Now that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake is out, Nintendo Switch 2 gamers may be wondering what’s next for the platform in terms of exclusive releases. One of the reasons why the Switch 2 is one of the fastest-selling video game consoles of all time is because of its impressive lineup of exclusive games.
Switch 2 launched with Mario Kart World, and within its first year on sale, added Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokemon Pokopia, Kirby Air Riders, and a handful of other high-quality exclusives to its roster. Switch 2 has wasted no time releasing big exclusives in its second year on sale either, with Splatoon Raiders, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and of course, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time all hitting the scene.
Upcoming Switch 2 Exclusive Games
- Mouse Work – December 7, 2026
- Metroid Ravenous – January 28, 2027
- Kirby and the World Beyond – Spring 2027
- Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet – Spring 2027
- Onyx: The Dark Grip – TBA 2027
- Pokemon Winds and Waves – TBA 2027
- The Duskbloods – TBA 2027
- Xenoblade Genesis – TBA 2027
As far as upcoming Switch 2 exclusives go, eight have been officially announced so far. The next Switch 2 exclusive on the horizon is Mouse Work, which is set to launch on December 7, and will mark the final exclusive release of the year, barring any last-minute surprises. Mouse Work is a co-op party game built entirely around the Joy-Con 2’s mouse controls, and should make for a unique exclusive release come December.
When it comes to 2027, only one upcoming Switch 2 exclusive has a specific release date. Metroid Ravenous will release for Switch 2 on January 28, giving fans a brand-new 2D Metroid adventure to look forward to. With Metroid Ravenous serving as a direct sequel to the beloved Metroid Dread, it certainly has a lot to live up to, but what’s been shown so far has definitely been impressive.
And then there are all the Switch 2 exclusives coming in 2027 that are currently without release dates. Kirby and the World Beyond (an open world Kirby game) and Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet are both scheduled for Spring 2027. Bloober Team horror game Onyx: The Dark Grip, Pokemon Winds and Waves, FromSoftware’s PvPvE experiment The Duskbloods, and Xenoblade Genesis are all confirmed for vague 2027 release windows as well.
Finally, Switch 2 gamers may want to take note of upcoming games that aren’t technically pure exclusives, but will be getting exclusive content/features on Nintendo’s latest home console/handheld hybrid. First up is Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which is set to launch on December 3, bringing with it a new game mode, new character, and improved performance compared to its Switch 1 counterpart. Second is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition, which is coming on February 25 complete with a new extra-challenging Calamity mode.
