Riding high on the wave of an incredibly successful Nintendo Switch 2 launch, today the House of Mario gave us a sneak peek of everything upcoming up and the calendar is packed with games and movies. Yes, the MCU (Mario Cinematic Universe) is in full swing.
- Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary: A range of titles for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, as well as a new animated movie and other activities, will commemorate 40 years since the original Super Mario Bros. released in Japan. Visitors to the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan, will also have access to a 40th anniversary light display, a new ticket design for a limited time, and be able to see a range of Super Mario illustrations and pixel art.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Mr. Miyamoto introduced a short video revealing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as the name of the new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. coming worldwide beginning April 3, 2026.
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave: The newest entry in the Fire Emblem series is coming in 2026. the arena. The debut trailer provided a glimpse of the intertwining story, characters, and turn-based tactical RPG gameplay that awaits players when the game launches for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
- Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2: Travel the cosmos with Mario in Super Mario Galaxy, then board Starship Mario in Super Mario Galaxy 2 with Yoshi as your companion! Both titles have improved UI, the option to play with button and stick or motion controls, an in-game music player, new Storybook content, and enhanced resolution. Plus, a free Nintendo Switch 2 update that adds 4K resolution support for both titles. While Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be available combined as Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 in a physical version, each title will be available digitally on Nintendo eShop. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 launches on Nintendo Switch Oct. 2.
Two new amiibos arrive for the Mario Galaxy games April 2, 2026, coincidentally just in time for the Mario Galaxy movie. Mario & Luma can be scanned in either game to receive a Life Mushroom, and Rosalina & Lumas will give you a 1-Up Mushroom!
- You can also bring Rosalina’s Storybook home with an illustrated hardcover edition, featuring the original art and story from the Super Mario Galaxy game.
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: This game finds Samus Aran on the mysterious planet Viewros, and suddenly gifted with psychic abilities. Use them and her advanced bike, the Vi-O-La — to traverse and explore the environment. You’ll need every tool at your disposal to survive and escape. This one arrives Dec. 4 on the Switch and Switch 2. There will also be amiibos of Samus and the bounty hunter Sylux.
A visual retrospective book on Metroids 1-3 will release Oct. 28.
- Pokemon Pokotopia: In this effort, players will be the shapeshifting Pokemon Ditto, who has taken the form of a human. Learn moves from other Pokemon to create a paradise. Preorders begin Nov. 12.
- Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island and Emerald Rush: In this paid DLC expansion, you’ll barrel around with Donkey Kong and Pauline on DK Island. Once you’ve finished the main game’s story, Void Kong will offer you a position collecting as much emerald ore as you can in Emerald Rush, both on DK Island and in Layers from the main game. In each run of this new mode, you’ll collect fossils to gain helpful Perks for different effects, and smash Banandium Gems to power up DK with different skills. This DLC is live right now, DK faithful!
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension: The much anticipated new Pokemon game is coming Oct. 16 to both the Switch and Switch 2. Then a DLC takes players into mysterious distortions in Lumiose City. Discover new Mega Evolutions like Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y and more.
- Two new aiimbos for Kirby Air Riders: Kirby and Warp Star, and Banana Waddle Dee and Winged Star, launch on Nov. 20 when Kirby Air Riders does. You can tap them to summon in-game figures that you train and level up. There will also be a second Air Riders specific direct coming in the future.
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment: Putting Dynasty Warriors and Legend of Zelda together might have sounded crazy, but it's been working. Battle hordes of enemies and with them to unleash mighty Sync Strikes. Strategically deploy Zonai devices with water, wind or other effects to change the flow of combat. Fight alongside a friend in split-screen co-op, or use GameShare to play together on two separate systems if one player has the game. It launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov. 6.
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park: Enjoy a variety of attractions in the Bellabel Park plaza that lets you team up with (or work against) friends and family. Collect the most coins, run and hide in Phanto Tag, work together to pass a Bob-omb to the goal and more! This Nintendo Switch 2 Edition adds even more content and enhancements as well; stay tuned for additional info in the future. Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park launches on the Nintendo Switch 2 system spring 2026.
- That’s not all … soon you’ll be able to have your own Talking Flower from Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Place one (or two!) in your home to add a little extra fun to your day. These flowers will talk, and while they can’t converse, sometimes they’ll even talk on their own (if you want them to). These Talking Flowers will bloom in spring 2026.
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: One day, on the island where Yoshi and his friends live, a peculiar talking book named Mr. E suddenly falls from the sky. This mysterious book’s pages contain information about unusual creatures, so Yoshi decides to jump in and help investigate. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2026.
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream: On a small island floating in the sea, Mii characters live their own carefree lives. You’re in charge of this island, so create anyone you’d like to live here as Mii characters, like ones based on friends, family, and even yourself! Then, choose their personality and voice, and help your Mii characters enjoy their island life however they see fit. You can see what’s on their minds, help them solve problems, watch them interact, cultivate their friendships, and more. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches on Nintendo Switch in spring 2026.
- Mario Tennis Fever: Mario and his friends (and foes) are the best athletes in the world. They're back on the tennis courts with 30 different rackets and 38 playable characters, the most in the series long history. It arrives on Switch 2 Feb. 12.
- Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics: Select games from Nintendo’s stereoscopic 3D system, Virtual Boy, are coming to Nintendo Classics exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack 7 members. To play, you’ll need Joy-Con or Joy-Con 2 controllers and the dedicated accessory based on the original Virtual Boy hardware – stereoscopic 3D included – when inserting the Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system. Dive into titles like Mario’s Tennis, Galactic Pinball, Teleroboxer, and more as they release over time. Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics comes to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Feb. 17, 2026. The accessory needed to play Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics, as well as a cardboard version, will be available to pre-purchase on the My Nintendo Store in the future.
- Resident Evil Requiem: Confront fear like you’ve never experienced in the ninth entry in the chilling Resident Evil series. Return to a ruined, abandoned Raccoon City in a thrilling survival horror experience that features the series’ trademark combat, investigations, puzzles, and resource management. Freely choose between first and third-person views to face the terror in a way that suits your playstyle. Resident Evil Requiem launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on February 27th, 2026. On the same day, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village, the seventh and eighth entries in the series, will also be available as Nintendo Switch 2 titles.
- Hades 2: Nintendo Switch Edition: Battle beyond the Underworld in Hades II – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, an action-packed roguelike dungeon crawler that reacts to your every setback and accomplishment. As the Princess of the Underworld, you’ll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world and vanquish the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you. Experience the game at 120 fps2 in TV mode on Nintendo Switch 2, and enjoy cross-save compatibility between Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and the PC version. Hades II– Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches first for consoles digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 and Hades II comes to Nintendo Switch on Sept. 25, with digital pre-orders available later today on the My Nintendo Store website and on Nintendo eShop. Physical versions of the game will be available Nov. 20.
- Suika Game Planet: The hit puzzle game returns in outer space. Collide matching fruit to “evolve” them into larger fruit and higher scores. Drop fruit towards the center of the planet to create as many big watermelons (Suika) as possible, and net bonus points by triggering new Super Evolution combos. Suika Game Planet on Nintendo Switch 2 also features an exclusive local four-player co-op mode with GameShare. Suika Game Planet launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive this winter.
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection: Soar across the skies with Rathalos as you explore a sprawling world where all sorts of monsters live. Some are fierce, while others are friendly companions known as Monsties. Riders and their Monsties must work together to overcome any challenge that comes their way in this role-playing game with thrilling turn-based battles. Raise, ride, befriend, and fight when Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 13, 2026.
- Storm Lancers: It's now commonplace for these shows to do a Beyonce and have a surprise release available right now. For this Nintendo Direct, that's Storm Lancers. Step into Cryptica and master swift swordplay, nimble evasions, and fluid acrobatics in this 2D side-scrolling roguelike adventure. Explore a living, alien planet, travel to its fractured core, and fix all of reality before it collapses. Adventure alone or with a friend in two-player couch co-op and fight through merciless enemies and terrifying bosses across five ever-shifting biomes in a vibrant world inspired by ’80s sci-fi anime. Storm Lancers launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch later today.
- FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE: Twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura find themselves lost in a village that has vanished from the map in this revival of the Japanese horror adventure. Featuring chilling effects and atmosphere, players will control Mio, the younger twin sister, who can feel the presence of spirits. Pacify ghosts with the Camera Obscura and explore abandoned buildings shrouded in darkness, with remade exploration and combat elements. FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE launches in early 2026.
- PowerWash Simulator 2: Relax as you uncover more of Muckingham’s mysteries in this shiny new entry in the clean-’em-up series, featuring grimy locations to venture into and 38 jobs. With improved visuals, variety in cleaning, and new tools and supplies, wash your way through a fresh campaign solo, in two-player split-screen, or online co-op for up to four players. Plus, kick back in a customizable Home Base – complete with pettable cats. Bubbling with fresh locations, new soap-erior equipment, and splashy features, PowerWash Simulator 2 launches on Switch 2 this fall.
- Stardew Valley, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: The Switch 2 Edition of this cozy farm game includes mouse controls, four player split-screen co-op, and support for eight player online mode. And with GameShare, up to four friends can play if one person has the game. Plus, if you already have Stardew Valley on Nintendo Switch, you can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition with a free upgrade pack. Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 fall 2025.
- Dragon Quest VII Reimagined: With Toryiama gone, it's a little emotional to see another installment in the franchise made famous at least partially by his artwork. This one is coming Feb, 2, 2026 to both Switches.
- DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS: Play as a nameless hero as you fight fiercely, making bold choices to restore peace and shape history in this tactical action game set during ancient China’s Three Kingdoms period. With the most intense combat and largest armies in Dynasty Warriors history, your choices will influence the story and may even alter historical events. With the paid DLC launching alongside the game, you can choose a different path and experience new developments that weren’t in the main story. ORIGINS arrives on the Nintendo Switch 2 Jan. 22, 2026.
- Danganronpa 2x2: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair features a brand-new scenario with completely different victims and culprits, and the freshly revamped original scenario from Danganronpa 2! Look for it on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2026.
- POPUCOM: Save a mysterious planet in this co-op game for up to four players! With plenty of engaging battles, puzzles, and minigames, you can gear up for fun when POPUCOM launches on Nintendo Switch this holiday.
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade: You love Final Fantasy, I love Final Fantasy, this is the remake of the most popular game in the series. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on Jan. 22, 2026.
- Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection: Experience the origins of the Mortal Kombat franchise with a library of classic games from the ’90s and 2000s, including arcade, console, and handheld versions. Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Oct. 30. Physical versions of the game will be available Dec. 12.
- Overcooked! 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Assemble your team of chefs in chaotic couch co-op or online play for up to four players and experience Nintendo Switch 2 enhancements like 4K2 resolution, 60 fps gameplay, GameShare, and CameraPlay. Plus, meet Platinum Platypus, a chef exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Hold onto your aprons and try not to set the kitchen (and your friendships) on fire. Overcooked! 2 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 this holiday.
- ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: We will, in theory, get Grand Theft Auto 6 before the Straw Hats find the One Piece. But the franchise is making a bunch of money, so they're not really in a hurry. Follow Luffy and the Straw Hats as they voyage in search of the illustrious treasure. Heroes, foes, legends, and more from across the World will collide when ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition sets sail for Nintendo Switch 2 fall 2025.
- Lynked: Banner of the Spark: The world as you know it has ended – but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun rebuilding it! Lynked: Banner of the Spark fuses the action of a roguelite with the charm of a life sim. Play solo or team up with up to two friends against swarms of robot foes, then use their parts and other resources to create a place for others to call home. Lynked launches today, another Beyonce move!
- Dinkum: In this wilderness adventure, you'll plant crops, catch fish, gather resources and more, and use your wits when wild creatures attack. A free demo of the game is available today on Nintendo eShop. Dinkum launches as a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch Nov. 5.
- Human Fall Flat Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: The light-hearted physics platformer Human Fall Flat is wobbling onto the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Look for it on Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2026.
Ports of FC 26, Little Nightmares 3, Persona 3 Reload, Lego Voyagers, Disgaea , Dragon Quest 1 and 2, Virtua Fighter 5, and Two Point Museum are also coming to the Switch 2.