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Slime Rancher 2 Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Slime Rancher 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2027 with an exclusive in-game item. The newest entry in the Slime Rancher series follows Beatrix LeBeau as she explores Rainbow Island, discovers new slimes, and encounters ancient technology and unknown natural resources.

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Game and release
Slime Rancher 2 is the newest entry in the award-winning Slime Rancher series. Its Nintendo Switch 2 release is scheduled for January 2027 and will include an exclusive in-game item.
The adventure follows Beatrix LeBeau on Rainbow Island, a mysterious land filled with ancient technology, unknown natural resources, and an avalanche of new slimes to discover.
Official information and channels
Further information is available through Nintendo.com. Nintendo also invites viewers to subscribe for more Nintendo fun and lists Nintendo of America’s accounts on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitch.
At a glance
- Nintendo Switch 2 release
- Slime Rancher 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2027.
- Exclusive in-game item
- The Nintendo Switch 2 release will include an exclusive in-game item.
- Rainbow Island
- Players journey as Beatrix LeBeau on Rainbow Island, a mysterious land with ancient technology, unknown natural resources, and new slimes to discover.
- Official information
- Nintendo directs viewers to Nintendo.com for more information about Slime Rancher 2.
- Nintendo channel
- Nintendo invites viewers to subscribe for more Nintendo fun.
- Nintendo of America social channels
- Nintendo of America lists its X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitch accounts.
Sources and language information
Official information · Source language: English
Source region / storefront: Not specified by the source; language does not imply availability.