The Nintendo Switch is going out in a blaze of glory, with some exciting games launching to make way for the console’s successor: the now officially announced Switch 2. Whether they’re exclusively developed for the Switch or ported over from other platforms, these upcoming Switch games will wrap up the Switch’s final year while also being compatible with the Switch 2 upon release.
In 2025, we’ll hopefully be getting our hands on well-known in-development titles like the new Pokemon, as well as a host of new games announced at the March Nintendo Direct. Whether you own the original Switch or are looking ahead to what will release on the Switch 2, here are all the new Switch games we can look forward to in 2025 and beyond.
Take a look at our guide to all upcoming video games for release dates on every platform.
All Upcoming Switch Games With Release Dates
Star Overdrive (April 10, 2025)
Star Overdrive is an upcoming indie adventure game set on a distant alien planet. Fly around on your hoverboard while conquering enemies and solving puzzles to try and reunite with your lost love.
Monument Valley 1 + 2 (April 15, 2025)
A cherished entry in the world of puzzling games, the existing Monument Valley games (originally on mobile) are coming to Nintendo Switch in mid-April. Create paths and structures to explore colorful environments in one of the more stress-free games on this list.
Rusty Rabbit (April 17, 2025)
Several years after Nitroplus revealed Rusty Rabbit in a concept trailer, the side-scrolling action platformer is finally coming to Switch. Play as the middle-aged rabbit, Stamp, who has built his own mech to traverse a post-apocalyptic frozen wasteland.
LUNAR Remastered Collection (April 18, 2025)
This remastered collection brings the two original Lunar JRPGs, LUNAR Silver Star Story and LUNAR 2 Eternal Blue, to modern consoles. The remasters come with several quality-of-life improvements, including enhanced graphics and both English and Japanese voice-acting.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (May 16, 2025)
That’s right, it’s another fighting game collection. This time, Capcom is compiling games released between 1998 and 2004, which is what some would call a peak era for arcade fighting. This second fighting collection includes both the English and Japanese versions of six games total, including Capcom vs. SnK and the Power Stone beat-em-up series.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (May 21, 2025)
The highly-anticipated sequel to 2014’s Fantasy Life finally has a release date. This “slow-life” RPG combines adventure storylines with life-sim mechanics, allowing players to build a life (and a city) on a deserted island while facing mysteries of the past. Explore randomized dungeons, switch between 14 different “Jobs,” and meet friends to help you in your journey.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (May 30, 2025)
The iconic RPG social sim is back. As a powerful Earth Dancer, you must travel across the eastern nation of Azuma to battle monsters and restore villages. The new Rune Factory game looks like it places a stronger emphasis on action and anime-style character designs, though improved Switch performance with an all-new storyline will hopefully mark an improvement over Rune Factory 5. This is Rune Factory, so there will be plenty of romance, now with fully voiced “scenarios” and even the ability to romance the unselected MC.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Earth Dancer Edition
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RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (June 19, 2025)
After a killer run in 2024, with SMT V: Vengeance, Unicorn Overlord, and IGN’s Game of the Year, Metaphor: Refantazio, developer Atlus is already on to the next thing. RAIDOU Remastered looks more like a remake than a remaster to me, introducing new graphics and quality of life improvements to the Shin Megami Tensei game that originally released for PS2 in 2006.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
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Tamagotchi Plaza (June 27, 2025)
A new instalment in the Tamagotchi Corner Shop series (which I was personally obsessed with on the DS), Tamagotchi Plaza puts you in control of 12 different shops in Tahamiko Town. Complete minigames to serve adorable Tamagotchi friends in shops (including the dentist) to upgrade your town and build relationships.
Patapon 1 + 2 Replay (July 11, 2025)
A big feature of the most recent Nintendo Direct was Bandai Namco announcing their restoration of older PlayStation IP. Patapon is one of those highlights, a rhythm game that originally released for PSP and has some absolutely fire backtracks. You basically feel like you’re helping make a music video, all while building up enough rhythm to take down your enemies.
The Wandering Village (July 17, 2025)
The Wandering Village is a city-building game on the move, tasking you with expanding your city’s reach while on the back of a giant creature. As the creature travels across various terrains, you must protect the people of your village while forming a relationship with the creature itself.
Shadow Labyrinth (July 18, 2025)
This is technically a Pac-Man game. Yep, that’s right. Bandai Namco is bringing the arcade icon to darker territory with the full game tied to the Pac-Man episode from Secret Level. As “The Swordsman”, you are guided by an orb called Puck through a maze of monsters in Shadow Labyrinth.
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (July 29, 2025)
A cozy farming game set in The Shire is pretty much a match made in heaven. Tales of the Shire lets you create your own hobbit during a time of peace in Middle-earth. Starting in March 2025, you’ll be able to indulge in the ultimate fantasy by spending your days cooking and eating delicious meals with your friends.
Gradius Origins (August 7, 2025)
Gradius Origins collects some of M2’s finest shoot ’em up games, including Gradius, Salamander, Life Force, Gradius II, Gradius III, Salamander 2, and introduces a new game, Salamander 3, the first new entry over a decade. Originally released as an arcade game, Gradius has been ported to several consoles over the years, including the NES.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (August 27, 2025)
The latest Story of Seasons remaster was a surprising one. Grand Bazaar (originally on the DS) takes place in Zephyr Town, where you build a farm, explore for resources, and craft products you can sell in the titular weekly Bazaar. The Switch version of the game remasters the original character models and also introduces two new marriage candidates.
Upcoming Switch Games With Unknown Release Dates
There are plenty more Nintendo Switch games in development that don’t have a solid release date yet. Here are some more Switch games we know are on the way:
When Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Coming Out?
Over the last year, we’ve been hearing rumors about the Nintendo Switch successor regarding its appearance, release date, and name. On January 16, Nintendo finally confirmed a decent chunk of these rumors with the official announcement of the Switch 2. While the announcement trailer shows off some new features (including what looks like the potential to use the Joy-Con as a mouse), it doesn’t provide any insight into specs or game launches. More official info, including pricing and a release date, will arrive via a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2. Nintendo also announced a new app, Nintendo Life, where they will be delivering upcoming Nintendo news directly to users.
What Games Will Launch on the Switch 2?
One thing the trailer confirms is that the Switch 2 will be, for the most part, backward compatible, supporting both physical and digital games from the original Switch. Otherwise, it definitely looks like the trailer features a new Mario Kart game, and plenty of leaks have suggested third-party games like Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be ported onto the console. For more info, you can check out our list of games reportedly set to release on the Switch 2.
Cristina Alexander is a freelance writer for IGN. She has contributed her work to various publications, including 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 big deal. Follow her on Twitter @SonicPrincess15.
