Nintendo Switch 2 Release Schedule (Week of November 12, 2026): Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Metaphor: ReFantazio Lead New Launches

Nintendo has published an updated Japanese release schedule for the week of November 12, 2026, outlining a mix of retail and digital launches for both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch. The update highlights headline releases such as Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Metaphor: ReFantazio alongside a slate of indie and mid‑tier titles appearing on the eShop and in stores. In a summary of the schedule, Nintendo lists new retail and download launches across platforms. The company’s update shows that several Switch 2 retail launches are planned, while a substantial number of both Switch 2 and Switch digital downloads will appear on the Japanese eShop during the week. Key Switch 2 retail launches - Metaphor: ReFantazio - Moomin: Midsummer Madness - Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Prinny Party: Going Overboard – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Notable Switch 2 digital downloads - Adorable Adventures - Castlebound - Harold Halibut - Sonic Pico Park - Spirit Crossing (available November 17) - Supermarket Simulator Switch retail and download highlights - Switch retail: Moomin: Midsummer Madness Switch digital releases listed by Nintendo include: - A Pet Shop After Dark - Beat Tokyo with Jimotoism (available November 14) - Bumperhead - Castlebound - Cats vs Internet: Rise of the Memes Boys - Cats vs Internet: Rise of the Memes Girls - Cupiclaw - Eggconsole Mr. Bump PC-8801 mkIISR - Emoji Killer: Space Rampage - Ex-Master Zombie - Fluffy Friends Counting Farm - Gennady - Hilthorn - Kaiju Boys: Trap Giant Monsters & Fall in Love - Kaiju Girls: Trap Giant Monsters & Fall in Love - Nekomimi Sweet Housemates - Nekomimi Sweet Housemates 2 - Neon GT Racing - Prinny Party: Going Overboard - Ski Jumping World Cup - Solitaire Companions Dogs - Sonic Pico Park - Spirit Crossing (available November 17) - The Lost Pit (available November 13) - The Thaunmaturge - Type-Noise: Shonen Shojo - Ukkarians - Unicorn Academy: Island of Magic - Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature The schedule confirms several timed availability dates provided in Nintendo’s listing: The Lost Pit is set to appear on November 13, Beat Tokyo with Jimotoism on November 14, and Spirit Crossing on November 17. Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is included among the Switch 2 retail entries; Pikmin 4 is developed by Nintendo EPD, and Metaphor: ReFantazio is listed among the high‑profile Switch 2 retail launches. This update follows Nintendo’s standard practice of posting weekly release information to inform retailers and eShop customers in Japan. Players looking to buy or pre-order these titles should check the Japanese eShop and official Nintendo channels for regional pricing, release windows, and any publisher statements.