8 Biggest New Games Coming to Switch 2 in February 2026

The Nintendo Switch 2 had a spectacular 2025, debuting with a strong line-up of launch titles and keeping the momentum going with exclusive games like Donkey Kong Banana and Kirby Air Riders. In order to keep early adopters of the Switch 2 happy and convince others to buy the console, Nintendo will need to ensure a steady stream of high-quality, brand new games for its latest home console/handheld hybrid.

Switch 2 started in 2026 with a native version Animal Crossing: New Horizons with platform-exclusive features and will soon be home to major third-party releases such as Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeand Send. With January 2026 coming to a close, many Switch 2 owners are no doubt looking ahead to what February 2026 will bring. As it turns out, next month is going to be even busier when it comes to new Switch 2 releases.

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On February 1st, Switch 2 players can enjoy a new cozy game Starsand Island. February 5 highly anticipated Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined drops for Switch 2, p PGA Tour 2K25 it comes a day later on February 6. February 12th and 13th will prove to be particularly busy days for Switch 2 players. February 12. both Mario tennis fever and Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties hit the scene while High on Life 2 and Reanimate both are released on February 13. Things slow down a bit from there, but then Switch 2 ends the month strong with a release Resident Evil Requiem.

This is not a complete list of all Switch 2 games released in February 2026, but these are the most high-profile news.

Upcoming Switch 2 games for February 2026

Starsand Island – February 1st
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – February 5th
PGA Tour 2K25 – February 6
Mario Tennis Fever – February 12th
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – February 12th
High on Life 2 – February 13
Reanimal – February 13
Resident Evil Requiem – February 27th

Resident Evil Requiem is coming to Switch 2 on the same day that its two predecessors release for the console. While Resident Evil Requiem is definitely the more exciting new release Switch 2 owners have never played Resident Evil 7 or Resident Evil Village he will have even more to look forward to that day.

Of all the new Switch 2 games coming out in February 2026, the one that might garner the most interest is potentially Mario tennis fever. Most Mario Tennis the games were great, but the simple fact that it's a Switch 2 exclusive already elevates it above many cross-platform releases. What was shown Mario tennis fever it's looking pretty impressive so far, and fans will find out sooner rather than later how it stacks up against other entries in the franchise.

Switch 2 owners still have a lot to look forward to in February

In addition to the new Switch 2 games coming out in February, there's likely to be a Nintendo Direct and Pokemon Presents next month as well. Nintendo has historically hosted Direct events in February, and with many games from the first half of 2026 still not having specific release dates, it seems highly likely that the streak will continue. Meanwhile, Pokemon Presents are practically guaranteed to take place on Pokemon Day (February 27) and will likely give fans their first look at Generation 10. Pokemon games that are considered Switch 2 exclusive titles.

Between the big events on board in February and the big releases of new games, next month is shaping up to be one of the most exciting for the Switch 2 since the console launched last June.