Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Go Live: Star Fox, Elden Ring, and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Lead the Lineup

Retailers across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom have officially opened pre-orders for a massive wave of upcoming Nintendo titles, revealing a heavy-hitting lineup for both the current Switch and the highly anticipated Switch 2. The newly updated catalog confirms that major third-party blockbusters, including Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, are making the jump to Nintendo's next-generation hardware alongside surprise first-party revivals like a brand-new Star Fox entry.

The next-generation Switch 2 lineup is heavily supported by major third-party publishers and new first-party titles. Notable releases include:

• May 2026: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (May 12), R-Type Dimensions 3 (May 19), Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (May 21), Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition (May 22), Bubsy 4D (May 22), Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen (May 28), The Disney Afternoon Collection (May 29).
• June 2026: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (June 3), Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains (June 11), The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (June 18), Destroy All Humans (June 23), Star Fox (June 25), Super Meat Boy 3D (June 30), The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ (June 30).
• July 2026: High On Life 2 (July 1), Digimon Story: Time Stranger (July 10), Mouse: P.I. For Hire Mouseberg Edition (July 10), Mouse: P.I. For Hire (July 10), Splatoon Raiders (July 23), Truxton Extreme Thunder Master Edition (July 30), Truxton Extreme (July 30).
• August - November 2026: Culdcept Begins (August 14), Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (August 27), Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed (September 15), Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (September 17), Gothic 3 Classic (November 24), inKonbini: One Store. Many Stories (November 24).
• TBA 2026: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Danganronpa 2×2 Psycho Tropical Vacation Package Edition, Danganronpa 2×2, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, 007 First Light, Shenmue 3 Enhanced, The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero / Trails to Azure, Dave the Diver, Bluey’s Happy Snaps, Absolum, Village in the Shade, Brigandine Abyss, SnowRunner, Squirrel with a Gun, Pasty Panic.

The original Nintendo Switch continues to receive robust support, featuring a mix of indie darlings, remasters, and late-lifecycle releases.

• May 2026: Farming Simulator 26, Q Collection (May 21), Thank Goodness You’re Here (May 15), R-Type Dimensions 3 (May 19), Bubsy 4D (May 22), Arco (May 22), Birushana: Winds of Fate (May 26), Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen (May 28), The Disney Afternoon Collection (May 29), Ball x Pit (May 29), Bendy Double Pack (May 29).
• June 2026: Formula Legends (June 4), Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains (June 11), Windswept (June 12), Paper Trail (June 23), Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (June 26).
• July 2026: Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis: Next (July 1), Rhythm Heaven Groove (July 2), Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic (July 3), Strange Horticulture and Strange Antiquities (July 3), Arranger: A Role-Playing Adventure (July 7), Digimon Story: Time Stranger (July 10), Dragon is Dead (July 14), Cult of the Lamb Definitive Edition (July 17), Paw Patrol: Dino World (July 31).
• August - October 2026: Scott Pilgrim EX (August 14), Super Bomberman Collection (August 25), Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (August 27), Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim (August 27), Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (September 17), Nightmare: The Lunatic (October 30).
• TBA 2026: Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor, Bluey’s Happy Snaps, The Eternal Life of Goldman, R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos, Danganronpa 2×2 Psycho Tropical Vacation Package Edition, Danganronpa 2×2, Corpse Party 2: Darkness Distortion Limited Edition, Corpse Party 2: Darkness Distortion, Voidwrought Collector’s Edition, Voidwrought.

Beyond software, Nintendo is expanding its merchandising footprint with new Amiibo figures, art books, and physical media for upcoming films.

• Amiibo: Kirby Air Riders - King Dedede & Tank Star (July 2), Splatoon Raiders - Frye (July 23), Splatoon Raiders - Shiver (July 23), Splatoon Raiders - Big Man (July 23).
• Books: Shovel Knight: Ultimate Design Works (May 26), Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Material Ultimania (July 14), Legend of Mana: The Art of Mana - 30th Anniversary Edition (July 28), The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2020-2023 (September 1), Vampire Survivors: The Grimoire (October 13), The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai Hero’s Edition (October 20), The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai (October 20), The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics (November 10).
• Other Media: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - Limited Edition Steelbook (TBA 2026), The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Blu-ray + Digital (TBA 2026), The Super Mario Galaxy Movie DVD (TBA 2026).

International retailers have also updated their databases, confirming regional availability for the majority of the North American lineup, with a few exclusive additions.

• Canada Switch 2: Indiana Jones (May 12), R-Type (May 19), Yoshi (May 21), Bluey (May 28), FF7 Rebirth (June 3), Monopoly (June 11), Elliot (June 18), Destroy All Humans (June 23), Star Fox (June 25), Rayman (June 26), Super Meat Boy 3D (June 30), High On Life 2 (July 1), Digimon (July 10), Mouse Mouseburg (July 10), Mouse (July 10), Splatoon Raiders (July 23), Culdcept (August 14), MGS Vol 2 (August 27), inKonbini (November 24), Elden Ring (TBA), 007 First Light (TBA), Dave the Diver (TBA), Squirrel with a Gun (TBA), Bluey's Happy Snaps (TBA), Disgaea Mayhem (TBA), SnowRunner (TBA).
• Canada Switch: R-Type (May 19), Q Collection (May 21), Bluey (May 28), Formula Legends (June 4), Monopoly (June 11), Windswept (June 12), Hauntii (June 23), Rhythm Heaven Groove (July 2), FNAF (July 3), Digimon (July 10), MGS Vol 2 (August 27), Castlevania (TBA), Thomas (TBA), Bluey (TBA), Disgaea Mayhem (TBA), The Wandering Village CE (TBA), The Wandering Village (TBA), Corpse Party 2 CE (TBA), Corpse Party 2 (TBA), Starbites (TBA).
• Canada Amiibo & Books: Kirby (July 2), Splatoon Raiders Frye/Shiver/Big Man (July 23). Books: Vampire Survivors (Oct 13), The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai Hero’s Edition, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Secrets of the Zonai, The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics.
• UK Switch 2: Indiana Jones (May 12), R-Type (May 19), Yoshi (May 21), Starbites (May 21), Tales of Arise (May 22), Bubsy 4D (May 22), Bluey (May 28), Disney (May 29), FF7 Rebirth (June 3), Monopoly (June 11), High On Life (June 16), Elliot (June 18), Destroy All Humans (June 23), Super Meat Boy 3D SE (June 30), Super Meat Boy 3D (June 30), High On Life 2 (July 1), Digimon (July 10), Mouse Mouseburg (July 10), Mouse (July 10), Ratatan (July 16), Culdcept (July 16), Splatoon Raiders (July 23), Trails in the Sky 2nd (Sept 17), Gothic 3 (Nov 24), LEGO Batman Deluxe (TBA), LEGO Batman (TBA), 007 First Light (TBA), Shenmue 3 Enhanced (TBA), Dave the Diver CE (TBA), Dave the Diver (TBA), Absolum (TBA), Bluey (TBA), SnowRunner (TBA), Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War (TBA).
• UK Switch: R-Type (May 19), Bubsy 4D (May 22), Bluey (May 28), Disney (May 29), System Shock 2 Remastered (May 29), Ball x Pit (May 29), Monopoly (June 11), Rayman (June 26), Nick Extreme Tennis (July 1), Rhythm Paradise Groove (July 2), FNAF (July 3), Digimon (July 10), Aero The Acro-Bat Legacy + Sunsoft Lost Gems (July 17), Cult of the Lamb DE (July 17), Super Bomberman CE (Aug 28), Super Bomberman (Aug 28), Trails in the Sky 2nd (Sept 17), Castlevania (TBA), Danganronpa 2x2 (TBA), Thomas (TBA), Ultros (TBA), The Eternal Life of Goldman (TBA), R-Type Tactics (TBA), Corpse Party 2 (TBA).
• UK Books: Vampire Survivors: The Grimoire (October 13).

The sheer volume and caliber of third-party titles slated for the Switch 2 fundamentally redefines Nintendo’s market positioning. By securing native ports of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Nintendo is signaling that its next-generation hardware possesses the architectural muscle to achieve parity with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. This eliminates the "Switch tax" compromise where players had to accept heavily downgraded visuals or rely on unstable cloud versions for modern blockbusters.

Furthermore, the simultaneous appearance of Microsoft-owned properties like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on day one highlights a broader industry shift toward multi-platform distribution. Coupled with the return of dormant first-party franchises like Star Fox and the expansion of the Splatoon universe with Splatoon Raiders, the Switch 2 is positioned to capture both the hardcore traditional gaming demographic and Nintendo's massive casual audience right out of the gate.