What’s landing on Nintendo Switch 2 this December – the key drops

December brings a mix of new entries and platform-focused editions across Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Several titles are available now, with one more dated for December 9. Nintendo also spotlights Switch 2–specific functionality where applicable. Below – a concise rundown of what arrived, what is dated, and the core gameplay hooks to know.

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion (Switch 2, Switch) – available now

A side-scrolling beat ’em up built around combo-driven combat and pixel‑art presentation. The campaign spans multiple planets, framing a cosmic-scale brawler set across the wider Marvel universe.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Switch 2) – available now

This release highlights Switch 2–specific features: touchscreen controls for menus and map navigation, plus hideout building adapted to the handheld’s interface. The rest of the experience is tailored to run on Nintendo’s newer hardware without altering the core game structure.

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Red Dead Redemption: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – available now

Rockstar’s Western arrives on Switch 2 with the original story of John Marston, forced to track down former gang members across the American West and Mexico. Narrative and scope reflect the classic release, adapted for the platform’s form factor.

Also noted

• Red Dead Redemption: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack – listed alongside the main release for Switch 2.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2, Switch) – available now

Samus Aran answers a distress call from the Galactic Federation and is drawn into an unforeseen crisis on the planet Viewros. The series returns to a first-person adventure focus, emphasizing exploration and discovery.

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Read also our article: Mario on Switch and Switch 2 – the official roundup you should know

Also noted

• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack – listed separately for Switch 2.

OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 (Switch 2, Switch) – available now

A new entry in the series that sets up a tale of restoration and retribution tied to the divine rings, unfolding across Orsterra. While the announcement keeps plot specifics light, the premise aligns with the franchise’s anthology-style storytelling.

Ultimate Sheep Raccoon (Switch 2, Switch) – December 9

A physics-driven obstacle course racer centered on player‑placed traps and stunt mechanics. Tracks are assembled collaboratively with friends, then raced through while chaining tricks under pressure.

At a glance – December Switch 2 and Switch arrivals

The table below summarizes platforms, availability, and one standout feature per title for quick scanning. It covers what is live today and what is locked for this month.

Bottom line – why this drop matters

This month’s slate blends new flagship entries, platform‑specific editions, and a dated party‑style release – giving Switch 2 owners fresh ways to test the hardware’s interface, while keeping parity with the original Switch where possible. If you prioritize touchscreen integration, portable first‑person exploration, or co‑op trap chaos, there is a clear on‑ramp here for December play sessions.