Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025: All the Biggest Games and Surprises You Can’t Miss
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is shaping up to have a packed 2025, even after headline releases like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. If you’re wondering what’s next for the new-gen console, here’s a look at what’s officially on the way, what’s rumored, and how the release calendar could fill out in the coming months.
- Confirmed and rumored Switch 2 games for 2025
- Release dates and re-releases you should know about
- Big third-party titles and possible surprises
- What Nintendo’s schedule tells us about the year ahead
Switch 2 in 2025: What’s Coming Next?
Let’s start with the fresh news: Nintendo has confirmed that Drag x Drive, a unique wheelchair basketball game that shows off Switch 2’s mouse controls, drops on August 14. Interestingly, that’s the same day as Madden NFL 26 makes its debut on the platform. Drag x Drive is priced at just $19.99, making it an intriguing budget experiment for the summer.
August is getting even busier with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, complete with a brand new expansion called Star-Crossed Land and all-new Mouthful Modes.
Summer and Fall Releases: Old Meets New
July brings us the anticipated Donkey Kong Bananza and a re-release: Super Mario Party Jamboree with fresh Jamboree TV content. There’s a clear pattern: Nintendo is mixing brand new games with updated versions of fan favorites, giving both newcomers and long-time fans something to get excited about.
September is looking a bit quiet from Nintendo itself, but third-party studios are stepping up. Expect multi-platform launches like Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, and Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion to fill the gap.
October heats up again with at least one major title: Pokémon Legends: Z-A. This will be a cross-generation release for both Switch and Switch 2, keeping Pokémon fans happy.
Big Names Still to Come
Nintendo has a couple of big games on the 2025 schedule without firm dates: Kirby Air Riders and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (also coming to the original Switch). Many expect Metroid Prime 4 to land in September, giving fans a major title as they finish exploring Kirby’s latest adventure.
And that’s not all. The fall could see Kirby Air Riders and other unannounced surprises. On top of that, third-party heavy hitters like Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and possibly this year’s Call of Duty are all in the mix for Switch 2.
There’s also a Zelda-themed brawler, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, slated for a “winter” release—so that could mean early 2026, but it’s one to watch.
Classic Games and Nintendo’s Signature Surprises
To keep things interesting, Nintendo may fill quieter months with more GameCube classics via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on Switch 2. Titles like Super Mario Sunshine, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Super Mario Strikers, Luigi’s Mansion, Pokémon Colosseum, and Chibi-Robo have all been teased.
With such a mix of new releases, enhanced ports, and retro gems, Switch 2 owners have a lot to look forward to in 2025—and if there’s one thing Nintendo is famous for, it’s delivering surprises when you least expect them. Stay tuned and expect the unexpected!
