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# What Nintendo Just Announced for Switch & Switch 2
- URL: https://indiegamedaily.com/what-nintendo-just-announced-for-switch-switch-2/
- Published: 2026-03-04T11:33:16.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-04T13:12:15.000Z
- Description: Nintendo’s March 2026 Indie World Showcase dropped new Switch & Switch 2 games, surprises, and hidden indie gems fans won’t want to miss!
- Author: Rottie
- Tags: Gaming, #Import 2026-06-08 08:26, #Import 2026-08-06 15:56, #Import 2026-09-24 12:27

Nintendo kicked off March 2026 with a short but packed **15-minute Nintendo Indie World Showcase** livestream on March 3 a quick but meaningful look at the indie games headed to Nintendo’s hardware this year. It served as a snapshot of the company’s third-party and indie ecosystem, emphasising variety, creativity, and support for developers outside Nintendo’s first-party lineup.

Unlike full **Nintendo Direct** broadcasts that focus on major franchises, this showcase was all about smaller studios and fresh ideas and it delivered more than a few surprises.

## New & Shadow Drops (Available Now)

- **Blue Prince (Switch 2)** – A compelling, room-shifting puzzle game set in Mt. Holly where rooms change and choices matter. Mouse controls added on Switch 2 make navigation smooth.
- **Rotwood (Switch 2)** – From the team behind *Don’t Starve*, this stylish side-scrolling action brawler is available immediately as a Switch 2 exclusive complete with co-op and deep combat.
- **Minishoot’ Adventures (Switch & Switch 2)** – A lively top-down shoot-’em-up that blends classic and modern play, also available now.

## Upcoming Games (2026 Releases)

**Launch Dates** (where known):

- **Deadzone: Rogue (Switch 2)** – March 17 Fast-paced roguelike shooter set in a mysterious space station.
- **The Midnight Walk (Switch 2)** – March 26 Stop-motion style dark fantasy adventure from *Lost in Random* creators
- **My Little Puppy (Switch)** – May 29 (digital) / June (physical) An emotional adventure as a corgi exploring the afterlife.
- **Mixtape (Switch 2)** – May 7 Narrative-driven coming-of-age story with a memorable soundtrack.
- **Denshattack! (Switch 2)** – June 17 High-octane action-platformer with skating and tricking. Demo out now.

## Summer & Beyond

- **Heave Ho 2 (Switch & Switch 2)** – Summer Chaotic multiplayer platformer with local and online play.
- **Woodo (Switch & Switch 2)** – Summer A relaxing puzzle experience where you assemble scenes piece by piece.
- **Blighted (Switch 2)** – Fall A surreal, exploration RPG from Drinkbox Studios.

## Other Notable Mentions

Indie World also showcased an array of other titles headed to both consoles:

- **Outbound (Switch & Switch 2)** – Cozy exploration game.
- **Unrailed 2: Back on Track (Switch & Switch 2)** – Chaotic co-op railroad builder.
- **TOEM 2 (Switch)** – Photo-adventure sequel.
- **Ratatan (Switch 2)** – Rhythm roguelike action adventure.
- **inKONBINI: One Store, Many Stories (Switch & Switch 2)** – Story-rich convenience store sim.

All told, the showcase highlighted **more than a dozen games** spanning action, adventure, roguelikes, co-op, story explorations, and experimental design illustrating that indie creativity remains a core part of Nintendo’s ecosystem.