Limited Run Games has confirmed a one-week delay for Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection, moving the Nintendo Switch eShop launch from May 15, 2026 to May 22, 2026.
The announcement updates the previously scheduled digital release while physical editions remain available for pre-order through Limited Run Games' website between May 1 and May 31, 2026.
Background
Limited Run Games is publishing Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection, a compilation of six classic Rugrats titles originally released across PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance platforms.
The collection follows the 2024 original release Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland and targets fans of '90s licensed platformers and retro compilations on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
Publisher statement
In response to a follower inquiry on social media, Limited Run Games confirmed that the eShop launch date has been adjusted to May 22, 2026.
The company provided this update directly on its social channels nearly two weeks prior to the update being widely reported.
What’s included
Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection bundles six games from the franchise's console and handheld past, with quality-of-life features tailored for modern play on Nintendo Switch.
The compilation includes:
- Rugrats: Search for Reptar — Originally released in 1998 for PlayStation.
- The Rugrats Movie — A Game Boy and Game Boy Color release based on the film’s storyline.
- Rugrats: Time Travelers — A 1999 Game Boy Color platformer.
- Rugrats: Studio Tour — An action-adventure originally for PlayStation.
- Rugrats in Paris: The Movie — Released across Game Boy Color, PlayStation, and N64.
- Rugrats: Castle Capers — A 2001 Game Boy Advance title.
Features and physical editions
The collection offers modern conveniences such as save-anywhere functionality, rewind, screen filters, and an in-game music player.
Limited Run Games is offering both Standard and Deluxe physical editions: the Deluxe Edition includes an XS-style jewelcase, a soundtrack, a Reptar puzzle piece keychain, and a sticker sheet.
Additionally, LRG announced a Game Boy Color cartridge release for the four Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles included in the compilation for dedicated retro collectors.
Availability
Digital availability on the Nintendo Switch eShop will begin May 22, 2026.
Physical pre-orders for Standard and Deluxe editions are available from May 1 through May 31, 2026 on Limited Run Games' website.
This updated schedule consolidates the confirmed facts around the release and physical offerings for collectors and Nintendo Switch players ahead of the new May 22 digital launch.
The announcement updates the previously scheduled digital release while physical editions remain available for pre-order through Limited Run Games' website between May 1 and May 31, 2026.
Background
Limited Run Games is publishing Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection, a compilation of six classic Rugrats titles originally released across PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance platforms.
The collection follows the 2024 original release Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland and targets fans of '90s licensed platformers and retro compilations on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
Publisher statement
In response to a follower inquiry on social media, Limited Run Games confirmed that the eShop launch date has been adjusted to May 22, 2026.
The company provided this update directly on its social channels nearly two weeks prior to the update being widely reported.
What’s included
Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection bundles six games from the franchise's console and handheld past, with quality-of-life features tailored for modern play on Nintendo Switch.
The compilation includes:
- Rugrats: Search for Reptar — Originally released in 1998 for PlayStation.
- The Rugrats Movie — A Game Boy and Game Boy Color release based on the film’s storyline.
- Rugrats: Time Travelers — A 1999 Game Boy Color platformer.
- Rugrats: Studio Tour — An action-adventure originally for PlayStation.
- Rugrats in Paris: The Movie — Released across Game Boy Color, PlayStation, and N64.
- Rugrats: Castle Capers — A 2001 Game Boy Advance title.
Features and physical editions
The collection offers modern conveniences such as save-anywhere functionality, rewind, screen filters, and an in-game music player.
Limited Run Games is offering both Standard and Deluxe physical editions: the Deluxe Edition includes an XS-style jewelcase, a soundtrack, a Reptar puzzle piece keychain, and a sticker sheet.
Additionally, LRG announced a Game Boy Color cartridge release for the four Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles included in the compilation for dedicated retro collectors.
Availability
Digital availability on the Nintendo Switch eShop will begin May 22, 2026.
Physical pre-orders for Standard and Deluxe editions are available from May 1 through May 31, 2026 on Limited Run Games' website.
This updated schedule consolidates the confirmed facts around the release and physical offerings for collectors and Nintendo Switch players ahead of the new May 22 digital launch.