Switch 2 players should mark January 22nd in their calendars

Since it was launched last June Nintendo Switch 2 has had a steady stream of brand new game releases ranging from exclusive games to third party ports. Switch 2 gamers have had no shortage of games to play from a variety of genres, and the new releases aren't slowing down anytime soon.

Within the next six months, Switch 2 owners can look forward to games like Mario tennis fever and its biggest roster in series history, as well as the cozy Pokémon meets Minecraft game Pokemon Pokopiaamong a host of other titles. Usually, new Switch 2 releases are staggered, so it's surprising when multiple games land on the same day.

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Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games for 2026

Mario, Pokemon, and Resident Evil are just a few franchises set to release Switch 2 games in 2026.

But that's exactly what's happening on Thursday, January 22. On that day, Switch 2 owners will have not one, not two, but three games releasing at the same time. On that day, Switch 2 owners can mark their calendars for the debut of 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 Switch 2 games release 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 musou game and the latest installment in the long run Dynasty Warriors series. It was originally released for other platforms around this time last year and received mostly positive reviews. In fact, it's one of the better received games in Dynasty Warriors history. Exchange 2 owners who enjoyed Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and looking for something similar should definitely consider giving Dynasty Warriors: Origins a shot when it launches on January 22.

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 of FF7 Remakecomplete with bonus content that introduces fan-favorite character Yuffie to the mix. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is a graphically intensive game, so it coming to Switch 2 is a promising sign of things to come for Nintendo's platform.

The Rumble Fish 2 is perhaps the least known of the Switch 2 games coming on January 22nd, but it's still worth a look. An arcade 2D fighting game from Dimps and Sega, The Rumble Fish 2The Switch version includes the new Team Battle mode and improved graphics compared to the Switch 1 counterpart. The game will also support crossplay with the Switch 1, so that's good news for those who want to play with friends who haven't upgraded yet.

Other Switch 2 games releasing later this month

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

Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeand The Rumble Fish 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition all release on the same day, 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 pay attention to.

On January 20th, nice looking Metroidvania game Mio: Memories in Orbit will hit the Switch 2, and then another busy day comes on January 28th when Core KeeperThe Nintendo Switch 2 Edition drops next door Dispatch. Dispatch is an episodic superhero adventure game that received critical acclaim when it was released for other platforms last year and should be a nice addition to the Switch 2's lineup.