Image: Ubisoft Riders Republic is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, 2026. Ubisoft announced the date during the game's 5th anniversary showcase on October 22, confirming a worldwide Switch 2 launch for its open-world extreme sports game. The announcement lands alongside a free weekend that runs until October 26, giving new players a final chance to try the game free before the Switch 2 version arrives. Key Takeaways Riders Republic launches worldwide on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, 2026. Riders Republic is free to play on all available platforms from October 22 to October 26, 2026. Riders Republic progress from the free weekend carries over if players buy the game. Riders Republic is discounted by up to 90% on the Ubisoft Store through October 26, and up to 80% on PlayStation and Xbox through November 4. When does Riders Republic release on Switch 2? Riders Republic releases on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, 2026. Ubisoft confirmed the worldwide date as part of the...