Upcoming Games – October 2026

This October, return to Wuhu Island, answer the call of duty, let your heart be your guiding key, and more! Check out this selection of games launching soon, and don’t forget to click on any that catch your eye for pre-orders, purchases or to add them to your Wish List.

KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I～III] – 8th October

The worlds of Disney and FINAL FANTASY combine in three unforgettable collections! Enjoy heartfelt stories and stylish action battles in a grand saga of light and darkness. This bundle includes every one of Sora’s adventures to date – each collection is also available to purchase separately. Owners of the KINGDOM HEARTS Cloud titles can purchase the native Nintendo Switch 2 versions at a discount, then transfer their saved progress.

Try KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) for free >

Order of the Sinking Star – 9th October

Discover a massive puzzle adventure set in a realm of magic and enigma. Solve over 1,000 interconnected, hand-crafted puzzles, discover unique playable heroes, master evolving gameplay mechanics, and decipher a grand mystery.

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – 9th October

Set out for adventure with your loyal Pawns in this expanded version of the cult fantasy RPG! Explore a snow-covered new region, encounter unfamiliar enemies, and express yourself with all-new character customisation options.

Ratatan – 15th October

A rhythm roguelike action game, Ratatan sees intense but colourful side-scrolling battles unfold with over 100 characters fighting in a massive melee. Defeat the enemies by riding the rhythm of a catchy, toe-tapping soundtrack in this delightful adventure!

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – 15th October

The legendary Castlevania series returns in a new tale blending acrobatic action with in-depth exploration. Battle to the bottom of a dark conspiracy as Rose Belmont, daughter of Trevor Belmont. With your ancestors’ holy whip in hand, freely traverse Gothic landscapes and put to rest the creatures of the night.

Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition – 16th October

Three survival horror classics rise anew on Nintendo Switch 2. Live through a dual-sided nightmare in Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, escape the wrath of Nemesis in Resident Evil 3, and carry out an action-packed rescue mission in Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort – 22nd October

Head to the resort of Wuhu Island and play 12 different sports using intuitive motion controls! Get competitive in everything from Bowling to Thumb Wrestling, and explore the island in leisure sports like Prop Plane or Skateboarding.

FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE – 22nd October

Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch

Experience the first ever FINAL FANTASY game to be presented in HD-2D! Travel with companions bound by fate and call upon Visions – echoes of characters from throughout the series – to aid you in turn-based battles.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 – 23rd October

An all-new entry in the best-selling shooter series arrives on Nintendo Switch 2. Fight across the Korean peninsula and beyond in Campaign, engage with friends and enemies around the world in Multiplayer, and make every extraction run count in DMZ.

Minecraft – 27th October

Block out your calendars for an enhanced version of Minecraft – now with support for Vibrant Visuals! Explore randomly-generated worlds and build amazing things, from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles.

Of course, there are plenty more games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in the near future!

Please note: all the dates listed are accurate at the time of publication.