*Last Updated: February 20, 2026 | Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen‘s release dates have been added.

From console games, to mobile applications, movies and theme parks, Nintendo has a lot going on. But, to keep you in the know of what Nintendo games Nintendo has planned for the Nintendo Switch in 2026, this game has you covered:

Nintendo’s Release Schedule for 2026:

Nintendo Switch Games & DLC Releasing in 2026:

• Pokémon FireRed Version | Release Date: February 27, 2026
• Pokémon LeafGreen Version | Release Date: February 27, 2026
• Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream | Release Date: April 16, 2026
• Pokémon Champions | Release Date: April 2026
• Rhythm Heaven Groove | Release Date: 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 Games Releasing in 2026:

• Mario Tennis Fever | Release Date: February 12, 2026
• Pokémon Pokopia | Release Date: March 5, 2026
• Yoshi and the Mysterious Book | Release Date: May 21, 2026
• Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave | Release Date: 2026
• Splatoon Raiders | Release Date: in Active Development

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games & DLC Releasing in 2026:

• Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: January 15, 2026
• Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: February 19, 2026 (Digital)
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park | Release Date: March 26, 2026
  • Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: April 16, 2026 (Physical)

 

amiibo Releasing in 2026:

• Meta Knight & Shadow Star amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: March 5, 2026
• Ratha amiibo (Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection) | Release Date: March 13, 2026
• Ratha V amiibo (Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection) | Release Date: March 13, 2026
• Rudy amiibo (Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection) | Release Date: March 13, 2026
• Captain Toad & Treasure Tracker amiibo (Super Mario Bros. Wonder) | Release Date: March 26, 2026
• Elephant Mario amiibo (Super Mario Bros. Wonder) | Release Date: March 26, 2026
• Poplin & Prince Florian amiibo (Super Mario Bros. Wonder) | Release Date: March 26, 2026
• Mario and Luma amiibo (Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2) | Release Date: April 2, 2026
• Rosalina and Lumas amiibo (Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2) | Release Date: April 2, 2026
• Diana amiibo (PRAGMATA) | Release Date: April 24, 2026
• King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: July 2, 2026
• Grace Ashcroft amiibo (Resident Evil Requiem) | Release Date: July 30, 2026
• Leon S. Kennedy amiibo (Resident Evil Requiem) | Release Date: July 30, 2026
• Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: 2026
• Noir Dedede & Hydra amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: 2026
• Sword Kirby & Dragoon amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: 2026
• Mineru’s Construct amiibo (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) | Release Date: TBD

Nintendo Applications Releasing in 2026:

• Hello, Mario! (iPhone, Android, NSW & NS2) | Release Date: February 19, 2026

Nintendo Films & TV Projects Releasing in 2026:

• The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Release Date: April 1, 2026

Every Nintendo Switch Game Releasing in 2026:

Pokémon FireRed Version (February 27, 2026)

Developer: GAME FREAK

Price: $19.99

Genre: Role-playing

File Size: 40 MB

Set off on a grand adventure to become the Pokémon League Champion—now on Nintendo Switch™!

Pokémon Champions (April 8, 2026)

Developers: GAME FREAK, The Pokémon Works

Price: N/A

Genre: Strategy, Role-playing

File Size: N/A

Bringing Pokémon Battles to Everyone! — Battle with Pokémon against other players in the Pokémon™ Champions game! These battles use familiar mechanics from previous Pokémon series games such as Pokémon types, abilities, and moves, enabling the rich and varied battle strategies you may already know and love.

Compete in Ranked Battles against players from all over the world*, or try Casual Battles for some easygoing fun. You can also have Private Battles with just your friends and family**.

Pokémon Champions will be compatible with Pokémon HOME***, the cloud service for the Nintendo Switch™ system and mobile devices. That means, in addition to the Pokémon partners available in Pokémon Champions, you can also team up with certain Pokémon brought over from past Pokémon series games and Pokémon GO.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (April 16, 2026)

Developer: Nintendo

Price: £49.99

Genre: Simulation, Lifestyle

File Size: 6.2 GB

Become the caretaker of an island full of silliness, drama, love, and other surprises!

Absurd situations await as you populate your island with Mii™ characters based on yourself, family, friends, or original creations. Get to know them, design a world for them to explore, and watch them come to life in the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream game for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

Create Mii characters based on family, friends, or your own original ideas: Your experience in the game depends on the characters you create to live on your island. There are a few ways to build and collect Mii characters.

• From Scratch: Build Mii characters from scratch using a robust profile system. Get every little detail right!
• Get Help: Build Mii characters by answering some simple questions. It’s the quick-and-easy route!
• Exchange with friends: Send your Mii and Palette House workshop creations to a friend’s system nearby via local wireless*.

Get to know Mii: Learn about your characters’ likes and dislikes, their relationships, and more as you participate in the melodrama that is their lives

• Take care of Mii: Give your Mii characters food, clothes, treasures, and more to make their lives a little nicer. Sometimes they’ll love what they get! Other times…not so much. But don’t worry, they’ll always tell you what they do and do not like.
• Level Mii up: A Mii will level up when their happiness gauge maxes out. Want to make them even happier? Reward them with gifts like quirks, expressions, and more.
• Befriend Mii: Friendships between Mii characters can go in all sorts of directions. Characters might end up becoming best friends, living together, or having fights and holding grudges. Over time, their relationship may grow and blossom into something else.
• Pick Mii up: If one of your Mii characters is sitting inside moping, you can simply pick them up and place them near another character so they can chat and hang out.
• Pop in on Mii: Once your island is hopping, you can pop in on your creations as they chill at home. Decorate their homes and give them the opportunity to move in together and create their own community.

Customize their world and shape the landscape: Make your island a unique and fun place for your Mii characters to live! Design your island and place homes, stores, restaurants, and more to supply events and entertainment for your community

Buy stuff for your Miis: You can shop to your heart’s content at various stores on your island. Check out the shops regularly to see what’s available!

Explore your island facilities: Here are a few locations you’ll unlock as you progress through the game.

• Wishing Fountain: Collect donations. Use in-game money to buy stuff. Give stuff to Miis to make them happy. Repeat daily.
• Fresh Kingdom Food Mart: Load up a shopping basket with drinks, sweets, and other munchies to fill your Miis’ bellies.
• Where & Wear Clothing: Clothing shop with a stylish selection of apparel and custom designs.
• T&C Reno Home Supply: Revamp rooms with a little help from this home-supply store.
• Quik Build Amenities: Sells all sorts of things that can be placed around the island.
• Marketplace: From great finds to unique mystery bags, you might be surprised by what you discover.
• Foto-Tomo Photography: Make memories with your residents via absurd photo ops.
• Mii News Station: Your source for the latest island news.

Create fun stuff: Create pets, food, clothing, and items like books and video games to suit each Mii on your island! Anything you make in the game can be exchanged with other players on their devices via local wireless*.

Try the free demo and get an in-game Hamster Costume: Experience creating up to three Mii characters in the demo on Nintendo eShop! Your save data from the demo will carry over to the main game upon purchase, and if you complete the demo you’ll get a Hamster Costume that you can give to your Mii characters.

*The Hamster Costume is also available in the main game through regular play.

Rhythm Heaven Groove (2026)

Developer: N/A

Price: N/A

Genre: Music

File Size: N/A

The Rhythm Heaven series returns with a brand new entry: Rhythm Heaven Groove! Play a wealth of eclectic rhythm games along with music produced by the renowned Japanese musician Tsunku♂. Don’t miss a beat when Rhythm Heaven Groove launches on Nintendo Switch in 2026.

As always, we hope you found this guide helpful.