The Nintendo Switch continues its reign as a gaming powerhouse, boasting a diverse library of first-party titles, AAA third-party releases, and a plethora of indie gems. Following the success of 2023 and 2024, which saw the release of critically acclaimed exclusives like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Wonder, 2025 promises an exciting lineup. This list focuses on North American release dates where available. Updated January 9, 2025.
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January 2025 offers a surprisingly robust selection, including RPGs, platformers, and even a Star Wars title. Highlights include the highly anticipated Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, a remastered version of the Wii classic, and the action RPGs Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana and Tales of Graces f Remastered.
(Full January 2025 release list follows below)
While some major third-party titles bypass the Switch in February, the month still features noteworthy releases. Sid Meier's Civilization 7 stands out as a potential highlight, provided its performance on the Switch hardware meets expectations. The Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered compilation is also intriguing, though its reception may vary given the mixed history of the included titles.
(Full February 2025 release list follows below)
March 2025 looks strong, particularly for JRPG fans. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition promises new story content and enhanced combat, while the Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster offers a double dose of classic RPG goodness. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land presents a fresh take on the Atelier series.
(Full March 2025 release list follows below)
April's lineup is still developing, but Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time from Level-5 and the 2D Soulslike Mandragora are promising additions. The popular Poppy's Playtime series is also expected to make its debut on the platform.
(Full April 2025 release list follows below)
Many significant titles are slated for a 2025 release, though concrete dates remain elusive. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond could be a system-seller, alongside anticipated releases like 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 release dates follows below)
While the Switch's lifespan may be nearing its end, several highly anticipated games are still in development. Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Hollow Knight: Silksong are among the titles generating considerable excitement, though their release windows remain uncertain.
(Full list of games with no release year follows below)
(The full game lists for each month and category are omitted here for brevity. They would be inserted in place of the parenthetical statements above.)
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