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, a mix of Switch exclusives and ports, will cap off the Switch's run while ensuring compatibility with the Switch 2 upon launch.
2025 will see the arrival of titles teased in last year's Nintendo Directs and The Game Awards 2024. Whether you're a loyal original Switch owner or eagerly awaiting 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 across all platforms.
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 of the earliest 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 classic RPGs, *Suikoden I* & *II*, originally released on the PlayStation, receive another HD remaster, following previous remasters for the PlayStation Portable. These updated versions arrive on 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 options 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)
Originally a Wii U title from 2015, *Xenoblade Chronicles X* gets a visually enhanced Definitive Edition for the Switch in 2025. This follows the successful Definitive Edition releases of the original *Xenoblade Chronicles* (2020) and the Switch releases of *Xenoblade Chronicles 2* (2017) and *3* (2022).Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (March 21, 2025)
The latest *Atelier* game introduces Yumia Liessfeldt and new 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)
Based on the 2019 reboot, this arcade-style game features classic Care Bears 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)
An indie adventure game set on a distant alien planet. Fly your hoverboard, conquer enemies, solve puzzles, and 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 original *LUNAR* JRPGs, *Silver Star Story* and *Eternal Blue*, get remastered with enhanced graphics and 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, in both English and Japanese.
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* combines adventure and life-sim elements. Build a life on a deserted island, explore dungeons, choose from 14 jobs, and meet new friends.Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (May 30, 2025)
The popular RPG/life sim returns. As an Earth Dancer, battle monsters and restore villages in the eastern nation of Azuma. Expect improved performance, a new storyline, and enhanced romance options.
Out May 30### Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Earth Dancer Edition
0See it at AmazonUpcoming Switch Games With Unknown Release Dates
Many more Nintendo Switch games are in development without confirmed release dates. Here are some titles on the horizon:
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?
Following months of rumors, Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 on January 16th. While the announcement trailer showcased new features (including Joy-Con mouse functionality), specifics like pricing and a release date remain under wraps, pending a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2nd.What Games Will Launch on the Switch 2?
The trailer confirms backward compatibility for most original Switch games (both physical and digital). A new Mario Kart title seems likely, and leaks suggest ports of games like Final Fantasy VII Remake are in the works. See our list of games reportedly coming to the Switch 2 for more details.
