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January 9, 2026
The 15 best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play in 2026
From cosy museums and tropical islands to nightmarishly difficult adventures – and revamps of favourites including Mario Kart and Pokémon – there’s something for everyone
TL;DR
- Nintendo's newest console features a strong catalogue of new and enhanced games.
- The selection includes a variety of genres like life simulators, platformers, RPGs, racing games, and management sims.
- Featured titles include 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Switch 2 edition', 'Donkey Kong Bananza', 'Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles', 'Hades II', 'Hollow Knight: Silksong', 'Kirby and the Forgotten Land', 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Switch 2 edition', 'Mario Kart World', 'Metroid Prime Remastered', 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A', 'Simogo Legacy Collection', 'Skate Story', 'Split Fiction', 'Street Fighter 6', and 'Two Point Museum'.
- Many of these games offer updated visuals, new features, and enhanced gameplay mechanics for the new console.
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