Switch 2's September 2026 Lineup Revealed
Nintendo's Switch 2 will get six major new games in September 2026, including two exclusives and several AAA third-party titles, Polygon reports.
According to a report by Polygon, Nintendo's Switch 2 will see six major new game releases in September 2026. The month's lineup includes two platform exclusives and several AAA third-party titles launching day one on the console.
This busy release schedule is part of a wider industry push to launch games ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6, a title not coming to the Switch 2. Alongside the new releases, a significant number of ports are also slated for the platform that month. For a full list of upcoming games, check our fixtures page.
Key Exclusives and Sequels
The two Switch 2 exclusives highlighted for September are Orbitals and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. Orbitals, from Tokyo-based Shapefarm and publisher Kepler Interactive, is a two-player co-op puzzle-platformer inspired by 1980s sci-fi anime. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is the next entry in Nintendo and Intelligent Systems' tactical RPG series, focusing on four protagonists in a heroic arena tournament. Fans can track the series' performance on our stats pages.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault and Minecraft Dungeons 2 represent notable indie and Microsoft-owned sequels. Digital Sun's Moonlighter 2 shifts from 2D to a 3D isometric view with roguelite gameplay. Minecraft Dungeons 2 refines the original's formula with a jump ability and a more detailed loot system featuring four-piece armor sets and a talisman slot.
Major Third-Party Support
Capcom and Electronic Arts are bringing major franchises to the Switch 2 in September. Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks the first mainline series entry in 20 years, featuring a sword-focused combat system set in Edo-period Kyoto. EA will release EA Sports FC 27, which introduces a new social hub called The Grounds and includes content featuring Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond. You can see how these teams stack up in the league standings.
Ports and Additional Releases
The report notes these six titles are just the most anticipated all-new releases. A separate list of ports arriving in September includes Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Valheim, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Hell is Us, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition.
| Game | Release Date | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault | Sep. 2 | Sequel shifting to 3D isometric, roguelite gameplay. |
| Orbitals | Sep. 3 | Switch 2 exclusive co-op puzzle-platformer for two players. |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | Sep. 4 | First mainline entry in 20 years, day-one Switch 2 release. |
| Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave | Sep. 17 | Switch 2 exclusive tactical RPG with arena tournament story. |
| EA Sports FC 27 | Sep. 25 | Introduces The Grounds social hub, features Ted Lasso. |
| Minecraft Dungeons 2 | Sep. 29 | Co-op dungeon crawler with refined loot and armor system. |
Polygon's report suggests Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave could be a "genuine Game of the Year contender." The article concludes by detailing the loot system upgrades in Minecraft Dungeons 2, where armor is now split into four individual pieces.
