Ubisoft Annecy’s Riders Republic is coming to Nintendo’s next-generation hybrid console: Ubisoft has confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the extreme sports multiplayer game will launch on December 9, 2026.
The announcement was made during the team’s 5th anniversary livestream and coincides with the game receiving an "Offline Play" feature on the same date.
Riders Republic originally launched on October 28, 2021, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Since release, Ubisoft Annecy and publisher Ubisoft have supported the title with multiple updates that expanded events, modes and player progression.
The game is widely known for its large open-world playground built around a stylized take on several iconic American national parks.
In the anniversary livestream, Ubisoft summarized what the Switch 2 edition aims to deliver: Riders Republic is a massive multiplayer open world centered on extreme sports across America’s national parks.
Players will be able to take part in bike races, snow park activities and wingsuit racing across locations inspired by Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley and Mammoth Mountain.
The studio emphasized both solo and squad gameplay, as well as large-scale PvP races that support more than 50 players simultaneously.
Gameplay and features
- Core sports include mountain biking, BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding and wingsuit racing, along with scooter events and other extreme-sports activities.
- The title is built around multiplayer events and mass races, with dedicated modes for solo play and cooperative squads.
- The December 9 update adds an Offline Play option, allowing players to access portions of the game without an active online connection.
Reception and platform history
On release, Riders Republic received praise for its breadth of content and open-world design; Pure Xbox called it a "fantastic open-world sports game" with plentiful content to explore.
Over the past five years Ubisoft Annecy has issued several post-launch updates that broadened the game’s event variety and multiplayer functionality.
What’s next
The Switch 2 edition marks the franchise’s arrival on Nintendo’s newest hardware.
Ubisoft’s December 9, 2026 launch date will be the first opportunity for Switch 2 owners to play Riders Republic natively on Nintendo’s hybrid platform.
More details on pricing, digital availability on the eShop and feature parity with other versions are expected from Ubisoft ahead of the release.
The announcement was made during the team’s 5th anniversary livestream and coincides with the game receiving an "Offline Play" feature on the same date.
Riders Republic originally launched on October 28, 2021, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
Since release, Ubisoft Annecy and publisher Ubisoft have supported the title with multiple updates that expanded events, modes and player progression.
The game is widely known for its large open-world playground built around a stylized take on several iconic American national parks.
In the anniversary livestream, Ubisoft summarized what the Switch 2 edition aims to deliver: Riders Republic is a massive multiplayer open world centered on extreme sports across America’s national parks.
Players will be able to take part in bike races, snow park activities and wingsuit racing across locations inspired by Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley and Mammoth Mountain.
The studio emphasized both solo and squad gameplay, as well as large-scale PvP races that support more than 50 players simultaneously.
Gameplay and features
- Core sports include mountain biking, BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding and wingsuit racing, along with scooter events and other extreme-sports activities.
- The title is built around multiplayer events and mass races, with dedicated modes for solo play and cooperative squads.
- The December 9 update adds an Offline Play option, allowing players to access portions of the game without an active online connection.
Reception and platform history
On release, Riders Republic received praise for its breadth of content and open-world design; Pure Xbox called it a "fantastic open-world sports game" with plentiful content to explore.
Over the past five years Ubisoft Annecy has issued several post-launch updates that broadened the game’s event variety and multiplayer functionality.
What’s next
The Switch 2 edition marks the franchise’s arrival on Nintendo’s newest hardware.
Ubisoft’s December 9, 2026 launch date will be the first opportunity for Switch 2 owners to play Riders Republic natively on Nintendo’s hybrid platform.
More details on pricing, digital availability on the eShop and feature parity with other versions are expected from Ubisoft ahead of the release.
