Introducing the Best of the Best! (February 2026)

Whether you’ve gone all in on the Nintendo Switch 2 or are staying loyal to the original Nintendo Switch, here is an extensive look at the 20 biggest titles releasing on both platforms in February 2026:

The Biggest Games Releasing on Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2: (February 2026)

#1) DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined (February 5, 2026)

Platforms: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: SQUARE ENIX

File Size: NSW: 4.9 GB | NS2: 6.8 GB

Price: NSW: $59.99 | NS2: $59.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Unravel the mysteries of the past in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined

“There’s more to the world than this island… And we’re going to prove it!”

Set sail on an adventure spanning past and present in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined!

As a bright-eyed young fisherman’s son, you’ve lived your entire life on the peaceful island of Estard. Your journey begins with a simple question: is there more to the world than this small island kingdom?

On a quest for answers, you and your childhood friends discover the Shrine of Mysteries and are swept back in time. There, you uncover the shocking truth that entire lands have been sealed away by a malevolent force.

The fate of the world now rests in your hands.

DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined brings a timeless classic to life in a whole new way with charming diorama visuals, updated gameplay mechanics, and a streamlined story,.

For seasoned adventurers, rediscover a tale of plucky companions that is brimming with joy and heartbreak. For fledgling heroes new to the series, this is a great place to begin your DRAGON QUEST journey.

A Diorama Brought to Life: DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined blends a beautiful diorama art style with Akira Toriyama’s iconic character designs to make every encounter feel vibrant, heartfelt, and full of adventure. From lush forests and bustling towns to ancient ruins and whimsical monsters, every environment is bursting with color and personality.

Travel through History to Restore the Present: Scattered stone fragments unlock portals to long-lost eras with their own challenges to solve. Restore the islands, solve mysteries, and make allies in the past to breathe life back into the present.

A Beloved Tale with a Streamlined Narrative: DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is told through a series of vignettes with an overarching narrative. The main story has also been streamlined to make the journey more accessible to all players.

Classic Combat, Improved!: The battle system in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined has undergone significant changes. Turn the tides of battle with new vocational perks. Each vocation has its own unique ability, from all-out attacks to those that support your allies. Battle speed adjustments and an auto-battle feature are also available. Battles can progress without interruptions between each turn, depending on the tactics selected for the protagonist and allies. While on the field, players can pre-emptively strike monsters and instantly defeat them If the monster is weaker than the party.

Moonlight and Level Up Two Vocations at the Same Time!: Customize your playstyle with the new Moonlighting mechanic. Having two vocations assigned at once provides access to the skills, magic spells, and unique perks from both.

#3) Mario Tennis Fever (February 12, 2026)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Nintendo

File Size: 7.4 GB

Price: $69.99

No. of Players: 1 – 4 (Single System) | 1 – 4 (Online)

Hit the court for explosive action in the latest Mario Tennis game!

Join Mario and friends for some Mushroom Kingdom style-tennis! Use topspins, slices, lobs, and other familiar shots—along with other fancy footwork and new defensive maneuvers—to outpace your opponents on the court. Keep a rally going, build up your Fever Gauge, and unleash powerful Fever Shots that can be augmented with special effects by equipping Fever Rackets.

Over-the-top tennis mayhem:

• Fever Shots: Keep a rally going, build up your Fever Gauge, and unleash powerful Fever Shots.
• Fever Rackets: Equip Fever Rackets to add effects to your Fever Shots like freezing the court or shrinking opponents.
  • Flame Racket: Scatters flames where the ball bounces. Players will catch fire if hit.
  • Ice Racket: Creates a sheet of ice where the ball bounces that can make receiving players fall.
  • Lightning Racket: Lightning strikes where the ball bounces. Players hit will be jolted and temporarily stunned.
  • Ty-Foo Racket: Creates a twister where the ball bounces that can send players and balls flying.
  • Mud Racket: Creates mud puddles where the ball bounces. Mud damages players and reduces ball bounce.
• Pick the perfect pair: Mix and match 30 different Fever Rackets with 38 playable characters, the most in series history, to find a strategy that works for you.
• A roster of all-stars: Choose from 38 playable characters—the most in series history! Each character has a type that helps determine their stats.
• Modes: Serve up casual or competitive play in a variety of game modes
  • Adventure: Experience a story in which Mario and friends, encountering monsters on a remote island, find themselves transformed into babies! Help them relearn their tennis skills and defeat the monsters to return to normal.
  • Tournament: Get play-by-play commentary from a Talking Flower as you battle your way to the top.
  • Trial Towers: Test your skills and complete various objectives.
  • Mix It Up: Take on matches with unexpected rules—and even some Wonder Effects!
  • Online Modes: Hop online* for casual bouts with customizable rules with an Online Room or go for glory in competitive Ranked Matches.
  • Swing Mode: Gently swing** your Joy-Con™ 2 controller like a racket for a more authentic experience.
• Courts: Play in a variety of different locations—from realistic stadiums to weird and fantastical places you could only find in the Mushroom Kingdom
• Play together:
  • Ranked Matches: Take on the world in competitive online singles or doubles matches.
  • Online Room: Customize a casual game with friends.
  • Local Play: Up to four friends*** can play via local wireless.
  • GameShare****: One player with the game on a Nintendo Switch 2 system can play matches with up to three nearby friends playing on either Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch systems.
• Unlock more fun with amiibo: Tap a compatible amiibo™ figure to use a character-themed tennis ball.

#4) Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (February 12, 2026)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: SEGA

File Size: 46 GB

Price: $59.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

A legend is reborn and a new legacy begins.

YAKUZA KIWAMI 3: Continue the story of Kazuma Kiryu as he fights to protect those he cares about most in an extreme remake of Yakuza 3 that evolves every aspect of the beloved game.

The bustling streets of Okinawa and Tokyo come to life in stunning detail with reimagined combat taking brutal brawling action to the next level. Added scenes deliver more depth and emotion to the beloved story with new and enhanced side experiences that immerse you in the world like never before, and more.

DARK TIES: Experience the brand-new tale of Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 in an included separate game. Having once led a successful startup company, he plunged himself into the dark world of the yakuza by choice after losing everything. Left with an empty heart, the pursuit to find true bonds drives him forward once again in a dramatic journey colored by exhilarating boxing-based combat, and a variety of engaging side experiences.

Two men will walk different paths that converge to shake the very foundations of fate.

#5) Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (February 13, 2026)

Platforms: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Ubisoft

File Size: NSW: 2.9 GB | NS2: 2.9 GB

Price: NSW: $19.99 | NS2: $19.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

THE ADVENTURE THAT STARTED IT ALL: Perform Rayman’s signature punch and helicopter hair glide through colorful worlds, from the Dream Forest and its unforgettable mosquito ride to Band Land’s musical chaos. Rescue the Electoons and save the world from Mr. Dark in a classic platforming adventure with a unique art style that remains as magical today as it was in the ’90s.

THE DEFINITIVE EDITION: Play the classic adventure across 5 versions (MS-DOS, PlayStation®, Atari Jaguar, Game Boy™ Color, and Game Boy™ Advance) now enhanced with an immersive, reimagined soundtrack, plus more than 120 additional levels from Rayman’s New Levels, Rayman 60 Levels, and Rayman By His Fans. And for the first time ever, experience the long-lost SNES prototype, offering a rare glimpse into how Rayman’s innovative gameplay first took shape.

EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY: Uncover the untold story behind Rayman’s creation in an interactive documentary featuring over 50 minutes of brand-new interviews with the original developers. Dive into rare concept art, early sketches, and design documents that offer exclusive insights into the making of the limbless hero.

A CLASSIC FOR EVERYONE: Rediscover the cult-classic gameplay or take on the challenge with new features designed to keep you in the action, including a rewind, multiple save slots, and accessibility options like infinite lives and instant level unlocks.

#6) Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics (February 17, 2026)

Platforms: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Nintendo

File Size: N/A

Price: Free Download for those with an Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Immerse yourself in the third dimension in classic games with Virtual Boy™ – Nintendo Classics

With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership*, Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch™ players can now access a collection of Virtual Boy™ games to play anytime, anywhere! Create suspend points in each game to save your progress, rewind to fix your mistakes, and adjust the controls to suit your preferences as you bash robots in Teleroboxer™, jump between background and foreground in Virtual Boy™ Wario Land™, and more.

The Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch accessory* or the Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch accessory is required to play Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics.

Here’s the full list of what’s currently available at launch.

• Teleroboxer™
• Galactic Pinball™
• RED ALARM
• GOLF
• Virtual Boy™ Wario Land™
• 3-D TETRIS®
• The Mansion of Innsmouth

More games will be released in the future!

#7) Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown (February 18, 2026)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment

File Size: 8.8 GB

Price: $39.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Set a course… for home.

Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown is a story-driven survival strategy game in which the fate of the iconic starship is in your hands. Take the helm, manage the ship and resources, and make difficult decisions. Will you be able to bring home the ship and its crew?

“What if?” Scenarios: Did you ever wonder what would have happened had Captain Janeway decided differently? If an important crew member had followed a different path? Or what the outcome would have been had the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager embraced Borg technology to increase their chances of survival?

Wonder no more: Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown allows players to take control and shape the journey of the U.S.S. Voyager as they want. Take a risky approach or play it safe. Be diplomatic or let phasers do the talking. Research technologies that were shunned by the crew. But: Be prepared to deal with the consequences of your actions! Each run you will encounter different situations and even iconic characters might meet an early end if you don’t react accordingly.

Deep Ship Management and Research: After being moved forcefully into the Delta Quadrant, the U.S.S. Voyager ends up heavily damaged and in dire need of repairs as well as internal reconstruction. Restore destroyed rooms, secure life support and energy supplies, and start constructing. Ship systems, crew quarters, industrial and research facilities: You must decide what to build and when, to ensure the ship has what it needs for the perilous journey.

Expedite research into different fields. New technologies and improved layouts will not only strengthen the ship but also boost your crew’s morale. Exotic and dangerous research, like the technology of the Borg, is also within your reach. As captain, will you embrace it for the potential it offers, or will you omit it for the dangers it presents?

Exploration and Resource Acquisition: The dangers and opportunities of the Delta Quadrant beckon to be discovered by you and your crew. Scan celestial bodies to locate precious resources that fuel your journey. Find points of interest and oddities along your way, but beware: While the Delta Quadrant may reward the bold, it punishes the careless just as quickly. As captain, you have the final say in plotting a course and defining an approach.

Ship Combat and Away Missions: The journey of the U.S.S. Voyager would not be possible without both combat between ships and away missions to planets or space facilities.

For away missions, put together a team based on the individual talents of your crew. A team with skills that complement each other might be best suited for the task, but it is up to you to call the shots. Minimize the risk for the team’s members, rush headlong into danger, or take a scientific approach – you decide.

When diplomacy fails, the U.S.S. Voyager and its crew are ready to enter ship combat at your command. From the bridge, you give commands for offensive and defensive maneuvers, targeting enemy ship systems and using special weaponry. And even during ship combat, the individual skills of your crew members come into play: Assign battle stations to crew who bring precious skills to the table and trigger them in crucial moments to maximize your combat effectiveness.

#8) Gear.Club Unlimited 3 (February 19, 2026)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Nacon

File Size: 48.8 GB

Price: $49.99

No. of Players: 1 – 2 (Single System)

From France to Japan, race to victory behind the wheel of iconic cars

Having attracted millions of players for nearly 10 years, the Gear.Club series finally returns with Gear.Club Unlimited 3! For the first time in the series, you can now explore the asphalt roads of Japan as well as the French Mediterranean coast. Drive over 40 prestigious cars from the biggest automotive brands and customize every detail: paint, bodywork, rims, mechanical performance… Create a car that reflects your individuality and show off your style on a wide range of spectacular race tracks.

HEAD TO JAPAN IN STORY MODE: After exploring France and Italy, the series takes you to the Land of the Rising Sun. It’s up to you to create and grow Gear.Club in Japan: Immerse yourself in the local car culture, challenge your rivals and extend the influence of your club on a new continent. Every win and every choice you make will leave its mark on your journey.

NEW: DODGE TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY: As well as intense races and thrilling Time Attacks, Gear.Club Unlimited 3 adds an innovative new mode on highways. Fight through traffic in France and Japan, and prove that you can master speed and handling at the same time. Anticipate car trajectories, change lanes at the right time, narrowly miss your opponents while overtaking, and take risks to cross the finish line first!

40 ICONIC CARS: An incredible garage awaits with over 40 models from the biggest European and Japanese manufacturers. Experience the Italian spirit of Alfa Romeo and Pagani, the cutting-edge engineering of BMW, Bugatti and Porsche, not to mention legendary Japanese sports cars from Nissan, Subaru, Mazda and Honda.

Each car has been recreated with extreme accuracy: cockpit, engine, bodywork… The incredible attention to detail is visually stunning. It’s then up to you to customize your cars so you can dominate the track with a car that reflects your individuality.

Get ready for the most intense and most immersive racing experience of the series: victory, style and adrenaline are in your hands.

KEY FEATURES:

• 40 dream cars from top manufacturers
• 50 tracks to dominate in France and Japan
• NEW: races on French and Japanese highways
• An immersive Story mode based on Japanese car culture
• Extensive customization: mechanical and bodywork
• Customize your garage

#10) PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse (February 19, 2026)

Platforms: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: SQUARE ENIX

File Size: NSW: 846 MB | NS2: 846 MB

Price: NSW: $24.99 | NS2: $24.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Will you survive the curse together this summer?

A brand new PARANORMASIGHT tale begins in Ise-Shima, Japan – a region rich in mermaid legends.

Join a cast of fascinating characters investigating the mysteries of the Mermaids of Ise. Unravel their different perspectives on the case and guide the story to its thrilling conclusion.

Story: The remote island of Kameshima sits nestled in Ise bay.

Yuza Minakuchi is a young pearl diver who lives on the island and spends his days underwater gathering, together with his best friend Azami Kumoi. After he has a bewildering supernatural experience encountering another version of himself on the ocean floor, a series of curses start to befall the island…#

A girl of unknown origins, a treasure hunter from a foreign land and a mysterious housewife investigating a drowning. Paths cross and destinies collide as they come closer to the secret of the Mermaids of Ise, a legend that has been obscured by the fog of history for so long.#

Features:

• A brand-new story that starts with a new location, new supernatural legends and a new cast of characters.
• Faithful reproductions of real locations and vistas in collaboration with Mie prefecture. Investigate stunning 360 degree backgrounds for clues.
• Numerous new gameplay systems and mechanics, including a new Diving mini game.
• Multiple characters, each dealing with their own mysteries to unravel.
• Unearth the truth by your own hand!

*Once you have downloaded the game, no further monetary transactions are required and the whole story can be enjoyed to the ending.

#12) Ys X: Proud Nordics (February 20, 2026)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: NIS America

File Size: 9.1 GB

Price: $69.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Stand Proud for a new adventure!

Stand Proud for a new adventure in Ys X: Proud Nordics! Experience Adol and Karja’s unforgettable journey across Obelia Gulf with new quality of life improvements, then discover the new story centering around Öland Island, and the mysterious newcomers Canute and Astrid. And once you’re ready, challenge yourself in the devious, time-trial dungeon of Muspelheim, where every second counts. Your new adventure awaits!