Ubisoft confirms Riders Republic for Nintendo Switch 2 with December 9, 2026 launch
Ubisoft has announced that Riders Republic will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide on December 9, 2026, as part of the game's fifth‑anniversary showcase.
Developed by Ubisoft Annecy and published by Ubisoft, Riders Republic first launched on October 28, 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
The Switch 2 release marks the franchise's first appearance on Nintendo hardware since the game's initial multi‑platform debut.
What Ubisoft said (paraphrased)
Ubisoft UK said the studio will bring Riders Republic to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, 2026, and that players can try the game for free between October 22 and October 26 on all available platforms.
For full details about the free play period, the publisher directs players to ridersrepublic.com.
Release details and platform history
- Title: Riders Republic
- Developer: Ubisoft Annecy
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Original release date: October 28, 2021 (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- New platform and date: Nintendo Switch 2 — December 9, 2026
The announcement was delivered during the Riders Republic 5th anniversary showcase and was attributed to Ubisoft UK.
The free play window of October 22–26 is confirmed by the publisher and is available across the title's supported platforms; players are directed to the official site for platform‑specific details.
Why this matters for Nintendo Switch owners
A confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 launch date gives Nintendo hardware owners a clear timetable for when they can expect Riders Republic to appear on Nintendo's next‑generation platform.
The game's arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 expands its platform reach and offers a new avenue for the title's online and community features on Nintendo hardware.
Where to get more information
For official details on the Switch 2 release, the free play weekend, and any platform‑specific notes, consult the publisher's announcement and ridersrepublic.com.
Source: Ubisoft UK.
Ubisoft has announced that Riders Republic will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide on December 9, 2026, as part of the game's fifth‑anniversary showcase.
Developed by Ubisoft Annecy and published by Ubisoft, Riders Republic first launched on October 28, 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
The Switch 2 release marks the franchise's first appearance on Nintendo hardware since the game's initial multi‑platform debut.
What Ubisoft said (paraphrased)
Ubisoft UK said the studio will bring Riders Republic to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, 2026, and that players can try the game for free between October 22 and October 26 on all available platforms.
For full details about the free play period, the publisher directs players to ridersrepublic.com.
Release details and platform history
- Title: Riders Republic
- Developer: Ubisoft Annecy
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Original release date: October 28, 2021 (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
- New platform and date: Nintendo Switch 2 — December 9, 2026
The announcement was delivered during the Riders Republic 5th anniversary showcase and was attributed to Ubisoft UK.
The free play window of October 22–26 is confirmed by the publisher and is available across the title's supported platforms; players are directed to the official site for platform‑specific details.
Why this matters for Nintendo Switch owners
A confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 launch date gives Nintendo hardware owners a clear timetable for when they can expect Riders Republic to appear on Nintendo's next‑generation platform.
The game's arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 expands its platform reach and offers a new avenue for the title's online and community features on Nintendo hardware.
Where to get more information
For official details on the Switch 2 release, the free play weekend, and any platform‑specific notes, consult the publisher's announcement and ridersrepublic.com.
Source: Ubisoft UK.
