Nintendo’s next-gen hybrid is finally here, and while the hardware leap is modest, the game lineup is anything but. From returning legends to long-awaited sequels, the Switch 2 is stacking its calendar with AAA power and fan-favorite franchises—proving that Nintendo’s launch is a Trojan horse for a stacked late-year schedule.
Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of every major Nintendo Switch 2 release you should have on your radar.
August 2025
Apex Legends (August 5, 2025)
Respawn’s battle royale finally landed on Switch 2 with improved visuals, full cross-play, and native support for gyro aiming. It’s a huge step up from the original Switch port, bringing the console into competitive parity with its current-gen cousins.
September 2025
Star Wars Outlaws (September 4, 2025)
Ubisoft’s open-world scoundrel sim arrives day-one for Switch 2 alongside other platforms. It’s a massive technical flex for the hardware—one that hints at the console’s true power under that familiar plastic shell.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (September 30, 2025)
Square Enix’s tactical reboot dives back into political betrayal and grid-based combat, with all-new visuals and voice acting. It’s poised to be a flagship RPG for Nintendo’s fall schedule.
October 2025
Borderlands 4 (October 3, 2025)
A few months after its initial release on PS5 and Xbox, Gearbox’s latest looter-shooter crashes onto Switch 2 with all content intact. It’s chaotic, colorful, and surprisingly smooth—even in handheld mode.
Persona 3 Reload (October 23, 2025)
Atlus finally brings its stylish RPG remake to Switch 2 with improved load times and visual parity. For longtime Persona fans and newcomers alike, this one’s a portable must-play.
Once Upon a Katamari (October 24, 2025)
Namco’s delightfully weird series returns with its first new entry in over a decade. The physics-driven charm is intact, but now you can roll up entire cities at 60fps.
Late 2025
Hyrule Warriors: The Era of the Banished (Winter 2025)
Zelda takes the spotlight in this prequel-spinoff set in the post-Tears of the Kingdom timeline. Expect waves of Bokoblins, oversized bosses, and that delicious lore drip fans can’t get enough of.
EA Sports FC 26 (September 26, 2025)
Switch 2 finally gets feature parity with its bigger siblings. No more Legacy Editions—this is the real deal, with Ultimate Team, online leagues, and Frostbite engine polish.
Early 2026
Monster Hunter Stories III: Twisted Reflection (2026)
Capcom’s turn-based RPG returns with a darker tone and a new corrupted monstie system. It’s a Switch 2 exclusive at launch and looks like a major step up from its predecessor in scale and ambition.
Hades II (TBD 2026)
Supergiant’s roguelike sequel exits PC early access and launches in full for consoles. The underworld’s back, Zagreus is gone, and Melinoë has her own revenge to deliver—this time, portably.
TBA 2025–2026
Mario Kart World
Nintendo’s biggest wild card is already in players’ hands, and it’s changing everything. Open-world racing, 24-player online lobbies, and cross-progression with mobile make this more than a kart game—it’s Mario’s next platform.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Samus is finally coming home. After years of silence and a full reboot, Prime 4 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Switch 2 exclusives—not just for fans, but for FPS veterans everywhere.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Game Freak’s next big evolution for the franchise promises urban exploration, Mega Evolutions, and full-scale worldbuilding in a reimagined Lumiose City. No date yet, but you can bet this will headline the system’s late 2026 push.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Square Enix confirmed a Switch 2 version is in the works, though it’ll arrive after its current-gen cycle ends. Still, the idea of taking Rebirth on the go? That’s hard to beat.
The Duskbloods
FromSoftware’s mysterious PvPvE project has all eyes watching. Though not confirmed as a console exclusive, its presence in Nintendo’s teaser reel suggests full support when it hits in 2026.
Hollow Knight: Silksong
It wouldn’t be a roadmap without it. Team Cherry’s long-delayed Metroidvania might finally land in the Switch 2 generation, and the buzz hasn’t died down one bit.
The Switch 2 is taking the world by storm and its release calendar is already flexing AAA muscle across genres. Whether you’re here for big-budget exclusives or bold third-party crossovers, 2025 is just the warm-up.
For even more upcoming releases, don’t miss our full roundup of August 2025 game launches across PC and console, or check out the full Xbox 2025 roadmap to see how Microsoft’s calendar is shaping up next to Nintendo’s.
