Nintendo Switch 2025+ Game Release Dates Revealed

The Nintendo Switch is set to conclude its era with a flourish, as a lineup of exciting new games is slated to launch in 2025, marking the transition to its successor, the officially announced Nintendo Switch 2. These titles, whether developed exclusively for the Switch or ported from other platforms, will not only celebrate the Switch's final year but also be compatible with the Switch 2 upon its release.

In 2025, gamers can anticipate the arrival of several highly anticipated games announced during the previous year's Nintendo Directs and The Game Awards 2024. Whether you're a current Switch owner or eagerly awaiting the Switch 2, here's a comprehensive list of the new Switch games to look forward to in 2025 and beyond.

For more information on upcoming video games across all platforms, take a look at our guide to all upcoming video games for release dates.

All Upcoming Switch Games With Release Dates --------------------------------------------

Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection (February 27, 2025)

Calling all duelists! The Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection is packed with 16 of the earliest games in the series, including classics like The Eternal Duelist Soul from 2001 and The Sacred Cards from 2002, originally released on Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance.

Out February 27### Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection

0See it at Amazon### Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (March 6, 2025)

Konami brings back the beloved RPGs Suikoden I & II with new HD remasters. Originally launched on the PlayStation in the late 90s and later remastered for the PSP, these classics will hit the Nintendo Switch in early 2025.

Out March 6### Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

7See it at Amazon### MLB The Show 25 (March 15, 2025)

Marking its 20th anniversary, MLB The Show 25 features Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz, and Gunnar Henderson on its cover. Expect enhanced baseball mechanics with the new Ambush Hitting difficulty and more personalization in the "Road to the Show" mode.

Out March 15### MLB The Show 25

1See it at Best Buy### Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (March 20, 2025)

Originally launched on the Wii U in 2015, Xenoblade Chronicles X is getting a visually enhanced Definitive Edition on the Switch in 2025. This follows the successful release of the Definitive Edition of the original Xenoblade Chronicles on Switch in 2020, with Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3 released directly on the platform in 2017 and 2022.

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (March 21, 2025)

Introducing Yumia Liessfeldt, the newest alchemist in the Atelier series. Explore the mysteries of an empire's fall while honing your synthesis skills to tackle enemies in real-time combat.

Out March 21### Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

3See it at Amazon### Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (March 25, 2025)

Step into the peaceful world of The Shire with Tales of the Shire. Create your own hobbit and enjoy a life of cooking and camaraderie during a time of tranquility in Middle-earth.

Care Bears: Unlock the Magic (March 27, 2025)

The beloved Care Bears franchise, rebooted in 2019 with "Care Bears: Unlock the Magic," now has a Switch game. Dive into an arcade-style collection featuring iconic characters like Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, and Funshine Bear.

Out March 27### Care Bears: Unlock the Magic

0See it at Amazon### Star Overdrive (April 10, 2025)

Embark on an indie adventure in Star Overdrive, set on an alien planet. Navigate on your hoverboard, defeat enemies, and solve puzzles to reunite with your lost love.

Rusty Rabbit (April 17, 2025)

Years after its concept trailer, Rusty Rabbit finally arrives on the Switch. Take control of Stamp, the middle-aged rabbit piloting a mech through a post-apocalyptic frozen wasteland.

LUNAR Remastered Collection (April 18, 2025)

The LUNAR Remastered Collection brings the classic JRPGs LUNAR Silver Star Story and LUNAR 2 Eternal Blue to modern consoles with enhanced graphics and dual-language voice-acting.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (May 16, 2025)

Capcom's second fighting game collection features titles from 1998 to 2004, considered a golden age for arcade fighting. This collection includes both English and Japanese versions of six games, including Capcom vs. SnK and the Power Stone series.

Out May 16### Capcom Fighting Collection 2

0See it at Amazon### Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (May 21, 2025)

The long-awaited sequel to 2014's Fantasy Life, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, blends adventure with life-sim mechanics. Build a life and a city on a deserted island, explore randomized dungeons, and choose from 14 different "Jobs."

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (May 30, 2025)

Return to the beloved RPG social sim with Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. As an Earth Dancer, journey through the eastern nation of Azuma, battling monsters and restoring villages. Expect improved Switch performance, an all-new storyline, and enhanced romance options with fully voiced scenarios.

Out May 30### Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Earth Dancer Edition

0See it at AmazonUpcoming Switch Games With Unknown Release Dates

Several more Nintendo Switch games are in development but do not yet have confirmed release dates. Keep an eye out for these exciting titles:

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Remake - 2025Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – 2025Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX - 2025Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 2025Pokemon Legends: Z-A – 2025Haunted Chocolatier - TBAHollow Knight: Silksong – TBANinja Gaiden: Ragebound - TBASonic Racing: Cross Worlds - TBAMario Kart 9 - TBAWhen Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Coming Out?

Speculation about the Nintendo Switch's successor, the Switch 2, has been rampant over the last year. On January 16, Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2, confirming many of these rumors. While the announcement trailer showcased new features, such as the potential use of Joy-Con as a mouse, it did not reveal specific details about hardware specs or launch titles. More information, including pricing and a release date, will be provided during a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2.

What Games Will Launch on the Switch 2?

The trailer confirms that the Switch 2 will be backward compatible with both physical and digital games from the original Switch. Additionally, it appears to feature a new Mario Kart game, and leaks suggest third-party titles like Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be ported to the console. For a comprehensive list of games reportedly set to launch on the Switch 2, check out our detailed coverage.