Little by little we are getting closer first birthday of the Nintendo Switch 2. On June 5, the new Nintendo console will blow out its first candle, with a rather mixed assessment. Despite a launch with fanfare, sales of the Switch 2 experienced a big slowdown for the end-of-year holidays, then during this first quarter of the year.
As for the line-up, the latter is quite average. Uniquely three real exclusives with Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza And Kirby AirRiders. Of the paid upgrades Switch games 1. Game ports already out for many years on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. It’s hard to say that this first year is up to par. But, things could change in 2026.
Nintendo Switch 2: a solid line-up from 2026
In his latest podcast, available for a few hours on his personal channel, insider NateTheHate confirms some very good news for the games coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Among the very big announcements, NateTheHate confirmed the arrival of a new Star Fox game this summer, a remake of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake at the end of the year, but also a new Super Mario 3D in 2027.
But, these are not the only announcements to remember. Indeed, NateTheHate confirms a long list of games which would be planned for the coming months including Splatoon Raiders, Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave,Rhythm Heaven Groove, Pikmin 4 And The Duskbloods. NateTheHate also confirms that a certain Switch Sports is also in the pipeline.
A big Nintendo Direct would be expected before June. Still according to information from NateTheHate, the next Star Fox should be announced before the end of April 2026. Things should speed up in the coming days.
List of games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026:
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (May 21)
- Star Fox (Summer 2026)
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (2026)
- Splatoon Raiders (2026)
- The Duskbloods (2026)
- Rhythm Heaven Groove (2026)
- Pikmin 4 (2026)
- Switch Sports (2026)
- The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake (late 2026)
List of games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027:
- Pokémon Wind & Wave (late 2027)
- Super Mario 3D (late 2027)
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