The Nintendo Switch is going out in a blaze of glory, with some exciting games launching to make way for the console’s successor, the Switch 2. Whether they’re exclusively developed for the Switch or ported over from other platforms, these upcoming Switch games are wrapping up the Switch era while also being compatible with the Switch 2.
In 2026, we’ll hopefully be getting our hands on well-known in-development titles as well as a host of new games announced at the most recent Nintendo Direct. Here are all of the new Switch games we can look forward to close out this year and kick off the next one.
All Upcoming Switch Games With Release Dates
Dunjungle (December 11, 2025)
This side-scrolling 2D roguelite launched in early access back in 2024 and is now make its way to the Nintendo console. Play as a monkey hero, encountering new characters and unlocking new classes in each run across procedurally generated dungeons. No checkpoints here!
Oppidum (December 18, 2025)
This multiplayer survival game launched on PC earlier this year before making its way to Switch. Craft materials and expand your base to help defeat corruption on the island of Insule.
Softly Placed (December 25, 2025)
This wouldn’t be a solid Switch list without some cozy gaming. Softly Placed blends cooking, organizing, and pretty much the full range of cozy tasks, with each level offering a new dopamine-filled challenge.
Starsand Island (February 1, 2026)
The coziness continues with Starsand Island, a Starew Valley-esque simulation sandbox game. Escape from the city to harvest crops, go fishing, protect local ruins, and, of course, befriend all your new neighbors in the countryside.
Deus Ex Remastered (February 5, 2026)
Announced at the September State of Play, the iconic action RPG originally developed by Ion Storm is getting a new remaster in 2026, bringing the game to modern-gen consoles. Rick Sanchez didn’t hold back the praise in his 9.4 review for IGN back in 2002: “Deep story, awesome graphics, and intense fun. You must play this game!”
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (February 5, 2026)
Dragon Quest is really going at it with the remakes. It started with HD-2D remakes of the first three games, and now we’re skipping a few installments to go straight to Fragments of the Past. This next ‘revamp’ goes for “Reimagined,” and features a pretty substantial overhaul of the graphics and gameplay from the original JRPG released in 2001.
Blazblue Entropy Effect X (February 12, 2026)
Next up, we’re getting an expanded, console version of the Blazblue spin-off originally released for mobile and PC in 2023. The action roguelite sets you on an adventure into the Sea of Possibility with new characters and story additions.
Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse (March 5, 2026)
From PocketPair, Never Grave is a new 2D roguelite where you harness magic powers (as a hat, of course) to journey into the deep, working to help a young witch retrieve her soul. You also have a home base you can build and upgrade into your own little village.
Coffee Talk Tokyo (March 5, 2026)
We finally have a release date for the next iteration of Coffee Talk, a cozy cafe series developed by Toge Productions. Manage a new but familiar cafe while learning more about your human and yokai customers.
Upcoming Switch Games With Unknown Release Dates
There are plenty more Nintendo Switch games in development that don’t have a solid release date yet. Here are some more Switch games we know are on the way:
What About Switch 2 Games?
Most upcoming Switch games will be supported on the Switch 2, but we’re already seeing announcements of Switch 2-exclusive games. You can check out our full guide on Switch 2 games, but in the meantime, here’s some highlights of what you have to look forward to on the new console:
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition – January 15, 2026
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition – TBA 2026
- Reanimal – TBA 2026
- Resident Evil: Requiem – February 27, 2026
- The Duskbloods – 2026
- Pokemon Pokopia – March 5, 2026
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – 2026
- Mario Tennis Fever – 2026
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – March 13, 2026
