Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars launched on July 2, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, with over 80 new rhythm games, a Night Mode, and an RPG-style mode. The game has been reviewed as the hardest in the series, and a live stream by singer Ado featuring a new song reached 1 million views.
Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars is the first new entry in the series in nine years, launching on July 2, 2026 for Nintendo Switch at 6,500 yen. A trailer shown during a June 9 Direct broadcast confirmed over 80 all-new rhythm games, an RPG-style mode unlocked through single-player, and multiplayer for up to four players. The game is also playable on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Reviews describe the game as among the hardest in the series, with off-beats and irregular rhythms appearing from the start. Familiar musicians Oohashi Hikaru and Hotzmic return, and the Perfect Challenge mode is back. A new Night Mode darkens the screen during gameplay. On launch day, Nintendo added seven tracks from the game to its Nintendo Music streaming app, marking the first time songs from a day-one release were added on the game's launch date.
Singer Ado streamed the game on her YouTube channel on July 15, 2026, clearing opening stages with the highest rating despite admitting she had played a little beforehand. At the end of the approximately four-hour stream, she performed a live rendition of the new song "Love me forever!," which was recorded for the game. The video surpassed 1 million views and ranked first in trending game videos as of July 16.
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Jul 16
Singer Ado streamed the Nintendo Switch game Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars on her YouTube channel on July 15, 2026. She titled the stream "I'll play Rhythm Heaven (includes non-blind play at the beginning)" and admitted she had played a little before going live, calling it "the worst start for a first-time Rhythm Heaven streamer" and asking for forgiveness with a laugh. Despite the early play, she cleared the opening stages with the highest rating, saying she "basically cleared them in one try." During the stream, she exclaimed that the game was as nerve-wracking as a live concert but maintained perfect control, clearing the first stage with no mistakes and earning top ratings on subsequent stages. Viewers commented on her skill, rhythm, and ability to play while talking. At the end of the approximately four-hour stream, she performed a live rendition of the new song "Love me forever!," which was recorded for the game. As of July 16, the video had surpassed 1 million views and ranked first in trending game videos. Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars is available for the Nintendo Switch at 6,500 yen and is also playable on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Jul 13
Nintendo's new Rhythm Heaven game for Switch launches with over 80 new rhythm games, high difficulty, and a new Night Mode that darkens the screen. The review finds the game's difficulty among the highest in the series, with off-beats and irregular rhythms appearing from the start. Familiar musicians like Oohashi Hikaru and Hotzmic return, and the Perfect Challenge mode is back.
Jul 2
Nintendo has added seven tracks from the newly released Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars to its Nintendo Music streaming app. The songs are available as a special playlist starting July 2, the same day the game launched. A Nintendo Switch Online subscription is required to use the app.
Jun 10
Nintendo revealed new footage of Rhythm Heaven Miracle Stars during a June 9 Direct broadcast, confirming over 80 all-new rhythm games, an RPG-style mode unlocked through single-player, and multiplayer for up to four players. The game launches July 2 on Switch at 6,500 yen.