The Uta no Prince-sama franchise has announced release windows for two upcoming Nintendo Switch titles, bringing the popular idol series to Nintendo's hybrid console.

KLab's Utano Princesama Shining Live will launch on Switch on December 17, 2026. Originally released as a smartphone game in Japan in August 2017 and globally in 2018, this marks the first console port for the rhythm game. Both the Japanese and English versions of the mobile game have since ended service, making the Switch release a chance for fans to experience the game on new hardware.

Meanwhile, Broccoli's Uta no Prince-sama♪ Dolce Vita is set for a 2027 Switch launch. Development on this game has taken a winding path—it was originally planned for PlayStation Vita before being redirected to Switch in 2019. First revealed in 2016, Dolce Vita is designed as a completely new story featuring the 11 idols at Shining Agency, giving players fresh content rather than a remake of existing material. The studio shared a new visual for the game alongside the announcement.

These releases represent significant moves for the franchise on console. The Uta no Prince-sama series has primarily existed in the mobile gaming space and anime adaptations since its debut. While Broccoli previously teased both games with trailers in January 2026, these official release dates give fans concrete timelines to look forward to.

For longtime players of the original Shining Live, the Switch port offers a chance to revisit the game in a new format. For those interested in Dolce Vita, 2027 will finally bring closure to the long development cycle that began a decade ago. Both titles should appeal to rhythm game enthusiasts and Uta no Prince-sama fans looking for ways to engage with the franchise beyond its anime offerings.

The announcement comes as the anime and gaming industries continue to see strong cross-platform releases, with mobile games increasingly getting console versions to reach broader audiences.