If the leaks are real, summer 2026 will be absolutely stacked for the Switch 2

This article was updated by Andrea Trama on 12 April 2026, citing Rhythm Heaven Groove's release date. It was first published on April 4.

The latest leaks point to Nintendo Switch 2 have an absolutely massive summer in 2026, which should ensure that Nintendo's latest home console/handheld hybrid celebrates its anniversary in style. The Nintendo Switch 2 isn't even a year old yet, but it's already built up an impressive library of exclusive games.

At launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 was released Mario Kart Worldand just over a month later, the critically acclaimed, GOTY nominee Donkey Kong Banana hit the scene. More exclusive Switch 2 products were consistently released in the months that followed DK Bananawith games like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and Kirby Air Riders launching to mostly positive reviews. In 2026, Switch 2 owners were treated to games that Mario tennis fever and the blockbuster hit Pokemon Pokopiawhich stands tall as the highest ranked Pokémon game ever and one of Switch 2's best sellers.

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Nintendo Switch 2 is about to go on a massive hot streak

The hot streak the Nintendo Switch 2 is experiencing right now doesn't seem to have an end date in sight, especially if the latest leaks are true.

As of this writing, the only upcoming Switch 2 exclusive game with a solid release date Yoshi and the Mysterious Bookwhich is aiming for a May 21 release. However, recent leaks confirmed by other sources have suggested that Nintendo is gearing up for a massive summer 2026 for the Switch 2, which will potentially include the likes of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weavea new one Nintendo Switch Sport release of any description, a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Pikmin 4, Splatoon Raidersand, perhaps most unexpectedly of all, a new, classic style Star Fox game.

All Switch 2 games rumored for Summer 2026

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
New Nintendo Switch Sports Game
Pikmin 4: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Splatoon Raiders
Star Fox

Nintendo Switch 2 owners should take the leaks with a big grain of salt, but there's plenty of room in the summer months for these games to drop. Nintendo generally likes to stick to a cadence of one big new release per month, so it's entirely possible we'll see Star Fox, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weaveand Splatoon Raiders spread out from late June to mid-September, with things like Nintendo Switch Sport (depending on if it's a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition or if it's a brand new game) and Pikmin 4: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition splashed in.

Rhythm Heaven Groove is also rumored to be released this summer, but while it will be playable on the Switch 2 through backwards compatibility, no native release on Nintendo's latest console has been announced as of this writing.

There have been other reports that say so Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave may actually be delayed to 2027, so fans should keep that in mind as well. The same leaks have said so The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is getting a Switch 2 remake this holiday season, so it will be very interesting to see if the rumors are true or not.

Chances are Nintendo will host a Nintendo Direct presentation in June where they will pull back the curtain on their release plans for the summer of 2026 and beyond. If the leaks are accurate, the June 2026 Nintendo Direct should include reveals for all of these rumored projects, but only time will tell. In the meantime, Nintendo fans can mark their calendars for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book while they wait for more information about future Switch 2 games.