TheNintendo Switchis one of the most popular consoles Nintendo has ever produced, with a wide variety of games to choose from and plenty of unique features. We’ve already gotten to play new entries across theZelda,Super Mario, andPokémonseries on Nintendo Switch, but there are still plenty of great games on the way for the hybrid console. This includes exclusive games developed internally by Nintendo, as well as third-party titles and ports of games that are also available on other platforms. Not all upcoming video games make their way to Switch, but plenty do!
Here’s our list of the best upcoming Nintendo Switch games for 2025 and beyond. Of course, some titles are alsoupcoming Switch 2 games. And if you’re looking atall upcoming video gamesacross every console, don’t forget to check out what’s upcoming onPlayStation 5,Xbox Series X, andPCthis year.
Upcoming Switch games 2025
These games are set to launch in 2025 on the Switch so long as there are no delays.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
While we wait for the next Animal Crossing, there’sRune Factory: Guardians of Azumaready to hold you over if you haven’t played it yet. This is the latest entry in the long-running RPG life simulator game. Unlike other games in the genre, the action and plot are much more of a focus, though there are plenty of ways to chill out and enjoy the quiet life.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
Tamagotchi Plaza
Shadow Labyrinth
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4
Tales of the Shire
Patapon 1+2 Replay
The first twoPatapongames were cult classicPSP gamesbut are now coming to the Swith in one package.Patapon 1+2 Replaybrings all the cute and rhythm-based gameplay of the originals, but adds some much-appreciated quality of life improvements.
No Sleep for Kaname Date: From AI - The Somnium Files
Visual novel andmystery gamefans, you have something special to look forward to with a new entry in theAI: The Somnium Files.No Sleep For Kaname Datebrings back the protagonist from the first game teaming up with Aibo to solve a new case and rescue an internet idol named Iris who has been kidnapped and is being forced to participate in a deadly escape game.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
2025 games with no release date
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Monster Train 2
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
Little Nightmares III
2026 Switch games
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Switch games with no release window
All we know about the games listed below is that they’re in development. Most of them are probably a few years away from launch.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
While we don’t know ifMario Kart 9will be a Switch 2 exclusive or not yet, we do know thatSonic Racing: CrossWorldswill still hit Switch. This isn’t just a Sonic-themed knock-off, either, but a fantastic racer in its own right with tight controls, great courses, and fun power-ups.
