Star Fox – June 23rd (Switch 2)
Announced in early May following rumours that Nintendo was bringing back Fox and co., Star Fox on Switch 2 is a remake of Star Fox 64 that keeps the same level layouts but gives everything a current-gen glow-up while adding difficulty options, new modes, and (hopefully) a surprise or two.
We’ve been replaying the original on NSO since the announcement, and we’re eager to see how it’ll translate in this 2026 reinterpretation.
Step into the cockpit and fly across the stars and skies with Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team! With the Lylat system under attack by evil scientist Andross, it’s up to you and the squad to fend off his forces.
Rhythm Heaven Groove – July 2nd (Switch 1)
The final first-party game currently announced for Switch 1, we’ve been asking for this one for many years, so we’re very excited to see the quirky rhythm series return.
Rhythm Heaven Groove (or Paradise in Europe) is never going to be a system seller, but this brilliant series is an underrated jewel in Nintendo’s IP catalogue. If this ends up being the firm’s final Switch 1 release, ol’ reliable is going out with a bang.
Time your button presses to the beat across a splashy collection of games that will challenge your rhythm. Chop flying veggies, bounce fruit off your biceps, flap along with birds in flight, and more—all to the beat of the bop! Feast your ears on catchy original music while you focus, including tracks by renowned Japanese musician Tsunku♂.
Splatoon Raiders – July 23rd (Switch 2)
A single-player-focused spin-off of Nintendo’s inky shooter series, we haven’t seen a whole lot of this since its long-awaited release date announcement back in April, but having been big fans of the single-player modes in all the previous Splatoons, we’re intrigued to dive into this one in July.
Launching alongside a trio of Deep Cut amiibo, we imagine Nintendo will be revealing more details in the lead-up to release, so keep ’em peeled.
In this single-player-focused adventure, play as a mechanic working with Deep Cut—a trio of swashbuckling musicians—and venture out into the mysterious Spirhalite Islands! Customize your character, kit yourself out with mechanical gadgets and ink-splattering weapons, and take on waves of enemy Salmonids as you raid the islands for treasure.
More Upcoming Games for June & July 2026
As well as those picks above, there are plenty more Switch 1 & 2 retail games launching in the next couple of months (and a bit beyond).
New Switch 2 Accessories & eShop Credit
Finally, here’s a selection of Switch 2 accessories coming soon, and our Switch 2 buyer’s guides if you’re looking for something in particular.
Remember, you can also buy your Switch eShop credit and games from the Nintendo Life store. Purchases made on our store also help to support the site, so thank you in advance!
