What to Expect From Switch Games in 2025

As a lifelong gamer and Nintendo enthusiast, I am beyond excited about the upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch in 2025! Having grown up with the original Metroid Prime games, it’s been a long wait to finally get my hands on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The cozy life simulator Tales of the Shire also seems like a perfect fit for the Switch, and I can’t wait to decorate my very own Hobbit hole!

2025 looks promising for Nintendo and their popular Switch console, with the company planning to unveil its upcoming console by the end of March. This announcement could significantly influence the lineup of Switch games throughout the year. There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the Switch recently, as fans eagerly anticipate major updates in preparation for the rumored release of the Switch 2.

With anticipation building for Nintendo’s upcoming console, the initial quarter of the year is brimming with significant game launches for the current Switch. There are likely to be more announcements in the near future, but as it stands, 2025 is shaping up to be an impressive lineup of games for the Nintendo Switch.

2025 Switch Game Release Calendar

January

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana (PS5/PS4, Switch) – January 7
Freedom Wars Remastered (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) – January 10
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Switch) – January 16
Tales of Graces f Remastered (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC, Xbox One, XSX/S) – January 17
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles (PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) – January 23
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero (PC, PS4/5, Switch) – January 30
Hello Kitty Island Adventure (PC, Switch) – January 31

February

Moon of Darsalon (PC, PS4/5, Switch, XSX/S) – February 6
Civilization 7 (PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch) – February 11
Date Everything! (PC, PS5, Switch, XSX/S) – February 14
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 (PS5, PS4, PC, Switch) – February 14
Tomb Raider IV-V-VI Remastered (PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) – February 14

March

Football Manager 25 (PC, PS5, XSX/S, Switch, Mobile) – TBA
Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, Xbox One, XSX/S) – March 6
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Switch) – March 20
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land (PS4, PS5, Switch, PC, Xbox One, XSX/S) – March 21
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (PS5, XSX/S, Switch, PC) – March 25
Rain World DLC ‘The Watcher’ (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, XSX/S, Xbox One) – March 28

April

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (Switch) – TBA
Star Overdrive (Switch) – April 10

TBA Releases

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (PS4, Switch, PC)
Catly (Switch, PC)
Carmen Sandiego (Mobile, PC, PS4, PS5, XSX/S, Switch, Xbox One) – Early 2025
Chained Echoes – Ashes of Elrant DLC (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch)
Coffee Talk Tokyo (PC, PS5, XSX/S, Switch)
Dave the Diver – In the Jungle DLC (PC, Switch, PS4/5)
Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4 – (PC, Switch, PS5)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (PS, Xbox, PC, Switch)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (PS5, PC, Switch, XSX/S)
Little Nightmares 3 (PC, PS4/5, Switch, Xbox)
Lunar Remastered Collection (PS4, PS5, PC, Switch, Xbox One)
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch)
Mouse P.I. For Hire (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, XSX/S)
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound (PC, Switch, PS4/5, XSX/S, Xbox One)
Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch)
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (Switch)
Promise Mascot Agency (PC, PS4/5, Xbox One, XSX/S, Switch)
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (PC, Switch) – Spring
Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker (Switch, PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One, XSX/S) Spring
Shadow Labyrinth (PS5, Switch, PC, XSX/S)
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st (Switch)
Tron: Catalyst (PC, PS5, XSX/S, Switch)

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

2025 ushers in with a nostalgic tone as Donkey Kong Country Returns HD arrives on the Switch. First released for the Wii in 2010, this installment of the Donkey Kong series adds another enjoyable platformer to Nintendo’s latest console. When Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong’s banana stash is swiped by the Tiki Tak Tribe, players embark on an adventure to recover the lost bananas by exploring the island.

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve been longing for a brand-new Donkey Kong adventure on my Nintendo Switch. Although we’ve seen numerous ports of classic Donkey Kong games, it’s been quite some time since an original one graced our screens. The upcoming release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is certainly exciting, but it stirs anticipation for something even more thrilling – a fresh, original Donkey Kong game. With the rumors swirling about the Switch 2, I can’t help but feel hopeful that my dreams might soon become reality!

Civilization 7

2025 will see one of the most anticipated console releases, “Civilization 7,” even though it’s not a first-party game. Fans of the strategy franchise have eagerly awaited this title for a while now, and finally, they won’t have to wait much longer since it’s set to launch on February 11. This high-profile game will be gracing the Switch in the middle of February.

Civilization 7 Biggest Features

A three-age structure that has players progress through Antiquity, Discovery, and Modern ages.
Crisis events
Streamlined Tech & Culture trees
More dynamic terrain and environments
Players can mix and match leaders and civilizations.

Tales of the Shire

A game that’s expected to be a fantastic complement to the Nintendo Switch is “Tales of the Shire”. This title, inspired by the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, deviates from the traditional “battle between good and evil” narrative found in the series and instead presents a comfortable life simulator centered around Hobbit lifestyle. Given that Hobbits enjoy leisurely activities, parties, and delicious food, the iconic creatures from Tolkien’s world make an ideal foundation for a life simulation game. The opportunity to customize a Hobbit hole and traverse the charming landscape of the Shire seems tailor-made for the Switch. “Tales of the Shire” is scheduled for release in March, bringing a touch of comfort to kick off spring.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Many enthusiasts of Nintendo have been eagerly waiting for news about the fourth mainline installment of the Metroid Prime series. Earlier this year, it was officially confirmed that it would be released in 2025, though the exact date remains undisclosed as of now. Given the strategic timing and Nintendo’s intention to announce their upcoming Switch 2 before the end of March, there’s speculation that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond could potentially be a major title they aim to promote for the Switch 2 launch. Keep in mind that this is just conjecture based on the circumstances.

Initially, Metroid Prime 4 was unveiled way back in 2017. Yet, the team decided to abandon the previous work in 2019, choosing instead to restart the development process entirely.

The Switch 2 and Port Rumors

As a fervent admirer of Nintendo’s creations, I’ve been buzzing with excitement over the whispers and hints that several iconic titles might be making their way to the Switch in 2025. Titles like “The Wind Waker,” “Kirby: Planet Robobot,” and a remastered version of “Metroid Prime 2” have been the talk of the town, fueling our anticipation. With the confirmation of backward compatibility for the rumored Switch 2, it seems like an ideal moment for these ports to surface, should they be true.

Switch 2 rumors have made claims of a larger console and magnetic Joy-Cons.

Switch 2 Releases May Be Announced Soon

As a dedicated fan, I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for any updates about the rumored Switch 2, and it seems some game developers have hinted that titles like “My Time at Evershine” are being crafted with this next-gen console in mind! With the official reveal date set for March 2025, I’m eagerly waiting to see if we’ll get a sneak peek of Switch 2 games during the announcement, or perhaps they’ll be unveiled shortly thereafter.

2024-12-20 14:04