We have lots of exciting upcoming Switch games to look forward to in the months to come. And the good news is that more should be heading our way as well now that the Switch 2 has a 2025 release date and a Nintendo Direct is on it's way.
But don't worry; even though there is a new console, backwards compatibility has been confirmed. This means that most of the upcoming Switch 2 games will still be playable on your Switch. That's right, the Switch still has plenty of life ahead of it, and in this list below, you'll find tons of new entries in some iconic series like Pokemon and some fresh third-party experiences to add to your wishlist. From big Switch exclusives that will see the return of everything from Fantasy Life i to Samus, there are lots of new games of 2025 that will find a home on the console.
Read on below to find our roundup of upcoming Switch games to look out for!
All the upcoming Switch games to watch out for
Upcoming Switch games 2025
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster
Release date: March 6, 2025
The Legend of Suikoden I and II have had a fancy touch-up and are officially coming to the Switch. So, if you are a fan of playing the best JRPGs then this is a must-buy. In this remastered bundle, there are a ton of new features, such as auto-saving and new environmental sound effects. The environments and battles SFX have been upgraded to HD. And from clips and screenshots that we've seen so far, the remaster looks completely stunning. Suikoden I & II are classics for a reason: their stories are captivating, and the gameplay will have you locked in for hours at a time. This is a treat and a remaster that many of us have been waiting for.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition
Release date: March 20, 2025
The remastered port of the original Xenoblade Chronicles X is heading to the Switch in March with the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. However, this new Switch game isn't just improving on the graphics of the iconic JRPG, it's also giving us new characters, new story titbits, and several new gameplay mechanics like the "Quick Recast" meter. Pre-orders for the this remaster are also now live, and include the Exploration Support Pack, which gives you a ton of bonus items to assist you on your quest to Rebuild humanity on the planet of Mira. Be sure to check this one out!
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
Release date: March 21, 2025
The newest entry in the long-running Atelier series, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land is an upcoming JRPG that follows Yumia and her companions "confronting memories" as they explore a new mysterious land. The game is going to be a classic cozy game affair that adds some combat elements to the mix. However, if you love collecting resources, building things and hack-and-slash battle mechanics, then Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land is a must-buy!
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Release date: May 21, 2025
A new game in the Fantasy Life series is set to come to Switch in May 21. The last instalment was one of the best 3DS games of all time, and offered up various different job roles with their own set of quests. Fantasy Life i looks set to build on this by letting you create your own city on a ruined island and once again take up an occupation of your choice. With returning characters and the promise of plenty of mystery, it will be interesting to see how this entry shapes up.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Release date: May 30, 2025
In 2025, we'll be getting a new Rune Factory game. That news is exciting enough on its own, but what makes this announcement even better is that the upcoming Switch game will be taking the franchise in a fresh new direction as it's set on the never-before-seen eastern land of Azuma. You'll get to play as an Earth Dancer who'll work to purify Azuma and fight against the Mystical Blight. Of course, farming and marriage candidates are also in this game, too. Basically, there's tons to look forward to and we can't wait to find out more details as more trailers head our way.
Date Everything
Release date: TBC June, 2025
Ever wanted to be romantically involved with your fridge? How about your laundry? Well, now you can! Date Everything is an upcoming Switch game that lets you start a relationship with close to every object that you find in your house. With 100 fully voice-acted datable characters, three endings per dateable character, and "branching narratives," there is no shortage of replayability in this new dating simulator. It looks to be filled with personality and plenty of puns as well. What more could you want?
Tales of the Shire
Release date: July 29, 2025
When it comes to the best Lord of the Rings games, we’ve had RPGS, Strategy games, and MMORPGs. However, there hasn’t been a cozy game yet, until now. Tales of the Shire will see you live out your Shire dreams as you play as a hobbit who spends their days farming, cooking, and interacting with your hairy-foot neighbors. From teasers we’ve spotted famous Lord of the Rings characters like Gandalf pop up in the game, so there may be some quests or some references to the wider goings on of Middle-earth here. However, that’s just speculation on our part for now. We’ll update you as soon as we know more.
TBC 2025
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
Release date: TBC 2025
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is coming from Blasphemous developer The Game Kitchen, and is set to bring back the action platformer in a 2D 8-bit style that brings back the NES classics. Said to unite classic lore and gameplay, the pixelated art style certain looks the part.
Hollow Knight Silksong
Release date: TBC 2025
We know that it's coming, we just don't know when. The wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong has been brutal, but Team Cherry is finally ready to deliver its sequel to one of the best metroidvania games of all-time. The Hollow Knight sequel was first unveiled in 2019, with development reportedly spiralling out of control as the Silksong idea evolved in scope from DLC to full-fledged experience. Here's hoping we get our hands on Hollow Knight: Silksong sooner rather than later.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Release date: TBC 2025
Metroid Prime 4 has been a long time coming. Announced back in 2017, nothing much was seen of the sequel to Metroid Prime 3: Corruption until June 2024. That's largely because development on the upcoming Switch game was rebooted in 2019, with production shifting to Retro Studios – the team responsible for the original Prime trilogy.
With our first proper look at the game, we now also know that it's Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and is expected to launch for the Nintendo Switch in 2025.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Release date: TBC 2025
While not terribly much is known about Pokemon Legends: Z-A at this point, it has been announced that it will release for the Nintendo Switch in 2025. Additionally, it's known that it will take place entirely within Lumiose City, which is in the Kalos region, during a major urban redevelopment plan to bring together people and Pokemon in the same place. We'll keep you updated on the latest news, but fingers crossed that this Pokemon game will join some its predecessors on our list of the best Switch games of all time.
TBC
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
Release date: TBC
It's time to get speedy with the fastest hedgehog around. Yes, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is a new racer from Sega that will see you hit tracks and choose from a roster of iconic characters from the Sonic universe. We've only seen a brief teaser trailer so far, which features Shadow in a supercar speeding down the highway.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Release date: TBC
During the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, we got a very brief tease of a new Professor Layton game, which at long last signalled the return of the series. While we don't know too much about the new entry coming to the Switch, we do know that we're set to experience a fresh story filled with puzzles in the new setting of Steam Bison, which is home to advanced steam engines. A mysterious incident is said to draw Layton and Luke there for a new adventure.
Yokai Watch 4
Release date: TBC
If you're a Pokemon fan, you probably already know about the Yo-Kai Watch series. It follows a similar format in that you collect critters that also function as your companions as a young kid. In terms of new gameplay features, it introduces a brand new item, called the Yokai Ark, which will let players travel between three worlds that are all set in different time periods, and feature their own protagonist. While it released in Japan back in 2019, there's still no concrete word on a Western release date. We still have our fingers crossed for this one.
While we wait for all these new titles, you can head over to our lists of the best multiplayer Switch games, and the best Switch indie games of all time.
