Summary
Nintendo has recently highlighted 15 games that are on the way for theNintendo Switchin 2025. Even though the new console has not been officially revealed to the public, there is currently a lot of focus on the Switch 2. The next-generationNintendo Switchis going to be revealed within the next few months, so hype is understandably high, but Nintendo is not putting the original Switch out to pasture yet.
Considering theoriginal Switch’s massive install base, it’s likely that Nintendo will continue supporting the platform for quite some time. 2025 alone will see plenty of major new games released for the Nintendo Switch, with the company recently taking the time to single out 15 games that are coming to the console this year.
Nintendo’s list of upcoming Switch gamesstarts withDonkey Kong Country Returns HDon January 16, followed byEnder Magnolia: Bloom in the Miston January 22,Guilty Gear Striveon January 23,Hello Kitty Island Adventureon January 30,Civilization 7on February 6,Tomb Raider 4-6 Remasteredon February 14,Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionon March 20, andTales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Gameon March 25.Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Timeis penciled in for an April 2025 launch, whileRune Factory: Guardians of Azumais coming at some point this spring. New Switch games that are coming in 2025 but are currently without release windows includePokemon Legends: Z-A,Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,Professor Layton and the New World of Steam,Capcom Fighting Collection 2, andDragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake.
Upcoming Switch Games 2025
This is not even close to the full lineup of new Switch games in 2025, but it still gives fans plenty to be excited about. TheNintendo-published gamesare plenty exciting, of course, withPokemon Legends: Z-AandMetroid Prime 4: Beyondset to be major highlights of the year for the company’s home console/handheld hybrid. But there are also some significant third-party games set to launch for the Switch this year as well.
Fans ofgames likeAnimal CrossingandStardew Valleyseem to have a lot to look forward to, especially.Hello Kitty Island Adventure,Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game,Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, andRune Factory: Guardians of Azumaall fit into that genre. Not only that, but they’re all expected to drop within the first half of the year, so 2025 should be especially busy for life sim fans.
While theSwitch 2 may take up most of the attentionwhen it comes to Nintendo’s 2025, there’s no denying that there’s still plenty of life left in the original Switch.
Nintendo Switch OLED
Nintendo’s newest system features a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio. Improvements to visuals, audio, and connectivity make a strong impact on highly detailed gameplay and setup is extremely easy.
