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Nintendo Switch 2 Games You Can Preorder in the US: Current Listings

Nintendo’s US store mixes Switch 2 and original Switch listings. Here are current preorder examples and how to verify each game before buying.
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Nintendo’s US store has Switch 2 games marked “Pre-order now,” but the store’s upcoming-games page also includes original Nintendo Switch titles. The available listing data does not establish a complete, verified Switch 2 preorder roster, so the titles below are examples—not an exhaustive list. Check each live listing for platform, preorder status, and release date before buying.

Switch 2 games shown as available to preorder

At the time of the latest available listing snapshot, Nintendo’s US Coming soon page showed “Pre-order now” for the titles below. The listing did not consistently expose platform association, so confirm that each individual page identifies Nintendo Switch 2 before purchasing. These examples do not represent a confirmed complete lineup.

Game Release date shown What to verify
Hell is Us October 8, 2026 Switch 2 platform and live preorder status on Nintendo’s listing
Tormented Souls 2 October 15, 2026 Switch 2 platform and live preorder status on Nintendo’s listing
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT October 29, 2026 Switch 2 platform and live preorder status on Nintendo’s listing
CRYMELIGHT November 4, 2026 Switch 2 platform and live preorder status on Nintendo’s listing
Metaphor: ReFantazio November 12, 2026 Switch 2 platform and live preorder status on Nintendo’s listing
Fall Up December 3, 2026 Switch 2 platform and live preorder status on Nintendo’s listing
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World December 3, 2026 Switch 2 platform and live preorder status on Nintendo’s listing
Deck of Haunts October 8, 2026 Switch 2 platform and live preorder status on Nintendo’s listing

Nintendo’s page covers both Switch 2 and original Switch games, and its listings change over time. A “Pre-order now” label on Nintendo’s store indicates an eShop preorder; it does not confirm that a physical copy is available from Amazon or another retailer. The reviewed listings did not establish retailer stock, prices, or physical preorder availability, so no physical options or prices are listed here.

How to check Nintendo’s live US preorder listings

  1. Open Nintendo’s US Coming soon page.
  2. Open a title’s individual listing and confirm that the platform is Nintendo Switch 2, not the original Nintendo Switch.
  3. Check that the listing currently says “Pre-order now” and note its displayed release date. Both can change.
  4. If you want a physical edition, check the retailer’s own listing for the exact platform, format, preorder status, price, and any edition-specific contents. Nintendo’s eShop label does not establish retailer availability or matching bonuses.

What happens when you preorder on Nintendo eShop

Nintendo says only select unreleased games and downloadable content can be preordered. According to Nintendo Support’s Nintendo eShop Pre-Order and Pre-Load FAQ, “When you pre-order content on Nintendo eShop, payment will not be processed until, at earliest, 7 days before the game is released.” After payment, the content preloads to the console. You can cancel an eShop preorder before payment is processed and preloading takes place.

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#1 Best Overall
Mario Kart™ World (Nintendo Switch 2)
  • Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
  • Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
  • Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
  • Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
  • Explore courses at your own pace and wander the world to discover fun surprises in Free Roam

Preloading does not let you play early: launch requires the release time and a small update. Review the individual listing and Nintendo’s support information for the current terms before placing an order.

Quick Recap

Bestseller No. 1
Mario Kart™ World (Nintendo Switch 2)
Mario Kart™ World (Nintendo Switch 2)
Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world; Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
$79.00
Bestseller No. 2
Star Fox™ - Nintendo Switch 2
Star Fox™ - Nintendo Switch 2
Blast off on a high-octane adventure to save a star system from invasion; Invite a second player* to join you as a gunner using Nintendo Switch 2 mouse controls
$59.00
Bestseller No. 3
Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo Switch 2)
Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo Switch 2)
Explore a vast underground world—by smashing your way through it!; A brand-new 3D platforming action adventure starring Donkey Kong and Pauline
$69.00
Bestseller No. 4
Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch 2
Meet and befriend more Pokémon as you help nature flourish.; Experience a world with varied weather, real-time days and nights, and other surprises.
$69.00
Rank #4
Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch 2
  • Shape the world and build a cozy new life with Pokémon as a Ditto transformed to look like a human.
  • Use other Pokémon’s moves, like Bulbasaur’s Leafage, to revitalize and navigate the world around you.
  • Meet and befriend more Pokémon as you help nature flourish.
  • Gather materials to create items and furniture, till the fields to grow delicious crops, build homes for the Pokémon you meet, and more—there’s so much to do!
  • Experience a world with varied weather, real-time days and nights, and other surprises.
Rank #3
Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo Switch 2)
  • Explore a vast underground world—by smashing your way through it!
  • A brand-new 3D platforming action adventure starring Donkey Kong and Pauline
  • Bash through just about anything in groundbreaking exploration! Crash through walls and carve tunnels—the more you smash, the more areas open up to you
  • Pair up with Pauline to use Bananza Transformations: smash through obstacles with the raw strength of Kong form, gallop with incredible speed as a Zebra, and more
  • Team up with a friend in two-player co-op as Donkey Kong and Pauline! Blast foes and terrain alike with Pauline’s voice as you explore together
Rank #2
Star Fox™ - Nintendo Switch 2
  • Blast off on a high-octane adventure to save a star system from invasion
  • Tear through space, soar across planets, and shoot loads of foes out of the sky at every step of the way
  • A cinematic take on the Star Fox 64 story, featuring fully voiced dialogue, an epic orchestral soundtrack, and a complete visual overhaul for the Nintendo Switch 2 system
  • Enter first-person mode to experience the action from inside the cockpit, and even use mouse controls to fly
  • Invite a second player* to join you as a gunner using Nintendo Switch 2 mouse controls

Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.

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