Nintendo Switch Games: 2025 Release Dates & Beyond

The Nintendo Switch is riding off into the sunset with a bang, launching several exciting titles before its successor, the officially announced Switch 2, takes center stage. These upcoming games, a mix of Switch exclusives and ports, promise a thrilling final year for the original console while ensuring compatibility with the Switch 2 upon release.

2025 will see the arrival of highly anticipated titles unveiled during last year's Nintendo Directs and The Game Awards 2024. Whether you're a loyal Switch owner or eagerly awaiting the Switch 2, here's a look at the new Switch games slated for 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, primarily 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, *Suikoden I* and *II*, originally released on the PlayStation, receive another remaster. Following previous remasters for the PlayStation Portable, these HD 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 expanded 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)

The Wii U's *Xenoblade Chronicles X* gets a visually enhanced Definitive Edition for the Switch in 2025, joining its predecessors in the series.

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

Koei Tecmo's *Atelier* series welcomes a new alchemist, Yumia Liessfeldt, and her companions. Unravel the mysteries of a fallen empire while mastering synthesis skills 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)

Embrace the idyllic life of a hobbit in this cozy farming game set in the Shire. Enjoy Middle-earth's peace, cook delicious meals, and create your own hobbit character.

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

The beloved Care Bears franchise makes its way to the Switch with an arcade-style game 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)

Embark on an indie adventure on a distant alien planet in *Star Overdrive*. Fly your hoverboard, conquer enemies, solve puzzles, and reunite with your lost love.

Rusty Rabbit (April 17, 2025)

Years in the making, *Rusty Rabbit*, a side-scrolling action platformer, finally arrives on Switch. Play as Stamp, a middle-aged rabbit in a mech, traversing a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

LUNAR Remastered Collection (April 18, 2025)

Experience the remastered *LUNAR Silver Star Story* and *LUNAR 2 Eternal Blue* with enhanced graphics and English and Japanese voice acting.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (May 16, 2025)

Another fighting game compilation! 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* blends adventure and life-sim elements. Build a life and city on a deserted island while uncovering mysteries. Choose from 14 different "Jobs" and explore randomized dungeons.

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

The popular RPG social sim returns! As an Earth Dancer, battle monsters and restore villages in the eastern nation of Azuma. Expect enhanced action, anime-style designs, improved performance, a new storyline, and fully voiced romance scenarios.

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

0See it at Amazon

Upcoming 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 - 2025Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – 2025Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX - 2025Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 2025Pokemon Legends: Z-A – 2025Haunted Chocolatier - TBAHollow Knight: Silksong – TBANinja Gaiden: Ragebound - TBASonic Racing: Cross Worlds - TBAMario Kart 9 - TBA

When Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Coming Out?

After much speculation, Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 on January 16th. While details on specs and launch titles remain scarce, a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2nd promises more information, including pricing and a release date.

What Games Will Launch on the Switch 2?

The Switch 2 will offer backward compatibility with most original Switch games. A new Mario Kart game is hinted at in the announcement trailer, and leaks suggest ports of titles like Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake. [For more information, check out our list of games reportedly set to release on the Switch 2.]