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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 Nintendo Switch 2. Whether they’re exclusively developed for the Switch or ported over from other platforms, these upcoming Switch games will make the hybrid console’s final year one of its most memorable.
As we head into 2025, we'll get our hands on the last few games that were announced during this year's Nintendo Directs as well as some of the titles highlighted during this year's gamescom. 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
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (January 16, 2025)
Donkey Kong Country Returns gets the HD treatment for Switch, and it will have new features that will make you go bananas. You'll play through 80 levels from the original Wii game, additional levels from the 3DS version, and play in two-player local co-op as you fight the Taki Tak Tribe to win back Donkey Kong's previous banana pile.
Guilty Gear -Strive- (January 23, 2025)
The seventh mainline Guilty Gear recieved nothing but praise when it launched on PS4, PS5, and PC in 2021. The cell-shaded 2D fighting game brings its style and substance to Nintendo's handheld in early 2025.
Cuisineer (January 28, 2025)
This meal-motivated dungeon crawler launched on PC back in 2023 and is coming to consoles, including the Nintendo Switch, in the new year.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure (January 30, 2025)
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is probably going to be your next favorite cozy game. Like Animal Crossing, you manage an island where cute Sanrio characters can become your neighbors. Hello Kitty Island Adventure has all the usual cozy mechanics, like fishing, cooking, and, of course, decorating, but with an "adventure game" thread of puzzles and even some light platforming.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero (January 30, 2025)
A new release from NIS America (known for the Atelier, Ys, and Tails series), The Lost Hero follows up on the original Phantom Brave game that was released on the PS2. Phantom Brave is a bit more experimental than other NIS games, but at the very least you can expect tactical turn-based combat with a pretty adorable art style.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
Civilization VII (February 11, 2025)*
One of the biggest announcements at gamescom 2024 was a release date for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. Featuring Gwendolyn Christie as narrator, Civ 7 will be the second in the series to make it onto the Switch. You can learn more about what to expect from this massive turn-based strategy release, including the new “Age” system, from IGN’s hands-on preview.
Civilization VII
*pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition includes getting the game on February 6
Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog (February 20, 2025)
There's a lot of combat-oriented games on this list, but this release is something for my visual novel fans to look forward to. Stories from Sol is described as a "love letter to retro anime and 80s sci-fi," which I'm pretty sure we can all agree are two of the coolest things ever. After tragedy strikes in a galactic war, you get assigned to a new ship: The Gun-Dog. As new dangers threaten the ship and conspiracies emerge, you have to keep your crew alive and in line.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (March 6, 2025)
Not the first, and probably not the last, remastered compilation of Konami's first two Suikoden games. Suikoden I & II were first released on the original PlayStation back in the late 90's and were previously remastered for the PlayStation Portable in the 2000's. In early 2025, new HD remasters of the classic RPGs are arriving on the Nintendo Switch.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (March 20, 2025)
Xenoblade Chronicles X was originally released on the Wii U back in 2015, and a "visually enhanced" Definitive Edition of the action RPG is coming to Switch in 2025. This release follows a Definitive Edition of the original Xenoblade Chronicles that was released for Switch back in 2020, while Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3 were released straight onto the handheld console in 2017 and 2022, respectively.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land (March 21, 2025)
The newest addition to Koei Tecmo's Atelier series introduces a new alchemist, Yumia Liessfeldt, and a host of new companions. Try to uncover the mysteries of an empire's fall while learning synthesis skills to defeat enemies in real-time combat.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (March 25, 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.
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:
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Spring 2025
- Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time - April 2025
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Remake - 2025
- Capcom Fighting Collection 2 - 2025
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – 2025
- Star Overdrive - 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
When Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Coming Out?
Over the last year, we’ve been hearing rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 regarding its appearance, release date, and name. Though the Switch 2 should have been released by now per the 7-year console release rule, Nintendo has reportedly delayed its release to March 2025 in an effort to curb scalping and garner enough stock to satisfy demand. There are also rumors that the Switch 2, if that’s its final name, has the same hybrid functionality as the original, but with a bigger screen.
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.
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