Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games: Release Dates for 2025 and Beyond

The Nintendo Switch is going out with a bang, a final flurry of exciting games launching before its successor, the officially announced Switch 2, takes center stage. These upcoming titles, a mix of Switch exclusives and ports, promise a thrilling end to the Switch's reign, all while ensuring compatibility with the Switch 2 upon release.

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 RPGs get another remaster! Originally released on the PlayStation, then remastered for the PSP, *Suikoden I & II* arrive on Switch with enhanced HD visuals.

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 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*, receives a visually enhanced Definitive Edition for the Switch. This follows the successful Definitive Edition releases of the original *Xenoblade Chronicles*, and the Switch launches of *Xenoblade Chronicles 2* and *3*.

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

Meet Yumia Liessfeldt, the newest alchemist in Koei Tecmo's *Atelier* series. 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)

Experience the ultimate cozy fantasy in *Tales of the Shire*. Create your own hobbit and enjoy a peaceful life in Middle-earth, filled with delicious food and good company.

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

The Care Bears are back! This arcade-style game features classic characters like Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, and Funshine Bear, bringing a dose of nostalgic fun to the Switch.

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

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

Embark on an indie adventure in *Star Overdrive*, exploring a distant alien planet on your hoverboard, battling enemies, solving puzzles, and searching for lost love.

Rusty Rabbit (April 17, 2025)

Years in the making, *Rusty Rabbit*, a 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*. These JRPG classics return with enhanced graphics, English and Japanese voice acting, and improved quality of life features.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (May 16, 2025)

Another fighting game collection! This one features 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 *Fantasy Life* is finally here! This "slow-life" RPG blends adventure and life-sim elements, letting you build a life and city on a deserted island while solving ancient mysteries.

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

The popular RPG social sim returns! As an Earth Dancer, journey across Azuma, battling monsters and restoring villages. Expect enhanced action, anime-style visuals, improved performance, a new storyline, and plenty of 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 firm release dates. Here are some titles we know are coming:

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 - TBAWhen Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Coming Out?

After much speculation, Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 on January 16th. While the announcement trailer showcased new features (including Joy-Con mouse functionality), specifics on specs, 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 confirmed backward compatibility for most original Switch titles (both physical and digital). A new Mario Kart game appears in the trailer, and leaks suggest ports of titles like Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake. For more details, see our list of games reportedly launching on the Switch 2.