Maximum Entertainment has confirmed that Smalland 2: Lost Realms is in development for Nintendo Switch 2, with a planned digital release via the Nintendo eShop worldwide in 2027.
The follow-up serves as a prequel to the original miniature-scale open-world survival adventure Smalland and will place players in a mythic era that predates the arrival of the Giants.
Background and context
Smalland 2: Lost Realms builds on the core open-world survival framework of its predecessor while expanding scope with new systems, environments and multiplayer options tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Maximum Entertainment positions the project as a chance to explore a wider, more detailed world populated by elemental creatures, forgotten civilizations and diverse biomes.
What the developer and publisher have outlined
Maximum Entertainment and the game's publisher have described Smalland 2 as a prequel set in the Lost Realms where players — as members of the Smallfolk — must journey to uncover ancient secrets and address a dark prophecy threatening the world's future.
The team says each region in the Lost Realms will introduce distinct cultures, resources and environmental challenges, and will support both solo play and up to 10-player co-op gameplay.
Key features (publisher summary)
- New crafting system designed to expand player progression and base development
- New water and climbing mechanics to broaden traversal options
- Enhanced visuals, greater detail and improved environmental effects powered by Unreal Engine 5
- Expanded creature taming and bonding systems to form companions that grant abilities and assistance
Gameplay systems and multiplayer
The publisher notes players can establish outposts, forge trade routes between regions and build networks to help the Smallfolk thrive across varied environments.
Co-op support for up to 10 players aims to make cooperative base building and exploration a central component of the experience.
Release information and platform
Smalland 2: Lost Realms is confirmed for release digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2027.
No further release windows or platform announcements have been provided beyond that eShop listing.
Reporting
This coverage is based on the announcement from Maximum Entertainment and the publisher’s feature outline.
Article prepared by Alex Seedhouse, a journalist who has covered Nintendo for 16 years and led multi-generation coverage of the company.
The follow-up serves as a prequel to the original miniature-scale open-world survival adventure Smalland and will place players in a mythic era that predates the arrival of the Giants.
Background and context
Smalland 2: Lost Realms builds on the core open-world survival framework of its predecessor while expanding scope with new systems, environments and multiplayer options tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Maximum Entertainment positions the project as a chance to explore a wider, more detailed world populated by elemental creatures, forgotten civilizations and diverse biomes.
What the developer and publisher have outlined
Maximum Entertainment and the game's publisher have described Smalland 2 as a prequel set in the Lost Realms where players — as members of the Smallfolk — must journey to uncover ancient secrets and address a dark prophecy threatening the world's future.
The team says each region in the Lost Realms will introduce distinct cultures, resources and environmental challenges, and will support both solo play and up to 10-player co-op gameplay.
Key features (publisher summary)
- New crafting system designed to expand player progression and base development
- New water and climbing mechanics to broaden traversal options
- Enhanced visuals, greater detail and improved environmental effects powered by Unreal Engine 5
- Expanded creature taming and bonding systems to form companions that grant abilities and assistance
Gameplay systems and multiplayer
The publisher notes players can establish outposts, forge trade routes between regions and build networks to help the Smallfolk thrive across varied environments.
Co-op support for up to 10 players aims to make cooperative base building and exploration a central component of the experience.
Release information and platform
Smalland 2: Lost Realms is confirmed for release digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide in 2027.
No further release windows or platform announcements have been provided beyond that eShop listing.
Reporting
This coverage is based on the announcement from Maximum Entertainment and the publisher’s feature outline.
Article prepared by Alex Seedhouse, a journalist who has covered Nintendo for 16 years and led multi-generation coverage of the company.
