Monomi Park has confirmed that Slime Rancher 2 is headed to Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2027, marking the latest platform expansion for the studio’s popular exploration franchise.
The announcement was highlighted during Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase, where Monomi Park showed an announcement trailer and outlined a Switch 2-specific bonus for players.
What we know
- Platform and timing: Monomi Park will release Slime Rancher 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2027; the developer has not yet shared an exact day.
The title will be available for Nintendo’s next-generation handheld/console hybrid hardware.
- Exclusive content: The studio confirmed that an in-game toy called the Glo Glo Squiggle will be exclusive to the Switch 2 version.
- Presentation: Nintendo featured the trailer during its Indie World Showcase, where indie developers commonly reveal platform updates, eShop launches, and timed exclusives.
Rewritten announcement (journalistic): Monomi Park said that following its earlier Switch efforts with the franchise, it will bring Slime Rancher 2 to Nintendo’s new Switch 2 hardware in January 2027.
The developer added that players who purchase the Switch 2 edition will receive an exclusive in-game toy, the Glo Glo Squiggle, and that the reveal trailer was shown as part of Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase.
Developer and series background
Monomi Park is the indie studio behind Slime Rancher and Slime Rancher 2.
The original Slime Rancher debuted in 2017 and later expanded to consoles and other platforms, building a strong following for its open-world exploration and collectible-simulation gameplay.
Slime Rancher 2 entered early access in 2022 and has continued to receive updates since then as the team refines the sequel’s mechanics and content.
What this means for Switch 2 owners
Switch 2 owners will gain access to the sequel on Nintendo’s new hardware, with at least one platform-exclusive cosmetic or toy item at launch.
Availability details such as pricing and whether the game will appear on Nintendo eShop on day one have not been confirmed by Monomi Park; the studio and Nintendo typically provide those details closer to release.
Expect further updates from Monomi Park and Nintendo as the January 2027 launch window approaches, including a precise release date, eShop listing details, and any cross-buy or upgrade paths for existing owners.
The announcement was highlighted during Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase, where Monomi Park showed an announcement trailer and outlined a Switch 2-specific bonus for players.
What we know
- Platform and timing: Monomi Park will release Slime Rancher 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2027; the developer has not yet shared an exact day.
The title will be available for Nintendo’s next-generation handheld/console hybrid hardware.
- Exclusive content: The studio confirmed that an in-game toy called the Glo Glo Squiggle will be exclusive to the Switch 2 version.
- Presentation: Nintendo featured the trailer during its Indie World Showcase, where indie developers commonly reveal platform updates, eShop launches, and timed exclusives.
Rewritten announcement (journalistic): Monomi Park said that following its earlier Switch efforts with the franchise, it will bring Slime Rancher 2 to Nintendo’s new Switch 2 hardware in January 2027.
The developer added that players who purchase the Switch 2 edition will receive an exclusive in-game toy, the Glo Glo Squiggle, and that the reveal trailer was shown as part of Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase.
Developer and series background
Monomi Park is the indie studio behind Slime Rancher and Slime Rancher 2.
The original Slime Rancher debuted in 2017 and later expanded to consoles and other platforms, building a strong following for its open-world exploration and collectible-simulation gameplay.
Slime Rancher 2 entered early access in 2022 and has continued to receive updates since then as the team refines the sequel’s mechanics and content.
What this means for Switch 2 owners
Switch 2 owners will gain access to the sequel on Nintendo’s new hardware, with at least one platform-exclusive cosmetic or toy item at launch.
Availability details such as pricing and whether the game will appear on Nintendo eShop on day one have not been confirmed by Monomi Park; the studio and Nintendo typically provide those details closer to release.
Expect further updates from Monomi Park and Nintendo as the January 2027 launch window approaches, including a precise release date, eShop listing details, and any cross-buy or upgrade paths for existing owners.
