Ubisoft’s fifth-anniversary showcase set two major dates for Riders Republic: the game comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, 2026, and its new Nomad offline mode launches that day as well. The celebrations also include a free weekend, an in-game concert and limited-time rewards.
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Switch 2 release: what’s confirmed
Ubisoft has announced the Switch 2 release date, but the available announcement materials do not provide a price or detailed technical specifications for that version.
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20 Coverage identifies Riders Republic as a game from Ubisoft Annecy, but does not clarify the studio’s specific role in developing the Switch 2 port.
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One report says the Switch 2 version will include content released to date; the available announcement excerpts do not itemize exactly what that means.
1 They also do not confirm the reported 32-player Mass Race limit, so that figure should not be treated as verified here.
Nomad brings much of the game’s single-player content offline
Nomad is scheduled to launch on December 9 across platforms, alongside the Switch 2 release.
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11 It is designed to let players explore the world and make progress in single-player careers without an internet connection. Reported supported activities include exploration, career progress, collectibles and character customization; multiplayer and live-service features remain online-only.
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The available sources do not establish whether offline progress automatically syncs with online saves or provide a complete list of features that still require a connection. Those details may matter to players deciding how much of the game they can use offline.
More than 17 million players and a free weekend
Ubisoft says Riders Republic has welcomed more than 17 million players since its launch in 2021.
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5 The game is available on PlayStation 5 and 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Amazon Luna, and PC through Ubisoft Connect, Steam and the Epic Games Store, according to coverage of Ubisoft’s announcement.
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Players can try the game for free from October 22 to 26, 2026. Ubisoft says progress carries over if they buy the game after the trial.
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21 Reported discounts vary by store: up to 90% off at the Ubisoft Store through October 26, and up to 80% off on PlayStation and Xbox through November 4. These are maximum discounts, not a guarantee that every edition is discounted by the same amount.
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Henri PFR concert and anniversary rewards
An in-game Henri PFR concert begins October 22, with two performances a day for two weeks. Players can watch it on a large screen inside an illuminated dome at the Ridge; Ubisoft says attending earns a reward, though the available details do not identify that reward or list the songs.
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The anniversary celebrations also bring Ubisoft crossover items to the Ridge: an Edward Kenway-inspired Assassin’s Creed outfit, a Rayman-themed BMX and Globox outfit, and a Just Dance Panda coach outfit.
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A limited-time anniversary event runs October 21–November 4. Its weekly rewards are anniversary skis in the first week and an anniversary BMX in the second.
17 A separate Ridge Full Send event is listed for November 25–December 9, but the available source excerpts do not give enough detail to explain its activities or rewards.
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What Ubisoft hasn’t detailed
The confirmed headline is straightforward: Switch 2 and Nomad both arrive December 9. But pricing, technical specifications, the port team’s specific responsibilities and the reported Mass Race player limit are not established by the announcement details available here. Ubisoft’s specific plans for the game’s sixth year are also not described in the supplied sources.