Monomi Park has confirmed that Slime Rancher 2 will arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2027, with a new trailer shown during the Nintendo Indie World Showcase on October 28, 2026.
The announcement brings the popular slime-collecting franchise to Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-console hybrid, giving Switch 2 owners a clear release window for the sequel.
The Indie World trailer centers on protagonist Beatrix LeBeau as she travels to a new area called Rainbow Island.
Monomi Park’s footage and accompanying developer notes describe Rainbow Island as a location rich in ancient technology and untapped natural resources, and populated by a wide variety of newly discovered slimes.
The studio also revealed that Beatrix’s new home in the sequel is a conservatory-style base, signaling expanded hub and aesthetic options compared with the original title.
In journalistic terms, Monomi Park told viewers that Rainbow Island is teeming with relics of old machinery, previously unseen environmental materials, and a significant influx of unique slimes for players to study and collect.
The developer emphasized the sequel’s focus on exploration and discovery while retaining the franchise’s core loop of ranching, feeding, and cataloging slimes.
The reveal at the Indie World Showcase underscores Nintendo’s continued support for indie developers and the visibility the platform provides for mid-size studios.
While Monomi Park did not attach a specific day in January, the studio’s announcement provides a firm month for Switch 2 owners planning their early 2027 game libraries.
For Nintendo-focused audiences, Slime Rancher 2’s Switch 2 launch will be among the higher-profile indie premieres early next year.
Expect further details — including precise release date, pricing, and distribution method on the Nintendo eShop — to be clarified by Monomi Park or Nintendo in the coming months as marketing ramps up.
Source: Nintendo Indie World Showcase, October 28, 2026.
The announcement brings the popular slime-collecting franchise to Nintendo’s next-generation handheld-console hybrid, giving Switch 2 owners a clear release window for the sequel.
The Indie World trailer centers on protagonist Beatrix LeBeau as she travels to a new area called Rainbow Island.
Monomi Park’s footage and accompanying developer notes describe Rainbow Island as a location rich in ancient technology and untapped natural resources, and populated by a wide variety of newly discovered slimes.
The studio also revealed that Beatrix’s new home in the sequel is a conservatory-style base, signaling expanded hub and aesthetic options compared with the original title.
In journalistic terms, Monomi Park told viewers that Rainbow Island is teeming with relics of old machinery, previously unseen environmental materials, and a significant influx of unique slimes for players to study and collect.
The developer emphasized the sequel’s focus on exploration and discovery while retaining the franchise’s core loop of ranching, feeding, and cataloging slimes.
The reveal at the Indie World Showcase underscores Nintendo’s continued support for indie developers and the visibility the platform provides for mid-size studios.
While Monomi Park did not attach a specific day in January, the studio’s announcement provides a firm month for Switch 2 owners planning their early 2027 game libraries.
For Nintendo-focused audiences, Slime Rancher 2’s Switch 2 launch will be among the higher-profile indie premieres early next year.
Expect further details — including precise release date, pricing, and distribution method on the Nintendo eShop — to be clarified by Monomi Park or Nintendo in the coming months as marketing ramps up.
Source: Nintendo Indie World Showcase, October 28, 2026.
