Rhythm Heaven Groove comes to Switch on July 2
Source: Engadget
Release Date
Rhythm Heaven Groove officially arrives on July 2 for the Nintendo Switch. The game was first announced on the Nintendo Today! app before being shared across Nintendo’s social channels.
Compatibility
- Nintendo Switch – confirmed launch.
- Switch 2 – listed as “Untested” on the official store page, but no issues are expected.
Announcement Tweet
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Did you catch all that? #RhythmHeavenGroove comes to #NintendoSwitch on July 2!
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 9, 2026
https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/…
Gameplay Overview
If you’ve never played a Rhythm Heaven title, think of it as a slightly less chaotic WarioWare where every minigame revolves around rhythm and beat‑matching. The challenges are generally simple in terms of required actions, allowing players to focus on the series’ consistently excellent pop and electronic soundtrack.
Series History
- 2006 – Rhythm Tengoku (Game Boy Advance, Japan)
- 2008 – Rhythm Heaven (Nintendo DS, US)
- 2009 – Rhythm Heaven Fever (Wii)
- 2015 – Rhythm Heaven Megamix (Nintendo 3DS) – a best‑of collection
Rhythm Heaven Groove is the fifth entry in the series, marking the first new Rhythm Heaven game on the Switch generation.
Upcoming Nintendo Releases
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – Switch 2 exclusive, releasing May 21.
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – launches on both Switch and Switch 2 on April 16.
Pre‑order Information
Rhythm Heaven Groove is available for pre‑order at $40.