The Nintendo Switch is riding off into the sunset with a bang, a final year packed with exciting new releases paving the way for its successor, the officially announced Switch 2. These upcoming games, whether Switch exclusives or ports, will cap off the Switch's run while ensuring compatibility with the Switch 2 upon launch.
2025 will see the arrival of titles announced during last year's Nintendo Directs and The Game Awards 2024. Whether you're a loyal original Switch owner or eagerly anticipating the Switch 2, 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 on every platform.
All Upcoming Switch Games With Release Dates --------------------------------------------Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection (February 27, 2025)
Duelists, get ready! This jam-packed collection features 16 classic 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*.
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's beloved RPG duo returns! Originally released on the PlayStation, then remastered for the PSP, *Suikoden I & II* receive new HD remasters for 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)
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, *MLB The Show 25* features Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz, and Gunnar Henderson on the cover. Expect enhanced baseball mechanics, including a new Ambush Hitting difficulty, and more personalization in 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)
The Wii U classic, *Xenoblade Chronicles X*, gets a visually enhanced Definitive Edition for the Switch in 2025, following the successful Definitive Edition releases of its predecessors.Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (March 21, 2025)
The latest *Atelier* game introduces new alchemist Yumia Liessfeldt and companions. Unravel the mysteries of a fallen empire while mastering synthesis skills and engaging 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)
A cozy farming sim set in the Shire? Yes, please! Create your own hobbit and enjoy a peaceful life in Middle-earth, cooking and feasting with friends.Care Bears: Unlock the Magic (March 27, 2025)
The Care Bears return in an arcade-style collection featuring Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, Funshine Bear, and more.
Out March 27### Care Bears: Unlock the Magic
0See it at Amazon### Star Overdrive (April 10, 2025)
An indie adventure game where you fly around on a hoverboard, battling enemies and solving 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, traversing a post-apocalyptic frozen wasteland.LUNAR Remastered Collection (April 18, 2025)
The classic *LUNAR* JRPGs, *Silver Star Story* and *Eternal Blue*, return with remastered graphics, enhanced features, and both English and Japanese voice acting.Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (May 16, 2025)
Another fighting game collection! This one compiles Capcom titles from 1998-2004, 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 *Fantasy Life* blends adventure and life-sim elements. Build a life on a deserted island, explore dungeons, switch between 14 jobs, and uncover mysteries.Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (May 30, 2025)
The popular RPG/life sim returns! As an Earth Dancer, battle monsters and restore villages across Azuma. Expect enhanced action, anime-style designs, and improved Switch performance, plus fully voiced romance scenarios.
Out May 30### Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Earth Dancer Edition
0See it at AmazonUpcoming Switch Games With Unknown Release Dates
Many more Switch games are in development without firm 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
When Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Coming Out?
After months of rumors, Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 on January 16th. While the announcement trailer showcased new features (like Joy-Con mouse functionality), specifics on specs, pricing, and release date remain under wraps, pending an April 2nd Nintendo Direct.What Games Will Launch on the Switch 2?
The trailer confirmed backward compatibility for most original Switch titles (physical and digital). A new Mario Kart game appears in the trailer, and leaks suggest ports like Final Fantasy VII Remake. For more details, check our list of games reportedly coming to the Switch 2.
