Five big games are coming up. Nintendo Switch 2 This is largely due to the efforts of third parties. Most third-party publishers abandoned Nintendo during the Wii U generation, but they were revitalized with the Nintendo Switch. The Switch 2 has already received a number of high-quality ports from Nintendo's publishing partners, continuing the original console's legacy of strong third-party support.
After a huge success in 2025, Switch 2 is looking to maintain strong momentum in the new year, and these third-party partners will play a key role in ensuring that. Those who already own a Nintendo Switch 2 or plan to purchase one in the near future will definitely want to keep an eye on the following five games.
All the big Nintendo Switch 2 games scheduled for release after 2025
Fire Emblem, Mario, Animal Crossing, and Elden Ring are just a few of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games we can't wait for.
On January 15th, Nintendo will release a Nintendo Switch 2 edition of one of its best-selling Switch 1 games. Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Then, on January 20th, Metroidvania Mio: Memories in Orbit After entering the market, Dynasty Warriors: Origins and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Adhoc Studio is finally bringing us a critically acclaimed episodic adventure game. let go It originally released on both Switch and Switch 2 on January 28th.
This isn't a comprehensive list of all the new games coming to Switch 2 in January 2026, but here are some of the most notable titles.
Switch 2 game scheduled for release in January 2026
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – January 15
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Mio: Memories in Orbit – January 20
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Promotion Warrior: Origins – January 22
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade – January 22
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Dispatch – January 28
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a big launch not only for Switch 2 gamers, but also for gamers who own Switch 1 games. That's because it coincides with the release of the 3.0 update, which adds crossover items from other Nintendo franchises and LEGO, new hotels to visit, various quality-of-life improvements, and more. There aren't a lot of Switch 2 specific features, but the game does support mouse controls for the Joy-Con 2 and increases multiplayer count to 12 on a single island.
new horizons The Switch 2 debut will likely garner a lot of attention in January, but gamers shouldn't let that happen. Mio: Memories in Orbit Fly under their radar. A stylish Metroidvania with sci-fi elements, Mio: Memories in Orbit is one of the only Switch 2 games that offers a completely new experience, and that alone makes it exciting.
There is at least some breathing space in between. Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Mio: Memories in Orbit. The same goes for two big third-party games coming out on January 22nd. The well-received Musou action game Dynasty Warriors: Origins Switch 2 will be introduced on that day, giving fans of the genre a fresh game to play after they've had their fill. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Dynasty Warriors: Origins We will share the release date with: Final Fantasy 7 Remake IntergradeIt brings the critically acclaimed action RPG to Nintendo consoles without sacrificing visual fidelity.
Switch 2 rounds out the month with its next release. let go. For those who are not familiar let goThis is an episodic adventure game in the style of classic Telltale games, but with greatly improved animation and polish. let go Players take on the role of Robert Robertson, who is tasked with sending a group of reformed supervillains on a mission. It's funny, heartwarming, and full of great moments, and will be a fantastic addition to your Switch 2 library when it launches on January 28th.
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March 20, 2020
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E for everyone: comical pranks
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Nintendo EPD
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nintendo
