Disney fans who grew up in the 1990s are about to take a trip straight back to after-school gaming days. The Disney Afternoon Collection is officially heading to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with a digital release set for February 26, 2026. Physical copies will follow at a later date.
The collection brings together classic video games inspired by The Disney Afternoon. Back in the day, this popular programming block featured animated series like DuckTales, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers, Darkwing Duck, and TaleSpin. For many fans, these games are closely tied to memories of racing home from school to catch their favorite shows, then grabbing a controller to keep the fun going.
Originally released by Capcom in the late 1980s and early 1990s, these games were later re-released on other platforms by developer Digital Eclipse. Now, the full collection is finally making its way to Nintendo consoles.
The Disney Afternoon Collection includes eight games in total. Six of them are classic Nintendo Entertainment System titles: DuckTales, DuckTales 2, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2, Darkwing Duck, and TaleSpin. Two Super Nintendo games, Goof Troop and Bonkers, are also included and are exclusive to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions of the collection.
But the release offers more than just the games themselves.
Here are some of the things you can experience when The Disney Afternoon Collection launches digitally for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on February 26:
Partner For Adventure
Team up with a friend to enjoy two-player cooperative adventures in Goof Troop, where Goofy and Max explore the pirate stronghold Spoonerville Island in order to rescue Pete and PJ.
In both Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers action platform games, friends can choose to be either Chip or Dale and work together to stop Fat Cat’s nefarious plans.
Pogo To Riches
Fans can pre-order the digital version now ahead of launch. Physical editions are also available for pre-order and will include a game cartridge, two sticker sheets, eight retro-style milk caps, and three collectible cards.
Go Totally Nuts!
In Bonkers, police officer Bonkers D. Bobcat is on the case to solve crimes across Toontown, while also locating and returning the three legendary Toon Treasures after defeating a series of enemies.
Blast The Baddies
Looking for some shooting action? In TaleSpin, jump into Baloo’s plane The Sea Duck and maneuver through the clouds to fend off incoming enemies and avoid obstacles. Buy upgrades for the plane to increase your chances of beating the boss enemy at the end of each level.
Flap In The Night
Get dangerous with Darkwing Duck! Six of Darkwing’s greatest enemies: The Liquidator, Megavolt, Dr. Reginald Bushroot, Quackerjack, Professor Moliarty, and Wolfduck have been hired to wreak havoc throughout St. Canard.
Players must upgrade Darkwing’s Gas Gun as they complete each stage to subdue the enemy leading up to the final confrontation with Steelbeak, a member of F.O.W.L. (The Fiendish Organization for World Larceny).
Rock Out to the Soundtracks
These games have banger soundtracks, and players can experience them all in the custom music player. Listen to tracks like the Moon Theme, which famously made its way from the video game to the 2017 DuckTales animated series.
Peek Behind the Curtain
Explore four different behind-the-scenes exhibitions in the Gallery section. Check out the Pencil to Pixel section, which shows how Capcom’s original game artists drew inspiration from Disney animators’ sketches, or see original game ads, artwork, and even original vintage game boxes.
Rewind to Save Your Tail Feathers!
Fell in a bottomless pit? Took too many whacks from an enemy? Just press the all-new Rewind button to rewind the action of any game and try it again. Now players of all skill levels can complete these challenges.
Time Attack
Ready for a speedrun? Play through any of the six Nintendo Entertainment System games and try to set your best time, then upload your replays online and challenge your friends.
Boss Rush
Think you’ve got what it takes? Each of the six Nintendo Entertainment System games has a new mode, Boss Rush. Battle against every boss, one after the other, and try to set your best time taking down every Big Bad in the collection.
Whether you’re revisiting childhood favorites or discovering these games for the first time, The Disney Afternoon Collection offers a nostalgic way to experience some of Disney’s most beloved animated adventures on modern Nintendo systems.
