Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For June & July 2026

We're on the cusp of Summer in the Northern Hemisphere, although it looks like Nintendo and co. are giving Switch 2 owners plenty of excuses to stay inside and avoid the heatwaves.

Square Enix is serving up a double helping with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and The Adventures of Elliot before Nintendo deploys Fox McCloud in the Star Fox remake at the end of the month, followed closely by Rhythm Heaven one week later at the start of July, and then you've got Splatoon Raiders bringing up the rear. Not a bad summer holiday selection.

Below, we've highlighted the most exciting Switch 2 (and 1) games coming in the next couple of months. You'll find more great games beneath our top picks, as well as a bunch of accessories.

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New Switch 1 & 2 Games for June 2026

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - June 3rd (Switch 2)

Kicking off Square Enix's one-two punch in June is this second round of FFVII remake featuring Cloud and co. reimagined on modern consoles. Originally launching for PS5 back in 2024, Rebirth is coming to Switch 2 and Xbox on 3rd June.

Physical lovers note: As with the rest of SE's output, this one's a Game-Key Card.

After escaping the dystopian city of Midgar, join Cloud and his friends on an epic journey across the planet in pursuit of Sephiroth. Ride chocobos, sprint across sweeping plains, and explore a vibrant, expansive world.
Experience new features and encounters as the story unfolds, culminating in the party’s journey to the Forgotten Capital from the original FINAL FANTASY VII.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales - June 18th (Switch 2)

And following after Rebirth is The Adventures of Elliot, an old-school Zelda-style affair that made a great first impression on us. (There's a demo on the eShop if you're keen to see it for yourself.)

Again, this one's a Game-Key Card.

A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT combines exciting action-adventure gameplay with stunning HD-2D for the first time! Join Elliot the adventurer and the fairy Faie in a journey through four ages.

Star Fox - June 23rd (Switch 2)

Announced in early May following rumours that Nintendo was bringing back Fox and co., Star Fox on Switch 2 is a remake of Star Fox 64 that keeps the same level layouts but gives everything a current-gen glow-up while adding difficulty options, new modes, and (hopefully) a surprise or two.

We've been replaying the original on NSO since the announcement, and we're eager to see how it'll translate in this 2026 reinterpretation.

Step into the cockpit and fly across the stars and skies with Fox McCloud and the Star Fox team! With the Lylat system under attack by evil scientist Andross, it’s up to you and the squad to fend off his forces.

Rhythm Heaven Groove - July 2nd (Switch 1)

The final first-party game currently announced for Switch 1, we've been asking for this one for many years, so we're very excited to see the quirky rhythm series return.

Rhythm Heaven Groove (or Paradise in Europe) is never going to be a system seller, but this brilliant series is an underrated jewel in Nintendo's IP catalogue. If this ends up being the firm's final Switch 1 release, ol' reliable is going out with a bang.

Time your button presses to the beat across a splashy collection of games that will challenge your rhythm. Chop flying veggies, bounce fruit off your biceps, flap along with birds in flight, and more—all to the beat of the bop! Feast your ears on catchy original music while you focus, including tracks by renowned Japanese musician Tsunku♂.

Splatoon Raiders - July 23rd (Switch 2)

A single-player-focused spin-off of Nintendo's inky shooter series, we haven't seen a whole lot of this since its long-awaited release date announcement back in April, but having been big fans of the single-player modes in all the previous Splatoons, we're intrigued to dive into this one in July.

Launching alongside a trio of Deep Cut amiibo, we imagine Nintendo will be revealing more details in the lead-up to release, so keep 'em peeled.

In this single-player-focused adventure, play as a mechanic working with Deep Cut—a trio of swashbuckling musicians—and venture out into the mysterious Spirhalite Islands! Customize your character, kit yourself out with mechanical gadgets and ink-splattering weapons, and take on waves of enemy Salmonids as you raid the islands for treasure.

More Upcoming Games for June & July 2026

As well as those picks above, there are plenty more Switch 1 & 2 retail games launching in the next couple of months (and a bit beyond).

New Switch 2 Accessories & eShop Credit

Finally, here's a selection of Switch 2 accessories coming soon, and our Switch 2 buyer's guides if you're looking for something in particular.

Remember, you can also buy your Switch eShop credit and games from the Nintendo Life store. Purchases made on our store also help to support the site, so thank you in advance!

So that's it for June and July — did we miss anything? Let us know with a comment and tell us if you've pre-ordered any of these goodies!