Barely launched, the Switch 2 stands out as a new triumph for Nintendo. According to its latest financial report, the Switch 2 proved to be a huge success for Nintendowith already exceeded 10 million units sold in the world. To capitalize on this enthusiasm, Nintendo presented the list of its 16 biggest games planned until 2026divided between exclusive titles and productions from third-party publishers.
The objective is clear: the Switch 2 offers flagship titles from its launchstarting with the popular Mario Kart Worldfollowed by Donkey Kong Bananzaan ambitious 3D foray into the world of the famous gorilla. The calendar continues unabated until 2026.
Calendar of Nintendo exclusives on Switch 2
Here are the titles confirmed by Nintendo for the coming months:
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – November 6, 2025
- Kirby Air Riders – November 20, 2025
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2 Edition) – December 4, 2025
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch 2 Edition) – January 15, 2026
- Mario Tennis Fever – February 12, 2026
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park) – spring 2026
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – spring 2026
- Pokemon Pokopia – 2026
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – 2026
- Splatoon Raiders – TBA
From this first trimester, the Switch 2 version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder is planned for springjust like Yoshi’s new opus. On the RPG and strategy side, fans will have to wait a little for Fire Emblem and Pokémon, both announced without a specific date.
Third-party titles are coming in force, with an exclusivity signed Miyazaki
In addition to its in-house productions, Nintendo has also highlighted several major releases from third-party studios. Among them:
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade – January 22, 2026
- Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – February 5, 2026
- Resident Evil Requiem – February 27, 2026
- Yakuza Kiwami 3 – 2026
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition – 2026
- The Duskbloods – 2026
This last title attracts attention. The Duskbloods […] is developed by Hidetaka Miyazaki from Elden RingAnd it will be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. Inspired by Bloodborne, it would be a multiplayer version designed to fully exploit the capabilities of the new hybrid console.
With this ambitious program, Nintendo shows that it intends to dominate the release calendar until 2026. Between cult licenses, boosted ports, and new dark universes signed FromSoftware, the Switch 2 is positioned as the essential console for the next two years.