Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games: Release Dates for 2025 and Beyond

The Nintendo Switch is ending its run with a bang, boasting a stellar lineup of games before its successor, the officially announced Switch 2, takes center stage. These upcoming titles, encompassing both Switch exclusives and ports, promise a thrilling final year for the original console while ensuring compatibility with the Switch 2 upon release.

2025 will see the arrival of titles showcased in last year's Nintendo Directs and The Game Awards 2024. Whether you're a current Switch owner or eagerly anticipating the Switch 2 launch, here's a comprehensive look at the exciting games slated for 2025 and beyond.

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Upcoming Switch Games: Release Dates Confirmed

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

Duelists, get ready! This expansive collection features 16 classic 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)

Konami's beloved RPG duo receives another HD remaster, following previous PlayStation and PlayStation Portable releases. Experience these classics in enhanced glory on the Nintendo Switch.

MLB The Show 25 (March 15, 2025)

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

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (March 20, 2025)

The Wii U's Xenoblade Chronicles X gets a visually enhanced Definitive Edition for the Switch, joining its predecessors in the franchise's Switch lineup.

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

A new alchemist, Yumia Liessfeldt, and her companions take center stage in this latest Atelier adventure. Unravel the mysteries of a fallen empire while mastering synthesis skills and engaging in real-time combat.

Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (March 25, 2025)

Experience the idyllic life of a hobbit in this cozy farming simulation set in the peaceful Shire of Middle-earth.

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

Based on the 2019 reboot, this arcade-style game features beloved Care Bears characters like Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, and Funshine Bear.

Star Overdrive (April 10, 2025)

Embark on an indie adventure across a distant alien planet, using your hoverboard to overcome enemies and solve puzzles in your quest 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 frozen wasteland.

LUNAR Remastered Collection (April 18, 2025)

Experience the remastered LUNAR Silver Star Story and LUNAR 2 Eternal Blue, featuring enhanced graphics and both English and Japanese voice acting.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (May 16, 2025)

Another fighting game compilation! This one features titles 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 blends adventure and life-sim elements. Build a life and city on a deserted island while unraveling mysteries.

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

This RPG social sim returns with enhanced action, anime-style visuals, and a new storyline. Expect romance options and fully voiced scenarios.

Upcoming Switch Games: Release Dates Unannounced

Several 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

The Nintendo Switch 2: Release and Game Lineup

Following months of speculation, Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2 on January 16th. While details on specs and launch titles remain limited, the announcement confirmed backward compatibility with most original Switch games. A Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2nd promises further information, including pricing and a release date. The trailer hints at a new Mario Kart title, and leaks suggest potential ports like Final Fantasy VII Remake. For a more detailed look at rumored Switch 2 titles, consult our dedicated list.