{"id":135171,"date":"2025-12-13T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-181925"},"modified":"2025-12-13T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T16:00:00","slug":"guide-35-upcoming-nintendo-switch-1-2-games-to-look-forward-to-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2025\/12\/13\/guide-35-upcoming-nintendo-switch-1-2-games-to-look-forward-to-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide: 35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch 1 &#038; 2 Games To Look Forward To In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/71df9e828c15f\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/71df9e828c15f\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><em>Following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/features\/round-up-everything-announced-at-the-game-awards-2025-all-switch-1-and-2-reveals\">The Game Awards 2025<\/a>, which was full of Switch 2 announcements, we&#8217;ve given this list a big overhaul and combined the Switch1 and Switch 2 games we&#8217;re most excited for in one big list. Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Juggling two consoles is hard work for some, but not for Nintendo. While the Switch 2 is the primary focus for the Big N, don&#8217;t ever count the Switch 1 out.<\/p>\n<p>2025 was a busy one, with the Switch 2&#8217;s launch really filling out the roster and <em>finally<\/em> giving us some long-awaited titlesand big launch-window hitters, but 2026 sees Nintendo branching out a little bit.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s plenty we haven&#8217;t mentioned, so below, we&#8217;ve rounded up 35-ish (you know there&#8217;s more) of the best coming to both Nintendo Switch consoles in 2026 and beyond. We&#8217;ll be keeping this list refreshed all throughout the year, too, so keep checking back!<\/p>\n<p>Make sure you let us know what you&#8217;re most excited for in the comments.<\/p>\n<div readability=\"76.085701398286\">\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"15.830275229358\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/system-shock\">System Shock (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/system-shock\" readability=\"0.91379310344828\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3bd73b33c6476\/system-shock-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"System Shock (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/system-shock\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/f9303161f951a\/system-shock-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"245\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"System Shock (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.3965517241379\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Atari<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Nightdive Studios<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>18th Dec 2025 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>18th Dec 2025 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>18th Dec 2025<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 1 &amp; Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Maybe down the line<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/system-shock\">System Shock<\/a> remake is, at last, coming to both Switch 1 and Switch 2; Nightdive just have not slowed down in 2025, and the studio has one more in the tank for the year.<\/p>\n<p>This is a ground-up remake of the critically acclaimed first-person RPG, but the bones are still the same as the &#8217;90s original. This is a visual glow-up and a UI-overhaul first and foremost, and the very first Switch 2 port the team is bringing. We can&#8217;t wait.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"10.285714285714\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/animal-crossing-new-horizons-nintendo-switch-2-edition\">Animal Crossing: New Horizons &#8211; Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/animal-crossing-new-horizons-nintendo-switch-2-edition\" readability=\"0.93396226415094\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/9da543454b2b4\/animal-crossing-new-horizons-nintendo-switch-2-edition-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/animal-crossing-new-horizons-nintendo-switch-2-edition\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/6a8fc4df23b1f\/animal-crossing-new-horizons-nintendo-switch-2-edition-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.5377358490566\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>15th Jan 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>15th Jan 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>15th Jan 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Of course<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>Okay, <em>here&#8217;s<\/em> Switch 2 Edition we weren&#8217;t expecting to see. And, admittedly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/animal-crossing-new-horizons-nintendo-switch-2-edition\">Animal Crossing: New Horizons<\/a>&#8216; upgrade isn&#8217;t huge \u2014 a resolution bump, mouse mode, 12-player multiplayer, etc. \u2014 it&#8217;s the free stuff that&#8217;s landing alongside it that has us very excited.<\/p>\n<p>Another 100 hours in Animal Crossing come 2026, then? Yes?<\/p>\n<p><!-- cache: html:nintendolife.com\/ssl\/nintendo-switch-2\/related-articles:193215 @ 1765759903 --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"block object-related\"> <\/aside>\n<aside class=\"article-products product-group\" readability=\"2.2060606060606\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a rel=\"sponsored noopener\" title=\"View Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on Amazon (US)\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/31065\/181925\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/31065\/200x200.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Product Image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"17.849820143885\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon\">The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon\" readability=\"0.93805309734513\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a25c69b8f4a3b\/legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b86eca48fbc74\/legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.5663716814159\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>NIS America<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Nihon Falcom<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>15th Jan 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>15th Jan 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>15th Jan 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 1 &amp; Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Yes on Switch 1, Game-Key Card on Switch 2<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>Originally, the 13th title in the Trails series was destined only for Switch 1. But a small delay and a new platform release means that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/legend-of-heroes-trails-beyond-the-horizon\">Trails Beyond the Horizon<\/a> will go&#8230; beyond the horizon on a brand new console.<\/p>\n<p>Following on from Trails through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/legend_of_heroes_trails_through_daybreak_ii\">Daybreak II<\/a>, Beyond the Horizon splits the narrative between three protagonists \u2014 <strong>Daybreak<\/strong>&#8216;s Van, <strong>Cold Steel<\/strong>&#8216;s Rean, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pushsquare.com\/games\/pc\/legend_of_heroes_trails_in_the_sky_the_3rd\" class=\"external\">Sky the 3rd<\/a>&#8216;s Kevin Graham. Expect this to be a doozy, bringing together years of threads while creating many new ones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">Please note that some external links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/advertising\">FTC Disclosure<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"31020\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/31020\/181925\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/31020\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon - Deluxe Edition (Nintendo Switch 2, Game-Key Card)\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"14.365733113674\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/mio-memories-in-orbit\">MIO: Memories in Orbit (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/mio-memories-in-orbit\" readability=\"0.94354838709677\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/554773f85541d\/mio-memories-in-orbit-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"MIO: Memories in Orbit (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/mio-memories-in-orbit\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/19b5b3168a1cf\/cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"244\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"MIO: Memories in Orbit (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.6048387096774\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Focus Entertainment<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Douze Dixi\u00e8mes<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>20th Jan 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>20th Jan 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>20th Jan 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 1 &amp; Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Unlikely<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>First revealed during a Nintendo Direct in 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/mio-memories-in-orbit\">MIO: Memories in Orbit<\/a> is a beautiful Metroidvania with tricky platforming and a gorgeous futuristic aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p>Focusing on soothing and poetic music with fluid movement, we&#8217;ve been looking forward to this since its reveal, and with a Switch 2 version also coming, we especially can&#8217;t wait to get the smoothest handheld experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"11.744885679904\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade\">Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade\" readability=\"0.9375\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/d3735e155e2e1\/final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b69c509f1ae66\/final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"251\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.5625\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Square Enix<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Square Enix<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>22nd Jan 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>22nd Jan 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>22nd January 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Game-Key Card<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>Another big-hitter is jumping onto the Switch 2 bandwagon. Square Enix&#8217;s multiplatform strategy is already in action, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/final-fantasy-vii-remake-intergrade\">Final Fantasy VII Remake<\/a> Intergrade is the next step in the company&#8217;s part.<\/p>\n<p>Remake is, in fact, just one part of a planned trilogy \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pushsquare.com\/games\/ps5\/final_fantasy_vii_rebirth\" class=\"external\">Rebirth<\/a> is likely also coming to Nintendo&#8217;s console eventually. It takes the iconic Midgar section of the PS1 classic and expands it hugely, and beautifully. This will be a must-play when it lands on Switch 2.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"30849\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/30849\/181925\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/30849\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE - Nintendo Switch 2 (Incl. Magic: The Gathering\u2014FINAL FANTASY Play Booster)\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"19.772554002541\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/caves_of_qud\">Caves of Qud (Switch eShop)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/switch-eshop\/caves_of_qud\" readability=\"0.93396226415094\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/7a03fe043b5bd\/caves-of-qud-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Caves of Qud (Switch eShop)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/caves_of_qud\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/3abb36efa309c\/caves-of-qud-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Caves of Qud (Switch eShop)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.5377358490566\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Kitfox Games<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Freehold Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>Jan 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>Jan 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>January 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 1<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Digital only<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/caves_of_qud\">Caves of Qud<\/a> is an incredible feat. 15 years in the making, with 7 years in early access, it finally launched on PC late last year and is now coming to Switch.<\/p>\n<p>Now, this game is absolutely <em>massive<\/em> and a little bit overwhelming; it&#8217;s not quite like any other roguelike out there, guiding you along with a quest system that will help you progress. Some of these are random, others are scripted. Every session is completely different, with events, &#8220;political systems&#8221; and more procedurally generated. There&#8217;s so much to talk about for this hugely ambitious game, and we can&#8217;t wait to dig deeper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"13.774032459426\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/dragon-quest-vii-reimagined\">Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/dragon-quest-vii-reimagined\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/bdf60f25e34a8\/dragon-quest-vii-reimagined-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/dragon-quest-vii-reimagined\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/4f45c85cdc820\/dragon-quest-vii-reimagined-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Square Enix<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>5th Feb 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>5th Feb 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>5th February 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 1 &amp; Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Yes, on Switch 2, Game-Key Card on Switch 2 (and no upgrade path)<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>Square Enix is stuffing its Switch schedule for 2026, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/dragon-quest-vii-reimagined\">Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined<\/a> was another surprise announcement. A &#8220;reimagining&#8221; of the PS1 and 3DS Dragon Quest game, we weren&#8217;t expecting to see this one, especially with XII <em>still<\/em> in development and more pixel art games that remain stuck on the DS.<\/p>\n<p>Still, this remake does look gorgeous and goes with a slightly different visual style and we think it works! We wonder if anything else will be reimagined&#8230;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"30817\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/30817\/181925\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/30817\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined - Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Card\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"10.868292682927\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/mario-tennis-fever\">Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/mario-tennis-fever\" readability=\"0.93396226415094\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a816190beac96\/mario-tennis-fever-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/mario-tennis-fever\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/cb661632d8e7e\/mario-tennis-fever-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"244\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.5377358490566\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>12th Feb 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>12th Feb 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>12th February 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Yep!<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>More Mario Tennis! Wahoo! But, better than more multiplayer Mario sports or even beautiful visuals, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/mario-tennis-fever\">Mario Tennis Fever<\/a> is bringing back that single-player campaign from the Camelot days.<\/p>\n<p>There will be 38 playable characters, new Wonder effects, and full motion controls when the game launches. But Adventure Mode? Featuring <em>Baby Wario &amp; Waluigi?<\/em> Nintendo is giving us our dream game here&#8230;<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products product-group\" readability=\"2.7777777777778\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a rel=\"sponsored noopener\" title=\"View Mario Tennis Fever - Nintendo Switch 2 on Walmart\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/30894\/181925\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/30894\/200x200.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Product Image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"10.573770491803\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/reanimal\">Reanimal (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/reanimal\" readability=\"0.93913043478261\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b5a69de9fae2b\/reanimal-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Reanimal (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/reanimal\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/fe043e363ab5f\/reanimal-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"249\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Reanimal (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.5739130434783\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>THQ Nordic<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Tarsier Studios<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>13th Feb 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>13th Feb 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>13th Feb 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Game-Key Card<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>If you felt a little let down by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/little_nightmares_iii\">Little Nightmares III<\/a>, then you might be curious about Reanimal, the next game from the original team behind the Little Nightmares series.<\/p>\n<p>And it looks suitably creepy, too. Play it alone or in local or online co-op to get the most out of this unsettling adventure, complete with some pretty terrifying animal-like creatures&#8230;.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"30743\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/30743\/181925\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/30743\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"REANIMAL - Nintendo Switch 2, Game-Key Card\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"31103\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/31103\/181925\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/31103\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"REANIMAL: Deluxe Edition - Nintendo Switch 2, Game-Key Card (Amazon Exclusive)\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"18.14499424626\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/resident-evil-requiem\">Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/resident-evil-requiem\" readability=\"0.93137254901961\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/884d4f4f081bb\/resident-evil-requiem-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/resident-evil-requiem\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/bcde71b97970a\/resident-evil-requiem-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"244\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.5196078431373\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>27th Feb 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>27th Feb 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>27th February 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Game-Key Card<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>Well, the rumours were true. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/resident-evil-requiem\">Resident Evil Requiem<\/a>, or Resident Evil 9, is coming to Switch 2 on the same day as other platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring a brand new protagonist in Grace Ashcroft, she&#8217;ll be investigating some mysterious deaths at a hotel. But this is Resident Evil, so Grace is being pursued by a monster, and from the trailers we&#8217;ve seen, there are some terrifying things lying in wait for us. Oh goodness. We&#8217;ll be playing this with the light off, headphones <em>on<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/resident-evil-village-gold-edition\">Village<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/resident-evil-7-biohazard-gold-edition\">7<\/a> are also coming to Switch 2.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"31048\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/31048\/181925\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/31048\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Resident Evil Requiem (Nintendo Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"31066\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/31066\/181925\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/31066\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Resident Evil Requiem Deluxe Edition + Steelbook - Nintendo Switch 2\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"14.521428571429\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/pokemon-pokopia\">Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/pokemon-pokopia\" readability=\"0.93457943925234\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/a7b00074b1e3e\/pokemon-pokopia-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/pokemon-pokopia\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/10047f4da3d92\/pokemon-pokopia-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"244\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.5420560747664\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Omega Force<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>5th Mar 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>5th Mar 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>5th March 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Game-Key Card<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>We can&#8217;t believe it&#8217;s taken until 2026 to release an actual Pok\u00e9mon life sim, but here we are. From Koei Tecmo comes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/pokemon-pokopia\">Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia<\/a> where you play a Ditto who can turn into a human and copy other Pok\u00e9mon abilities. Horrifying!<\/p>\n<p>But the game looks utterly adorable, and you&#8217;ll be able to craft a perfect little utopia for you and you Pok\u00e9mon pals. Sign. Us. Up. And look, if you&#8217;re more battle-oriented, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/pokemon-champions\">Pok\u00e9mon Champions<\/a>, also coming in 2026 to Switch 1 and 2, will keep you busy\/<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products product-group\" readability=\"3.4666666666667\">\n<div class=\"product-image\"><a rel=\"sponsored noopener\" title=\"View Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch 2 (Game-Key Card) on Amazon (US)\" class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/31085\/181925\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/31085\/200x200.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Product Image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"13.183161004431\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-remake\">Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-remake\" readability=\"0.93636363636364\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/61354a16e6180\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-remake-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-remake\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/2114f7c8c40db\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-remake-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.5545454545455\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Koei Tecmo<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Team Ninja<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>12th Mar 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>12th Mar 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>12th Mar 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Game-Key Card<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>Making its Nintendo console debut in 2026. Fatal Frame II is often considered one of the best in Koei Tecmo&#8217;s long-running horror series. Following a pair of twins to the Minakami region, you&#8217;ll need to use the Camera Obscura to uncover the secrets of the legendary village.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/fatal-frame-ii-crimson-butterfly-remake\">Crimson Butterfly Remake<\/a>, as well as looking gorgeous, adds new gameplay mechanics and features to help make the game feel as fresh and scary as it did over two decades ago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"13.039653035936\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection\">Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection\" readability=\"0.93137254901961\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/c0d800f858618\/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/b603bb6657029\/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"245\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.5196078431373\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>Capcom<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>13th Mar 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>13th Mar 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>13th March 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Game-Key Card<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>One of the nicest surprises of the July 2025 Partner Showcase was the announcement of a brand new Monster Hunter Stories, and it looks like the spin-off turn-based series is growing up a little bit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/monster-hunter-stories-3-twisted-reflection\">Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection<\/a> looks pretty gorgeous and seems to be running at 60fps on the new console. We&#8217;ll be getting more details on this one, likely direct from Capcom, in the run up to release next year. This&#8217;ll keep us happy until a new big Monster Hunter comes to Switch 2, eh?<\/p>\n<aside class=\"article-products article-products-list\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item\" data-product-id=\"31126\">\n<div class=\"image\"><a class=\"external\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nintendolife.com\/p\/31126\/181925\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/products\/31126\/100x100.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Nintendo Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list-item\" readability=\"17.674418604651\">\n<h3 class=\"heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/007-first-light\">007 First Light (Switch 2)<\/a><\/h3>\n<aside class=\"list-hero\" data-subject=\"games\/nintendo-switch-2\/007-first-light\" readability=\"0.94067796610169\">\n<div class=\"scanlines-before\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/0386cc9de1d57\/007-first-light-artwork.900x250.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"007 First Light (Switch 2)\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cover scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch-2\/007-first-light\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/9393f6013bb43\/007-first-light-cover.cover_small.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"246\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"007 First Light (Switch 2)\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"list-hero-info\" readability=\"6.5847457627119\">\n<p><span>Publisher: <\/span><strong>IO Interactive<\/strong> \/ <span>Developer: <\/span><strong>IO Interactive<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"release\"><span>Release Date: <\/span><strong>27th Mar 2026 (<abbr title=\"United States \/ North America\">USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ <strong>27th Mar 2026 (<abbr title=\"UK \/ European\">UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<dl>\n<dt>Launch date<\/dt>\n<dd>27th March 2026<\/dd>\n<dt>Platform<\/dt>\n<dd>Switch 2<\/dd>\n<dt>Physical?<\/dt>\n<dd>Game-Key Card<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p>Now <em>here&#8217;s<\/em> a game we&#8217;re surprised to see on Switch 2. 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