Let’s take a look at the Nintendo Switch 2 calendar that promises to break the bank of more than one fan
A 2026 that gets off to a great start with new first party titles
The interesting thing is that next year will not only be full of exclusive weightbut also third-party titles that consolidate something unthinkable a few generations ago: Switch is no longer the “secondary” console, but rather a space in which Mario, Pokémon and games like Elden Ring or Resident Evil. And yes, there are returns that will make noise.
Nintendo has saved several high-end candies. One of the most surprising is Mario tennis fevera sporting return that bets on a surreal touch: a story mode in which Mario and his companions become children. A proposal so strange that only Nintendo could get away with it. It will arrive on February 12, 2026 and it will be one of the first big claims of the year.
But media attention, obviously, is high Pokemon Pokopiascheduled for March 5, 2026. The title proposes something unexpected: managing a Ditto transformed into humanmoving through a world that breathes influences of Animal crossingfrom real-time cycling to living with creatures, to crafting and environmental improvements. A sociable and relaxed Pokémon…which, honestly, was about time.
Two other projects complete the Nintendo front: Yoshi and the mysterious booka 2D adventure where our favorite dinosaur literally fits into an encyclopedia, and Plot of Fire Emblem Fortunewho plays to connect his story Three Housesalthough Nintendo is careful whether it’s a sequel or a prequel. Mystery and tactics, infallible combo.
Third part of luxury luxury
Nintendo wants to demonstrate that Switch 2 is not simply “more powerful than the previous one”, but an attractive place for large publishers. Good proof of this is The Nightbloodsa FromSoftware exclusive that promises multiplayer action with the company’s DNA, but prepared specifically for a portable console. This is a direct invitation for Miyazaki fans to check it out.
February will be a busy month with the arrival of Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties (February 11) e Resident Evil Requiem (February 27), accompanied by new versions of Resident Evil 7 Yes Village. The console wants its dose of scares, it’s clear.
And for fans of Japanese fantasy, 2026 is perfect: Dragon Quest VII lands the February 5While Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection will come March 13 with new creatures, twists and a more narrative approach.
Among the delayed ports that will finally arrive, they stand out Borderlands 4, Elden Ring: Tarnished Editionand, above all, the conversion of Indiana Jones and the Great Circlewhich promises to be one of the most powerful tech demos on the hardware.
The update fans have been asking for for years
Nintendo knows exactly where it has trapped the fandom: just name it Animal crossing. The company announced it New horizons will receive a massive update along with its optimized version for Switch 2 October 30, 2026. The main course? An island resort hotel12-player multiplayer, custom dream islands and batch creation. Ideal for those who still continue to decorate as if there were no tomorrow.
Furthermore, everything indicates that we will see more similar updates. Tomodachi Life: living the dreamwhich is coming to Switch in October, may have a Switch 2 edition. E Heaven Groove rhythm It also looks like it will be getting an improved version. Nintendo doesn’t want the beloved sagas to die.
A fundamental 2026 to define the future of Switch 2
Everything indicates that 2026 will be the year in which the console finds its definitive identity: a solid mix between imaginative exclusives, large third-party franchises Yes recent classic updates. If the pace is maintained, the Switch 2 could repeat, or surpass, the cultural phenomenon of its predecessor. And honestly, Jon, looking at this calendar… it looks like we’re heading straight into another year with a shaking wallet.
