games of all time once this releases in 2026. We’ll keep you posted as more news heads our way.

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.

Content Warning

Release date: TBC 2026

If you are after a new online horror game to play with friends, then the upcoming Switch game, Content Warning, needs to be on your radar. In this new co-op game, you'll have to embark on dangerous and very scary lands to try and film strange occurrences. You'll need to upload your footage to "Spooktube" and try to hit your quota. However, be careful. Content creation in this game can easily become a life-threatening occupation.

Well Dweller

Release date: TBC 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 massive 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'll become a fast new favourite for any Metroidvania fans once it releases in 2026.

Go-Go Town

Release date: TBC 2026

Go-Go Town has been in Early Access now on PC since 2024, but we are finally getting a Switch release sometime in 2026! In this game you are the mayor of a town that is in pretty rough shape. Luckily you see it's potential and are determined to build it up. Work to create a thriving community or unleash your capitalist supervillain side and automate everything you can. The choice is yours. The art style is very charming in Go-Go Town, and it seems like it may be a great entry point into the city-building genre too.

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.

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Pokemon Champions

Release date: TBC

Pokemon Champions was announced during the 2025 Pokemon day showcase and will launch on "the Nintendo Switch family of systems". This means that we'll definitely see it released on iOS and Android smartphones, and an eventual Switch launch is also highly likely. The upcoming Switch game will bring PvP trainer battles to the console. This will be a competitive multiplayer experience where you put your Pokemon trainer skills to the test against other players worldwide. So, if you truly want to "be the best like no one ever was," keep Pokemon Champions on your radar.

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.

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