Ubisoft confirms Riders Republic for Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, 2026
Riders Republic, the extreme-sports multiplayer open world from Ubisoft Annecy, will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, 2026.
The announcement came during a special fifth-anniversary livestream hosted by the Riders Republic team; Ubisoft also confirmed that the game's new "Offline Play" feature will launch on the same date.
Originally released on October 28, 2021, Riders Republic launched across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
The title has been updated multiple times since release, adding content and seasonal features to expand its mix of mountain biking, BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding, scooter, wingsuit racing and other extreme-sports modes.
Ubisoft described the Switch 2 edition as a large-scale multiplayer outdoor playground set across iconic American national parks.
In clear terms, the publisher said the game will let players explore stylized versions of locations including Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley and Mammoth Mountain, compete in bike and snow events, team up in squads for cooperative play, or take part in mass PvP races with more than 50 competitors.
Key facts at a glance:
- Title: Riders Republic
- Developer: Ubisoft Annecy
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Original release date: October 28, 2021
- Switch 2 release date: December 9, 2026
- New feature launching same date: Offline Play
- Platforms (original): PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Reception and post-launch support
When Riders Republic first released in 2021, outlets such as Pure Xbox praised the title as "a fantastic open-world sports game" with substantial content to explore.
Since then, Ubisoft has continued to support the game with updates that expanded gameplay and events.
Ubisoft has also supported Nintendo's Switch family since the platform's latest hardware launch, bringing several of its franchises to the system.
The Switch 2 release of Riders Republic signals continued third-party investment in Nintendo's hybrid hardware.
What’s next
Ubisoft announced the Switch 2 release and Offline Play during the anniversary livestream; players looking for storefront availability, pricing, or pre-order options should monitor Ubisoft’s official channels and Nintendo announcements for further details as December 9 approaches.
Riders Republic, the extreme-sports multiplayer open world from Ubisoft Annecy, will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, 2026.
The announcement came during a special fifth-anniversary livestream hosted by the Riders Republic team; Ubisoft also confirmed that the game's new "Offline Play" feature will launch on the same date.
Originally released on October 28, 2021, Riders Republic launched across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
The title has been updated multiple times since release, adding content and seasonal features to expand its mix of mountain biking, BMX, skateboarding, snowboarding, scooter, wingsuit racing and other extreme-sports modes.
Ubisoft described the Switch 2 edition as a large-scale multiplayer outdoor playground set across iconic American national parks.
In clear terms, the publisher said the game will let players explore stylized versions of locations including Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley and Mammoth Mountain, compete in bike and snow events, team up in squads for cooperative play, or take part in mass PvP races with more than 50 competitors.
Key facts at a glance:
- Title: Riders Republic
- Developer: Ubisoft Annecy
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Original release date: October 28, 2021
- Switch 2 release date: December 9, 2026
- New feature launching same date: Offline Play
- Platforms (original): PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Reception and post-launch support
When Riders Republic first released in 2021, outlets such as Pure Xbox praised the title as "a fantastic open-world sports game" with substantial content to explore.
Since then, Ubisoft has continued to support the game with updates that expanded gameplay and events.
Ubisoft has also supported Nintendo's Switch family since the platform's latest hardware launch, bringing several of its franchises to the system.
The Switch 2 release of Riders Republic signals continued third-party investment in Nintendo's hybrid hardware.
What’s next
Ubisoft announced the Switch 2 release and Offline Play during the anniversary livestream; players looking for storefront availability, pricing, or pre-order options should monitor Ubisoft’s official channels and Nintendo announcements for further details as December 9 approaches.
