With the Switch 2 set to become pricier soon, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa assures fans that multiple new titles are in development.

May 13, 2026, 1:25 PM UTC

As the Switch 2 faces a price increase in September, this year's holiday period looms large for Nintendo. The higher price tag will make compelling new games essential for boosting sales of the hybrid console. Right now, the schedule for the latter part of the year looks thin. Still, Furukawa has signaled that more Switch 2 games are on the way for 2026, though he held back on details.

In the latest English translation of Nintendo's financial Q&A session, Furukawa highlighted how key software drives hardware adoption. He pointed to Pokémon Pokopia as proof: "The way that Pokémon Pokopia has contributed to hardware sales reaffirms our belief that the availability of software that people want to play is a key factor supporting the transition to Nintendo Switch 2."

Furukawa elaborated on future plans:

Going forward, we have many new titles for Nintendo Switch 2 prepared, and we will carefully convey the appeal of each title to encourage people to transition to Nintendo Switch 2 at their own pace. In that context, we will work to increase the Nintendo Switch 2 installed base over the medium to long term and increase software sales and the number of annual playing users.

He continued:

We are working on a variety of new titles for Nintendo Switch 2, and not just so-called major titles. For the lineup for the second half of this year, we are preparing new titles in addition to those we have already announced and will communicate the details at the appropriate time.

Nintendo does have some releases lined up already. A fresh Yoshi adventure arrives next week, followed by a Star Fox remake in June, Splatoon Raiders and Rhythm Heaven Megamix in July, plus Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave sometime in 2026. Yet this selection lacks blockbuster draws comparable to a new Super Mario, Animal Crossing, or Legend of Zelda.

These modest titles have helped the Switch 2 gain traction initially, but marquee releases will prove vital once the console carries a steeper price. Fans can anticipate further announcements via upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations.