Every Switch 2 Game Coming in November and December 2026: Dates, Prices and the 5 That Matter

Updated October 3, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 has a packed end to 2026. Between November 5 and December 10 there are at least 15 dated Switch 2 releases, led by the rebuilt The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on November 5 and Monster Hunter Wilds on December 4. Below is every confirmed date, the US price where one has been announced, and a short note on what each game actually is: new release, port, or upgraded edition.

Switch 2 release calendar: November and December 2026

Dates below are the North American dates as listed by publishers and confirmed in VGC's release schedule. Prices are US standard-edition prices from publisher announcements or official store listings. Where a publisher has not announced a price yet, we say so instead of guessing from retailer placeholders.

Bold rows are our five picks, explained below. Remember that multi-platform games on this list (Sonic Pico Park, Hela, Dragon Quest Monsters, Rayman, Attack on Titan 3, Layton and Stage Tour) launch on other systems the same day, so if you own a PS5 or a gaming PC the Switch 2 version is a portability choice, not your only option.

The 5 most important Switch 2 games this holiday

We picked these on two criteria: how much the game matters to the Switch 2 library, and how much new value it offers to people who may already own it elsewhere. Popularity alone was not enough to make the list.

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (November 5)

This is the system seller of the season. Nintendo describes it as a remake of the 1998 Nintendo 64 game, rebuilt for Switch 2, and it is a Switch 2 exclusive. Unlike Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, it is built around traditional dungeons, which is exactly why many long-time fans have been asking for it.

Price is the one thing to note: Nintendo Life reports $59.99 digital and $69.99 physical, with early physical copies getting a textured foil box. If you do not care about the box, the digital version saves you $10.

2. Monster Hunter Wilds (December 4)

Capcom's biggest recent game arrives with every title update already released on PC, PS5 and Xbox, plus local wireless co-op between Switch 2 systems and online cross-play. The standard edition is $39.99, with a $29.99 digital pre-order price from October 19, according to RPGamer and Nintendo Life's coverage of Capcom's announcement. A Gold Edition sells for $79.99.

Two caveats. There is no cross-save, so an existing PC or PS5 hunter does not carry over. And Capcom has not published resolution or frame-rate targets, so wait for a free Prologue demo, which Capcom says is coming shortly before launch, before deciding. The Ascendance expansion is confirmed for Switch 2 in 2027.

3. Metaphor: ReFantazio (November 12)

Atlus's 2024 RPG from the team behind Persona lands on Switch 2 at $39.99 digitally, well under its original launch price. A $69.99 Atlus 35th Anniversary Edition and a $49.99 Guidebook Edition are also on the eShop. If you skipped it on PC or PlayStation, this is the cheapest and most portable way in.

4. Stellar Blade Complete Edition (November 6)

Shift Up's character-action game was a PlayStation exclusive at launch and then came to PC. The Switch 2 version is $59.99 and bundles the NieR: Automata and NIKKE collaboration content plus the new Bayonetta collaboration outfits, per Gematsu. It is one of the more demanding ports on this list, so check performance reviews before buying.

5. Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy (November 12)

This is the most useful upgrade for people who already own Pikmin 4. Dandori Academy is a new challenge mode built around collecting treasure as fast as possible, with 72 stages released over time, online leaderboards, medals and three difficulty levels, plus weekend exams on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You can also give Oatchi commands by voice using the Switch 2's built-in microphone.

It is sold as a full game and as an upgrade pack for existing Switch 1 owners. Nintendo Life lists the full version at $69.99. Upgrade pack pricing differs by region, so check the eShop before buying the full release again.

November 2026 Switch 2 releases, week by week

Week of November 2

• Nov 5 – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. See above.
• Nov 5 – Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition ($39.99). Includes all previously released digital content and five new 1980s glam-rock outfits. RPG Site reports docked targets of 1440p at 30fps or 1080p at 40fps, with 30fps handheld, plus mouse controls and gyro support.

• Nov 6 – Stellar Blade Complete Edition ($59.99). See above.

Week of November 9

• Nov 12 – Metaphor: ReFantazio ($39.99). See above.
• Nov 12 – Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy. See above.
• Nov 12 – Sonic Pico Park. Sega's crossover with the Pico Park co-op series. Two to eight players work together, locally or online, to reach the goal in each stage using Sonic moves such as the Spin Dash. Cross-play covers PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch and PC. Price has not been announced.

  

After November 12 there are no major dated Switch 2 releases for the rest of the month, so this is a good window to catch up on anything you skipped. Our best Nintendo Switch 2 games of 2026 list is a good place to start.

December 2026 Switch 2 releases, week by week

Week of November 30

• Dec 1 – Hela: of Mice & Magic. An open-world adventure inspired by Scandinavian folklore, where you play as a mouse solving puzzles alone or in co-op. Developed by Windup Games and published by Knights Peak. Price not announced.

  

• Dec 2 – The Ascent Ultimate Edition ($29.99). A digital-only port of the cyberpunk action RPG with the Cyber Heist, CyberSec Pack and Cyber Warrior Pack DLC included. Pre-orders are reported to open October 5 at $26.99. Some press releases list December 3 for other regions.

  

• Dec 3 – Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World ($59.99). A new entry in the monster-raising spinoff series. You recruit, train and synthesize Dragon Quest monsters, and the story features Bianca and Nera from Dragon Quest V. A Collector's Edition with figurines is sold on Square Enix's store.

• Dec 3 – Rayman Legends Retold ($39.99). Ubisoft delayed it from October 1 even though it had already gone gold, saying it wanted more polish time. It supports online co-op for up to four players.

  

• Dec 3 – Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Switch 2 Edition. Adds Heroes' Vault, a top-down "Survivors-like" mode, and Shimmer, a new playable hero with her own quests and new voiced cutscenes. The upgrade pack is $9.99 for existing owners; GameSpot lists the full edition at $70.
• Dec 4 – Monster Hunter Wilds ($39.99). See above.

Week of December 7

• Dec 10 – Attack on Titan 3 ($69.99). Koei Tecmo says it covers the anime's story from beginning to end, adds new story developments, and features the Nine Titans for the first time in the series. A $89.99 Digital Deluxe Edition gives 72 hours of early access.

  

• Dec 10 – Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Set one year after Unwound Future in the steam-powered American town of Steam Bison, with puzzles created by QuizKnock. It is also on Switch 1, PS5 and PC. Level-5 has not announced a US price.

• Dec 10 – Stage Tour. RedOctane's band game with 90+ licensed songs and 180+ guitars from Gibson, Epiphone and Kramer, playable on lead guitar, bass, drums and vocals, or with a gamepad. Price not announced.

  

As of October 3, nothing major is dated for Switch 2 after December 10. Expect a few smaller eShop releases to be added later in the month.

Late-October Switch 2 releases you may have missed

October is not over yet, and several notable Switch 2 games are still coming. Briefly, based on VGC's schedule:

• Oct 15 – It Takes Two (Switch 2 version), Bluey's Happy Snaps, Ratatan, Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, Toy Story: Retro Roundup!
• Oct 16 – Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 remakes, plus Tales of Eternia Remastered
• Oct 22 – Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Final Fantasy Resonance, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
• Oct 23 – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, One Piece: Grand Gourmet
• Oct 27 – Minecraft (Switch 2 version)
• Oct 29 – The Wolf Among Us Remastered, Hello Kitty Party Land

For the full multi-platform picture, see our October 2026 release calendar.

Ports, upgrades and new games: what you are actually buying

A large share of this holiday lineup is games that already exist elsewhere. That is not a bad thing, but it changes what you are paying for:

• Truly new games: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, Attack on Titan 3, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Sonic Pico Park, Hela and Stage Tour. Ocarina of Time is a remake, but a full rebuild.
• Ports of existing games: Monster Hunter Wilds, Stellar Blade, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Guardians of the Galaxy and The Ascent. Most are priced below their original launch prices, which is the right call.
• Switch 2 Editions with upgrade paths: Pikmin 4 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. If you own the Switch 1 version, buy the upgrade pack rather than the full game again.

Our advice is the same as always: do not pre-order a port on faith. Performance reports for Guardians of the Galaxy, Stellar Blade and Monster Hunter Wilds will appear in the first few days after launch, and none of them is a limited release.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources checked on October 3, 2026 against Nintendo's eShop listings and September 2026 Nintendo Direct, Capcom, Atlus/Sega, Square Enix, Koei Tecmo, Level-5, Ubisoft, Krafton and RedOctane announcements, plus VGC's release schedule.