October 2026 is a massive month for Nintendo Switch 2, headlined by the long-awaited Switch 2 debut of Hell is Us and Dragon's Dogma II, plus the arrival of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and a brand-new Final Fantasy entry.
October 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest months yet for Nintendo Switch 2 owners. The month kicks off on October 1 with the platform debut of Rayman Legends Retold and Octopath Traveler II, before a massive October 8 wave brings Hell is Us, the complete Kingdom Hearts collection, and more. Mid-month delivers Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and Tales of Eternia: Remastered, while the final stretch closes out with Final Fantasy Resonance, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and the survival-shooter Anomalith. Whether you're into action-RPGs, first-person shooters, or motion-control party games, there's something here for every Switch 2 player this October.
Rayman Legends Retold is a bold reimagining of Ubisoft's beloved 2013 platformer, arriving October 1 with overhauled visuals and a retold story. The game supports solo play and up to four-player couch co-op, and introduces a mysterious new realm, new musical stages, and fresh content alongside the classic levels fans remember.
Octopath Traveler II makes its Nintendo Switch 2 debut on October 1, bringing the acclaimed HD-2D RPG and its eight-traveler adventure to the new platform. Set in the bustling world of Solistia, the game blends retro pixel art with 3DCG visuals and earned an OpenCritic score of 85 with 94% of critics recommending it. A bundle edition pairing Octopath Traveler II with the original Octopath Traveler is also available for newcomers to the series.
Hell is Us arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, having already earned an OpenCritic average of 78 across 130 reviews on other platforms. Set in an isolated country ravaged by civil war and a mysterious supernatural calamity, the game tasks players with uncovering the secrets of their past while battling terrifying chimeras using a drone and an ancient sword. A Deluxe Edition with additional content is also available at launch for those who want the complete experience.
The entire Kingdom Hearts saga comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8 in one value-packed bundle. Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III] includes Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (featuring 0.2: Birth by Sleep and Dream Drop Distance HD), and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind. Individual titles from the collection are also sold separately for players who want to pick and choose.
Capcom's celebrated action-RPG Dragon's Dogma II makes its Nintendo Switch 2 debut on October 9. One of the highest-rated games of 2024 with an OpenCritic average of 87 and 91% of critics recommending it, the game drops players into a vast fantasy world as the Arisen, accompanied by AI-driven Pawn companions on a quest to reclaim the throne from a Dragon. A Dark Arisen expanded edition, which includes additional content, is also available alongside the base game and a separate Dark Arisen Expansion pass.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, one week ahead of the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC release. The follow-up to Modern Warfare III (2023) features a campaign set during a North Korean invasion of the Korean Peninsula, told through dual perspectives: a young South Korean soldier on the front lines and Captain Price operating in the shadows on a personal mission. Multiplayer includes 6v6 core maps, large-scale vehicle combat, a dynamic Kill Block map system, and a DMZ extraction mode.
Bandai Namco's classic Tales of Eternia returns on October 16 in a fully remastered edition across all major platforms including Switch 2. The beloved entry in the long-running Tales series follows protagonists Reid and Farah as they journey across the twin worlds of Inferia and Celestia to prevent a catastrophic collision that threatens both civilizations.
Square Enix returns to the pixel-art roots of the Final Fantasy franchise with Final Fantasy Resonance, launching October 22. Set in the Kingdom of Grandshelt, the game follows Rain and Lasswell as they uncover the truth behind a world-threatening force after witnessing the shattering of an Earth Crystal. The game evolves classic HD-2D-style visuals and introduces a Visions combat system where companions summon powerful allies in battle. A Digital Deluxe Edition is also available at launch.
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October 22, 2026
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October 22, 2026
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Nintendo's motion-control sports series returns exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on October 22. The game features 12 motion-controlled sports spanning everything from tennis and bowling to archery, basketball, boxing, and even thumb wrestling. The game takes full advantage of the Switch 2's updated motion controls and supports both solo and local multiplayer across its full sport lineup.
Anomalith closes out October on October 29 as a survival third-person shooter steeped in the eerie atmosphere of liminal spaces and Showa-era Japanese retro aesthetics. A girl steps into a world writhing with anomalies in search of her missing friend, facing creatures and environments that defy normal reality. The game blends RPG progression with shooter mechanics across its unsettling, otherworldly setting.
With 47 confirmed releases tracked for the Nintendo Switch 2 this October, the platform continues to attract major publishers and beloved franchises. Mark your calendars and wishlist your favorites before launch day sneaks up on you.
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