Switch 2 Games Nov-Dec 2026: Release Dates and Prices
The Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake lands on November 5, but it is far from the only Switch 2 release over the next two months. Nintendo Life's November and December guide lists a busy run of ports, upgrades and new games. Here is what to know, with US prices where listed.
Quick summary
- Nov 5: Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2), Stellar Blade Complete Edition, Guardians of the Galaxy Encore Edition
- Nov 12: Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition, Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Dec 1-4: Rayman Legends Retold, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, Monster Hunter Wilds
- Dec 10: Stage Tour, Attack on Titan 3
Which Switch 2 games release in November and December 2026?
| Date | Game | US price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | $69.99 |
| Nov 5 | Stellar Blade Complete Edition | $59.99 |
| Nov 5 | Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition | $39.99 |
| Nov 12 | Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy | $69.99 |
| Nov 12 | Metaphor: ReFantazio | $39.99 |
| Dec 1 | Rayman Legends Retold | $39.99 |
| Dec 3 | Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World | $59.99 |
| Dec 4 | Monster Hunter Wilds | Deluxe $39.99 listed |
| Dec 10 | Stage Tour (with guitar bundle) | $129.99 |
Dates and prices are as listed by Nintendo Life and retailers on November 1; shops can change them. Note that Nintendo Life's list shows Rayman Legends Retold under both December 1 and December 3 in different places, so check the retailer you use.
Is Ocarina of Time a full remake?
Nintendo describes it as built from the ground up for Switch 2. A report also notes that some US pre-orders at Walmart were cancelled a day before release because the retailer reportedly oversold, according to Nintendo Life.
How does Stellar Blade run on Switch 2?
The full game is on the cartridge. Demo impressions raised questions about the frame generation used to hit 60fps, and the developer has since confirmed it can be turned off in the final game. The edition bundles the NieR:Automata and NIKKE collaborations plus a new Bayonetta outfit set.
What is new in Pikmin 4 on Switch 2?
Voice commands for Oatchi through the built-in mic, plus the Dandori Academy score mode, with 72 stages to be released over time. We break down the price and upgrade pack in our Pikmin 4 guide.
Which games use a Game-Key Card?
Nintendo Life flags Metaphor: ReFantazio, Rayman Legends Retold, Dragon Quest Monsters (Switch 2 version) and Monster Hunter Wilds as Game-Key Cards, meaning the cartridge unlocks a download. Stellar Blade is noted as having the full game on cart. Stage Tour is described by readers as code-in-box, so check before buying.
What should you buy first?
If you only pick one, Ocarina of Time is the headline. For value, Metaphor at $39.99 and Guardians at $39.99 are the cheaper picks. Check our deals page and launch calendar, and see what is next in the 2027 exclusives list.
Frequently asked questions
When does Zelda: Ocarina of Time come out on Switch 2?
November 5, 2026, as a Switch 2 exclusive.
Is Stellar Blade fully on the Switch 2 cartridge?
Yes, Nintendo Life says the full game is on the cart, and frame generation can be toggled off.
When does Monster Hunter Wilds release on Switch 2?
December 4, 2026.
What is a Game-Key Card?
A physical card that unlocks a download of the game instead of holding the full game.
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