The Nintendo Switch is ending its run with a bang, launching several exciting titles before its successor, the officially announced Switch 2, takes center stage. These upcoming games, whether Switch exclusives or ports, will cap off the Switch's final year, and will also be playable on the Switch 2 upon release.
2025 will see the arrival of games announced at last year's Nintendo Directs and The Game Awards 2024. Whether you're a current Switch owner or eagerly anticipating the Switch 2, here's a look at the new Switch games coming in 2025 and beyond.
For a comprehensive list of upcoming video games across all platforms, check out our guide.
Upcoming Switch Games With Release Dates
Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection (February 27, 2025)
Duelists, get ready! This jam-packed collection features 16 early Yu-Gi-Oh! games, primarily from the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance eras. Highlights include 2001's The Eternal Duelist Soul and 2002's The Sacred Cards.
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (March 6, 2025)
Another remastered edition of Konami's classic RPGs, originally released on the PlayStation and later remastered for the PlayStation Portable. These HD remasters arrive on the Nintendo Switch in early 2025.
MLB The Show 25 (March 15, 2025)
Featuring Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz, and Gunnar Henderson on the cover, MLB The Show 25 celebrates the series' 20th anniversary with enhanced baseball mechanics, including a new Ambush Hitting difficulty, and expanded personalization in "Road to the Show."
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (March 20, 2025)
Originally a Wii U title (2015), a visually enhanced Definitive Edition of this action RPG is coming to Switch in 2025. This follows the successful Switch releases of Xenoblade Chronicles, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (March 21, 2025)
The latest Atelier game introduces alchemist Yumia Liessfeldt and new companions. Unravel the mysteries of a fallen empire while mastering synthesis skills in real-time combat.
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (March 25, 2025)
A charming farming sim set in the Shire. Create your own hobbit and enjoy a peaceful life in Middle-earth, cooking and dining with friends.
Care Bears: Unlock the Magic (March 27, 2025)
Based on the 2019 reboot, this arcade-style game features classic Care Bears like Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, and Funshine Bear.
Star Overdrive (April 10, 2025)
An indie adventure game set on an alien planet. Fly your hoverboard, battle enemies, and solve puzzles to reunite with your lost love.
Rusty Rabbit (April 17, 2025)
Years in the making, this side-scrolling action platformer finally arrives. Play as Stamp, a middle-aged rabbit in a mech, navigating a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
LUNAR Remastered Collection (April 18, 2025)
Remastered versions of the original LUNAR JRPGs, LUNAR Silver Star Story and LUNAR 2 Eternal Blue, featuring enhanced graphics and English/Japanese voice acting.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (May 16, 2025)
Another fighting game compilation! This one features games from 1998-2004, including Capcom vs. SNK and the Power Stone series, in both English and Japanese.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (May 21, 2025)
The long-awaited sequel to Fantasy Life (2014). This "slow-life" RPG blends adventure and life-sim elements as you build a life on a deserted island, exploring dungeons and mastering 14 different "Jobs."
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (May 30, 2025)
The popular RPG social sim returns. As an Earth Dancer, battle monsters and rebuild villages in the eastern nation of Azuma. Expect enhanced action, anime-style visuals, improved performance, a new storyline, and expanded romance options.
Upcoming Switch Games With Unknown Release Dates
Many more Nintendo Switch games are in development without confirmed release dates:
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Remake - 2025
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – 2025
- Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX - 2025
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 2025
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A – 2025
- Haunted Chocolatier - TBA
- Hollow Knight: Silksong – TBA
- Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - TBA
- Sonic Racing: Cross Worlds - TBA
- Mario Kart 9 - TBA
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
Following numerous rumors, Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 on January 16th. While the announcement trailer showcased new features (including potential Joy-Con mouse functionality), specifics on specs, game launches, pricing, and a release date are expected in a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2nd.
Switch 2 Game Lineup
The trailer confirmed backward compatibility for the Switch 2, supporting both physical and digital Switch games. A new Mario Kart title appears in the trailer, and leaks suggest third-party ports like Final Fantasy VII Remake. For a list of games reportedly coming to the Switch 2, see our dedicated article.
