RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme heading to Nintendo Switch

After previously appearing on mobile with over 50 million downloads, Smokoko has announced a Nintendo Switch version of RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme. The game launches on June 25, 2026.

RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme will retain the same gameplay found in the mobile version, but with a new addition. Local split-screen multiplayer for up to four players on a single console will be supported across TV, tabletop, and handheld modes.

Here’s a complete overview of the game:

RACE throws players into a post-apocalyptic world of armored cars, deadly tracks, and all-out vehicular warfare.

Every race is a battle where speed, firepower, and survival decide who rules the arena. Players choose from 21
unique cars across three distinct classes — SPEEDSTER, GUNNER, and CRUSHER — each with its own ultimate

ability, upgrade path, and unlockable body kits. Master an arsenal of weapons ranging from rocket salvos and
mini-missiles to teleportation abilities, and take on 5 unique bosses across 8 distinct locations.

Key Features

• 20+ hours of combat racing in Career mode
• 21 unique cars with ultimate abilities, upgrade paths, and exclusive body kits
• 3 car classes: SPEEDSTER, GUNNER, and CRUSHER
• 4 game modes: Career, Event, Season (with daily challenges and leaderboards), and Local Split-Screen
• Local split-screen multiplayer for up to 4 players on a single Nintendo Switch
• 8 distinct locations and 5 unique bosses
• Wide range of weapons and abilities: rockets, mini-missiles, teleport, and more
• Full support for TV Mode, Tabletop Mode, and Handheld Mode
• Joy-Con and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller support, plus touch screen
• Save Data Cloud Backup supported via Nintendo Switch Online
• 12 supported languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Polish, and more

The developer team said of its announcement: “Bringing RACE to Nintendo Switch is a major milestone for Smokoko. We’ve built something that players can enjoy with friends on the couch or anywhere on the go – and we can’t wait to see the Nintendo community experience the chaos.”

View a trailer for the game below.

Switch Trailer

The game will be sold digitally for $19.99, but a launch discount will be available for 50 percent off during the first two weeks. Find more Nintendo Switch coverage here.