The Nintendo Switch 2 is out - you can find our review here - and for now, the catalog is pretty light. But several games are expected in the coming weeks and months. Let's take stock together!
Warning! This selection only includes games already announced by Nintendo! This is why you won't find a The Legend of Zelda game!
#9 Kirby and the Forgotten World
Released in 2022, Kirby and the Forgotten World is the first 3D Kirby platform game. Very well received by the press and players both for its artistic direction and for its gameplay based on exploration, among other things. Good news for fans as the game is getting a makeover with a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition scheduled for August 28th, which will not only offer graphical improvements but also a completely new story, entitled The Land of Shooting Stars will complete the game. Enough to seduce you?
Release scheduled for August 28, 2025.
#8 Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
In 2020, the benchmark for a whole generation of J-RPG fans got a makeover with Final Fantasy VII Remake. With a graphic overhaul and reimagined combat, the game - which takes us back to the first part of the 1997 classic - has won over long-time fans. In June 2021, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade was released with a new chapter dedicated to Suffie Kisaragi. This is the game that will be ported to Nintendo Switch 2 at a date yet to be announced.
Release date unknown.
#7 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition
While FromSoftware fans are busy playing Elden Ring Nightrein, Hidetaka Miyazaki's studio is working on porting its 2022 GOTY-winning masterpiece to Nintendo Switch 2, as announced during the Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition will include the base game, the acclaimed DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, and new armor. A great opportunity to dive back into the Underworld, right?
Release planned for 2025.
#6 Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
Announced a few days ago during the State of Play organized by Sony on June 4, 2025, the cult game Final Fantasy Tactics returns in an updated version on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. The famous Tactical-RPG produced by Square Enix in 1997 will be available in two versions: War of the Lions, which recreates the game as it was released on PlayStation, and an ambitious remaster.Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chroniclesis the perfect opportunity to discover this cult game!
Release scheduled for September 30, 2025.
#5 Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
In November 2024, Nintendo and Square Enix released Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, a reinterpretation of the most celebrated game in the franchise in Japan. The release next fall of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remakewill be an opportunity for French fans to discover the first two installments of the Elric Saga, the basis of one of the greatest video game licenses of all time. While the technical capabilities of the original Nintendo Switch should make these JRPG classics run perfectly, the larger screen size of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its HDR-compatible LCD screen could help make the pixel-art artistic direction inherited from Octopath Traveler more enjoyable.
Release scheduled for October 30, 2025.
#4 Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Announced in February 2024, Pokémon Legends: Z-A will arrive this fall on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The game, which marks the return to the Kalos region introduced in Pokémon X and Y in 2013, promises to explore the mysteries of the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde and the tragic king AZ. Another expected comeback: that of Mega Evolutions, absent since Pokémon SwordandShield. Following in the footsteps of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, this new game promises a semi-open world with a real-time battle system focused on positioning. However, we hope that Nintendo and Game Freak have taken care of the technical problems that have spoiled the discovery of previous 3D games in the license.
Release scheduled for October 16, 2025.
#3 Donkey Kong Bananza
After Mario Kart World, released at the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, it will be the turn of Donkey Kong Bananza to show off the technical capabilities of the new console from Big N. In this new 3D adventure, the king of the jungle sets out in pursuit of VoidCo, a mysterious group looking for the Golden Bananas. To get there, Donkey Kong must make his way through an underground world, breaking everything. Literally.This gameplay mechanic, which relies fully on the performance of the Nintendo Switch 2, promises particularly satisfying gaming sessions. Certainly, Donkey Kong Bananza has everything it takes to be the Super Mario Odyssey of the Switch 2!
Release scheduled for July 17, 2025.
#2 The Duskbloods
This was the real surprise of the Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Nintendo Switch 2 broadcast on April 2, 2025. The legendary FromSoftware studio led by Hidetaka Miyazaki, to whom we owe, among others, the Dark Souls trilogy, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twiceor even Elden Ring, has developed a new video game that will be released exclusively on Nintendo's new console. A first! Heavily inspired by Bloodborne (another flagship title from the studio), The Duskbloods promises to be a dark PvPvE with a very rich universe. The trailer once again demonstrates the care taken by Hidetaki Miyazaki and his teams in the artistic direction.
Release planned for 2026.
#1 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Among the games announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is undoubtedly the most anticipated. Initially announced in 2017, the project immediately generated immense excitement among fans of the Metroid saga, known for its unique blend of exploration, action, and immersive atmosphere. Entrusted to Retro Studios, whose reputation is well established, the game was revealed in 2024 thanks to a particularly exciting trailer, revealing a rich open world enhanced by stunning graphics. Expected for both Nintendo consoles, the game should include gameplay phases using the mouse mode of the JoyCon 2. In this sense, it will become a showcase of the potential of the Nintendo Switch 2!
Release planned for 2025.
And you, what are the games you are most looking forward to on Nintendo Switch 2? Don't hesitate to tell us in the comments section. And if this article interested you, we encourage you to discover the 25 games available at the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2!
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