Slime Rancher 2 to Release on Switch 2 in 2027

Nintendo showcased a Switch 2 version during the Indie World Showcase, revealing that Slime Rancher 2 will launch on the console early next year with new slime species and the familiar experience of raising colorful creatures on a farm.

Slime Rancher 2 will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2027. Players will explore a colorful world and discover new gelatinous creatures.

The announcement took place at the Nintendo Indie World Showcase presentation. The sequel to the popular slime-farming game maintains the core foundation of the original: exploring a vibrant world and caring for unusual creatures.

The developers promise new slimes to find and study. The trailer showcases a whole wave of bouncing, jelly-like inhabitants within the game world.