As we enter the brand new yr, it’s time to stay up for the brand new Nintendo video games 2026 has in retailer for us.
Following the profitable launch of the Nintendo Swap 2 in 2025, Nintendo will undoubtedly look to capitalize on the momentum seen throughout its launch window. A formidable six new first-party video games had been launched for the Swap 2 in 2025, plus the up to date content material for Swap video games. There was additionally the spectacular indie help and surprisingly nice third-party ports, notably Cyberpunk 2077.
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That’s all up to now now, although, and now we have loads to stay up for in 2026.
On the time of writing, Nintendo hasn’t revealed its full slate of 2026 video games. Having stated that, we do know that there’s a lot to stay up for.
This listing will embody video games unique to the Nintendo Swap 2, in addition to titles playable on the unique Nintendo Swap.
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Mario Tennis Fever
Launch Date: February twelfth, 2026
With the launch of a brand new Nintendo console, you simply knew that the Mario Sports activities video games would return past Mario Kart.
First up is the return of Mario Tennis with Mario Tennis Fever, which seems to be to construct on the considerably shallow and disappointing 2018 entry, Mario Tennis Aces.
The excellent news is that there are many characters to select from (38, probably the most in sequence historical past), full with 30 totally different Fever Rackets, all with their very own distinctive skills as nicely. Nintendo can also be promising a mix of conventional Tennis gameplay and that Mario Sports activities twist, plus a number of sport modes, together with Match, Trial Towers, and an Journey mode.
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Pokémon Pokopia
Launch Date: March fifth, 2026
What if the Pokémon franchise had its personal cozy life simulator? Not solely that, however what for those who performed stated cozy life simulator as a Ditto remodeled right into a human? You’d get Pokémon Pokopia, coming this March for Nintendo Swap 2.
All of the hallmarks of the comfortable life simulator style are right here, full with the Pokémon aptitude followers know and love. It might not be Animal Crossing, however it would absolutely assist us bridge the hole till Animal Crossing makes its Swap 2 debut within the (hopefully close to) future.
Given the recognition of cozy video games right this moment, to not point out the truth that Pokémon is arguably the preferred media franchise of all time, you will have the makings of a assured industrial success.
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Tomodachi Life: Residing the Dream
Launch Date: Spring 2026
In case you’re in search of a life simulator that doesn’t double as a Pokémon sport, then Tomodachi Life is unquestionably extra up your alley.
The long-awaited sequel to the Nintendo 3DS cult basic, Tomodachi Life helps you to reside out your life as you see match. Create a Mii, give them some persona and traits, and let your creativeness run wild.
If this seems like Nintendo’s model of The Sims, then to be trustworthy, you’re proper. It does have a Nintendo aptitude, although, leaning in to some extra wacky and over-the-top natural gameplay that has been meme’d through the years.
Tomodachi Life may also be out there for the Nintendo Swap.
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Yoshi and the Mysterious E book
Launch Date: Spring 2026
I’m unsure anybody anticipated a brand new Yoshi side-scroller for the Nintendo Swap 2 in 2026, however right here we’re. Then once more, the Swap 2 launched with a brand new Donkey Kong 3D platformer, so something is feasible.
In typical Yoshi vogue, we are able to count on an lovely asthetic to match its platforming gameplay. The hook right here is that Yoshi will enter a ebook as a way to discover and uncover varied creatures, every with their very own distinctive skills.
Whereas extra concrete particulars aren’t fairly out there at the moment, I wouldn’t be shocked to see its gameplay really feel just like Yoshi’s Woolly World.
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The Duskbloods
Launch Date: 2026
Talking on issues that nobody was anticipating, let’s discuss concerning the upcoming FromSoftware sport that’s a Nintendo Swap 2 unique.
It’s not fairly the normal Soulslike we’ve grow to be accustomed to, as an alternative following within the footsteps of Elden Ring: Nightreign as a sport that options each Participant vs. Participant and Participant vs. Atmosphere content material for as much as eight gamers. Nonetheless, given the success of Nightreign, FromSoftware has deserved the good thing about the doubt.
At first look, The Duskbloods seems like a non secular successor to Bloodborne, and that already has us . Given FromSoftware’s observe document, I’ve little question this will probably be one other winner.
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Fireplace Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Launch Date: 2026
The newest Nintendo Direct showcase in September 2025 completed with the revelation of a brand new Fireplace Emblem sport for the Nintendo Swap 2.
Fortune’s Weave seems to be to observe extra within the footsteps of the extremely profitable Three Homes by way of its presentation, which, for those who ask me, is an efficient factor; Interact’s presentation, story, and characters had been extremely divisive, and to be trustworthy, I used to be not the most important fan.
Past that, I think about we are able to count on extra of the identical by way of fantasy turn-based technique, relationship constructing, and an enhanced story that has helped make Fireplace Emblem the success it’s right this moment.
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Rhythm Heaven Groove
Launch Date: 2026
First launched in 2006, the Rhythm Heaven sequence has stored us grooving to the beat for 20 years now.
This yr, Nintendo is bringing it again for the Nintendo Swap and Nintendo Swap 2. In Rhythm Heaven Groove, gamers will probably be tasked with performing WarioWare-esque rhythm mini-games.
Anticipate a full gameplay reveal throughout a 2026 Nintendo Direct, most probably in the course of the first few months of the yr. Custom says that we’ll get one in February or March.
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Pokémon Champions
Launch Date: TBA
A spin-off from the mainline Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Champions is all about multiplayer motion.
Concrete particulars on the sport are at the moment scarce, however we do know that it seems to be loads just like the Pokémon Stadium video games, with the main target being all about battling Pokémon in opposition to others.
One fashionable hook right here is that Pokémon Champions will characteristic cross-platform help between the Nintendo Swap and cell units. The sport may also characteristic cross-generation battles, which implies Mega Evolutions can face off in opposition to Tera-powered Pokémon.
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Splatoon Raiders
Launch Date: TBA
It’s not a standard Splatoon sport, however Nintendo’s standard third-person shooter franchise remains to be making its strategy to the Nintendo Swap 2, albeit in spin-off type.
We’d wish to assume that Splatoon Raiders, which options gamers taking part in the “Mechanic” as they discover the Spirhalite Islands, is releasing this yr, however Nintendo hasn’t confirmed a 2026 launch date at the moment.
It is doable that, for no matter purpose, Splatoon Raiders remains to be a methods off, however Nintendo is somebody who loves protecting issues near the chest till a sport is about to launch. We’ll see if that is the case right here with Splatoon Raiders.
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