The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to expand its multiplayer library significantly throughout September 2026, delivering five major co-op titles alongside backward-compatible original Switch software. Featuring a blend of survival experiences, tactical action, and platform-exclusive adventures, the upcoming slate offers options for both local and online cooperative play.
Leading the charge on September 3 is Orbitals, a Switch 2 exclusive developed by Shapefarm KK and published by Kepler Interactive. Drawing comparisons to cooperative hits like It Takes Two, this sci-fi adventure challenges two players to work together through complex environmental puzzles. Early critical reception places the title at an 83 OpenCritic average, making it one of the most anticipated console exclusives of the month.
The mid-month slate pivots heavily toward survival mechanics and persistent worlds. Iron Gate Studio’s Viking survival title Valheim makes its platform debut on September 9 following an extended period in early access. Shortly after, Jagex brings RuneScape: Dragonwilds to the system on September 15, introducing a medieval fantasy survival loop tailored for group exploration. Both titles arrive following thorough community testing on existing platforms.
September finishes with two distinct multiplayer experiences on September 29. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 brings four-player cooperative alien combat to the platform, while Minecraft Dungeons 2 delivers top-down action-RPG gameplay modeled after classic dungeon crawlers. Additionally, single-player tactical combat arrives on September 17 with Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, capping off a dense release schedule for the hardware.
