One of the strangest gaps in the Nintendo Switch library is about to be filled. The Disney Afternoon Collection, which launched on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One way back in 2017, is finally making its way to Nintendo platforms on February 26, 2026. Even weirder, the collection is adding two SNES games that have never been rereleased before, and they will be exclusive to the Switch and Switch 2 versions.
How the News Leaked Out
The announcement came through the most Nintendo way possible, with the Japanese eShop jumping the gun before any official reveal. On January 27, 2026, eagle-eyed fans spotted listings for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions on the Japanese storefront, complete with screenshots, pricing, and a release date. The listing showed the collection would cost 2,300 yen (roughly $14-15 USD), with a 10% pre-order discount bringing it down to 2,070 yen.
This leak came just two weeks after the ESRB quietly added a rating for the collection on Switch and Switch 2, published by Atari rather than the original publisher Capcom. At the time, nobody knew whether this would be a straight port or something enhanced. The eShop listing answered that question definitively, revealing that developer Digital Eclipse wasn’t content to simply bring the existing six NES games to Nintendo’s platforms.
The Two Surprise Additions
The biggest news from the leak is the inclusion of Bonkers and Goof Troop, two SNES games that fix what many considered the original collection’s glaring omission. When the Disney Afternoon Collection launched in 2017, it only included NES titles despite Capcom having released Disney games on the Super Nintendo as well. These two additions transform the package from a comprehensive NES collection into something that spans both 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Goof Troop is particularly notable for gaming history buffs. This 1993 cooperative action-puzzle game sees Goofy and his son Max rescuing Pete and PJ in a swashbuckling adventure, but its real claim to fame is being one of the first games designed by Shinji Mikami. Three years after creating Goof Troop, Mikami would go on to direct a little survival horror game called Resident Evil, fundamentally changing the gaming landscape forever.
Bonkers, released in 1994, is a side-scrolling platformer following Bonkers D. Bobcat as he solves crimes in Toontown. While less historically significant than Goof Troop, its inclusion completes Capcom’s Disney Afternoon SNES lineup. Both games will be Switch and Switch 2 exclusives, unavailable on the PC, PlayStation 4, or Xbox One versions of the collection.
Complete Game Lineup
| Game Title | Original Platform | Release Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DuckTales | NES | 1989 | Classic platformer from all versions |
| DuckTales 2 | NES | 1993 | Rare sequel from all versions |
| Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers | NES | 1990 | Co-op platformer from all versions |
| Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 | NES | 1993 | Sequel from all versions |
| Darkwing Duck | NES | 1992 | Action platformer from all versions |
| TaleSpin | NES | 1991 | Flight action game from all versions |
| Goof Troop | SNES | 1993 | NEW – Switch/Switch 2 exclusive |
| Bonkers | SNES | 1994 | NEW – Switch/Switch 2 exclusive |
Why Did It Take So Long
The Disney Afternoon Collection’s absence from Nintendo platforms has baffled fans since 2017. The collection launched just one month after the Switch debuted, containing exclusively NES games that seemed perfect for Nintendo’s hybrid console. The decision to skip Switch made zero business sense, especially given how well retro collections typically perform on Nintendo hardware.
Now, nine years later, the collection finally arrives on Nintendo platforms published by Atari, which acquired Digital Eclipse in 2023. This change in publisher might explain the delay, with licensing and publishing rights potentially tied up until recently. Whatever the reason for the wait, Nintendo fans are getting the definitive version with two exclusive games that collectors and Disney gaming enthusiasts have been begging for since the original announcement.
Features and Extras
Beyond the expanded game lineup, the Switch and Switch 2 versions will include all the features from the 2017 release. Players get access to rewind functionality that makes these notoriously difficult games more accessible to modern audiences, along with save states that let you pick up exactly where you left off. Visual filtering options replicate that authentic retro CRT look for purists who want the complete nostalgic experience.
Boss Rush and Time Attack modes add replay value to the six NES games, though these features apparently won’t extend to the two new SNES additions. The in-game Museum contains concept art, behind-the-scenes galleries, and complete soundtracks from the original releases, perfect for anyone who grew up watching these shows after school in the 1990s.
Physical Edition Coming Later
While the digital version launches on February 26, 2026, Disney confirmed that a physical edition is in development for release at a later unspecified date. The physical package includes the game cartridge, two sticker sheets, eight retro milk caps (pogs for the millennials out there), and three collectible cards. Pre-orders are already open, though no ship date has been announced beyond “at a later date.”
FAQs
When does The Disney Afternoon Collection release on Switch?
The digital version launches on February 26, 2026 for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. A physical edition with bonus collectibles will ship at a later unannounced date.
How much does The Disney Afternoon Collection cost?
Based on the Japanese eShop listing, expect pricing around $14-15 USD. The Japanese price is set at 2,300 yen, with a 10% pre-order discount bringing it down to 2,070 yen.
What games are included in the Switch version?
Eight games total: DuckTales, DuckTales 2, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2, Darkwing Duck, TaleSpin, plus two new additions exclusive to Switch and Switch 2, Goof Troop and Bonkers.
Are Goof Troop and Bonkers available on other platforms?
No. These two SNES games are exclusive to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions. The PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One versions from 2017 only include the six original NES games.
Why did this collection skip Nintendo when it first came out?
Nobody knows for certain. The collection launched in 2017, just a month after the Switch debuted, making the omission especially puzzling since it exclusively featured NES games. Licensing and publishing complications may have been involved.
Will the SNES games have Boss Rush and Time Attack modes?
No. According to information from the eShop listing, these challenge modes only apply to the six NES games. Goof Troop and Bonkers will include save states and rewind features but not the extra gameplay modes.
Is this worth buying if I own the original 2017 version?
If you’re a Disney gaming completist, absolutely. Goof Troop and Bonkers have never been rereleased before, and Goof Troop has historical significance as an early Shinji Mikami project. However, if you only care about the six NES games, you already have the complete experience on other platforms.
Conclusion
After nearly a decade of inexplicable absence, The Disney Afternoon Collection finally gives Nintendo fans the retro Disney gaming nostalgia they’ve been missing. The addition of Goof Troop and Bonkers as Switch and Switch 2 exclusives transforms this from a simple port into the definitive version of the collection, capturing both the NES and SNES eras of Capcom’s Disney collaborations. Whether you grew up watching these shows every weekday afternoon or you’re discovering them for the first time, this collection preserves an important slice of gaming history when licensed titles were often spectacular rather than shovelware. For anyone who ever wanted to explore Duckburg with Scrooge McDuck or solve crimes with Bonkers in Toontown, February 26 can’t come soon enough.