If you're a fan of the Nintendo Switch, you're in for a treat as we head into 2025—a year packed with exciting game releases to bid farewell to the current console while paving the way for its successor, the officially announced Switch 2. Many of these titles will not only be available on the existing Switch but will also seamlessly transition to the new hardware upon its release.
This year, gamers can look forward to titles teased during last year's Nintendo Directs and The Game Awards 2024. Whether you’re holding onto your original Switch or planning for what’s ahead on the Switch 2, here’s a comprehensive list of the most anticipated Switch games releasing in 2025 and beyond.
Check out our guide for all upcoming video games and their release dates across every platform.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection
Release Date: February 27, 2025
Duelists, get ready! This collection bundles 16 classic Yu-Gi-Oh! games, originally released on Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. 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
Release Date: March 6, 2025
Konami is bringing back the beloved RPGs with stunning HD remasters of Suikoden I and II. Originally released on the PlayStation, these classics are making their way to the Switch.
MLB The Show 25
Release Date: March 15, 2025
Celebrate 20 years of the MLB The Show series with this year’s installment. Featuring Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz, and Gunnar Henderson on the cover, the game promises enhanced baseball mechanics and more personalization options in "Road to the Show."
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Release Date: March 20, 2025
A visually enhanced version of the 2015 action RPG arrives on Switch. Following the success of Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles 2, this Definitive Edition brings the Wii U classic to new audiences.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
Release Date: March 21, 2025
Introducing Yumia Liessfeldt, a new alchemist in Koei Tecmo’s Atelier series. Explore an empire's fall and master synthesis skills in real-time combat.
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game
Release Date: March 25, 2025
Live the life of a hobbit in this cozy farming simulator set in Middle-earth. Cook, farm, and enjoy peaceful days with friends in the Shire.
Care Bears: Unlock the Magic
Release Date: March 27, 2025
Rediscover the classic Care Bears franchise with this arcade-style collection featuring favorite characters like Cheer Bear and Funshine Bear.
Star Overdrive
Release Date: April 10, 2025
An indie adventure game set on a distant alien world. Glide across the terrain on your hoverboard, battle enemies, and solve puzzles to reunite with your lost love.
Rusty Rabbit
Release Date: April 17, 2025
Nitroplus’ long-awaited side-scrolling platformer finally hits Switch. Step into the shoes of Stamp, a middle-aged rabbit piloting a mech through a frozen wasteland.
LUNAR Remastered Collection
Release Date: April 18, 2025
Experience the nostalgia of the classic JRPGs LUNAR Silver Star Story and LUNAR 2 Eternal Blue with updated graphics and dual-language support.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Release Date: May 16, 2025
Capcom delivers another fighting game collection, featuring six iconic titles from the late '90s and early 2000s, including Capcom vs. SNK and Power Stone.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Release Date: May 21, 2025
The long-awaited sequel to 2014's Fantasy Life returns. Build a life on a deserted island, explore randomized dungeons, and interact with 14 unique Jobs.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Release Date: May 30, 2025
Return to the Rune Factory universe as a powerful Earth Dancer tasked with restoring villages and battling monsters. This new entry emphasizes action and anime-inspired visuals.
Upcoming Switch Games With Unknown Release Dates
Several highly anticipated titles are still awaiting their release windows:
- 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
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A – 2025
- Haunted Chocolatier – TBA
- Hollow Knight: Silksong – TBA
- Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound – TBA
- Sonic Racing: Cross Worlds – TBA
- Mario Kart 9 – TBA
When Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Coming Out?
Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2 in January 2025, teasing new features such as potential Joy-Con functionality as a mouse. Official details, including specs, pricing, and launch games, will be shared in a Nintendo Direct event scheduled for April 2.
One thing is certain: the Switch 2 will largely be backward-compatible with existing Switch games, ensuring a smooth transition for fans eager to explore new titles alongside old favorites.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the big reveal!
