The Nintendo Switch goes out in a blaze of glory, with some thrilling video games launching to make approach for the console’s successor: the now officially announced Switch 2. Whether they’re completely developed for the Switch or ported over from different platforms, these upcoming Switch video games will wrap up the Switch’s last 12 months whereas additionally being appropriate with the Switch 2 upon launch.
In 2025, we’ll get our palms on the previous few video games that have been introduced throughout final 12 months’s Nintendo Directs in addition to The Game Awards 2024. Whether you personal the unique Switch or are waiting for what will release on the Switch 2, listed below are all the brand new Switch video games we will sit up for in 2025 and past.
Take a have a look at our information to all upcoming video games for launch dates on each platform.
All Upcoming Switch Games With Release Dates
Guilty Gear -Strive- (January 23, 2025)
The seventh mainline Guilty Gear recieved nothing however reward when it launched on PS4, PS5, and PC in 2021. The cell-shaded 2D preventing recreation brings its type and substance to Nintendo’s handheld in early 2025.
Cuisineer (January 28, 2025)
This meal-motivated dungeon crawler launched on PC again in 2023 and is coming to consoles, together with the Nintendo Switch, later in January.
The Stone of Madness (January 28, 2025)
The Stone of Madness mixes tactical stealth mechanics with tidbits of horror as you discover a Jesuit monastery in 18th century Spain. Alternate between controlling 5 totally different characters, every with distinctive talents and fears, to strive and plot your escape. This all new-game from The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous) is launching on the Switch in addition to PC, Xbox, and PS5.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure (January 30, 2025)
Hello Kitty Island Adventure might be going to be your next favorite cozy game. Like Animal Crossing, you handle an island the place cute Sanrio characters can turn out to be your neighbors. Hello Kitty Island Adventure has all the standard cozy mechanics, like fishing, cooking, and, after all, adorning, however with an “adventure game” thread of puzzles and even some gentle platforming.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero (January 30, 2025)
A brand new launch from NIS America (recognized for the Atelier, Ys, and Tails collection), The Lost Hero follows up on the unique Phantom Brave recreation that was launched on the PS2. Phantom Brave is a little more experimental than different NIS video games, however on the very least you may anticipate tactical turn-based fight with a fairly lovable artwork type.
Civilization VII (February 11, 2025)*
One of the most important bulletins at gamescom 2024 was a launch date for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. Featuring Gwendolyn Christie as narrator, Civ 7 would be the second within the collection to make it onto the Switch. You can study extra about what to anticipate from this large turn-based technique launch, together with the brand new “Age” system, from IGN’s hands-on preview.
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*pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition contains getting the sport on February 6
Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog (February 20, 2025)
There’s plenty of combat-oriented video games on this checklist, however this launch is one thing for my visible novel followers to sit up for. Stories from Sol is described as a “love letter to retro anime and 80s sci-fi,” which I’m fairly certain we will all agree are two of the good issues ever. After tragedy strikes in a galactic warfare, you get assigned to a brand new ship: The Gun-Dog. As new risks threaten the ship and conspiracies emerge, you need to preserve your crew alive and in line.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (March 6, 2025)
Not the primary, and in all probability not the final, remastered compilation of Konami’s first two Suikoden video games. Suikoden I & II have been first launched on the unique PlayStation again within the late 90’s and have been beforehand remastered for the PlayStation Portable within the 2000’s. In early 2025, new HD remasters of the traditional RPGs are arriving on the Nintendo Switch.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (March 20, 2025)
Xenoblade Chronicles X was initially launched on the Wii U again in 2015, and a “visually enhanced” Definitive Edition of the motion RPG is coming to Switch in 2025. This launch follows a Definitive Edition of the unique Xenoblade Chronicles that was released for Switch again in 2020, whereas Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3 have been launched straight onto the hand held console in 2017 and 2022, respectively.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (March 21, 2025)
The latest addition to Koei Tecmo’s Atelier collection introduces a brand new alchemist, Yumia Liessfeldt, and a bunch of latest companions. Try to uncover the mysteries of an empire’s fall whereas studying synthesis expertise to defeat enemies in real-time fight.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
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Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (March 25, 2025)
A comfy farming recreation set in The Shire is just about a match made in heaven. Tales of the Shire allows you to create your individual hobbit throughout a time of peace in Middle-earth. Starting in March 2025, you can indulge within the final fantasy by spending your days cooking and consuming scrumptious meals with your folks.
Upcoming Switch Games With Unknown Release Dates
There are loads extra Nintendo Switch video games in improvement that don’t have a stable launch date but. Here are some extra Switch video games we all know are on the way in which:
When Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Coming Out?
Over the final 12 months, we’ve been listening to rumors about the Nintendo Switch successor relating to its look, launch date, and identify. On January 16, Nintendo lastly confirmed an honest chunk of those rumors with the official announcement of the Switch 2. While the announcement trailer exhibits off some new options (together with what seems to be just like the potential to use the Joy-Con as a mouse), it does not present any perception into specs or recreation launches. More official information, together with pricing and a launch date, will arrive through a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2.
What Games Will Launch on the Switch 2?
One factor the trailer confirms is that the Switch 2 will likely be, for essentially the most half, backwards compatible, supporting each bodily and digital video games from the unique Switch. Otherwise, it undoubtedly seems to be just like the trailer options a new Mario Kart game, and loads of leaks have advised third-party video games like Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 Remake will likely be ported onto the console. For extra information, you may try our list of games reportedly set to release on the Switch 2.
Cristina Alexander is a contract author for IGN. She has contributed her work to varied publications, together with Digital Trends, TheGamer, Twinfinite, Mega Visions, and The Escapist. To paraphrase Calvin Harris, she wears her love for Sonic the Hedgehog on her sleeve like a giant deal. Follow her on Twitter @SonicPrincess15.
