Nintendo Switch 2 third-party support has become one of the most interesting parts of the console’s story.
Cyberpunk 2077 was there on launch day. Resident Evil Requiem, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Fallout 4, Hades II, Indiana Jones and plenty more followed. Elden Ring, Call of Duty, The Duskbloods and another wave of major releases are still ahead.
This living guide tracks the biggest third-party Nintendo Switch 2 games, including titles available now, upcoming releases with confirmed dates, announced games still waiting for a firm launch, backward-compatible releases and ports that remain unconfirmed rumors.
TL;DR – Nintendo Switch 2 third-party games
Table of Contents
- Why third-party support matters on Switch 2
- How this list works
- Switch 2 third-party launch games
- Third-party games released later in 2025
- Third-party Switch 2 games released in 2026
- Upcoming games with confirmed dates
- Confirmed games without exact dates
- What happened to Borderlands 4?
- Rumored Switch 2 ports
- Backward-compatible games
- Related G2A Marketplace offers
- Nintendo Switch 2 third-party FAQ
Why third-party support matters more on Switch 2
The original Nintendo Switch had no shortage of excellent games, but owners became used to asking the same question whenever a major multiplatform release was announced: will this actually come to Switch?
Sometimes the answer was yes. Sometimes it arrived years later. Sometimes it required cloud streaming. And plenty of games simply never appeared.
Switch 2 changed the tone almost immediately.
Its launch included Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Split Fiction, Street Fighter 6, Civilization VII, Hogwarts Legacy, Hitman: World of Assassination, Sonic X Shadow Generations and several other major games from outside Nintendo.
That momentum continued. EA brought Madden back to Nintendo hardware. Supergiant launched Hades II. Square Enix committed heavily to Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. Bethesda brought Indiana Jones, Fallout and Oblivion. Capcom has Resident Evil, Onimusha, Dragon’s Dogma and more. FromSoftware is bringing both Elden Ring and an entirely new Switch 2 exclusive.
For another snapshot of that strategy, check our Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026 breakdown and our earlier July 2025 Partner Showcase recap.
How this Nintendo Switch 2 games list works
RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED
CONFIRMED – TBA
Using status rather than announcement date makes this page much easier to maintain.
When a TBA game gets a launch date, it simply moves into the upcoming section. When it releases, it moves into available now. Rumors only graduate when a publisher actually confirms them.
Nintendo Switch 2 third-party launch games
June 5, 2025 immediately established what Nintendo wanted from its new hardware: big multiplatform games should no longer feel unusual on a Nintendo system.
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
AVAILABLE NOW
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition was arguably the Switch 2 launch lineup’s biggest technical statement.
Night City, the complete base campaign and Phantom Liberty all arrived together instead of Nintendo players receiving a reduced edition.
The port also uses Switch 2-specific features including gyro aiming, touch controls and Joy-Con 2 mouse functionality. It showed from day one that technically ambitious AAA ports were part of the plan.
Split Fiction
AVAILABLE NOW
Hazelight’s co-op adventure also arrived on launch day.
Split Fiction moves between fantasy and science-fiction scenarios constantly, with its entire campaign designed around two-player cooperation.
Friend’s Pass and cross-play make the Switch 2 version especially useful for players whose co-op partner owns another platform.
Third-party games released after the Switch 2 launch in 2025
The launch lineup was not a one-week burst. Outside publishers continued filling the calendar almost immediately.
WILD HEARTS S
AVAILABLE NOW
WILD HEARTS S brings Omega Force’s monster-hunting formula to Switch 2 with its defining Karakuri construction system intact.
Hunters can build traps, crates, gliders and larger mechanisms during combat instead of relying only on weapons and positioning.
The S edition also expands multiplayer to teams of four, making it a natural option for anyone who wants a Monster Hunter-style progression loop with a different combat rhythm.
Madden NFL 26
AVAILABLE NOW
Madden NFL 26 marked the first Madden release built for Nintendo hardware in years.
EA brought the full current-generation football package to Switch 2 rather than a legacy edition built around old systems.
Franchise, Superstar and the new AI-driven player and coaching behaviors all made the jump, making Madden another useful test of whether Nintendo can remain part of EA’s annual sports release schedule.
STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
AVAILABLE NOW
Grand Bazaar reimagines the Nintendo DS-era farming game around rebuilding Zephyr Town’s weekly market. The Switch 2 Edition improves resolution and frame rate while adding Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.
It is not the sort of port that wins technical comparison videos, but it illustrates another important side of third-party support: franchises strongly associated with handheld Nintendo systems are sticking around too.
Hades II
AVAILABLE NOW
Hades II reached version 1.0 on Switch 2, Switch and PC on September 25, 2025. The Switch 2 version can run at up to 120fps in TV mode at 1080p, while handheld play targets 60fps.
That made Supergiant’s sequel both a major independent release and a good demonstration of Switch 2’s ability to deliver high-refresh portable gameplay.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
AVAILABLE NOW
Square Enix rebuilt the first two Dragon Quest games in the same HD-2D style used for Dragon Quest III. Both adventures are included in one package, with new scenarios and additional content expanding the original stories.
Switch 2 also gets improved graphical specifications compared with the original Switch release.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
AVAILABLE NOW
Tribute Games and Dotemu followed TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge with another pixel-art beat ’em up, this time pulling from the Marvel universe.
Fifteen playable heroes, instant tag-team swapping and four-player local or online co-op make it one of the easier games on this list to recommend for multiplayer.
Major third-party Switch 2 games released in 2026
By 2026, the question stopped being whether Switch 2 would receive significant ports. The more interesting question became how quickly publishers could get them onto the system.
Resident Evil Requiem
AVAILABLE NOW
Resident Evil Requiem is exactly the kind of release that matters when evaluating third-party support.
This was not a remaster rescued from an older generation. It was a current mainline Resident Evil release appearing on Nintendo hardware.
Capcom’s survival horror game combines Grace Ashcroft’s more vulnerable horror-focused sections with Leon S. Kennedy’s action-heavy gameplay.
Mixtape
AVAILABLE NOW
Mixtape is a coming-of-age adventure from Beethoven & Dinosaur, the studio behind The Artful Escape.
Three friends spend one final night together while a playlist pulls them through stylized memories involving skateboarding, photography, parties and other snapshots of adolescence.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land – Switch 2 Edition
AVAILABLE NOW
The Switch 2 Edition improves resolution, frame rate and loading times while adding local GameShare functionality.
It is a dedicated enhancement rather than simple backward compatibility, making it a useful example of how Japanese publishers are updating existing Switch-era releases for the newer hardware.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
AVAILABLE NOW
Team Asano takes the HD-2D visual style associated with Octopath Traveler and Dragon Quest into real-time action RPG territory. Elliot fights directly rather than waiting for turns, while his fairy companion Faie helps with exploration and puzzle solving.
The game also travels across multiple eras, giving Square Enix another large RPG presence on Switch 2 beyond Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
You can also read our earlier look at The Adventures of Elliot on G2A News.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
AVAILABLE NOW
Rebirth followed Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade onto Switch 2 and represents a much tougher technical target.
The sequel is considerably larger, with open regions, seamless exploration, large battles and much more environmental detail.
Square Enix now has the first two parts of the FFVII remake trilogy on Nintendo hardware, with Revelation already confirmed for Switch 2 as well.
Don’t Miss These Games on Nintendo Switch 2
The Switch 2 library is already much bigger than the headline releases alone suggest.
If you are looking for more third-party games worth adding to your backlog, these are some of the strongest RPGs, action games, open-world adventures, shooters, and modern classics you can play on Nintendo’s newer hardware right now.
Star Wars Outlaws
NATIVE SWITCH 2 VERSION
Ubisoft’s open-world Star Wars adventure puts players in the boots of scoundrel Kay Vess as she moves between criminal syndicates, distant planets, cantinas, Imperial territory, and space battles.
The Switch 2 version adds features such as gyro-assisted aiming, touch controls, and hardware-specific optimizations, making it one of the more ambitious open-world ports on the system.
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined
NATIVE SWITCH 2 VERSION
Square Enix reworks the massive seventh Dragon Quest adventure with a new diorama-inspired visual style, modernized mechanics, and a streamlined version of the famously enormous original story.
The time-traveling structure still sends the party into lost regions from the past, making it an easy recommendation for anyone who wants a traditional JRPG that can keep a handheld busy for a very long time.
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
NATIVE SWITCH 2 VERSION
Origins pushes the familiar Musou formula toward much larger and denser battlefields, putting a nameless protagonist in the middle of the Three Kingdoms conflict.
Fighting through enormous formations while coordinating with allied officers makes it one of the better showcases for players who want pure large-scale action rather than another open-world RPG.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
NATIVE SWITCH 2 VERSION
MachineGames mixes first-person exploration, puzzles, stealth, brawling, and globe-trotting adventure in a story set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade.
The whip doubles as a weapon and traversal tool, while larger environments reward curiosity rather than simply pushing Indy from one action sequence to the next.
No Man’s Sky – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
SWITCH 2 EDITION
The Switch 2 Edition turns Hello Games’ already impressive portable conversion into a much more complete version of No Man’s Sky.
Higher-resolution visuals, improved performance, multiplayer, settlements, cross-play, and touch controls make this the version Nintendo players originally hoped the game could become.
Red Dead Redemption: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
SWITCH 2 EDITION
John Marston’s western adventure gets a much more fitting home on Switch 2, with smoother performance and a sharper presentation than the original Switch release.
Undead Nightmare is included too, so the package covers both Rockstar’s classic open-world western and its excellent zombie-horror expansion.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
NATIVE SWITCH 2 VERSION
Yakuza 0 remains one of the easiest entry points into the Like a Dragon series, following younger versions of Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima through the criminal underworld of 1988 Japan.
Director’s Cut adds extra scenes, an English dub, and the Red Light Raid online multiplayer mode on top of an already excellent crime drama.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
SWITCH 2 EDITION
Before Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian built one of the most flexible modern CRPGs with Divinity: Original Sin 2.
Its reactive quests, elemental combat systems, huge number of viable character builds, and four-player multiplayer make it an especially good fit for players who want an RPG where experimenting with ridiculous ideas is often encouraged.
Persona 3 Reload
NATIVE SWITCH 2 VERSION
Persona 3 Reload rebuilds Atlus’ darker school-life RPG with modern visuals, new voice work, quality-of-life improvements, and the polished combat presentation introduced by later Persona games.
Days revolve around school and relationships, while nights lead into Tartarus and strategic turn-based battles against Shadows.
Resident Evil 2
CLOUD VERSION
Resident Evil 2’s remake remains one of Capcom’s strongest modern survival-horror games, rebuilding Raccoon City Police Department around tense exploration, limited resources, puzzles, and the relentless presence of Mr. X.
On Nintendo hardware, the currently available version is still the older cloud-streaming release rather than the rumored native Switch 2 port.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
BACKWARD COMPATIBLE
The Lost Crown is one of Ubisoft’s best modern action games, mixing Metroidvania exploration with fast platforming, parries, air combos, time powers, and demanding boss battles.
It is technically the original Switch release running through Switch 2 compatibility rather than a dedicated Switch 2 Edition, but it remains an excellent portable fit.
Diablo II: Resurrected
BACKWARD COMPATIBLE
Diablo II: Resurrected remains one of the foundations of the action RPG genre, pairing randomized loot, character builds, difficulty progression, and endlessly repeatable dungeon crawling with modernized visuals.
The original Switch release is compatible with Switch 2, although it does not currently have a dedicated native Switch 2 Edition.
What about Resident Evil 4 Remake?
The 2023 Resident Evil 4 remake is not currently available as an official Nintendo Switch 2 release.
Reports continue to claim that Capcom is working on Switch 2 versions of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4, but until Capcom announces them, Resident Evil 4 Remake belongs in the rumor section rather than under AVAILABLE NOW.
Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 third-party games with confirmed release dates
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
AUGUST 28, 2026
The Tarnished Edition puts Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree together on a portable Nintendo system.
Additional equipment and Torrent customization are included as part of the package.
It is also one of the ports players will watch most closely from a technical perspective. Elden Ring’s open world, streaming demands and large boss encounters make it a much tougher target than a typical cross-generation release.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Call of Duty returning to Nintendo hardware matters well beyond Modern Warfare 4 itself.
The Switch 2 release includes the campaign, multiplayer and DMZ with cross-play and cross-progression.
Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are another particularly interesting addition for players who want something closer to PC-style aiming without leaving handheld hardware behind.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
NOVEMBER 12, 2026
Atlus is bringing one of its biggest modern RPGs to Switch 2.
Metaphor combines turn-based party combat, real-time field attacks, Archetype character builds and a long political fantasy campaign.
Devil May Cry 5
CONFIRMED FOR SWITCH 2JUNE 23, 2026
Capcom’s stylish action game is another technically impressive addition to Nintendo’s growing collection of former PlayStation, Xbox and PC staples.
Its final Switch 2 release timing is best tracked separately from Capcom’s already dated 2026 titles.
DMC V released on June 23, 2026 but if you’re waiting for physical release, the date is set for 28/08/2026.
Confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 games still waiting for exact dates
Stellar Blade
CONFIRMED – 2026
Shift Up’s action game is officially heading to Switch 2.
The Complete Edition bundles the base adventure with post-launch content, giving Nintendo players the most complete version of EVE’s story in one package.
The Duskbloods
SWITCH 2 EXCLUSIVE
The Duskbloods is more important than another good port because it is not a port at all.
FromSoftware is building a completely new multiplayer action game exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
Up to eight Bloodsworn enter matches involving PvP, PvE encounters, temporary alliances and individual objectives. Recent hands-on testing has made it one of the more fascinating wildcards in the Switch 2 catalog.
007 First Light
SWITCH 2 DATE TBA
IO Interactive’s James Bond origin story launched on other platforms in May 2026, while the Switch 2 version is scheduled separately for summer.
Nintendo’s store still lists the exact release date as TBD.
The game follows a younger Bond during his path into the Double 0 program, combining stealth, gadgets, driving, social manipulation and Hitman-style flexibility.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation
SPRING 2027
The final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy will launch simultaneously on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
That simultaneous release is arguably more significant than another late port.
Cloud and the full party gain access to the Highwind, opening the world on a planetary scale as the trilogy heads toward its final confrontation with Sephiroth.
Resident Evil Veronica
NOT FORMALLY CONFIRMED
A new Resident Evil Code: Veronica project continues to circulate in reports and release lists, but it should not be treated like Resident Evil Requiem until Capcom formally confirms the game and its Switch 2 version.
For now, it belongs on the watchlist rather than the confirmed schedule.
What happened to Borderlands 4 on Nintendo Switch 2?
ANNOUNCED, THEN DELAYED
Borderlands 4 is not an ordinary rumor. Gearbox and 2K officially announced the Switch 2 version and originally planned to release it in 2025. That edition was later delayed and its original launch plan was abandoned.
Until Gearbox provides a fresh roadmap, Borderlands 4 belongs in its own category between confirmed and upcoming. The port exists as an announced project, but there is no reliable active release date to put on a calendar.
Rumored Nintendo Switch 2 ports
This is the section where wording matters most. None of the games below should be treated as Switch 2 releases until Nintendo or the relevant publisher says so.
Two additional games frequently mentioned in Switch 2 discussions are Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Black Myth: Wukong.
Neither is official yet. You can follow the separate reports in our Clair Obscur Switch 2 report and Black Myth: Wukong Switch 2 report.
The Witcher 3 and backward compatibility
BACKWARD COMPATIBLE
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt can be played on Switch 2 through compatibility with the original Switch release.
That is different from having a dedicated native Switch 2 Edition.
This is worth keeping separate because otherwise Switch 2 release lists become misleading very quickly. A game working on the console is not automatically the same thing as receiving a dedicated port with new technical targets or hardware-specific features.
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Why this lineup feels different from the original Switch
The strongest argument for Switch 2’s third-party support is not simply the number of games.
It is the type of games arriving and the timing.
Cyberpunk 2077 was there at launch. Resident Evil Requiem arrived as a current mainline Resident Evil. Madden NFL 26 brought a major annual EA Sports franchise back. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is planned to launch on Switch 2 at the same time as PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Call of Duty is returning. FromSoftware is bringing both Elden Ring and a Nintendo-exclusive new project.
There are smaller signs too. Story of Seasons gets dedicated Switch 2 enhancements. Atelier Yumia receives a proper Edition upgrade. Two Point Museum reaches the platform. Danganronpa, Professor Layton, Turok and Inazuma Eleven are all present.
This is not a platform surviving between Mario and Zelda releases. Outside publishers are becoming part of the calendar itself.
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Nintendo Switch 2 third-party games FAQ
What are third-party Nintendo Switch 2 games?
Third-party games are developed or published by companies outside Nintendo’s own development and publishing structure. Examples include Cyberpunk 2077 from CD PROJEKT RED, Resident Evil from Capcom and Final Fantasy from Square Enix.
What were the biggest third-party Switch 2 launch games?
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Split Fiction, Street Fighter 6, Hogwarts Legacy, Civilization VII, Hitman World of Assassination and Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut were among the major games available on June 5, 2025.
Is Hades II on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Hades II launched on Switch 2 on September 25, 2025. The Switch 2 version supports up to 120fps in TV mode and 60fps in handheld mode.
Is Elden Ring coming to Switch 2?
Yes. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is scheduled for August 28, 2026 and includes the base game plus Shadow of the Erdtree.
Is Call of Duty coming to Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is scheduled for October 23, 2026 with campaign, multiplayer, DMZ, cross-play and cross-progression.
Is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth available on Switch 2?
Yes. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launched on Switch 2 on June 3, 2026, following Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade earlier in the year.
Is Final Fantasy VII Revelation coming to Switch 2?
Yes. Square Enix has confirmed a simultaneous Nintendo Switch 2 release for spring 2027 alongside PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Is Stellar Blade coming to Switch 2?
Yes. Stellar Blade is officially confirmed for Switch 2 in 2026, although the exact launch date remains unannounced.
Is The Duskbloods a Switch 2 exclusive?
Yes. FromSoftware’s PvPvE multiplayer action game is currently exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 and is planned for 2026.
Is Borderlands 4 coming to Switch 2?
The Switch 2 edition was officially announced, but its original release plan was delayed. It currently does not have a reliable new launch date.
Is Diablo IV confirmed for Switch 2?
No. Diablo IV remains an unconfirmed rumor despite continued speculation around more Microsoft and Blizzard games coming to Nintendo hardware.
Is Fallout 4 still rumored for Switch 2?
No. Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition has already moved from rumor territory into the Switch 2 library.
Is Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Switch 2?
Yes. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is no longer a rumor. Assassin’s Creed Mirage, however, still lacks a confirmed Switch 2 version.
Switch 2 is no longer waiting for Nintendo to carry the entire year
The most important thing about this lineup is not Cyberpunk, Final Fantasy, Madden or Resident Evil individually. It is that they are all part of the same platform story.
CD PROJEKT RED showed up on launch day. Supergiant used Switch 2 as one of Hades II’s version 1.0 platforms. EA brought Madden back. Square Enix is treating the system as part of its broader multiplatform strategy. Bethesda has already supplied several major games. Activision is bringing Call of Duty back. FromSoftware is developing an exclusive.
There will still be missing releases. Some ports will arrive late. Others will never make it. And rumor lists will continue filling up every time Microsoft, Capcom or Ubisoft announces something new.
But Switch 2 has already reached a point where asking whether a big third-party game could come to Nintendo no longer sounds unrealistic.
The next question is simply which publisher joins the list next.