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Nintendo Switch Game Releases: 2025 and Beyond

The Nintendo Switch continues its reign as a top gaming console, boasting a diverse library of first-party titles, AAA third-party releases, and a vast selection of indie games. Following the success of 2023's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and 2024's Princess Peach and Zelda-centric games, 2025 promises an exciting lineup. This schedule focuses on North American release dates.

Updated January 9, 2025: Recent additions include Agatha Christine: Death On The Nile, The Golden Eagle, Windborn: Journey to the South, The Fox's Way Home, Beyond Memories - Darkness of the Soul, Still Joking: Visual Novel, Valhalla Mountain, Neratte! Wanage, Godsvivors, Shadows of Steam, The Last Light, Starlair, The Tale of Bistun, Shalnor: Silverwind Saga, Seifuku Kanojo 1 + 2 + Mayoigo Set, Infernitos, Superstore, Vermitron, Jumping Ninja, Eldrador Creatures Shadowfall, and Space Battle.

January 2025: Donkey Kong, Tales, and More

January 2025 offers a surprisingly robust selection, including RPGs, platformers, Metroidvanias, and even a Star Wars title. Highlights include Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana and Tales of Graces f Remastered, offering strong entries in their respective genres. The month's headliner is undoubtedly Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, a remastered version of the beloved Wii classic.

(Full January 2025 release list follows - omitted for brevity, but present in the original.)

February 2025: Civilization, Tomb Raider, and More

While some major third-party titles bypass the Switch in February 2025, the month still holds its own. Sid Meier's Civilization 7 is a significant addition, promising hours of 4X strategy gameplay. The Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered compilation is also noteworthy, though it includes some less celebrated entries in the franchise.

(Full February 2025 release list follows - omitted for brevity, but present in the original.)

March 2025: Xenoblade Chronicles X, Suikoden, and More

March 2025 continues the strong JRPG theme, featuring Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, a highly anticipated definitive edition with new story content. The Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster also offers classic JRPG experiences. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land presents a fresh take on the Atelier series.

(Full March 2025 release list follows - omitted for brevity, but present in the original.)

April 2025: Fantasy Life i and More

April 2025's lineup is still developing, but Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time from Level-5 is a promising addition. Mandragora, a 2D Soulslike, and Poppy's Playtime are also anticipated releases.

(Full April 2025 release list follows - omitted for brevity, but present in the original.)

Major 2025 Switch Games (No Release Date or Post-April 2025): Metroid Prime 4 and More

Many significant titles are slated for 2025, but lack specific release dates. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is potentially the year's biggest release. Other notable titles include Little Nightmares 3, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st, and Mouse: PI For Hire.

(Full list of games with no release date or post-April 2025 release dates follows - omitted for brevity, but present in the original.)

Major Upcoming Switch Games (No Release Year): Pokémon Legends and More

Several announced games are destined for the Switch, but lack a confirmed release year. Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Hollow Knight: Silksong are highly anticipated titles, though their release windows remain uncertain.

(Full list of games with no release year follows - omitted for brevity, but present in the original.)