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Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games Release Calendar

On Oct 25, 2025 9:49 pm, by NuclearCoffee

Debuting in June 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 is slowly but surely building up its library, a process that has barely started but is already quite exciting. At this point, the Switch 2 games calendar is not overly stuffed with releases, with most weeks including only a couple of newcomers; however, new titles are announced quite frequently, and there should always be something on the horizon that could tempt you to take out your wallet.

The gaming industry never sleeps, so keeping track of every upcoming Switch 2 game can be exhausting. Consequently, we’ve put together a breakdown of all the projects slated to launch on the console, and we are referring exclusively to native releases and not backward-compatible Switch titles. What are some of the next 2025 Switch 2 games? Which title will define 2026?

The focus is on Switch 2 games confirmed for North America. Japanese-only releases will not be included, unless they are confirmed to be coming to the West.

Updated on October 25, 2025, by Mark Sammut: All the upcoming Switch 2 games were added to the calendar or announced release dates: Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX, Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy DX, Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX, Squirrel with a Gun, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Skate Story, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Back to the Dawn, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Dumb Ways to Party, Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen Fallout 4.

Switch 2 Games Coming In October 2025

Pokemon, Persona, Dragon Quest, & More

While still early days, October 2025 looks primed and ready to be dominated by JRPGs. Pokemon Legends: Z-A‘s pre-release marketing attracted quite a bit of criticism, but it was always going to be one of the best-selling Switch 2 games of the year. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake should be a great throwback to classic turn-based JRPGs. Persona 3 Reload is also confirmed to be coming to the Switch 2, making October 2025 a brilliant month for JRPGs.

If you are looking for a creepy puzzle-platformer, Little Nightmares 3 should have you covered, and it even supports co-op. Besides the new game, the original title is also receiving an enhanced edition. During the September 12 Nintendo Direct, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 was announced, which is incredibly exciting.

October 2: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
October 3: Castle of Heart: Retold
October 9: Yooka-Replaylee
October 10: Disgaea 7 Complete
October 10: Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition
October 10: Little Nightmares 3
October 14: Just Dance 2026 Edition
October 16: Pokemon Legends: Z-A
October 23: Full Metal Schoolgirl
October 23: Persona 3 Reload
October 23: Plants vs Zombies: Replanted
October 23: PowerWash Simulator 2
October 28: BALL x PIT
October 28: Two Point Museum
October 30: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
October 30: Majogami
October 30: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
October 31: Mina the Hollower

Every Major Video Game Release Coming To PS5

From JRPGs to platform, racing, and open-world titles, here are all the big new PS5 games releasing in 2025 and later.

Switch 2 Games Coming In November 2025

Hyrule Warriors, Kirby, Dragon Ball, Yakuza, & More

November 2025’s Switch 2 games lineup is shaping up nicely, with a mix of ports and new games. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero and Yakuza Kiwami have been out for a while (or a long time in the latter’s case), but they are still big deals.

Kirby Air Riders is one of the Switch 2’s most highly anticipated exclusives; however, it no longer has to carry November on its own, as Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment will start the month on a huge note. The Musou game should be pretty awesome, as its predecessors were both a lot of fun.

November: Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP
November 6: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
November 7: Anima Gate of Memories: I & II Remastered
November 11: Goodnight Universe
November 13: Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX
November 13: Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy DX
November 13: Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX
November 13: Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack
November 13: Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road
November 13: Yakuza Kiwami
November 13: Yakuza Kiwami 2
November 14: Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
November 18: SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide
November 18: Squirrel with a Gun
November 20: Kirby Air Riders

Switch 2 Games Coming In December 2025

Metroid Prime 4, Octopath Traveler 0, & More

OK, it is finally happening! Metroid Prime 4 is coming. This is not a drill. The Nintendo Direct on September 12 revealed that the long-awaited, long-desired sequel has an official release date, and it could very well be the biggest release of the final few months of the year.

The Switch 2’s December 2025 lineup is pretty great, at least for the first two weeks. Metroid is, obviously, the big one, but Marvel Cosmic Invasion should also be a fantastic co-op experience and a great option for beat ’em up fans. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is coming to the Switch 2, which should be impressive, and Octopath Traveler 0 should be a brilliant JRPG.

December 1: Marvel Cosmic Invasion
December 2: Assassin’s Creed Shadows
December 4: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
December 4: Octopath Traveler 0
December 8: Skate Story
December 9: Farming Simulator: Signature Edition
December 11: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Upcoming 2025 Switch 2 Games With No Release Date

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds & More

The Nintendo Switch 2 calendar for 2025 is still slightly open, and the console has a range of titles that are targeting debuts before the end of the year. However, with each passing day, it seems more likely that most of these projects will be postponed to 2026. Ultimately, developers should take all the time they need to ensure they deliver the best iterations of each title, and rushing them out will do nobody any good.

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Detective Dotson
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – The Sinister Broker Bazario’s Schemes
FUR Squadron Phoenix
Glaclered
Mouse Work
Obakeidoro 2: Chase & Seek
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
OPUS: Prism Peak
Overcooked! 2
Paper Sky
Popucom
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
The Rogue Prince of Persia
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Stardew Valley
Ultimate Sheep Raccoon

Switch 2 Games Coming In 2026 Or With No Release Year

Fire Emblem, Duskbloods, Elden Ring, Mario Tennis, Pokemon, & More

The Nintendo Switch 2’s 2025 games lineup will, ultimately, go down as a reasonable success. Sure, it could have used a new mainline Mario or Zelda game, but Donkey Kong Bananza and Metroid Prime 4 are just as good. However, 2026’s Switch 2 games will really need to pick up the momentum to establish the console as the real must-own piece of hardware, especially within the current turbulent gaming culture.

So far, the first three months of the year seem pretty good. Mario Tennis Fever will hopefully be decent, and Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, FF7 Remake Intergrade, and Trails beyond the Horizon should keep JRPG fans busy. Resident Evil will also be making a big splash toward the end of February 2026.