New Switch 2 Games This November: Pikmin 4, Metaphor

Which Nintendo Switch 2 games come out in November 2026?

Nintendo's own monthly round-up for the UK and Ireland, published on 29 October 2026, lists these Nintendo Switch 2 releases for November ^[1]:

• 3 November: Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered.
• 5 November: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Stellar Blade Complete Edition and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition.
• 12 November: Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy, Metaphor: ReFantazio and SONIC PICO PARK (Switch 2 and Switch).
• 18 November: Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea, a paid expansion (Switch 2 and Switch).
• 19 November: The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+.

Nintendo notes that the dates were accurate at the time of publication ^[1]. Two of the month's headline launches, Pikmin 4's new edition and Metaphor: ReFantazio, both arrived on Thursday 12 November 2026 ^[2][5].

Where do the US prices come from?

The prices in this guide are regular US digital prices shown on Nintendo's US store on 13 November 2026, unless a different edition or region is named. Store prices change and differ between countries, so a US price is not the price in Europe or Japan. Pouyam's guide Should You Buy a Nintendo Switch 2? covers the console itself; Nintendo's US store lists the Nintendo Switch 2 system at $499.99 ^[3].

What is new in Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy?

Pikmin 4 first came out on the original Nintendo Switch. The new edition, announced in the Nintendo Direct of 9 September 2026 and released on 12 November 2026, adds features built for Switch 2 ^[3][2]:

• Voice commands for Oatchi: players can direct the rescue pup Oatchi with their voice through the Switch 2 system's built-in microphone ^[3][2].
• Dandori Academy: a new mode of timed exam stages where you collect treasure as quickly as possible, earn medals and compare scores on online leaderboards ^[3]. Nintendo says 72 stages will be released over time and that they vary in difficulty ^[2]. The Direct announcement adds that exams run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with three difficulty levels ^[3].
• Improved visuals compared with the Switch version, according to Nintendo ^[2].
• Dandori Battles: head-to-head play with a friend on the same system, or with a friend via GameShare even if they do not own the game ^[2]. Nintendo's footnote says the shared game works only during the session in which it was shared, and online features need a Nintendo Switch Online membership ^[2].

How much does it cost?

As of 13 November 2026, Nintendo's US store lists Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy at $69.99 ^[6]. If you already own Pikmin 4 for Switch, Nintendo sells an upgrade pack for $9.99 that adds the new features; the original Pikmin 4 is listed at $59.99 ^[15]. The upgrade pack requires the full version of Pikmin 4, sold separately ^[2].

How much is Metaphor: ReFantazio on Switch 2, and what is different?

Metaphor: ReFantazio is a fantasy role-playing game from Atlus's Studio Zero, first released in October 2024 on other platforms ^[4]. SEGA says it won three awards at The Game Awards 2024, including Best RPG, and the Grand Award at the Japan Game Awards 2025 ^[4]. The Switch 2 version launched on 12 November 2026 ^[5].

What are the editions and prices?

• United States (Nintendo store, 13 November 2026): $39.99 for the standard game, with a Guidebook Edition Upgrade at $10.00 and an Atlus 35th Digital Anniversary Edition Upgrade at $30.00 listed as add-ons on the same page ^[8]; RPG Site reported edition prices of $49.99 for the Guidebook Edition and $69.99 for the Atlus 35th Digital Anniversary Edition on 1 September 2026 ^[17].
• Japan (SEGA): 3,990 yen including tax for the physical or digital standard edition and 5,990 yen for the Atlus 35th Digital Anniversary Edition ^[4]. SEGA also said digital versions on other platforms in Japan moved to the new 3,990 yen price on the same day ^[5].

SEGA describes the Atlus 35th Digital Anniversary Edition as a digital deluxe edition with the base game, a digital art book, soundtrack apps and DLC ^[4].

How does it run on Switch 2?

SEGA's Japanese release says the Switch 2 version offers three modes in both handheld and TV play: a performance mode that lowers resolution for a steadier frame rate, a balanced mode, and a graphics mode with higher image quality ^[5]. It says the game is optimised to run stably at 30 frames per second or more in principle, while frame rates can drop in some situations ^[5]. The mode switch is available only in the full game, not the demo ^[5].

Is there a known problem?

Yes. SEGA says that after playing for a while, the colours of some objects and characters can temporarily display differently from intended. It says the issue does not affect game progress and that an update to fix it is being prepared ^[5]. Check SEGA's or Atlus's official channels for the patch.

What else came out on Switch 2 in November 2026?

• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (5 November): a remake of the classic adventure with reimagined visuals, a refreshed soundtrack and modernised gameplay, according to Nintendo ^[1]. Nintendo's US store lists it at $59.99 ^[11]. Pouyam's separate Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake guide covers it in depth.
• Stellar Blade Complete Edition (5 November): includes previously released DLC and four outfits inspired by the Bayonetta series, according to Nintendo ^[1].
• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition (5 November): the story-driven Guardians adventure, which Nintendo says is optimised for Switch 2 ^[3].
• Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered (3 November): an arena fighting game with 12 monsters, remastered visuals and local and online multiplayer ^[1].
• SONIC PICO PARK (12 November, Switch 2 and Switch): co-op puzzle challenges for up to eight players locally or online with cross-platform play ^[1].
• The Binding of Isaac: Repentance+ (19 November): Nintendo describes it as the ultimate version of the roguelike, now with online co-op for up to four players ^[1].

What about Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea?

The Keepsake Sea is a paid expansion, not a new game. Gameloft's help centre says it is released on 18 November on all supported platforms ^[13], and the official expansion page gives the year as 2026 ^[12], and Nintendo lists it for Switch 2 and Switch ^[1]. The official expansion page says it requires the base game, and lists a Deluxe Edition marked 'coming soon' ^[12]. No price was shown on the official expansion page reviewed on 13 November 2026 ^[12], so check the eShop listing in your region. Gameloft says Apple Arcade Edition owners get the expansion's content on day one without an extra purchase ^[13].

Which Switch 2 games are coming in early December 2026?

Two larger releases announced in the 9 September 2026 Nintendo Direct land at the start of December ^[3]:

• Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (3 December 2026): adds a wave-based Heroes' Vault mode and a new Hero, Shimmer, with a Foresight ability; an upgrade pack is offered for owners of the Switch version ^[3]. Nintendo's US store lists the physical Switch 2 Edition ^[14] and a $9.99 upgrade pack ^[18]; Target lists the physical edition at $69.99 for pre-order ^[19]. Nintendo's store showed no price for the full digital edition on 13 November 2026 ^[14].
• Monster Hunter Wilds (4 December 2026): the hunting game with all Title Update content, local wireless play and cross-platform online multiplayer, with the Ascendance expansion due on Switch 2 in 2027 ^[3]. Nintendo's US store lists the standard game at $39.99 with a pre-order price of $29.99 ^[9][10]. Capcom's media alert of 20 October 2026 says players who pre-order by 3 December get the $29.99 early adopter price on Nintendo eShop ^[10]. Full Cleared, reporting Capcom's announcement of 9 September 2026, gives the Gold Edition price as $79.99 ^[16].

The same Direct listed Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World for 3 December and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam for 10 December, both on Switch 2 and Switch ^[3].

Should you buy the Switch 2 Edition or the upgrade pack?

Several Switch 2 Editions are sold two ways: as a full new edition, or as an upgrade pack for people who already own the Switch 1 game. Using Nintendo's US prices from 13 November 2026:

1. If you already own Pikmin 4 for Switch: the $9.99 upgrade pack adds the Switch 2 features ^[7], instead of $69.99 for the full Switch 2 Edition ^[6]. The pack needs the full Pikmin 4 game ^[2].
2. If you do not own it: the full Switch 2 Edition at $69.99 ^[6] costs $0.01 more than buying the $59.99 Switch game plus the $9.99 upgrade pack separately ($69.98, this guide's arithmetic) ^[15][7]; the difference is negligible, so compare formats and retailer prices instead.
3. Xenoblade Chronicles 3: the same pattern applies, with a $9.99 upgrade pack listed on Nintendo's US store ^[18].
4. Check where your copy lives. Nintendo's footnote says upgrade content requires the full version of the game for that system ^[2], so confirm the original is on the same Nintendo Account before buying.

What are the trade-offs?

Benefits: an upgrade keeps your existing game and adds new features for a small fee ^[7]. Drawbacks: you pay twice in total if you bought the original at full price, and features such as online leaderboards need a Nintendo Switch Online membership, sold separately ^[3][2].

How can you check a Switch 2 release date or price yourself?

1. Use the official store page for your region. Nintendo's US store shows US prices; other countries have their own stores and prices. Japan's Metaphor price of 3,990 yen ^[4] is not the US $39.99 price ^[8].
2. Read the edition name. Prices differ between standard, deluxe and upgrade products, for example $39.99 for the Metaphor base game, plus separate add-ons at $10.00 and $30.00 on Nintendo's US store ^[8].
3. Look for pre-order end dates. Monster Hunter Wilds' $29.99 price is a pre-order offer on top of a $39.99 regular price ^[9][10], and Capcom gives 3 December as the pre-order deadline for the offer ^[10].
4. Re-check dates close to launch. Nintendo says its monthly list was accurate at publication ^[1]. Publisher pages, such as Gameloft's help centre for The Keepsake Sea ^[13], are the best confirmation.
5. Beware of day errors in press material. SEGA's English release gives the date as 'November 12, 2026 (Fri)' ^[4], but 12 November 2026 is a Thursday, as SEGA's Japanese launch notice shows ^[5]. The date itself is consistent.

What is still uncertain?

• Metaphor colour bug patch: SEGA says a fix is being prepared but gives no date ^[5].
• Keepsake Sea price: not shown on the official expansion page on 13 November 2026 ^[12].
• Xenoblade Chronicles 3 digital price: the full digital Switch 2 Edition showed no US price on 13 November 2026, while Target listed the physical edition at $69.99 ^[19].
• Dandori Academy schedule: Nintendo says the 72 stages will be released over time ^[2] but does not give a final date.
• Later releases: the Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion is listed only for 2027 ^[3].

Release lists move. For a wider view of what the console plays and costs, see Pouyam's Should You Buy a Nintendo Switch 2? guide, and check the store page in your own country before buying.