When the Nintendo Switch 2 hit shelves, plenty of people assumed the original hybrid console would fade into the sunset pretty quickly. That changed after the latest Nintendo Direct. The presentation made one thing crystal clear: both consoles aren’t going anywhere, and Nintendo’s committed to keeping them both relevant with solid releases throughout the year.
You probably remember the past few months brought some heavy hitters like Pokémon Legends Z-A, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, Kirby Air Riders, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The momentum isn’t slowing down. Actually, 2026’s looking seriously promising for Nintendo fans on both platforms.
The confirmed lineup that’ll empty your wallet
Here’s what Nintendo’s got locked in for 2026, and honestly, it’s kind of wild how packed this schedule is:
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – January 15 (Switch 2)
- FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE – January 22 (Switch 2)
- DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS – January 22 (Switch 2)
- DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined – February 5 (Switch 2)
- Mario Tennis Fever – February 12 (Switch 2)
- Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – February 12 (Switch 2)
- Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics – February 17 (Switch 2)
- RESIDENT EVIL Requiem – February 27 (Switch 2)
- RESIDENT EVIL Village Gold Edition – February 27 (Switch 2)
- RESIDENT EVIL 7 biohazard Gold Edition – February 27 (Switch 2)
- Pokémon Pokopia – March 5 (Switch 2)
- FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE – March 12 (Switch 2)
- MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 3: TWISTED REFLECTION – March 13 (Switch 2)
- Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection – March 27 (Switch 1 & 2)
- PRAGMATA – April 24 (Switch 2)
- Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream – Spring 2026 (Switch)
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – Spring 2026 (Switch 2)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Spring 2026 (Switch 2)
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 2026 (Switch)
- HELA – 2026 (Switch)
- The Adventures of Elliot: The Millenium Tales – 2026 (Switch 2)
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – 2026 (Switch 2)
There’s definitely breathing room in this calendar, and Nintendo knows how to fill gaps. The early months are absolutely packed, especially February with that triple Resident Evil drop, while later in the year things open up for potential surprises.
What’s still missing from the picture
Rumors have been circulating about Metroid Prime 2 Remastered, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Star Fox Zero potentially making the jump to these platforms. None of that materialized in recent announcements, but there’s still plenty of time for Nintendo to surprise everyone.
The reality is we’ll just have to wait and see what announcements drop over the coming months. Nintendo’s playing the long game here, building a library strong enough to make both Switch consoles absolute powerhouses in 2026.
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