Nintendo confirmed that Rhythm Heaven Groove will ship on July 2 for the original Switch, with expectations it will run on the upcoming Switch 2 despite the store listing it as “Untested.” The title, teased first via the Nintendo Today! app and later on social channels, marks the series’ first entry in more than a decade, both physically and digitally.

Rhythm Heaven games blend simple beat‑matching challenges with pop‑infused soundtracks, a formula that feels like a toned‑down WarioWare. The franchise debuted on the Game Boy Advance in 2006 as Rhythm Tengoku, migrated to the DS, Wii and 3DS, and last appeared in 2015’s Rhythm Heaven Megamix, a best‑of collection. Its quirky timing tests keep players engaged across all ages.

Pre‑orders are live at $40, positioning Groove as one of the final first‑party releases before Nintendo pivots fully to Switch 2. Alongside upcoming titles like Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Switch 2‑only) and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Groove caps a modest but steady output for the aging console. Fans appreciate the series for its forgiving difficulty curve, which encourages repeated play without frustration.