Nintendo has launched Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch, bringing back the series’ button-timing rhythm chaos with over 80 single-player games, over 30 multiplayer games, a new Beatspell monster-battling mode, a free demo, and original music including t
Nintendo has released Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch, giving rhythm-game fans a new collection of fast, funny, button-timing challenges built around listening to the beat. The official Nintendo news post, published on July 2, 2026, frames the game around a simple idea: listen closely, feel the rhythm, and press the right button at the right time.
Like earlier Rhythm Heaven games, Rhythm Heaven Groove is less about complex controls and more about timing, audio cues, and comedic surprise. Nintendo describes the game as a collection of rhythm games that are easy to learn but rewarding to master. Players might catch flying vegetables, bounce fruit with exaggerated in-game biceps, sweep while striking poses, or run into other strange rhythm-based situations. The game also features catchy original music, including tracks by renowned Japanese musician Tsunku♂.
The Nintendo Store listing gives a clearer sense of scale. Rhythm Heaven Groove includes over 80 single-player games, with examples such as Hoop Trundling, where players jump over hoops in time with a vocal cue; Hop Stop N Roll, starring a roly-poly cat doll; and Fruit Flex, where players use timing to bounce fruit into place. These examples show the series’ classic design strength: each minigame looks absurd, but the actual challenge is precise musical timing.
A new single-player mode called Beatspell adds a fantasy-combat twist. As players progress, they unlock Beatspell and use rhythm-based spells to fight monsters. Nintendo says players can cast attacks like fire or healing by tapping buttons to the beat. That is an interesting expansion for the series because it turns rhythm accuracy into a more traditional battle loop, while still keeping the input language simple.
Multiplayer is also a major part of the package. Nintendo says over 30 rhythm games support local multiplayer for up to four players on a single system. The examples are very Rhythm Heaven: players can pluck hair from an onion, slice arrows, race to snatch cake at the right moment, or team up in a tennis-themed quest to save a prince. Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer, depending on setup.
A free demo is available through Nintendo’s product page, giving players a way to test whether the timing style clicks before buying. The game’s regular price is listed at $39.99, with a release date of July 2, 2026. The Nintendo Store page lists the file size as 3.2 GB on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, and the game is marked as compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, with behavior consistent with Nintendo Switch.
Other confirmed store details include TV, tabletop, and handheld mode support; 1–4 players on a single system; Save Data Cloud support through Nintendo Switch Online; and language support across Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and other regional variants. The ESRB rating is Mild Fantasy Violence. Nintendo is listed as publisher, and the store page notes the game was codeveloped by TNX.
What Nintendo has not confirmed in the article is whether additional rhythm games, songs, DLC, online multiplayer, or post-launch updates are planned. The current official details focus on the launch version, local multiplayer, Beatspell, the demo, price, platform, and compatibility.