One of February 2026’s most anticipated games has a little surprise for players just a month before its release. It’s not uncommon for titles to tease gamers ahead of launch, and this one is no exception, promising to be as ambitious as it is unsettling. Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC players take note: you can now try what could be one of the year’s standout games for free.
A possible 2026 gem already playable on Nintendo Switch 2 for free
Familiar with Little Nightmares? The studio behind the franchise is now going solo with a new horror adventure in the same vein: Reanimal. Scheduled for release on February 13, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, the game follows a brother and sister on a mission to rescue their friends from a nightmarish island. Once their home, the island is now shrouded in mist, crawling with strange creatures, and filled with fear at every turn.
Reanimal draws heavily from Little Nightmares 1 & 2, both visually and in terms of gameplay, making it well-suited for portable play on Nintendo Switch 2, though the full immersion will likely hit hardest in docked mode on a big screen. Players can expect an eerie journey and plenty of chilling moments. The creatures glimpsed in previews are both inspired and terrifying, and the studio’s artistic vision appears stronger than ever.
It remains to be seen how the game will perform on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms, but like Little Nightmares 3, Reanimal will also feature two-player co-op. Each player controls one of the siblings, and teamwork will be essential to survive and solve the island’s puzzles. Players can test these mechanics firsthand with the free demo, available on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, and PC. Download it from your usual online store with no strings attached, explore a small slice of the game, and,most importantly, experience your first scare.
Source: Nintendo
