During the recent Indie World showcase, Monomi Park revealed that Slime Rancher 2 will release for Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2027. The game is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The new version of Slime Rancher 2 will come with a new exclusive in-game toy, titled the Glo Glo Squiggle. It initially exited Steam Early Access and launched on other platforms in September 2025. Check out the new trailer for Slime Rancher 2, confirming its January 2027 launch for Nintendo Switch 2, below:
The Steam page describes Slime Rancher 2 as follows:
Slime Rancher 2 is a sequel to the award-winning, smash-hit original that has been enjoyed by over 15 million fans worldwide. Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys to Rainbow Island, a mysterious land brimming with ancient technology, unknown natural resources, and an avalanche of wiggling, jiggling, new slimes to discover.
As Beatrix attempts to unravel the island’s secrets and uncover its true purpose, she’ll build, ranch, and farm within a beautiful conservatory, whose sparkling glass walls give her full view of the prismatic paradise she now calls home.
Features:
Explore a Vibrant New World
Continue the slime ranching adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys to a mysterious rainbow-hued island.
Discover Wiggly New Slimes
Collect slimes never seen before on the Far, Far Range, like the bouncy cotton slime or the aquatic angler slime.
Build a Conservatory on Rainbow Island
Earn newbucks from slime plorts and collect resources on Rainbow Island to upgrade your vacpack, build new gadgets, and expand your conservatory.
