Stellar Blade – November fifth (Switch 2)
Developer Shift Up’s third-person action-adventure was nicely acquired at launch back in 2024, and we’re intrigued to see how it holds up on Switch 2. Initial impressions of the demo raised some questions over the frame-generation tech used to hit 60fps, although the dev has since confirmed that it can be deactivated in the closing recreation.
Pleasantly, the full recreation is on the cart, too.
Save humanity from extinction in this electrifying, story-driven action-adventure! Step into the boots of EVE, a member of the seventh Airborne Squad despatched to reclaim an Earth devastated by mysterious, highly effective creatures recognized as the Naytiba. Engage in razor-sharp, trendy fight as you discover breathtaking post-apocalyptic landscapes, face intense boss encounters, and uncover the darkish truths behind humanity’s fall.
Optimized for Nintendo Switch 2, expertise EVE’s journey at home or on the go, full with immersive Joy-Con 2 movement controls for actions like fishing. This version also contains content material from the ‘Stellar Blade x NieR:Automata’ and ‘Stellar Blade x GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE’ DLCs, as nicely as a beautiful new collaboration with Bayonetta that contains 4 couture outfits for EVE.
Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy – November twelfth (Switch 2)
Nintendo is still cracking on with Switch 2 Editions of its earlier hits, and this replace to the last Pikmin recreation provides some further Dandori exams plus voice instructions for goodboi Oatchi, the closest factor to Nintendogs we’ll have until a new Nintendogs.
You can now give voice instructions to Oatchi utilizing the built-in microphone on Nintendo Switch 2. Plus, a new mode is blooming: Dandori Academy. Take on challenges and take a look at how rapidly you can acquire treasure within the stage. Test your Dandori abilities and once you’re prepared, purpose for a high rating! Earn medals primarily based on how nicely you do and see the scores of your pals and gamers around the world. 72 Dandori Academy levels will be launched over time.
Metaphor: ReFantazio – November twelfth (Switch 2)
A cracking recreation that we’re pleased to see finally come to Switch, it launched elsewhere in 2024 and proved to be another winner from Atlus. As with all of Sega’s Switch 2 output, this one’s a Game-Key Card.
Enter the royal event to battle for the throne and for the future. Control your future, face your fears, and awaken magical “Archetype” powers that lie dormant in your coronary heart. Team up with a compelling solid of characters and embark on an immersive journey that guarantees hours of charming exploration, dynamic turn-based with a mix of real-time fight, and exhilarating discovery!
Rayman Legends Retold – December 1st (Switch 2)
Another Game-Key Card, Rayman returns in a reimagining of his best-selling and last main recreation. A new model feels a little untimely, although Legends did initially come out in 2013, and the included Rayman Origins: Enhanced Edition definitely sweetens the deal.
A bit of a head-scratcher, then, but we’re intrigued to see what Ubisoft does to rejig this basic platformer following a last-minute delay from October.
Rayman Legends Retold brings back legendary platforming with new story twists, a model‑new realm, Kung Foot, and an expanded soundtrack.
Sync every transfer to the beat in unforgettable musical levels, soar across worlds on epic dragon rides, and discover a mysterious new realm in the Glade of Dreams. Play solo or dive into the chaos in up to 4‑participant sofa co‑op, then face off in the fan‑favourite Kung Foot, now larger and higher than ever.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World – December third (Switch 1 & 2)
Another Game-Key Card, there’s a demo on the eShop for this monster-wrangling DQ spin-off which arrives three years after The Dark Prince. We preferred that one nicely enough, but we’re hoping for more from this one.
In this RPG, you befriend monsters from the DRAGON QUEST sequence, raise them up, synthesize new creatures, and pit them against other monsters in battle. Join fledgling monster wranglers Bianca and Nera as they set off on the journey of a lifetime.
Monster Hunter Wilds – December 4th (Switch 2)
Capcom’s closing out a bumper yr with a port of last yr’s Monster Hunter Wilds. We got our palms on it at TGS and came away impressed – fingers crossed the finish product holds up across the board. If you’re curious, there’s a demo on the eShop proper now.
As expected from Capcom, the bodily is a Game-Key Card.
The hunt is on! In the newest entry of Capcom’s Monster Hunter sequence, hunt huge monsters in a dynamic, ever-changing world, craft stronger gear, and uncover the mysteries of the Forbidden Lands. Hunt online or collectively via wi-fi native play, at home or on the go.
Monster Hunter Wilds arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with full cross-platform play and all Free Title Updates. The huge growth, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, is also on the method.
Stage Tour – December tenth (Switch 2)
Bringing back the basic Guitar Hero and Rock Band-style rhythm recreation, Stage Tour has a lot of work to do to persuade even followers of those basic video games that they need another set of cumbersome plastic peripherals. We’re hoping that developer Red Octane has more than just nostalgia on the setlist.
Play your method and take the stage with official Stage Tour {hardware} or choose supported legacy devices. No instrument controllers required: you can also play with a gamepad or gaming keyboard. Play solo or with up to 4 gamers domestically, online, or cross-platform, mixing and matching guitar, bass, drums, vocals and Arcade in any mixture.
More Upcoming Games for November & December 2026
As nicely as those picks above, there are loads more Switch 1 & 2 retail video games launching in the next couple of months (and a bit beyond).
New Switch 2 Accessories & eShop Credit
Finally, here’s a choice of Switch 2 equipment coming soon, and our Switch 2 purchaser’s guides if you’re trying for something in explicit.
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