Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games: Release Dates for 2025 and Beyond
Counting down the final games on the original Switch.
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 released Switch 2. Whether they’re exclusively developed for the Switch or ported over from other platforms, these upcoming Switch games will likely wrap up the Switch era while also being compatible with the Switch 2.
In 2025, we'll hopefully be getting our hands on well-known in-development titles as well as a host of new games announced at the most recent Nintendo Direct. Here are all of the new Switch games we can look forward to this year.
All Upcoming Switch Games With Release Dates
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (June 18, 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. A hand-drawn, open world platformer that lets you change the textures and objects you encounter. Think Scribblenauts, but somehow even quirkier. 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. This remake collection truly brings the Tony Hawk experience, banging soundtrack and all, to the Switch. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 includes all of the original tracks, remastered in HD, and extra content for the Create-A-Skater and Create-A-Park modes. The game also supports cross-platform multiplayer for up to 8 people and lets you create your own challenges to share with friends. 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. Yes, that string of letters does refer to the Hunter X Hunter anime, which is getting its first official fighting game. Pull off combos with a team of three characters you select from a roster that includes Gon, Killua, and Hisoka. The Hunter X Hunter game will feature an online mode as well as a single-player campaign. 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. 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. I’m of the opinion we can never have enough platformers. Misc. A Tiny Tale lets you play as Buddy and Bag Boy, two little robots who are working to save (and clean) nearby villages after a mysterious blast. The third game in the AI: The Somnium Files series was announced at a Nintendo Direct earlier this year. No Sleep for Kaname Date continues the series' trend of combining visual novel and adventure game mechanics and takes place after the events of the first game. 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 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. A collection of Toaplan’s greatest shoot em’ up hits from the 80s and 90s. It includes eight games total: Flying Shark, Fire Shark, Tiger Heli, Twin Cobra / Kyukoku Tiger, Out Zone, Fix Eight, Batsugun, and Dogyuun. 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. Hunt down your own murderer in this stylish stealth action game. Shuten Order features five different “routes,” each with their own unique mechanics, that you must beat to reveal the truth. A new visual novel from MAGES set in post-war Japan. The story follows a young girl who gets wrapped up in another world after becoming a maid at the mysterious Iwakura household. 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: Most upcoming Switch games will be supported on the Switch 2, but we're already seeing announcements of Switch 2-exclusive games. You can check out our full guide on Switch 2 games, but in the meantime, here's a quick look at what you have to look forward to on the new console: 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.Ruffy and the Riverside (June 26 2025)
Tamagotchi Plaza (June 27, 2025)
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (July 11, 2025)
Patapon 1 + 2 Replay (July 11, 2025)
HunterXHunter NenXImpact (July 16, 2025)
The Wandering Village (July 17, 2025)
Shadow Labyrinth (July 18, 2025)
Misc. A Tiny Tale (July 22, 2025)
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files (July 25, 2025)
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (July 29, 2025)
Gradius Origins (August 7, 2025)
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 (August 24, 2025)
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (August 27, 2025)
Shuten Order (September 5, 2025)
Iwakura Aria (August 14, 2025)
Upcoming Switch Games With Unknown Release Dates
What About Switch 2 Games?
