Nintendo Switch Game Releases: 2025 and Beyond
The Nintendo Switch continues to impress, boasting a diverse library of first-party, AAA third-party, and indie titles. Following the success of 2023's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and 2024's Princess Peach and Zelda-centric releases, 2025 promises even more exciting releases. This list details major titles expected for North America. Note that release dates are subject to change.
Updated January 9, 2025: Recent additions include Agatha Christine: Death On The Nile, The Golden Eagle, Windborn: Journey to the South, The Fox's Way Home, Beyond Memories - Darkness of the Soul, Still Joking: Visual Novel, Valhalla Mountain, Neratte! Wanage, Godsvivors, Shadows of Steam, The Last Light, Starlair, The Tale of Bistun, Shalnor: Silverwind Saga, Seifuku Kanojo 1 + 2 + Mayoigo Set, Infernitos, Superstore, Vermitron, Jumping Ninja, Eldrador Creatures Shadowfall, and Space Battle.
January 2025
January's lineup offers a balanced mix of genres, including RPGs, platformers, Metroidvanias, and even a Star Wars title. Highlights include Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana and Tales of Graces f Remastered, both strong entries in their respective franchises. The standout release is arguably Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, a remastered version of the popular Wii title.
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February 2025
While some major third-party titles are bypassing the Switch in February, the month still offers notable releases. Sid Meier's Civilization 7 is a significant addition, promising extensive gameplay. The Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered compilation, encompassing three less celebrated Lara Croft adventures, will be interesting to see.
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March 2025
March features a strong showing of JRPGs. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a key exclusive, promising new story elements and enhanced combat. The Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster offers a classic JRPG experience. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land provides a fresh take on the Atelier formula.
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April 2025
April's lineup is still developing, but Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time and Mandragora (a 2D Soulslike) are promising early additions. Poppy's Playtime is also expected to launch on the Switch this month.
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Major 2025 Releases (No Date or Post-April)
Many significant titles are slated for 2025, though specific release dates remain unannounced. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a highly anticipated exclusive, potentially one of the console's biggest releases of the year. Little Nightmares 3 introduces co-op to the series. Other notable titles include The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st and Mouse: PI For Hire.
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Upcoming Games (No Release Year)
Several announced games are targeting the Switch, though release years are yet to be confirmed. Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Hollow Knight: Silksong are highly anticipated titles, whose release windows remain uncertain.
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