Difficult to keep up. The Nintendo Switch 2 has barely been launched when the announcements are already coming one after the other. This March 18, 2026, publisher THQ Nordic confirmed the arrival of several games on Nintendo consoles, with a strategy that mixes new releases and well-known ports.
On the program, four titles are concerned, with releases divided between the original Nintendo Switch and its successor. A decision which perfectly illustrates Nintendo’s current direction: quickly enriching its catalog, even if this involves games already available elsewhere.
What THQ Nordic games are coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
In detail, three games will appear on the Nintendo Switch 2:
- Destroy All Humans!
- Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed
- Disney’s Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
These titles do not arrive completely in uncharted territory. They were already available on the first Nintendo Switch, which confirms a strong trend: the Switch 2 recovers a large part of the existing catalog.
At the same time, another game follows the opposite path. SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, initially released in November 2025 on the new console, will now be accessible on the classic Nintendo Switch. A choice far from trivial, which aims not to leave out the millions of players still equipped with the old generation.
Why Nintendo is betting so much on ports to Switch 2
This movement is not improvised. Nintendo is adopting a strategy well known in the industry: securing the launch of a new console with already proven games.
The Nintendo Switch is often seen as a family console. In this context, offering popular licenses like SpongeBob allows you to reach a wide audience, without taking any risks.
As a result, the Switch 2 catalog is filling up quickly. The releases keep coming, but they are still largely based on titles already known to players.
A catalog that is growing quickly, but without immediate exclusives
This acceleration of releases hides a more nuanced reality. If the games arrive quickly, they are not all new. For the most loyal players, the surprise effect remains limited. Nintendo seems to be aware of this. The company is already planning to offer a major game developed internally next month, including a new episode of Tomodachi Life. This mix between ports and new features should punctuate the first months of Switch 2, while internal studios deliver their most ambitious projects.
Should we go for these new THQ Nordic releases on Switch
The question naturally arises for players. Are these games worth the investment, especially if they have already been tested elsewhere? It all depends on the profile. For those discovering these titles for the first time, the offering is solid and varied. Between offbeat science fiction, revisited Disney universe and underwater adventure, there is something for everyone.
For players already equipped and familiar with these licenses, the interest is mainly based on the comfort of play and the possible technical improvements offered by the Switch 2. In all cases, one thing is clear: Nintendo is wasting no time building its catalogeven if it means relying heavily on its recent past.