SMOKOKO has confirmed that RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme will launch digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide on 25 June 2026.
The announcement brings the developer’s explosive vehicular combat racer to Nintendo’s hybrid platform with full support for TV Mode, Tabletop Mode, and Handheld Mode.
RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme casts players into a post-apocalyptic arena where armored cars, deadly tracks and heavy firepower determine the victor.
The game features 21 unique vehicles across three distinct classes — Speedster, Gunner and Crusher — each with its own ultimate ability, upgrade path and unlockable body kits.
SMOKOKO positions the title as a multiplayer-focused experience that blends high-speed racing with arena-style combat.
SMOKOKO described the Switch launch as a milestone for the studio, stressing that the team designed the release to accommodate both couch co-op and portable play.
The developer said they are eager to see the Nintendo community experience the game’s chaotic combat and local multiplayer functionality.
Key features verified for the Nintendo Switch edition include:
- 20+ hours of combat racing in Career mode
- 21 unique cars with ultimate abilities, upgrade paths and exclusive body kits
- 3 car classes: Speedster, Gunner and Crusher
- 4 game modes: Career, Event, Season (with daily challenges and leaderboards) and Local Split-Screen
- Local split-screen multiplayer for up to 4 players on a single Nintendo Switch
- 8 distinct locations and 5 unique bosses
- A wide range of weapons and abilities including rockets, mini-missiles and teleportation
- Full support for TV, Tabletop and Handheld modes
- Joy-Con and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller support, plus touchscreen functionality
- Save Data Cloud Backup supported via Nintendo Switch Online
- Localization in 12 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian and Polish
The Switch edition’s local split-screen mode for up to four players and support for both Joy-Con and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller are notable for players who prioritize shared, couch-based sessions.
Cloud save backup via Nintendo Switch Online also ensures progress can be preserved across hardware swaps or system issues.
RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme joins a growing slate of third-party racers bringing arena combat to the Nintendo Switch ecosystem.
For readers seeking hands-on coverage and context around Nintendo releases, Alex Seedhouse — who has covered Nintendo for 16 years and led Nintendo-focused coverage across multiple console generations — reported on the Switch announcement and the game’s feature set.
The announcement brings the developer’s explosive vehicular combat racer to Nintendo’s hybrid platform with full support for TV Mode, Tabletop Mode, and Handheld Mode.
RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme casts players into a post-apocalyptic arena where armored cars, deadly tracks and heavy firepower determine the victor.
The game features 21 unique vehicles across three distinct classes — Speedster, Gunner and Crusher — each with its own ultimate ability, upgrade path and unlockable body kits.
SMOKOKO positions the title as a multiplayer-focused experience that blends high-speed racing with arena-style combat.
SMOKOKO described the Switch launch as a milestone for the studio, stressing that the team designed the release to accommodate both couch co-op and portable play.
The developer said they are eager to see the Nintendo community experience the game’s chaotic combat and local multiplayer functionality.
Key features verified for the Nintendo Switch edition include:
- 20+ hours of combat racing in Career mode
- 21 unique cars with ultimate abilities, upgrade paths and exclusive body kits
- 3 car classes: Speedster, Gunner and Crusher
- 4 game modes: Career, Event, Season (with daily challenges and leaderboards) and Local Split-Screen
- Local split-screen multiplayer for up to 4 players on a single Nintendo Switch
- 8 distinct locations and 5 unique bosses
- A wide range of weapons and abilities including rockets, mini-missiles and teleportation
- Full support for TV, Tabletop and Handheld modes
- Joy-Con and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller support, plus touchscreen functionality
- Save Data Cloud Backup supported via Nintendo Switch Online
- Localization in 12 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian and Polish
The Switch edition’s local split-screen mode for up to four players and support for both Joy-Con and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller are notable for players who prioritize shared, couch-based sessions.
Cloud save backup via Nintendo Switch Online also ensures progress can be preserved across hardware swaps or system issues.
RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme joins a growing slate of third-party racers bringing arena combat to the Nintendo Switch ecosystem.
For readers seeking hands-on coverage and context around Nintendo releases, Alex Seedhouse — who has covered Nintendo for 16 years and led Nintendo-focused coverage across multiple console generations — reported on the Switch announcement and the game’s feature set.