Nintendo's next-generation console, the Switch 2, is poised for a remarkably busy September 2026, with a release schedule featuring two exclusive titles that are already generating significant anticipation and could contend for Game of the Year awards.
Leading the charge for the console is Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, slated for release on September 17. This new installment in the cult tactical RPG series aims to recapture the excellence in both story and gameplay that defined earlier entries, particularly the 2013 highlight Awakening. Following the expanded popularity of Fire Emblem through Three Houses, Fortune's Weave centers on four protagonists competing in a heroic arena tournament.
Another exclusive making waves is Orbitals, launching on September 3. Developed by Tokyo-based Shapefarm and published by Kepler Interactive, this co-op puzzle-platformer is designed for two players and draws comparisons to titles like It Takes Two. Orbitals boasts a distinct visual style, described as a retro tribute to optimistic 1980s sci-fi anime, with highly detailed art and animation.
Capcom is also set to release Onimusha: Way of the Sword on September 4, marking the first mainline entry in the historical fantasy action-adventure series in two decades. The game focuses on sophisticated swordplay combat against demons and occult threats in Edo-period Kyoto, and is described by Capcom as not being a Soulslike.
Further bolstering the month's lineup is Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, arriving September 2. The sequel to the beloved 2018 indie title that blended shopkeeping with dungeon-crawling, this iteration moves to a 3D isometric perspective and incorporates action-roguelite gameplay inspired by Hades.
EA Sports FC 27 is scheduled for September 25, benefiting from the global interest in soccer following the 2026 World Cup. This iteration introduces "The Grounds," a social football hub for player customization and mini-games, and also features the return of Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond.
Rounding out the major releases is Minecraft Dungeons 2, launching on September 29. This co-op dungeon crawler for up to four players promises refined mechanics, including an improved art style, a jump ability, and enhanced loot systems with segmented armor pieces and new talisman slots.
In addition to these major titles, September will also see a slate of significant ports arrive on the Switch 2, including Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, survival games Valheim and RuneScape: Dragonwilds, action games Hell is Us and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and the extensive RPG Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition. The console's busy release schedule is strategically positioned to launch before the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, which is not releasing on the Switch 2.