Announcing Nintendo Switch Game Release Dates for 2025+

The Nintendo Switch is concluding its run with a strong lineup of games, paving the way for its successor, the officially announced Switch 2. These upcoming titles, whether Switch exclusives or ports, will define the console's final year, and many will also be playable on the Switch 2 upon its release.

2025 promises a wave of titles announced at last year's Nintendo Directs and The Game Awards 2024. Whether you're a current Switch owner or anticipating the Switch 2, here's a look at the exciting games coming in 2025 and beyond.

Explore our comprehensive guide to all upcoming video games across all platforms.

Upcoming Switch Games: Release Dates

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

A comprehensive collection for duelists! This release features 16 classic Yu-Gi-Oh! games, primarily from the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance eras, including gems like 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 RPGs receive another remaster! Originally on PlayStation, then remastered for PSP, these classic titles get a fresh HD coat of paint for the Nintendo Switch.

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 refined baseball mechanics, including a new "Ambush Hitting" difficulty, and enhanced personalization in "Road to the Show."

Out March 15### MLB The Show 25

1See it at Best Buy### Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (March 20, 2025)

The Wii U classic gets a visual upgrade! Following the successful Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, this action RPG joins the Switch lineup with enhanced visuals.

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

A new alchemist enters the Atelier series! Meet Yumia Liessfeldt and her companions as you unravel an empire's downfall, mastering synthesis and 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 charming farming sim in Middle-earth! Create your own hobbit and enjoy a peaceful life in The Shire, cooking and feasting with friends.

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

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

Out March 27### Care Bears: Unlock the Magic

0See it at Amazon### Star Overdrive (April 10, 2025)

An indie adventure on a distant planet! Explore on your hoverboard, battle 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, navigating a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

LUNAR Remastered Collection (April 18, 2025)

Classic JRPGs get a modern makeover! LUNAR Silver Star Story and LUNAR 2 Eternal Blue return with enhanced graphics, English and Japanese voice acting, and quality-of-life improvements.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (May 16, 2025)

Another fighting game compilation! This collection features 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 arrives! This "slow-life" RPG blends adventure and life-sim elements, letting you build a life on a deserted island while uncovering mysteries.

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

The popular RPG social sim returns! As an Earth Dancer, you'll journey across Azuma, battling monsters and rebuilding villages. Expect enhanced action, anime-style visuals, improved performance, a new story, and expanded romance options.

Out May 30### Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Earth Dancer Edition

0See it at Amazon### Upcoming Switch Games: Unannounced Release Dates

Many more Switch games are in development without firm release dates. Here are some anticipated titles:

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 Date and Games

After much speculation, Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 on January 16th. While details on specs and launch titles remain scarce (a Nintendo Direct in April will provide more information), the announcement trailer confirmed backward compatibility for most original Switch games. A new Mario Kart title seems likely, and leaks suggest third-party ports like Final Fantasy VII Remake. For more details on potentially upcoming Switch 2 games, check our dedicated list.