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Nintendo Indie World October 2026 Showcase: All The Biggest Announcements
Nintendo's new Indie World Showcase was a rapid-fire look at upcoming Switch games from a variety of third-party partners--which included several raccoon-themed games amongst the various titles. If you missed it, here's everything announced, from a Witchbrook release date to a sizzle reel of games landing early in 2027.
And we're off! The first trailer shown off was for the cute witch game, Witchbrook. The cozy spellcasting game releases on January 28, 2027.
Feel like heeding the call of adventure? Then you can check out the fantastical Winds of Viridia when it launches in early 2027--or right now, as a demo is available. Team up with your mothbug companion to unleash powerful special attacks, ride air currents, and customize your playstyle in this vibrant single-player game.
A platforming adventure game from the co-creator of Celeste, City of None is out in 2027 for Switch consoles.
The award-winning adventure game, where you ride a hover-sword over desolate plains and restore the land to life, comes to Switch 2 on October 29.
Inspired by RPG classics, Threads of Time lets players journey through the ages, recruit allies from multiple eras, and stop a threat to all of time. It'll land on PC and console in Summer 2027.
Fast-paced action roguelike Tenjutsu has a release window, and you can expect to bang knuckles when it launches in 2027.
Dumpster Gang brings a team of mischievous raccoons to PC and consoles in March 2027 for some chaotic co-op fun.
Sticking to the co-op theme, Super Battle Golf brings multiplayer golfing fun to Switch 2 on March 25, 2027.
We're still on the co-op train, because the next game you can look forward to in this genre is REPO. An online co-op horror game for up to six players, it's coming to Switch in 2027.
In this spooky co-op adventure, two doggos set out to rescue their owner in this cute game. It'll be available in May 2027.
Billed as a 3D adventure game inspired by Japanese folklore, Kitsune follows a fox girl as she explores a mysterious island. The game has striking visuals, and it'll launch in Spring 2027 for PC and consoles.
Oh yes, it's slime time! Slime Rancher 2 launches for Switch 2 in January 2027.
From the makers of Cozy Grove, Spirit Crossing asks you to build a home, help spirits, and cross paths with other players. It's out soon on November 16.
You've heard of the long arm of the law, but now, get ready for the much longer arm of crime. My Arms Are Longer Now is a 2D stealth-comedy game where you pilot a disgustingly long, boneless arm, and it launches March 11, 2027.
Deliver packages, meet new friends, and play minigames with Petal Runner's protagonists, Cali and Kira. The cozy solarpunk game releases March 8, 2027.
If you're like me and you find yourself utterly enthralled by old episodes of Tipping Point on the BBC network, then you'll want to check out Raccoin when it launches for Switch 2 on November 10. A demo is also available right now.
And to cap off the short showcase, a sizzle reel set the table for more 2027 games: