The anticipation surrounding the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is reaching a fever pitch as new details emerge about its game lineup for spring 2026.
Published on February 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, today’s announcement from Nintendo has gamers buzzing with excitement. They revealed a plethora of games set to launch for the Switch 2 in the coming months, including exclusive titles such as Mario Tennis Fever and an expansion for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Much of the information shared today stems from a preview event held in New York City last month, which Polygon had the pleasure of attending. Here’s a comprehensive overview of our hands-on experiences with the latest offerings.
To kick things off, we were treated to an exhilarating 30-minute session of Mario Tennis Fever, a sports title exclusive to the Switch 2, scheduled for release on February 12. This game is an absolute blast! During our playtime, we engaged in various solo and doubles matches, testing out a diverse roster of characters and rackets. Each racket possesses a unique Fever Shot ability, unleashing chaos on the opponent's side with hazards like tornadoes, blizzards, or even banana peels. For those eager for more insight, our detailed preview of Mario Tennis Fever (https://www.polygon.com/mario-tennis-fever-preview-switch-2/) explores these features further, but suffice it to say, these abilities turn standard tennis matches into unpredictable and thrilling events.
As a quick aside, we feel it's important to mention that Team Polygon emerged victorious in all four of our doubles matches. A shout-out to our gracious competitors from GameSpot and Tom's Guide – better luck next time!
After our jubilant tennis experience, we delved into Meetup in Bellabel Park, the latest expansion for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, slated for a March 26 release alongside the Switch 2 version of the game. To our surprise, Meetup in Bellabel Park is not merely an extension of existing levels, but rather resembles a collection of minigames reminiscent of Mario Party. The segment we tried involved a series of engaging mini-challenges that required cooperation or competition with friends, depending on the task at hand. For an in-depth look, check out our preview of Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park (https://www.polygon.com/super-mario-bros-wonder-dlc-meetup-bellabel-park-preview/). Unfortunately, Team Polygon didn’t fare as well in this endeavor as we did in tennis.
Reeling from the chaos of unexpected Mario Party-style mayhem, our team split up to explore further. My colleague, Giovanni Colantonio, took a dive into the revival of the Virtual Boy, which launches on February 17. His observations? "It’s disorienting, the games are not great, and I left my session with a bit of back pain. But honestly, that’s exactly what I was hoping for." You can read more about his experience here (https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2-virtual-boy-hands-on/).
Meanwhile, I explored some of Capcom's upcoming Switch 2 titles, featuring a brief five-minute demo of Resident Evil Requiem (let's just say I encountered my first zombie and quickly decided to exit) and spent about 30 minutes immersed in Pragmata, a sci-fi action game that absolutely blew me away. I enjoyed it so much that I went through its demo twice! Scheduled for release on April 24, I can hardly wait for this one! For additional details on why Pragmata has quickly become my most anticipated title for the Switch 2 this spring, be sure to check out our article (https://www.polygon.com/pragmata-switch-2-preview/) . It’s worth noting that Pragmata will also be available on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X.
As it stands, Nintendo's roadmap for 2026 remains largely under wraps. However, we do know that Pokémon Pokopia is set to drop on March 5, followed closely by Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on April 16 for the original Switch. Additionally, the platformer Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, along with Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave—a title that will expand the Smash Bros. roster—are both anticipated to release sometime in 2026, though specific dates are yet to be confirmed. Overall, the upcoming spring lineup looks promising for Nintendo, but the real question is whether they can maintain this momentum throughout the rest of the year.
