There are plenty of upcoming Switch 2 games to mark your calendars for. With the lineup only getting bigger thanks to recent announcements for new games during the likes of the Nintendo Direct September 2025 live stream, we've also gotten news of some exciting Switch 2 game upgrades - with the latest reveal confirming Animal Crossing: New Horizons is officially finding a home on the new-gen console.
From a new Fire Emblem game to a fresh Mario Tennis entry, and a Dragon Quest 7 Remake, we even have a new Pokemon game starring Ditto to look forward to. Yes, the Switch 2's library is only going to grow, and we're here to help you stay on top of everything that's on the way throughout the rest of the year and beyond, and with a wealth of exciting future releases also coming our way in 2026.
While you await these arrivals, you can also check out what Switch 2 launch games and out in the wild, or explore our pick of the best Switch 2 games we've seen so far, including the likes of the recently launched Pokemon Legends: Z-A . But for what's yet to come, read on below to find all of the biggest upcoming Switch 2 games headed our way.
Upcoming Switch 2 games 2025
Mina the Hollower
Release date: October 31, 2025
From the minds that gave us Shovel Knight, Mina the Hollower is an upcoming Switch 2 game that will likely be just as addictive once it heads our way in October this year. Get ready to embark on an action-adventure packed with a very snazzy pixelated gothic style as you take on the role of the Hollower Mina on a quest to save her island. Not only does the trailer for this one look stunning, but the soundtrack bangs, so we can't wait to get our hands on it come spooky season.
Stardew Valley - Switch 2 Edition
Release date: Fall 2025
ConcernedApe's beloved pixelated farming RPG, Stardew Valley, is officially coming to Nintendo's latest console, with the September Switch Direct confirming a Switch 2 Edition. Not only that, but thanks to game share, up to four friends can play together on one copy, and it will also support the console's mouse functionality. It's a great get for anyone who's looking to foster their farms on the Switch 2.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 - Switch 2 Edition
Release date: Fall 2025
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is officially coming to Switch 2, with an edition for Nintendo's latest console getting confirmed during the September Nintendo Direct 2025 showcase. As you follow Luffy and the Straw Hats on a voyage in search of treasure, you can expect to take on various foes, with the Switch 2's hardware packing more of a punch by showing more enemies on screen at once.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Release date: November 6, 2025
We're not done with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom yet! Just as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild had Age of Calamity to dive into its backstory, this time around we're getting a prequel to Tears that delves even further into the past, expanding on Zelda's time traveling journey that happens mostly off-screen during Link's adventure. She has to help the Zonai fend off Ganon's forces, while doing some epic combos in the process. It's set for release this winter, and is developed by Koei Tecmo, as Age of Calamity was.
Goodnight Universe
Release date: November 11, 2025
Goodnight Universe was briefly shown during the most recent Nintendo Direct livestream, and you may have been a tad bit lost since the teaser didn't show much apart from the fact that you'll be playing as a baby. Well, it turns out that this upcoming Switch 2 game will see you playing as a special baby who starts developing mysterious psychic powers. We don't know what the story will entail yet, but Nintendo states that it'll be an "emotional adventure". We'll keep you posted as more updates head our way.
Yakuza Kiwami 1+ 2
Release date: November 13, 2025
Both Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 will be releasing on November 13, 2025, on Nintendo's new console. These games are the follow-up to Yakuza 0 (which got a Switch 2 release earlier this year), so be sure to refresh yourself on that prequel before you crack on with the story. You'll be playing as Kazuma Kiryu in both these games and will be thrown into more gang-related storylines as well as some fun beat-em up gameplay. However, like with all Yakuza games, there are mini-games and fun side-quests to do. Truly, you'll never be bored with this series.
Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack
Release date: November 13, 2025
If you are a beginner to the Atelier games or have long been interested in them but don't know where to start, well, the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack may be just what you need. In a great deal that gives you three games and a bunch of exclusive content, you'll get to experience the adventures of alchemist, Reisalin Stout, and her friends like never before. In this pack, you get Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy DX, and Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX. It's a steal and something every JRPG fan should have on their radar.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
Release date: November 14, 2025
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero isn't just one of the best fighting games to release in recent years, but it's also one of the greatest titles if you're looking to live out your anime fantasy. In this title, you can bash your way through multiple fights, choosing from over 180 characters from the iconic Shonen series. From clips that we've seen already, the game looks stunning on the Switch 2 and even lets you create scenarios with your choices. Definitely keep this one on your radar.
Kirby Air Riders
Release date: November 20, 2025
Everyone's favourite pink mascot is back and will be swooshing onto the Switch 2 with a sequel to the 2003 racing game, Kirby Air Ride. In Kirby Air Riders, you'll get the chance to race against your friends as one of the most adorable Nintendo characters around. Kirby's original creator, Masahiro Sakurai, is also directing this one, so it's a must-play for every Nintendo fan.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
Release date: December 1, 2025
It's official: the latest Marvel game is set to land on Switch 2 alongside all other platforms on December 1. Marvel Cosmic Invasion is an upcoming Marvel game that looks like one brawlin' good time. Get ready to charge of your favorite heroes from across the MCU in PvP battles to ascertain the strongest of them all!
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Release date: December 2, 2025
It's almost time for Ubisoft's latest to make its Switch 2 debut. Assassin's Creed Shadows lands on Nintendo's flagship console this December, promising a stunning adventure through Edo period Japan to herald the new year. With two protagonists spanning a huge journey with plenty of temporal twists and turns, we're excited to see how the RPG performs on Switch 2 in a matter of months.
Octopath Traveler 0
Release date: December 4, 2025
The Octopath Traveler games have become some of the most beloved RPGs around, and now fans can look forward to a new prequel heading their way with Octopath Traveler 0. This will feature a story that precedes the first game and will let you play with a custom protagonist as you work towards rebuilding your hometown. Turn-based combat is back, and there are 30 recruitable party members to pick from as you create your own story.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Release date: December 4, 2025
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been in the works since 2017. However, it's finally heading our way in 2025 and to the Switch 2, no less! That's right, Metroid Prime 4 will be one of the Switch games that also has a Switch 2 Edition, meaning you can easily play it on the new console. It also helps that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond looks to be one of the best Metroid games in years, so definitely add it to your wishlist.
Skate Story
Release date: December 8, 2025
After years of waiting Skate Story finally has a release date and now, we know that it's coming to the Switch 2 as well. In this stylish new game, you'll have to shred your way through the Underworld. The aim is to destroy pesky demons, free souls on the way, and become a pro skater in the process. Not only does that sound cool as heck but the game has a super unique art style that we love that resembles glass and trippy visual effects. If you're an action game collector, you should keep your eyes on this one.
Farming Simulator: Signature Edition
Release date: December 9, 2025
Looking to play one of the best simulator games of 2025? Well, Farming Simulator: Signature Edition is the title for you. This upcoming Switch 2 game is based on Farming Simulator 25 and lets you pick from 400 machines, 25 crops (plus greenhouse plants and trees), and diverse maps across Europe, North America, and East Asia, for your farming business. Sometimes, leaving the big city is just what the doctor ordered, and Farming Simulator: Signature Edition is here to usher in a new, simple way of life.
TBC 2025
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Release date: TBC 2025
Step aside, Mario Kart, because Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has all the makings to be one of the best racing games of the year. Race as Sonic and the rest of his Sega friends in the upcoming Switch 2 game, complete with colorful worlds and dimension-hopping mechanics. The normal Switch version of the game will release on September 25, 2025. But don't worry, if you want to get the game as soon as it's out on other platforms, Nintendo is also offering an upgrade package for Switch buyers. So, you can pay a small fee to play the game on your Switch 2 once it releases at a later date as well.
Glaciered
Release date: TBC 2025
Ever wanted to play as a bird? How about experience an RPG set underwater? Well, Glaciered will be right up your street. Set 65 million years in the future this upcoming Switch 2 game has you taking on the role of an Avian species who must protect the oceans. You'll have to explore the depths and battle a variety of marine beasts, engaging in real time combat as you do so. Currently, there's no set release date for this one, however we do know that it'll launch sometime this year. Stay tuned for updates.
More upcoming Switch 2 games for 2025
- Overcooked Switch 2 Edition - Winter 2025
- Suika Game Planet: Winter 2025
- Reanimal (TBC 2025)
- Human Fall Flat 2 (TBC 2025)
- Opus: Prism Peak (TBC 2025)
- Ultimate Sheep Racoon (TBC 2025)
2026
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Edition
Release date: January 15, 2026
Tom Nook's island getaway is officially coming to Nintendo's latest console, with the announcement of Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 edition, which will be available as a $5 upgrade pack if you already own the game. Landing on the same day as a free update for all versions, the Switch 2 launch will include improved resolution with 4K support in TV mode, mouse controls with the console's Joy-Cons for decorating and creating custom designs, an in-game megaphone that lets you call residents with the built-in microphone, and 12-player online multiplayer support.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
Release date: January 22, 2026
The first game in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy jumps to Nintendo Switch 2, and it's the enhanced version too, which means it should include the Yuffie-led DLC. We're also told to "look forward to more updates on the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project for Switch 2" implying there may be news about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on the horizon as well.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Release date: January 22, 2026
Dynasty Warriors: Origins was originally released on PC consoles on January 17, 2025. However, Switch 2 players will now be able to join in on all the tactical fun come January 2026. In this game, the story revolves around an alternate history narrative in which the hero Ziluan is on a mission to find the person who can unite all of China. There are both hack-and-slash and strategic elements at play here as you jump into large battles and watch as your protagonists take down full armies with a single swipe of their weapon. For more information, you can also read our Dynasty Warriors: Origins review!
Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined
Release Date: February 5, 2026
Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined brings back the classic adventure in, as the name of the game implies, a reimagined world with a new art style that's said to be a blend of diorama visuals and Akira Toriyama's iconic character designs. With a suite of improvements to streamline the main story, and a moonlighting system that lets you use two vocations at once, it promises to be a great way for longtime fans to rediscover the adventure or for newcomers to step into it for the very first time.
Mario Tennis Fever
Release date: February 12, 2026
The latest entry in the Mario Tennis series is coming to Switch 2 in Mario Tennis Fever. Introducing a wealth of exciting new modes including ranked matches, and a Swing Mode that lets you use your Joy-con controller like a tennis racket not unlike the Wii. With a new twist on court matches, we'll be able to wield 30 different tennis rackets with various abilities, such as a shadow racket that lets you duplicate yourself or a mushroom racket that allows you to shrink your opponent, it will also include 38 playable characters.
Resident Evil Requiem
Release date: February 27, 2026
Resident Evil Requiem is officially coming to Switch 2, with the reveal dropping during the September Nintendo Direct 2025. Set to follow Grace Ashcroft, who's the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft, we'll be taking on the role of a character who is very much afraid and uncustomed to facing the horrors of Racoon City. Playable in both first-person and third-person, it's exciting to know that Switch players will also be able to tuck into the long awaited next Resident Evil game in 2026.
Resident Evil Village
Release date: February 27, 2026
Joining Resident Requiem, the last entry in the mainline series (outside of the remakes) to release back in 2021, Resident Evil Village is also finding a home on the Switch 2 at the same time. In it, you once again take on the role of Ethan Winters a few years after the events of Resident Evil 7, where you'll find yourself wrapped up in yet more terrifying scenarios in a mysterious village after tragedy strikes and your daughter gets kidnapped.
Resident Evil 7
Release date: February 27, 2026
Completing the lineup of Resident Evil games arriving on Switch 2, Resident Evil 7 is also coming to Nintendo's latest console in 2026. As the first entry to take the first-person perspective, you find yourself in the deeply unsettling Baker Estate as you try to find out what happened to your missing wife as protagonist Ethan Winters.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Release date: March 13, 2026
A new Monster Hunter Stories game was just announced, and it looks great! Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection will throw you into a grand story where you'll have to save a kingdom with the help of monsters that you'll tame. The initial teaser showed off a very cool-looking dragon and hinted at some juicy plot details, too. And thanks to the September Nintendo Direct 2025, we got a firm release date for March. Very exciting stuff!
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Release date: Spring 2026
Yoshi is finally getting a new page-turning game that looks utterly delightful. Set in a mysterious book that's said to be filled with unusual creatures, we got to see the storybook style of the 2D platformer, with Yoshi encountering a talking book called Mr E. The chapters appear to act as different levels, and there's even adorable little characters that can buddy up with us, like a flower who appears to be able to make plants blossom.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park
Release date: Spring 2026
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is officially getting the Switch 2 Edition treatment with more experiences set to come to the adventure on the new-gen console with the addition of Meetup in Bellabel Park. Said to feature various attractions you can get stuck into with pals, the base game has also gotten some enhancements. You can find out what we thought about the game at launch in our Super Mario Bros Wonder review.
TBC 2026
Elden Ring – Tarnished Edition
Release date: TBC 2026
Elden Ring is heading to the Switch 2, so rejoice all you Souls sickos. This is one of the big shock announcements to come out of the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and honestly, we're pretty pleased to hear that it's going to be added to Nintendo's catalogue. No release date for this one yet, but we do know that it is coming out sometime next year now after being pushed back from its intended 2025 release window to implement "performance adjustments", according to the developer.
Witchbrook
Release date: TBC 2026
We've been waiting for this cozy game since 2018, and now, finally, we're being rewarded for all our collective patience. During the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, it was briefly confirmed that Witchbrook will be coming to the Switch 2 along with the original console. In this upcoming Switch 2 game, you'll play as the newest magical resident of the seaside city of Mossport. There you'll learn spells, grow your own business, and make a ton of friends with the local townies? Currently, there's still no firm release date. However, we do know that we can expect to see a launch sometime in 2026 after it was recently delayed.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Release date: TBC 2026
Fire Emblem is officially returning with the reveal of Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave. Officially revealed during the September Nintendo Direct 2025, the trailer gave us glimpses of a whole new roster of characters, in what is described as an intertwining story. With turned-based combat on display, and a new leading hero to meet, it also shows off an older Sothis who appeared prominently in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Pokemon Pokopia
Release date: TBC 2026
As a surprise reveal during the Nintendo September Direct 2025, Pokemon Pokopia is a new Pokemon adventure sees you play as a Ditto who takes on a human appearance. Joined by various Pokemon friends, you'll be able to learn their moves and put them to use as you build up your own little slice of paradise where you'll be able to collect resources to craft to growing crops and even building up homes for the Pokemon you meet
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Release date: TBC 2026
The last we heard of Professor Layton and the New World of Steam was in 2023 during a Nintendo Direct. We've seen a brief clip of the new game, so we know that it is coming, and it would make perfect sense to see it on the Switch 2. While not much is known about the title, 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. Stay tuned for more updates!
The Duskbloods
Release date: TBC 2026
The Duskbloods is the latest exciting new title for us to look forward to from FromSoftware. While it isn't a Bloodborne sequel, it sure looks like a spiritual successor thanks to its gothy aesthetic and dark Victorian setting. The game is a PvPvE title with online multiplayer front and center in its gameplay, and it will be a Switch 2 exclusive.
007 First light
Release date: TBC 2026
007 First Light (previously known as Project 007) will put us in the shoes of the iconic secret agent, and it's coming to Nintendo Switch 2! During the recent State of Play showcase, we got to see some gameplay and learn that this is a new original James Bond story. It's great to see IO Interactive supporting the new console so strongly, and getting a brand new release of this caliber is a big commitment in showing how the console will be able to keep up with its higher-spec rivals.
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly
Release date: TBC 2026
Fatal Frame 2 is making a comeback in a remake known as Crimson Butterfly, and it's set land sometime in 2026. In the classic horror adventure, you'll take on the role of Mio, a younger twin sister who is able to feel the presence of spirits. Using her camera to pacify them, you'll delve into abandoned buildings and face terrors with remade exploration and combat features.
Danganronpa 2x2
Release date: TBC 2026
Danganropa 2x2 is the name of the new revamped rerelease for 2016's Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair on Switch 2. Said to feature a whole new scenario with different victims and culprits to root out, you can also expect to rediscover the original core game with a suite of improvements. In it, you and your classmates get swept up in a murderous game on an island, and with your life on the line, solving mysteries is your own way out.
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
Release date: TBC 2026
From Devolver Digital, this game has astronauts trying to survive in a quirky lo-poly world full of colorful biomes and vibrant wildlife, from hulking monsters to scuttling carrots. This seems to be another multiplayer title that'll make full use of Nintendo's new community features like GameChat. It's coming 2026, so expect to hear more about this one in the future.
Hela
Release date: TBC 2026
Nintendo is the home of cute, so the upcoming Switch 2 game, Hela, feels right at home on the system. In this adventure platformer, you'll play an adorable mouse who is friends with a Witch currently struggling. You'll have to explore the world and gather ingredients to help your magical friend out. The game also features up to four player co-op, so it's a wholesome multiplayer title to put on your wish lists.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Release date: TBC 2026
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an upcoming action RPG from Square Enix, where you'll be thrown into a fantastical pixelated world and control the new hero Elliot and his trusty fairy sidekick during a sprawling adventure. You've been tasked with exploring a mysterious set of ruins that's been found in the wilds, and during the reveal trailer for the game, seen during the recent Nintendo Direct live stream, the story you embark on may span over 1000 years. Color us intrigued! Hopefully, we will learn more details about this one soon.
Content Warning
Release date: TBC 2026
Any fans of Lethal Company or R.E.P.O rejoice because a new online horror co-op game will be coming to the Switch 2 sometime in 2026. In this scary Twilight Zone-esque title you'll play as something a kin to horror influencers who film "happenings" on dangerous lands in order to upload clips to "spooktube" and hit your streaming quote. A horror/content creator game sounds super fun and will make any fans of those '90s ghost hunter shows finally be able to leave out a very specific childhood dream.
Pokemon Champions
Release date: TBC 2026
It was recently revealed that Pokemon Champions will be heading to the Switch 2 sometime in 2026. This is massive news for competitive players as the upcoming PVP experience will let you build up your dream team of cute fighters and go head-to-head with other players around the world. While we don’t have a firm release date just yet, we do know that the game is "free-to-start" on the Switch 2. A paid version has also been discussed. We’ll keep you updated as more details about these two versions get announced.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Release date: TBC 2026
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is one of the best games to have been released in 2024, and now it's set to come out next year on Nintendo's new console. If you've ever wanted to play as Indy, crack a whip, or punch a few nazis in the face, then this is a must-play. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle isn't only just one of the best adventure games ever made, it also has some of the most fun combat you can tuck into. Truly masterful piece that you can learn more about in our Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review.
Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight
Release date: TBC 2026
We love a new Lego game, so we were over the moon to see that we are getting a new DC outing with the iconic DC trilogy, Christopher Nolan's Batman movies getting the block treatment. In this upcoming Switch game, you'll be able to relive all the movies in the trilogy, from Bruce Wayne's first outing to his final hurrah with Bane. There are tons of easter eggs, humour, and for the first time…difficultly modes. Gotham will also be an open-world map, so yeah, we are sold.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Release date: TBC 2026
We recently learned that a new Tomodachi Life game is coming to the Nintendo Switch after over a decade of fans waiting. While a Switch 2 launch hasn't been confirmed yet, considering that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is releasing in 2026 means that it's more than likely that the new console will be home to this iconic series' return. After all, Tomodachi Life was a Nintendo 3DS knock-out back in the day, and it would be a crime if it weren't available to play on the latest and greatest Nintendo console.
TBC
Borderlands 4
Release date: TBC
Borderlands 4 landed on other platforms back in September 2025, and while the Switch 2 release was originally slated to come some weeks later in October, Gearbox has since delayed the launch. A statement expressed that the team "are committed to ensuring we deliver the best possible experience to our fans, and the game needs additional development and polish time to do that". No new release date has been given as of yet.
Good Boy
Release date: TBC
Imagine Wall-E, but playable on your new Nintendo handheld. Good Boy is a beautiful upcoming Switch 2 game that's been described by publisher Team 17 as a "Petroidvania". In it, you'll be taking control of a space rover with the soul of a dog implanted in it, travelling a lush wilderness and coming across all sorts of strange and wonderful sights. The description alone makes me feel a little teary-eyed for some reason, but I'm already very much on the hype train for Good Boy despite its lack of release date.
Splatoon Raiders
Release date: TBC
Nintendo announced the first-ever Splatoon spin-off with Splatoon Raiders. Set to be a Switch 2 exclusive, adventure will see you take on the role of a mechanic who sets out to the mysterious Spirhalite islands with the Deep Cut trio. While that's all we know for now, more is set to be revealed about the spin-off in the future.
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Release date: TBC
Another expected upcoming Switch 2 game joining our list is the recently announced Rhythm Heaven Groove. This is another iconic 3DS game that is finally getting a sequel after years, and we can't imagine seeing the new rhythm game not coming to the new console when it launches sometime in 2026. The Rhythm series has been going strong since 2006, and we've been waiting for more fun mini games since 2015. So, Nintendo surely won't deprive us next year by not making this a Switch 2 title, right?
Enter The Gungeon 2
Release date: TBC
This sequel to Dodge Roll's impressive roguelike brings a new 3D art style that has plenty of chaotic physics to sell the frantic energy that was one of our favorite aspects of the original. Bullets, for example, truly go flying. Creative director Dave Crooks says "fan favorite elements will return" but that it's still in development with more news to come.
For more, check out our Switch 2 review or dive into our list of the best Switch games for some blasts from the past.
