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Maestro Conducting Game Heads to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 17, 2026

The VR orchestral rhythm title is being adapted with Joy‑Con gesture controls to bring hands‑on conducting, a large licensed soundtrack, and post‑launch DLC to a mass audience.

Overview

  • Developers Microids and Double Jack confirmed that Maestro will launch on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 17, 2026, and pre‑orders for a boxed edition are open.
  • The port replaces VR tracking with Joy‑Con motion controls that let players conduct an on‑screen orchestra using intuitive hand gestures.
  • The Switch editions advertise a 35+ track soundtrack mixing classical and pop‑culture scores and include a new Switch song by Kohta Yamamoto, 'Ashes On The Fire' from Attack on Titan.
  • The release will be sold physically and digitally and includes a guided tutorial, three difficulty settings, unlockable cosmetics, and a planned post‑launch DLC roadmap to expand the music catalog.
  • Maestro debuted as a well‑reviewed VR game in late 2024 and holds strong user ratings on Steam, a track record the publishers say supports bringing the game to non‑VR Switch players and families.