Introducing the Best of the Best! (May 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 6 biggest titles releasing on both platforms in May 2026:

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

#1) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (May 12, 2026)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Bethesda

File Size: 59.7 GB

Price: $69.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Adventure Calls

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark™ and The Last Crusade™. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them – Indiana Jones™. You’ll become the legendary archaeologist in this cinematic action-adventure game from MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, and executive produced by Hall of Fame game designer Todd Howard.

YOU ARE INDIANA JONES: Live the adventure as Indy in a thrilling story full of exploration, immersive action, and intriguing puzzles. As the brilliant archaeologist – famed for his keen intellect, cunning resourcefulness, and trademark humor – you will travel the world in a race against enemy forces to discover the secrets to one of the greatest mysteries of all time.

A WORLD OF MYSTERY AWAITS: Travel from the halls of Marshall College to the heart of the Vatican, the pyramids of Egypt, the sunken temples of Sukhothai, and beyond. When a break-in in the dead of night ends in a confrontation with a mysterious colossal man, you must set out to discover the world-shattering secret behind the theft of a seemingly unimportant artifact. Forging new alliances and facing familiar enemies, you’ll engage with intriguing characters, use guile and wits to solve ancient riddles, and survive intense set-pieces.

WHIP-CRACKING ACTION: Indiana’s trademark whip remains at the heart of his gear and can be used to distract, disarm, and attack enemies. But the whip isn’t just a weapon, it’s Indy’s most valuable tool for navigating the environment. Swing over unsuspecting patrols and scale walls as you make your way through a striking world. Combine stealth infiltration, melee combat, and gunplay to combat the enemy threat and unravel the mystery.

THE SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY: Venture through a dynamic mix of linear, narrative-driven gameplay and open-area maps. Indulge your inner explorer and unearth a world of fascinating secrets, deadly traps and fiendish puzzles, where anything could potentially hide the next piece of the mystery – or snakes. Why did it have to be snakes?

*Motion controls available

#2) R-Type Dimensions III (May 19, 2026)

Platforms: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: ININ Games

File Size: NSW: 2.7 GB | NS2: 2.7 GB

Price: $34.99

No. of Players: 1 – 2 (Single System)

The spectacular, fully-reimagined evolution of a legendary shoot ’em up!

In the distant future, humanity faces its greatest threat: the Bydo Empire, a horrifying bio-mechanical life-form capable of corrupting and absorbing anything it touches. Although humans once created the Bydo as a weapon, the experiment spiraled out of control. Now the Bydo exist beyond normal space and continually attempt to invade human reality.

After multiple wars and near-extinction events, the Bydo return once again—stronger, more adaptive, and far more aggressive. To counter this new invasion, the Earth Space Corps develops a cutting-edge fighter: the R-90 Ragnarok, a next-generation R-Type craft.

As the pilot of the R-90, you’re deployed into hostile zones that warp between normal space and the twisted Bydo dimension. Your mission: penetrate deep into enemy territory, dismantle the Bydo’s core networks, and ultimately destroy the heart of the empire before it engulfs humanity completely…

R-Type Dimensions III brings the intensity, precision, and creative enemy design of the arcade originals to a new generation. Every stage, boss, and projectile pattern has been rebuilt with high-end 3D graphics, enhanced animations, and richly detailed environments—while preserving the instantly recognizable atmosphere that defined R-Type’s identity.

Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.

Features:

A fully remastered experience with completely reconstructed assets
Local co-op, enhanced with new scoring and survival mechanics
Customizable controls and quality-of-life features in the settings
3D Camera settings (normal and crazy)

#3) STARBITES (May 21, 2026)

Platforms: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: NIS America

File Size: NSW: 9.1 GB | NS2: 9.1 GB

Price: $49.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Break the barriers and blaze through Bitter!

Bitter—a desert planet riddled with the refuse left behind by an interstellar war. 45 years ago, the war suddenly ended when all of the spaceships crashed onto Bitter for reasons unknown. Now, a young salvager named Lukida hopes to escape this planet, but a sudden attack by a giant robot sets events into motion that will change her life—and the face of Bitter—forever.

Join Lukida and her allies as they uncover the truth beneath the sands of Bitter!

#4) Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (May 21, 2026)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Nintendo

File Size: 20.6 GB

Price: $59.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Discover a world of quirky creatures

Play as Yoshi and help a mysterious talking book named Mr. E remember the creatures living within his pages. Open him up, explore colorful habitats, and experiment with each creature to learn all kinds of surprising facts across every page.

On your journey, you might find Bowser Jr. popping up in habitats! What could he be up to…?

Meet the characters: Get to know the friends and rivals of this tale.

Yoshi: Yoshi and his friends are ready to delve into Mr. E’s pages and discover what mysterious creatures live there.
Mr. E: After crash landing on Yoshi’s Island, this mysterious talking book has forgotten what’s in his own pages.
Bowser Jr. & Kamek: This troublesome pair are searching for something within Mr. E, stirring up mischief wherever they appear.

Study the creatures: Discover all kinds of fascinating creatures, then give each one a name! Check out some of the creatures you’ll find on your expeditions.

Crazee Dayzee: Can be found across multiple habitats in a wide variety of colors.
???: Burrows underground and breaks rocks with ease.
???: Likes to relax and catch fish, no matter how big they are.
???: Can be picked up and thrown like a dart.
???: Can be held up in the air, allowing you to float slowly downwards.

Make exciting discoveries: Hop into a creature’s habitat and interact with it to learn its characteristics and abilities. Smash it, carry it around, even give it a taste! Who knows what you’ll find? Some discoveries can help you learn about other creatures, including things from previous chapters you might have missed…

What happens when it inhales something? This creature spits out a Smiley Flower when it inhales a Crazee Dayzee, but it doesn’t seem to care for Yoshi.
How does it react to Yoshi? This creature pops when you jump on its head or gobble it up. You can even use it to blow a bubble.

Find your next big discovery: Each habitat has a big discovery to uncover. Once you find it, you’ll be able to move on to the next area. But that doesn’t mean your exploration has to be over. You’ll also get some hints about discoveries you haven’t made yet.

Use moves to make discoveries: Yoshi has a few egg-cellent tricks he can toss out—sometimes literally! Use different moves to find out how various creatures react, which can lead to a new discovery.

Gobble: Taste a creature with Yoshi’s tongue and possibly turn it into an egg.
Throwing Eggs: After gobbling creatures, you can throw eggs at other creatures or objects.
Flutter Jump and Ground Pound: If you jump or start to fall, Flutter Jump to hover for a bit. While mid-air, you can Ground Pound creatures below you.
Tail Flick: Put creatures or objects on Yoshi’s back with a flick of the tail. Repeat the move to throw or perform a special action with the creature you’re carrying.
Sprint: Move for a while in the same direction to break into a sprint. If a creature is riding on Yoshi’s back, it might react.
Observe: Sometimes it’s good to hang back and watch how a creature behaves. You can also duck to stay out of the way.

Get your fortune read with amiibo: Tap a compatible amiibo™ figure* each day to get your fortune read by Mr. E. You’ll earn in-game tokens based on which fortune you receive, which you can use to unlock hints about discoveries.

#5) Tales of ARISE – Beyond the Dawn Edition (May 22, 2026)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment

File Size: 55.8 GB

Price: $49.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Challenge the Fate That Binds You

The Beyond the Dawn Edition includes:

Tales of ARISE
Additional scenario “Beyond the Dawn”
Additional costumes & items

For 300 years, Rena has ruled over Dahna, pillaging the planet of its resources and stripping people of their dignity and freedom.

Our tale begins with two people, born on different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future.

Featuring a diverse cast of characters, an intuitive and rewarding combat system, and a captivating story set in a lush world worth fighting for, Tales of Arise delivers a first-class JRPG experience.

BEYOND THE DAWN: After the battle for the fate of two worlds, Alphen and his party meet a young girl named Nazamil, who is the daughter of a Renan Lord and a Dahnan. Will the six be able to change the fate of the girl who will eventually fall under the curse of the mask? Explore the world again with party members who are bound together by a strong bond.

Beyond the Dawn contents:

Additional scenario “Beyond the Dawn”: Satisfying storyline, new dungeons, and subquests that depict the new adventures of the party members.
Special Data: 6 additional costumes, content featuring the hero and heroine, and more.
Travel Support Pack: Additional items (50,000 Gald, Level Up +5, CP +100, complete fishing gear).
Silver Weapon Collection: A set of new silver-colored variant weapons.

*Beyond the Dawn content will be available in-game after claiming it from the Unclaimed DLC List.

*A Premium Edition is also available. Please be careful not to purchase the same content twice.

#6) LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (May 28, 2026)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Dragami Games

File Size: 16.9 GB

Price: $49.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Nintendo Switch 2 Features:

Screen resolution has been increased and graphical quality improved.
A Gun Shooting Mode has been added.
Joy-Con 2 mouse controls can be used in Gun Shooting Mode.

The cute and sexy zombie hunter Juliet goes wild again on Nintendo Switch™ 2 !

With over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide, the legendary zombie-hunting action game LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW finally returns in a remastered edition!

Using the nimble moves she mastered through cheerleading and wielding a massive chainsaw, Juliet slices through hordes of zombies in exhilarating action.
The Chain Hit Hunting system increases chainsaw attack speed as your combo count rises, and the newly added Chainsaw Blaster with auto-fire pushes the excitement even further!

With improved playability, dazzling visual effects that brighten the screen, and brand-new background music, there’s plenty to enjoy.

Enhanced graphics, a newly added difficulty mode, and many other quality improvements bring the game to a whole new level. This isn’t just a nostalgic revival—it’s a fully refined rebirth of Lollipop Chainsaw in every way!

Introducing LOLLIPOP CHAINSAW RePOP!

Story: Juliet attends the massive San Romero High School in the American West. She’s an ordinary high school girl who loves cheerleading more than anything.

Right now, she has two worries.

First, she’s gained some weight thanks to her favorite lollipop candy.

Second, she’s trying to figure out how to tell her new boyfriend Nick that she’s actually a zombie hunter.

And that’s a tough one… because zombie hunters send the undead to heaven for a living. Not exactly the kind of job a young lady casually talks about!

One morning, as Juliet pedals her bike in a rush—already running late to meet Nick—a horde of zombies suddenly appears before her.
As fate would have it, that day is also Juliet’s 18th birthday. Annoyed that her birthday has turned into the worst day ever, Juliet pulls a chainsaw from her bag and charges into the school, now overrun by zombies, in search of her beloved Nick!