Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 platformer games in winter 2026/27

Embark on a bold reimagining of the beloved platformer, with new visuals and a retold story. Play solo or up to 4‑player couch co‑op, explore a mysterious new realm, jam through new musical stages, and more!

When the Glade of Dreams is overrun by “nefurrious” Darktoons, the Fairy Council summons Rayman to save the day. Joined by his best friend, Globox, and two crafty wizards, the Teensies, this unlikely team must restore balance before their world fades away like a bad dream. Enjoy Rayman Origins like never before with 4K resolution, 60 FPS, and modern enhancements, including new quality-of-life features. Discover 60 hidden Relics across the adventure and track your progress in the Snoring Tree.

See the world through the eyes of a brave little mouse in this enchanting 3D co-op adventure. Explore breathtaking landscapes inspired by Northern Sweden, solve puzzles, and be a force for good in a land where heartwarming storytelling and the beauty of nature intertwine.

It’s eat or be eaten! Take control of Samus Aran, a renowned bounty hunter ambushed by unknown attackers and marooned on an unfamiliar moon. Gather your arsenal, navigate a maze of corridors, hunt down powerful bosses, and use your newly awakened Metroid instincts to devour your foes. You’ll need to strike quickly and aggressively with beams, missiles, and more—lest you become the enemy’s next meal.

Waltz is a pure and innocent soul who awoke in Downtown, and Jam is the lovable dog who was there waiting. Join them on this amazing and heartwarming journey.

Ninja Baseball League-Man: Bases Loaded is an arcade-style beat ’em up that combines baseball and martial arts, this action game has players battling through side-scrolling stages with pitches, swings, grabs, throws, combos, and special attacks. Up to four players can team up in shared-screen co-op to reclaim a stolen trophy. Expanding on the original arcade release, the game adds a playable character, new stages, an arranged mode with revised enemy layouts, minigames, and newly arranged music alongside the original soundtrack.