The Nintendo Switch 2 Had a fantastic 2025, debuting with a strong lineup of launch titles and keeping the momentum going with exclusive games. Donkey Kong Banana and Kirby Air Riders. To keep Switch 2 early adopters happy and convince others to buy the console, Nintendo is going to make sure there's a steady stream of high-quality, brand-new game releases for its latest home console/handheld hybrid.
Launched in 2026 with a native version of Switch 2 Animal Crossing: New Horizons With platform-exclusive features, and will soon be home to major third-party releases as well Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeand Dispatch. With January 2026 winding down, many Switch 2 owners are looking forward to what February 2026 will bring to the table. As it turns out, next month is even more stacked when it comes to new Switch 2 releases.
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On February 1st, Switch 2 gamers can play the new casual game Starsand Island. 5th February, much awaited Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined The switch will drop for 2 PGA Tour 2K25 Coming a day later on February 6th. February 12 and 13 will prove to be particularly busy days for Switch 2 gamers. On 12 February, both Mario kills tennis fever and Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Hit the scene, while High in life 2 and Animal Both are releasing on February 13. Things slow down a bit from there, but then the Switch 2 is releasing in earnest at the end of the month. Resident Evil requests.
This isn't an exhaustive list of every Switch 2 game releasing in February 2026, but these are the high-profile new releases.
Upcoming Switch 2 Games for February 2026
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Starsand Island – February 1
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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – February 5th
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PGA Tour 2K25 – February 6
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Mario Tennis Fever – February 12th
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Tie – February 12th
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High in Life 2 – February 13
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Animal – February 13
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Resident Evil Request – February 27th
Resident Evil requests Coming to the Switch 2 on the same day that its two predecessors are releasing for the console. While Resident Evil requests Of course more exciting is the new release, for Switch 2 owners who have never played it Resident Evil 7 or Resident Evil Village There will be more to look forward to that day.
Of all the new Switch 2 games to be released in February 2026, the one that might generate the most interest is the one. Mario hit tennis fever. Most of the time Mario Tennis The games have been great, but the simple fact that this is a Switch 2 exclusive already elevates it above most multiplatform releases. What is shown Mario kills tennis fever Looks pretty impressive so far, and fans will find out sooner rather than later how it compares to other entries in the franchise.
Switch 2 owners have even more to look forward to in February
With new Switch 2 game releases dropping in February, next month will likely feature both Nintendo Live and the Pokemon Presents event. Nintendo has historically held live events in February, and with its first half of 2026 games still without firm release dates, it seems highly likely that the streak will continue. Pokemon unveilings, meanwhile, are almost guaranteed to happen on Pokemon Day (February 27), and will give fans their first look at Generation 10. Pokemon Games, considered Switch 2 exclusive titles.
Between big events and big new game releases on deck for February, next month is shaping up to be one of the most exciting for the Switch 2 since the console launched last June.

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February 12, 2026
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Everyone / Mild Fantasy Violence
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Nintendo EPD
