Switch 2 players should circle January 22nd on their calendars

Since its launch last June, Nintendo Switch 2 enjoys a steady stream of brand new game releases, from exclusive games to third-party ports. Gamers on the Switch 2 have no shortage of games from a wide variety of genres, and new releases aren't slowing down anytime soon.

Over the next six months, Switch 2 owners can look forward to games like Mario tennis fever and its largest roster in series history, as well as cozy Pokemon missing Minecraft game Pokemon Pokopiaamong many other titles. Usually, new Switch 2 releases are spaced out, so it's surprising when multiple games appear on the same day.

Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games for 2026

Mario, Pokemon, and Resident Evil are just some of the franchises that will be releasing Switch 2 games in 2026.

But that's exactly what's happening on Thursday, January 22nd. On that day, Switch 2 owners have not one, not two, but three games releasing all at the same time. On that day, Switch 2 owners can mark their calendars for the debut Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeand The Rumble Fish 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. All three games are third-party releases, but they're all games that Switch 2 owners will want to keep an eye on.

New games for Switch 2 will be released on January 22nd

Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
The Rumble Fish 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a hack-and-slash must game and the latest sequel to the long running Dynasty Warriors series. It was originally released for other platforms around this time last year and earned mostly positive reviews. In fact, it is one of the better received games Dynasty Warriors history. Exchange 2 owners who enjoyed it Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and looking for something similar, you should definitely consider giving Dynasty Warriors: Origins shot when it launches on January 22.

the same day Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will grace Nintendo's latest home console/handheld hybrid. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is an improved version FF7 remakecomplete with additional content that introduces popular character Yuffie into the mix. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is a graphically demanding game, so its arrival on the Switch 2 is a promising sign of things to come for Nintendo's platform.

Rumble Fish 2 is perhaps the least known of the Switch 2 games coming out on January 22nd, but it's still worth checking out. An arcade 2D fighting game by Dimps and Sega, Rumble Fish 2The Switch version features a new Team Battle mode and improved graphics compared to its Switch 1 counterpart. The game will also support crossplay with the Switch 1, so that's good news for those looking to play with friends who are just upgrading.

More Switch 2 games will be released later this month

Mio: Memories in Orbit – January 20th
Core Keeper – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – January 28th
Dispatch – January 28th

Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeand The Rumble Fish 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition all releases on the same day add up, making January 22nd an especially busy day for Switch 2 owners. However, there are other upcoming dates that Switch 2 owners will also want to keep in mind.

January 20th Metroidvania style game Mio: Memories in Orbit hits Switch 2 and then comes another busy day on January 28th when Guardian of the coreNext to that, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is dropping Send. Send is an episodic superhero adventure game that earned critical acclaim when it came out for other platforms last year, and should be a great addition to the Switch 2 lineup.