20 Must-Watch Nintendo Switch 2 Games Coming in Q1 2026
Watch These 20 Standout Nintendo Switch 2 Games in Q1 2026
A Complete Lineup of New Titles for Players of All Ages
Happy New Year! After a monumental 2025 that marked Nintendo’s official transition into the Nintendo Switch 2 era, 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year for fans. With new releases arriving on both the original Switch and its next-generation successor, ThisIsGame SEA continues its tradition of spotlighting the most interesting upcoming titles for Nintendo’s beloved hybrid console.
Below, we’ve rounded up 20 standout games launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in Q1 2026, spanning RPGs, action, horror, cozy simulations, and family-friendly experiences something for every kind of player.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon
The newest entry in the Trails series follows three protagonists on an epic journey across Calvard. Featuring action-infused JRPG combat, a looming “Day of Judgment,” and richly developed characters, the game delivers a deep narrative wrapped in high-quality anime-style visuals.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
A full remake of Fragments of the Forgotten Past, this JRPG centers on the kingdom of Estard and a hero who travels into the past to save the present. Expect expanded story content, new quests, fresh minigames, and a more dynamic combat system built around time-travel mechanics.
Resident Evil Requiem (Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive)
The latest survival horror chapter introduces Grace Ashcroft, daughter of investigative journalist Alyssa Ashcroft. Her journey into a place tied to her darkest memories uncovers mysteries connected to a forgotten city and a brutal murder that sets the story in motion.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive)
This remake of the horror classic follows sisters Mio and Mayu as they explore a haunted mountain village. Using a camera to battle spirits and solve puzzles, the game dives into forbidden rituals, lost memories, and relentless supernatural terror.
Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection!
A party RPG board-game hybrid featuring Dokapon 3-2-1, Dokapon IV, and Dokapon Gaiden from the Super Famicom era. Updated visuals ensure classic 2D sprites look crisp on modern displays, offering chaotic multiplayer fun in one complete package.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X
A reimagined take on the BlazBlue franchise with fast-paced, combo-heavy combat. Version X includes exclusive story content written by Akihito Kumagawa and introduces a new playable character, Naoto Kurogane, alongside flashy upgrades and unlockable abilities.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive)
The next-gen sequel to the turn-based spin-off series tells a darker, more mature story involving twin Rathalos Riders in a world believed to have lost its monsters. Built on RE Engine, this marks a major evolution for the franchise.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive)
A full remake of Yakuza 3, featuring revamped graphics and systems. Set one year after the Kanto-Kansai conflict, Kiryu seeks peace in Okinawa while raising orphans—until new dangers emerge. Includes Dark Ties, a side story focused on Mine.
City Hunter
SUNSOFT revives the 90s action classic with a modernized remake. Players step into the shoes of Ryo Saeba, battling criminals and taking on dangerous contracts in a pixel-art adventure inspired by the PC Engine version.
Pokémon Pokopia (Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive)
A cozy life-simulation game where a Ditto transforms into a trainer living among Pokémon. Build a voxel-style town, farm, craft, and decorate freely while creating the ultimate Pokémon community at your own pace.
Dispatch
An interactive narrative game developed by AdHoc Studio, featuring veterans from Telltale Games. Players act as a dispatcher sending superheroes to crises, with dark comedy tones and branching storylines shaped by every decision.
Tales of Berseria Remastered
This JRPG follows Velvet, a once-kind young woman consumed by rage after tragedy. Her journey of revenge and self-discovery unfolds across Midgand, featuring remastered visuals and refined gameplay for Switch 2.
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf
A puzzle-platformer sequel that expands Lana and Mui’s journey across icy mountains, deep oceans, and forgotten ruins. With deeper storytelling and tougher challenges, the sequel tests their bond against new looming threats.
Reanimal (Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive)
A co-op adventure horror game where two siblings traverse hellish landscapes to find their missing friend. With stealth-based gameplay and both local and online co-op support, survival depends on teamwork and wit rather than combat.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive)
Cloud and his allies return in this next-gen adaptation powered by Unreal Engine 4. Featuring 2K resolution at 30FPS, players relive the iconic Midgar arc, with Rebirth planned for future release on the platform.
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
A remastered version of the foundational Dynasty Warriors 3, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. Featuring 41 playable characters across the Three Kingdoms, the game modernizes hack-and-slash action while preserving its classic roots.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive)
An enhanced version of the beloved life-sim with higher resolution visuals, camera support, and online play for up to 12 players. Craft, fish, decorate, and build your dream island like never before.
Mario Tennis Fever (Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive)
Mario and friends return to the court with chaotic matches, classic tennis techniques, and a new Fever Gauge system that unleashes powerful Fever Shots influenced by racket stats. Fully supports offline and online play.
Escape from Ever After
An RPG inspired by Paper Mario, blending whimsical fairy tales with Lovecraftian horror. Players must rescue storybook characters enslaved by a ruthless corporation, all presented in charming cartoon-style visuals.
Deus Ex Remastered
A complete remaster of the iconic cyberpunk FPS-RPG. Set in 2052, players control JC Denton as he navigates political conspiracies, collapsing societies, and government deception, with upgraded graphics and refined presentation.
