The Nintendo Switch is ending its run with a bang, launching several exciting titles before its successor, the officially announced Switch 2, takes the stage. These upcoming Switch games, whether Switch exclusives or ports, will fill out 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 anticipating Switch 2 releases, here's a look at the new Switch games coming in 2025 and beyond.
Check out our guide to all upcoming video games for release dates across all platforms.
Upcoming Switch Games With Release Dates
Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection (February 27, 2025)
Duelists, get ready! This collection packs 16 early Yu-Gi-Oh! games, mostly 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 compilation of Konami's classic RPGs, originally released on the PlayStation and later the PlayStation Portable. These HD remasters arrive on Switch in early 2025.
MLB The Show 25 (March 15, 2025)
Featuring Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz, and Gunnar Henderson, this year's MLB The Show celebrates the series' 20th anniversary with enhanced mechanics and personalized gameplay.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (March 20, 2025)
The visually enhanced Definitive Edition of the Wii U classic action RPG finally comes to the Switch.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (March 21, 2025)
A new alchemist, Yumia Liessfeldt, and new companions join the Atelier series. 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 cozy farming game set in the Shire. Create your own hobbit and enjoy peaceful Middle-earth life.
Care Bears: Unlock the Magic (March 27, 2025)
A Switch game based on the rebooted Care Bears: Unlock the Magic cartoon. Features classic characters like Cheer Bear and Grumpy Bear.
Star Overdrive (April 10, 2025)
An indie adventure game set on an alien planet. Fly your hoverboard, conquer enemies, and solve puzzles.
Rusty Rabbit (April 17, 2025)
A side-scrolling action platformer where you play as Stamp, a middle-aged rabbit in a mech, traversing a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
LUNAR Remastered Collection (April 18, 2025)
Remastered versions of the classic JRPGs LUNAR Silver Star Story and LUNAR 2 Eternal Blue, featuring enhanced graphics and voice acting.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (May 16, 2025)
Another fighting game collection, this time featuring games from 1998-2004, including Capcom vs. SNK and the Power Stone series.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (May 21, 2025)
The sequel to 2014's Fantasy Life, a slow-life RPG combining adventure and life-sim elements.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (May 30, 2025)
The return of the RPG social sim. Travel across Azuma, battle monsters, restore villages, and experience romance.
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
After months of rumors, Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 on January 16th. While the announcement trailer showcased new features, specifics like pricing and the exact release date are still pending, with more information promised in an April 2nd Nintendo Direct.
Switch 2 Game Lineup
The trailer confirmed backward compatibility for the Switch 2, supporting both physical and digital Switch games. A new Mario Kart game appears in the trailer, and leaks suggest ports of titles like Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake. For a more comprehensive list of games reportedly coming to the Switch 2, see our dedicated article.
