Maximum Entertainment has confirmed that its open-world survival title Smalland: Survive the Wilds will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 14, 2026.
The studio released a new trailer alongside the announcement and said the Switch 2 edition will include all post-launch updates previously released on other platforms.
Background and release details
Maximum Entertainment originally revealed Smalland earlier in 2026 and the project drew early comparisons to other miniature-scale survival games such as Grounded.
The developer announced today that the Switch 2 version is scheduled for release on May 14, 2026, and the new trailer accompanies that confirmation.
Paraphrased developer statement
Maximum Entertainment described Smalland as a meticulously crafted miniature world where ordinary elements of nature transform into sweeping landscapes.
Players are expected to craft tools, construct shelters, tame and ride creatures, and contend with environmental hazards.
The developer also confirmed both solo play and cooperative multiplayer support, with sessions allowing a player plus up to nine additional friends.
What to expect on Switch 2
According to the studio's PR materials and the new trailer, Switch 2 players can explore diverse biomes populated by oversized grass, insects, and wildlife.
Key features highlighted by Maximum Entertainment and included in the Switch 2 build are:
- A large open world of scaled environments that turns common flora and terrain into exploration set pieces
- Crafting systems for armor, tools, and base construction to survive changing conditions
- Tameable mounts and creatures such as geckos and scorpions that can be ridden and used to traverse the world
- Resource gathering, refining, and base-building options including establishing encampments on the ground or in the canopy
- A claimable Great Tree base that persists and can be transported between worlds
- Hidden NPCs scattered across the map that reveal fragments of ancient lore
Context in the survival genre
Smalland has been compared by outlets and players to titles like Grounded, Valheim, and ARK: Survival Evolved due to its emphasis on survival, crafting, and creature interaction at a unique scale.
The Switch 2 release will bring the complete, updated experience to Nintendo's next-generation handheld-console hybrid on May 14, 2026.
For players tracking the release, watch for the Switch 2 trailer and official storefront listings as the release date approaches.
The studio released a new trailer alongside the announcement and said the Switch 2 edition will include all post-launch updates previously released on other platforms.
Background and release details
Maximum Entertainment originally revealed Smalland earlier in 2026 and the project drew early comparisons to other miniature-scale survival games such as Grounded.
The developer announced today that the Switch 2 version is scheduled for release on May 14, 2026, and the new trailer accompanies that confirmation.
Paraphrased developer statement
Maximum Entertainment described Smalland as a meticulously crafted miniature world where ordinary elements of nature transform into sweeping landscapes.
Players are expected to craft tools, construct shelters, tame and ride creatures, and contend with environmental hazards.
The developer also confirmed both solo play and cooperative multiplayer support, with sessions allowing a player plus up to nine additional friends.
What to expect on Switch 2
According to the studio's PR materials and the new trailer, Switch 2 players can explore diverse biomes populated by oversized grass, insects, and wildlife.
Key features highlighted by Maximum Entertainment and included in the Switch 2 build are:
- A large open world of scaled environments that turns common flora and terrain into exploration set pieces
- Crafting systems for armor, tools, and base construction to survive changing conditions
- Tameable mounts and creatures such as geckos and scorpions that can be ridden and used to traverse the world
- Resource gathering, refining, and base-building options including establishing encampments on the ground or in the canopy
- A claimable Great Tree base that persists and can be transported between worlds
- Hidden NPCs scattered across the map that reveal fragments of ancient lore
Context in the survival genre
Smalland has been compared by outlets and players to titles like Grounded, Valheim, and ARK: Survival Evolved due to its emphasis on survival, crafting, and creature interaction at a unique scale.
The Switch 2 release will bring the complete, updated experience to Nintendo's next-generation handheld-console hybrid on May 14, 2026.
For players tracking the release, watch for the Switch 2 trailer and official storefront listings as the release date approaches.
