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Nintendo Switch 2: list of free games, demos, apps, Game Trials etc.

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On this page, you will find the complete list of all the free content available on Nintendo Switch 2: demos, Free 2 Play titles, free apps (like streaming platforms, etc.), online beta tests, and more. It covers three main regions: Europe, North America, and Japan (though content from other regions may eventually be listed here).

Naturally, it will be updated on a regular basis, so make sure to keep checking back to see what’s new. And make sure to follow us on Bluesky to be notified of new releases!

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Latest and upcoming releases
  • [Demo] Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter (Nihon Falcom) [Japan]
  • [Demo] Duskfade (Fireshine Games) [Japan]

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  • [Closed Beta] The Duskbloods: Closed Network Test (From Software) [Europe / North America / Japan]
    • Application period: July 22nd at 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 3PM BST / 4PM CEST / 11PM JST to July 28th at 6.59AM PT  / 9.59AM ET / 2.59PM BST / 3.59PM CEST / 10.59PM JST on the official website website
    • Client Download: from August 18th from 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 2PM BST / 3PM CEST / 10PM JST (download code will be sent to you via the official website).
    • Playtest Rounds:
      • Round 1: August 21st at 3AM PT / 6AM ET / 11AM BST / 12PM CEST / 7PM JST
      • Round 2: August 21st at 7PM PT / 10PM ET – August 22nd at 3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST
      • Round 3: August 22nd at 11AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM BST / 6PM CEST – August 23rd at 5AM JST
      • Round 4: August 23rd at 3AM PT / 6AM ET / 11AM BST / 12PM CEST / 7PM JST
      • Round 5: August 23rd at 7PM PT / 10PM ET – August 24th at 3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST
        • Note: all rounds last 4 hours each. You need a Nintendo Switch 2 console and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to participate. Number of slots is limited. Check out the official website for more details and a FAQ!
  • [Demo] AKIBA LOST (Izanagi Games) [Japan] (out on August 27th)
  • [Open Beta] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (Activision) [Europe / North America / Japan] (from August 28th to September 1st)
  • [Free / Demo] Orbitals: Global Friend’s Pass (Kepler Interactive) [Europe / North America / Japan] (out on September 3rd)
Game Trials

Nothing at the moment!

You can find the list of past Game Trials at the bottom of this page!

Nintendo Switch Online
  • [Expansion Pass] GameCube – Nintendo Classics (Nintendo) [Europe / North America / Japan]
  • [Expansion Pass] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade (Nintendo) [Europe / North America / Japan]
  • [Expansion Pass] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade (Nintendo) [Europe / North America / Japan]
Closed and Open Beta Tests
  • [Closed Beta] The Duskbloods: Closed Network Test (From Software) [Europe / North America / Japan]
    • Application period: July 22nd at 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 3PM BST / 4PM CEST / 11PM JST to July 28th at 6.59AM PT  / 9.59AM ET / 2.59PM BST / 3.59PM CEST / 10.59PM JST on the official website website
    • Client Download: from August 18th (download code will be sent to you via the official website).
    • Playtest Rounds:
      • Round 1: August 21st at 3AM PT / 6AM ET / 11AM BST / 12PM CEST / 7PM JST
      • Round 2: August 21st at 7PM PT / 10PM ET – August 22nd at 3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST
      • Round 3: August 22nd at 11AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM BST / 6PM CEST – August 23rd at 5AM JST
      • Round 4: August 23rd at 3AM PT / 6AM ET / 11AM BST / 12PM CEST / 7PM JST
      • Round 5: August 23rd at 7PM PT / 10PM ET – August 24th at 3AM BST / 4AM CEST / 11AM JST
        • Note: all rounds last 4 hours each. You need a Nintendo Switch 2 console and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to participate. Number of slots is limited. Check out the official website for more details and a FAQ!
  • [Open Beta] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 (Activision) [Europe / North America / Japan] (from August 28th to September 1st)

You can find the list of past Closed/Open Beta Tests at the bottom of this page!

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Free apps

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Demos

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  • A-Train 9 Evolution (Artdink) [Japan]
  • AKIBA LOST (Izanagi Games) [Japan] (out on August 27th)

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Past Game Trials
  • EA SPORTS FC 26 (Electronic Arts) [Europe / North America] (Europe and North America: June 18th to June 24th 2026)
  • EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 (Electronic Arts) [North America] (January 15th to January 21st 2026)
  • NBA 2K26 (Take-Two) [Europe / North America] (Europe, North America: August 7th to August 14th 2026)
Past Open Beta Tests
  • Drag x Drive: Global Jam (Nintendo) [Europe / North America / Japan] (August 2025)
    • Round 1: August 9th from 3AM to 7AM PT / 6AM to 10AM ET / 11AM to 3PM BST / 12PM to 4PM CEST / 7PM to 11PM JST
    • Round 2: August 9th from 5PM to 9PM PT / 8PM to 12AM ET on August 10th / August 10th from 1AM to 5AM BST / 2AM to 6AM CEST / 9AM to 1PM JST
    • Round 3: August 10th from 9AM to 1PM PT / 12PM to 4PM ET / 5PM to 9PM BST / 6PM to 10PM CEST / August 11th from 1AM to 5AM JST
  • Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride (Nintendo) [Europe / North America / Japan] (November 2025)
    • Round 1: November 8th at 12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM GMT / 9AM CET / 5PM JST (runs for 6 hours)
    • Round 2: November 8th at 4PM PT / 7PM ET / November 9th at 12AM GMT / 1AM CET / 9AM JST (runs for 6 hours)
    • Round 3: November 9th at 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 3PM GMT / 4PM CEST / November 10th at 12AM JST (runs for 6 hours)
    • Round 4: November 15th at 12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM GMT / 9AM CET / 5PM JST (runs for 6 hours)
    • Round 5: November 15th at 4PM PT / 7PM ET / November 16th at 12AM GMT / 1AM CET / 9AM JST (runs for 6 hours)
    • Round 6: November 16th at 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 3PM GMT / 4PM CEST / November 17th at 12AM JST (runs for 6 hours)
  • Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program [Europe / North America / Japan] (July 28th to August 11th 2025) (more details)
  • Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage (SEGA) [Europe / North America / Japan] (February 2026)
    • Europe: February 19th (7AM) to February 24th (6.59AM)
    • UK: February 19th (6AM) to February 24th (5.59AM)
    • North America (ET): February 19th (1AM) to February 24th (12.59AM)
    • North America (PT): February 18th (10PM) to February 23rd (10.59PM)
    • Japan: February 19th (3PM) to February 24th (2.59PM)
  • GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink – Endless Ragnarok (Cygames) [Europe / North America / Japan] [more details] (April 2026)
    • Europe: download from April 23rd at 9AM, Open Beta from April 24th at 9AM to April 27th at 8.59AM
    • UK: download from April 23rd at 8AM, Open Beta from April 24th at 8AM to April 27th at 7.59AM
    • North America (ET): download from April 23rd at 3AM, Open Beta from April 24th at 3AM to April 27th at 2.59AM
    • North America (PT): download from April 23rd at 12AM, Open Beta from April 24th at 12AM to April 26th at 11.59PM
    • Japan: download from April 23rd at 9AM, Open Beta from April 24th at 9AM to April 27th at 8.59AM
  • [Open Beta] STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions Network Test (Devolver Digital) [Europe / North America] [more details] (June 2026)
    • Europe: June 5th (5PM) to June 7th (5PM)
    • UK: June 5th (4PM) to June 7th (4PM)
    • North America (ET): June 5th (11AM) to June 7th (11AM)
    • North America (PT): June 5th (8AM) to June 7th (8AM)
    • Japan: June 6th (12AM) to June 8th (12AM)

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