The Nintendo Switch is set to conclude its lifecycle in a spectacular fashion, with a lineup of exciting games that will transition seamlessly to the newly announced Switch 2. These games, announced during last year's Nintendo Directs and The Game Awards 2024, are designed to enhance the final year of the original Switch while also being compatible with the upcoming Switch 2.

In 2025, gamers can look forward to the last batch of titles for the Switch, whether you're a current owner or eagerly awaiting the Switch 2. Here's a comprehensive list of the new Switch games scheduled for release in 2025 and beyond.

For a full list of upcoming video games across all platforms, check out our detailed guide.

All Upcoming Switch Games With Release Dates

Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection (February 27, 2025)

Duelists, get ready! The Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection brings together 16 classic games from the series, including fan favorites like The Eternal Duelist Soul (2001) and The Sacred Cards (2002), originally released on Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance.

Out February 27### Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection

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Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (March 6, 2025)

Experience the nostalgia of Konami's first two Suikoden games, originally launched on the PlayStation in the late '90s and remastered for the PSP. These classics are returning in HD on the Nintendo Switch in early 2025.

Out March 6### Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

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MLB The Show 25 (March 15, 2025)

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of MLB The Show with this year's edition, featuring Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz, and Gunnar Henderson on the cover. Look forward to enhanced baseball mechanics, including the new Ambush Hitting difficulty, and more personalized gameplay in "Road to the Show."

Out March 15### MLB The Show 25

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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (March 20, 2025)

Originally released on the Wii U in 2015, Xenoblade Chronicles X returns in a "visually enhanced" Definitive Edition for the Switch. This follows the successful release of the Definitive Edition of the original Xenoblade Chronicles on Switch in 2020.

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

Koei Tecmo introduces a new alchemist, Yumia Liessfeldt, in the latest Atelier game. Uncover the mysteries of an empire's fall while mastering synthesis skills to defeat enemies in real-time combat.

Out March 21### Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

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Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (March 25, 2025)

Embrace the cozy life in The Shire with this farming game set in a peaceful Middle-earth. Create your own hobbit and enjoy cooking and dining with friends, starting in March 2025.

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

The beloved Care Bears franchise, rebooted in 2019, is now coming to the Switch. This arcade-style game features classic characters like Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, and Funshine Bear.

Out March 27### Care Bears: Unlock the Magic

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Star Overdrive (April 10, 2025)

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

Rusty Rabbit (April 17, 2025)

After years since its concept trailer, Rusty Rabbit, a side-scrolling action platformer, arrives on Switch. Play as Stamp, a middle-aged rabbit in a mech, navigating a post-apocalyptic frozen wasteland.

LUNAR Remastered Collection (April 18, 2025)

The LUNAR Remastered Collection brings the classic JRPGs, LUNAR Silver Star Story and LUNAR 2 Eternal Blue, to modern consoles with enhanced graphics and both English and Japanese voice-acting.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (May 16, 2025)

Capcom brings another collection of fighting games, featuring titles from 1998 to 2004, including Capcom vs. SnK and the Power Stone series, in both English and Japanese versions.

Out May 16### Capcom Fighting Collection 2

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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (May 21, 2025)

The sequel to the 2014 hit Fantasy Life introduces a "slow-life" RPG experience. Build a life and a city on a deserted island, explore randomized dungeons, and switch between 14 different "Jobs."

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

Return to the beloved RPG social sim series as an Earth Dancer in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. Battle monsters and restore villages across the eastern nation of Azuma, with a focus on action, anime-style designs, and romance.

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

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Upcoming Switch Games With Unknown Release Dates

Several exciting Switch titles are in development but don't yet have confirmed release dates. Here's what to look forward to:

• The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky Remake - 2025
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – 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
• Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - TBA
• Sonic Racing: Cross Worlds - TBA
• Mario Kart 9 - TBA

When Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Coming Out?

After months of speculation, Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 on January 16. While the announcement trailer showcased new features, including the potential use of Joy-Con as a mouse, it did not reveal specifics about specs or game launches. More detailed information, including pricing and a release date, will be shared during a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2.

What Games Will Launch on the Switch 2?

The Switch 2 will be backward compatible with both physical and digital games from the original Switch. The announcement trailer hinted at a new Mario Kart game, and leaks suggest third-party titles like Final Fantasy 7 Remake may be ported to the console. For a more comprehensive list, check out our compilation of games reportedly set to launch on the Switch 2.