Our list of the best new Nintendo Switch games is here to cover the amazing titles you can expect in 2024, so you can learn all about the biggest and best names arriving on the portable console over the coming months. It’s not all blockbusters though, as the Switch is a bit of an indie machine at the moment, and it’s only going to get better.
While a few of the upcoming Switch games only have a vague release window at the moment, we’re sure an absolute truckload of cracking new games will reach the console by the end of 2024. Who knows, we may even finally get a Nintendo Switch 2 release date. If you need a little something to play right now, you can also take a look at our list of the best Nintendo Switch games.
Here are the best new Switch games coming in 2024 and beyond:
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom -September 26, 2024
It’s finally time to save Hyrule as the titular princess! In Echoes of Wisdom, you take on the role of Zelda as she attempts to save the people of Hyrule as they’re being stolen away by strange rifts, one of whom just so happens to be a certain familiar swordsman.
You can expect to team up with a fairy named Tri and use the Tri Rod to create “echoes” (hey, just like the name of the game!), which are imitations of things you find in the environment. Different echoes help you whenever you need to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
Super Mario Party Jamboree – October 17, 2024
Everyone loves Mario Party, and as Monty Mole main myself, I’m very happy to see the whimsical little guy make a triumphant return. In Jamboree, you get to play over 110 different mini-games, more than any Mario Party in the past, spanning across seven unique boards.
My only piece of advice here is to never steal a star from a loved one, it’s likely to cause irreparable relationship damage. On the flip side, it’s a great game for a first date if you want to check out a person’s red flags.
Sonic X Shadow Generations – October 25, 2024
Sonic is back, and this time you have the chance to play both modern and classic Sonic games in one brand-new, super-speedy collection. This Nintendo Switch title includes a remaster of Sonic Generations, a game in which you travel through time to play numerous 3D and 2D levels with some fresh bonus content.
Not only can you play as different variations of Sonic, but Shadow is back too, now you can enjoy a fresh story, try out never-before-seen abilities, and learn a little bit more about this dark creature’s backstory.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership – November 11, 2024
Mario and Luigi return for an island-hopping adventure that sees them taking to the high seas aboard an island-ship hybrid as they venture to the world of Concordia. You’ll get shot out of the ship’s cannon from time to time and explore unique areas that range from luscious rainforests to heavily populated cities.
From there it’s time for some family-friendly fun as you use Bros. Moves to overcome any obstacle, and amazing Bros. Attacks in unique turn-based combat scenarios.
Funko Fusion – November 15, 2024
If you’re not familiar with Funko Pop Vinyls, you may have been living under a rock for the last few years, as these popular cartoony figures have reached such popularity that a new game is now on the horizon. In Funko Fusion you can play as over 60 characters from 20 different franchises as you traverse familiar areas and battle recognizable foes.
It’s an action-adventure game that allows you to team up with your friends online to take down extra tough enemies and venture through the mashed-up worlds you could only have dreamed of in the past. Check out our Funko Fusion guide for more details.
Deltarune Chapter 3 & 4 – TBC, 2024
Deltarune Chapter 2 feels like a distant memory right now, and I’ve been desperate for more since the second I finished it. Well, it now seems like we may not be too far off from the Deltarune Chapter 3 release date and it’s set to release alongside Chapter 4 as well! If you’re new to this series, Deltarune sees you take control of Kris, a young human who is destined to save the world along with a monster named Susie, and Ralsei, a prince from the Dark World.
It has a gorgeous, vibrant pixel world, an enthralling story, and some hilarious dialogue that makes you forget you’re not playing a AAA game with a massive team behind it. I highly recommend you try out the first two chapters for free in the lead-up to the new installments later this year.
Decapolice – TBC, 2024
I’m a big Master Detective Archives: Rain Code fan and it even made it onto my list of Switch games of the year, so it only feels natural I’d be interested in the next detective JRPG on the scene. In Decapolice you play as a rookie detective who hunts down criminals in an open-world city while traveling back and forth between physical and virtual reality.
Decapolice was due to come out in 2023, but Level-5 delayed the game to 2024 during its Vision showcase. We hope to see it hit shelves in the not-too-distant future with the extra polish it deserves. Check out our Decapolice release date guide for more info.
Moonlight Peaks – TBC, 2024?
A farming game where you’re a vampire? Enough said, I’m sold. But seriously, Moonlight Peaks looks delightful. Developer Little Chicken has a decoration demo on Steam that I’ve spent far too long on already, and the game is scheduled for release on Switch next year.
Farming and life sim games are a staple of the Switch’s library, and this will fit in perfectly with its tried and true formula with a twist. You farm at night on your gloomy land, aided by a three-eyed cat and a living chest. You can enchant tools to do your work for you as you head out and meet the locals like the werewolf mayor, and a giant toad that sells you seeds. I love gothic aesthetics, and whimsical creatures of the night, and can already see this becoming one of my favorite games. Our Moonlight Peaks release date guide can fill you in on even more details.
Genshin Impact – TBC, 2024?
I swear, the trailer for Genshin Impact Switch exists, it wasn’t just a collective fever dream. Once again this year I am hoping for a release of Hoyoverse’s smash hit on Nintendo’s console. My phone isn’t good enough for big games and I want to explore Teyvat all tucked up in bed, thanks.
Genshin Impact is one of the best games on mobile and console, and its reputation is well deserved. The story is engrossing, set in a fantastical world with so many different biomes and cultures to explore, where a vibrant and ever-growing cast of characters waits to meet you. Don’t let the gacha system put you off, this game is a wonderful open-world adventure with some of the most interesting combat out there, and a whimsical story sure to delight.
The amount of content you get in this game for free with no real need to spend any money at all is astounding, and after sinking about 700 hours into it on PC and PlayStation, I wish to continue it on my handheld. Please, Hoyoverse.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 2025
I’ll admit, it’s been a while since I last played a Professor Layton game, but I have incredibly fond memories of the first two titles in the franchise on the DS. What’s more, my partner is a massive Professor Layton enthusiast, so I cannot wait for us to play Professor Layton and the New World of Steam together on the Nintendo Switch.
This new entry in the ever-expanding Laytonverse returns to our titular professor and his assistant Luke, following their journey one year after Professor Layton and the Unwound (Lost) Future. The game takes place in Steam Bison, America, where “the power of highly advanced steam engines has ushered in a new world.” You can expect the usual mind-bending puzzles, old-timey aesthetics, and gripping storytelling of the series, I’m sure. Currently, Level 5 has this game slated for a 2025 release, but I’m hoping that we’ll get it before 2024 is over – I’d settle for just a demo!
Pokémon Legends Z-A – 2025
We don’t know too much about this new Pokémon game just yet, however, from the short trailer we have seen, we must say we’re excited. This adventure takes place in Lumiose City, where an urban redevelopment plan is underway.
We hope to learn more about the Pokémon Legends Z-A release date in the coming months, so we’ll fill you in on the important details as soon as we have them.
Wowee, what a year! If you’re more of a mobile fan, we recommend you go check out our list of the best new mobile games to increase your 2024 hype even further.