Our list of the best new Nintendo Switch games is here to cover the amazing titles you can expect in 2025 and beyond, so you can learn all about the biggest and best names arriving on the portable console over the coming months. With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, there's even more to look forward to on both consoles.
While most of the upcoming Nintendo 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 or its successor by the end of 2025.
Here are the best new Switch games coming in 2025 and beyond:
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - November 6, 2025
Hyrule Warriors is back, and this time the game is focusing on the Hylean princess herself, Zelda. This game takes place in the lead-up to Tears of the Kingdom, sending Zelda back in time to experience the Imprisoning War.
You can read more about the collaboration between Nintendo and Koei Tecmo in our Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment guide. Given our love for the first Hyrule Warriors game, we can't wait to get our hands on this one.
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Kirby Air Riders - November 20, 2025
Over two decades after Nintendo released Kirby Air Ride on the GameCube, Masahiro Sakurai is back to direct its sequel for the Nintendo Switch 2. It looks like Kirby wanted in on some of the Mario Kart action!
We don't know much about this new Kirby game, but based on the teaser trailer and the original game, it will likely be a racing party game featuring the pink puffball, his friends, and maybe his foes like Metaknight, King Dedede, and Waddledee.
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Metroid Prime Beyond - December 4, 2025
The wait for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond seems like an eternity, doesn't it? Nintendo originally announced it at E3 2017, and the follow-up to Metroid Prime 3: Corruption has lived a quiet existence behind the scenes at Retro Studios for the last few years. Even though the arrival of the superb Metroid Prime remaster has scratched my itch for some Samus action on my trusty Switch, I'm more than ready for a brand-new tale of sci-fi badassery.
I've rewatched that juicy announcement trailer plenty of times, and it never fails to get me hyped. Morph Ball roaming, gutsy first-person fights, and Sylux's return? Pony up the goods right now, Nintendo.
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Octopath Traveler 0 - December 4, 2025
This gorgeous HD-2D RPG is inspired by the story elements and gameplay of Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. It reworks the mobile game to make it a fully fledged console and PC experience with a new script and full voice acting.
If you haven't heard of Champions of the Continent, the story takes place in the wake of a tragedy. After an incident occurs in the hero's village, he sets off on a journey to seek revenge and rebuild his hometown in the process.
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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition - TBC, 2025
Tarnished, it's time to rise once more, as Elden Ring is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year, proving to be one of the more surprising announcements from the recent showcase.
We've been praying for an Elden Ring Switch port since the game came out, and now we finally get to experience it, thanks to the Nintendo Switch 2's beefed-up hardware. You can find everything we know so far about the port in our Elden Ring guide.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam - TBC, 2025
We're deep into 2025 now, and we still don't have a concrete Professor Layton and the New World of Steam release date, but thanks to a trailer from Level 5, I'm a lot more confident that this game will finally come out this year, and I can't wait. I'm not usually a fan of detective games, but the quaint visuals and quirky puzzles of the Professor Layton series have always been an exception for me. Plus, my partner absolutely adores this series, so we can't wait to play it together.
This seventh entry into the mainline Professor Layton series takes place in Steam Bison, a bustling steampunk hub of technological innovation. But of course, everything is not as it seems, so Luke and Professor Layton must question the citizens, gather evidence, and solve hundreds of new puzzles to uncover the mystery of the new world of steam.
Mario Tennis Fever - February 12, 2026
Once again, it's almost time to hit the courts with Mushroom Kingdom's finest in Mario Tennis Fever. This sequel to Mario Tennis Aces sees Mario, Luigi, Peach, and the rest of the gang serve up some fun, with a new story mode that sees the core group of characters transformed into baby versions of themselves, except for Donkey Kong, who looks to be acting as some sort of childminder.
Outside of the new story mode, this new sporting spin-off also offers online play, so you can take on your friends across the court or team up as a doubles team. Still, we'll have to wait for the Mario Tennis Fever release date to see whether it's enough to dethrone the top picks from our guide to the best tennis games.
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Resident Evil Requiem - February 27, 2026
Thanks to the souped-up firepower of the Nintendo Switch 2, Capcom is bringing its upcoming zombie-filled sequel, Resident Evil Requiem, to the hybrid console. That means you're going to get to catch up with series favorite, Grace Ashcroft, as she investigates a spate of mysterious deaths while facing the ghosts of her past.
The trailer from the footage has us expecting gameplay similar to Resident Evil Village, which could make it one of next year's best horror games. With that in mind, the Resident Evil Requiem release date can't come soon enough.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book - Spring, 2026
Yoshi is back, baby! We got our first look at Yoshi and the Mysterious Book during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, and now we can't wait for Spring 2026 to get our hands on it. Like Yoshi's Crafted World, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book looks like it's going to offer some old-school platforming joy, along with some gorgeous visuals, and that's all we can ask for from the little green dinosaur.
While we don't know for sure, the Yoshi and the Mysterious Book trailer makes the game look like it might be oriented towards younger Nintendo fans, but that won't stop us, 20 and 30-year-olds, from catching up with the flutter jumping legend. Bring on Spring 2026.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave - TBC, 2026
Fire Emblem fans have had plenty to celebrate in recent years, with both Three Houses and Engage providing hours of engaging strategy battles and nuanced storytelling. Now, it's time for some more, with the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave release date window set for 2026.
While we still don't know all that much about Fortune's Weave, the trailer points to battling inside a Colleseum-style arena, a new collection of charismatic characters, and a continuation of the strategy mechanics that so many of us know and love. Oh, and there are a couple of familiar faces, which hints at a continuation of the story of Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Decapolice - TBC, 2026
Since our first glimpse of it, Decapolice has been one of our most anticipated Switch games. Unfortunately, multiple delays have occurred over the last few years, so it almost feels like wishful thinking that we'll see a Decapolice release date in 2025, but we're manifesting it, okay? Level-5's intriguing detective game sees you play the part of a rookie detective hunting down criminals in an open-world city, traveling back and forth between the physical and virtual worlds as you search for clues to crack the case.
With an original release window of 2023, it's clear that Level-5 thought Decapolice needed a little more time in the oven (or a lot more time, let's be honest), but we're hoping that it's going to be worth the wait when it finally arrives.
Pokémon Pokopia - TBC, 2026
Pokémon Pokopia is a new spin-off for the world's biggest franchise, and given how much we love Pokémon, we're pretty excited to check it out. In Pokopia, you play as a Ditto that has transformed into a human, turning a patch of land into a regular utopia - hey, that must be where the name comes from - for your fellow Pokémon.
Unfortunately, we don't have an exact date to look forward to yet, but we do know the Pokémon Pokopia release date window is set for 2026. If you're a fan of games like Minecraft or Stardew Valley, we think you're going to want to check this one out.
Splatoon Raiders - TBC
Something I didn't expect with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 was a spin-off Splatoon game. I've always thought it would be a fun idea, but presumed we'd only ever get DLC or updates that added something new. The reveal of Splatoon Raiders proved me wrong.
Details are a little watery for now, but we know that the upcoming game features the trio of idols from Splatoon 3, alongside a playable protagonist called the Mechanic. Your job, it seems, is to head to the Spirhalite Islands and see what's going on. You get a robot that works with you, and presumably more mechanical items, along with your trusty paint gun. I do wonder how the painting side of things will come into it, but either way, I'm excited for a different foray into the world of Inkadia.
Floatopia - TBC
A game with cute, round characters? Fishing, decorating, and uh, superpowers? Sign me up! Floatopia looks like a mix between Animal Crossing and Pop Mart's finest figures and lets you while away the days on a floating island surrounded by friends and adorable animals.
NetEase announced the game for Switch, and I nearly jumped out of my seat. I'm so excited to hop into this super cute world and see how it pans out as a live-service, free-to-play title. I'm no stranger to gacha games, and you can bet your buns I'll be rolling for outfits and furniture or whatever sweet items appear on the banners. Now, excuse me as I eagerly await a confirmed Floatopia release date.
Genshin Impact - TBC
I swear the trailer for Genshin Impact Switch exists; it wasn't just a collective fever dream. Once again, this year, I'm hoping for a release of Hoyoverse's smash hit on Nintendo's console. The amount of content you get in this game for free, with no real need to spend any money at all, is astounding.
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.
There you have it, all of the biggest upcoming Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games. If you want to keep the portable good times going, our lists of the best mobile games and new mobile games are here to help.