Will these Switch 2 games be released in 2026, or will they be delayed?
The Switch 2 has an impressive lineup coming in 2026, and it will undoubtedly get bigger as the year goes on. Fans are already eagerly anticipating the first Nintendo Direct of the year, which should launch sometime in February. So far, the games that have release dates include Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Mario Tennis Fever, and Pokemon Pokopia.
Those titles all look interesting, but there are some others that don’t have release dates yet, beyond listing a 2026 release window. Whether these games will make it in 2026 or beyond is anyone’s guess. Either way, let’s go through a quick preview of what Switch 2 fans can expect from first-party and third-party developers in the next year or two.
The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Planned Release Date: 2026
Planned Systems: PC, PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an upcoming top-down action RPG from Square Enix that uses the same HD-2D design as games like Octopath Traveler. Similar to a Zelda or Ys game, players will be able to traverse an open-ended map to fight monsters, dive into dungeons, and discover quests through NPCs. They can find and upgrade various weapons, and they’ll even get a fairy companion to aid them. If anyone is curious, there is a demo out for the game on platforms like the Switch 2.
The Duskbloods
Planned Release Date: 2026
Planned Systems: Switch 2
The Duskbloods is an upcoming exclusive game for the Switch 2 that is being developed by FromSoftware. It’s only been shown once, and based on its description, it appears it will be a PvP multiplayer game set within a gothic universe, and it will have Soulslike elements. The design looks a lot like Bloodborne, which fans have been eagerly looking forward to a sequel since that game was released in 2015 for the PS4 exclusively. The Duskbloods may not live up to Bloodborne, and it may not appear to be the game most fans want, but it’s still worth remembering as FromSoftware rarely disappoints in a major way.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Planned Release Date: 2026
Planned Systems: Switch 2
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is the next entry in the long-running Fire Emblem franchise, which has continued to support its fans since 1990. The last game wasn’t that long ago, Fire Emblem Engage in 2023, but for some fans, that’s already too long a wait. The game’s setting seems to have a Greek or Roman inspiration as it will involve coliseum battles, but that won’t be the only battleground. Characters still have a wealth of options in battle, from moving on the grid to selecting weapons to attack, so it looks like it could be another stunning tactical RPG based on the one trailer so far.
