7 new Switch 2 games you should play in April 2026

Published Mar 31, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT.

April on Switch 2 highlights four genres: platformer, role‑playing game, first‑person shooter, and cozy survival.

Nintendo will drop a new free‑to‑play Pokémon and a follow‑up to a cult life sim; Pokémon Champions (Apr 8) is free‑to‑play, an online multiplayer arena battler, and supports imports from Pokémon Home.

Darwin’s Paradox (Apr 2) is a platformer about an octopus escaping back to the sea; it’s from Parisian debut studio ZDT Games (animation and game industry veterans) and features a Konami x Metal Gear Solid collaboration.

People of Note (Apr 7), published by Annapurna Interactive, is a colorful turn‑based RPG with rhythm‑game battle elements; the party includes a pop singer, rock god, DJ, and rapper.