A Nintendo Direct presentation on an unspecified date in 2025 revealed new games, updates, and release dates for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Key Announcements
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The Nintendo 64 classic will be reborn exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
KINGDOM HEARTS IV
A new instalment in the action RPG series, featuring protagonist Sora in Quadratum. Launches on Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
New entry exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. Features 12 sports including Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Thumb Wrestling, Skateboarding, Power Cruising, and Prop Plane. Uses Joy-Con 2 motion controls. Releases October 22, 2025, with pre-orders available.
The Duskbloods
Multiplayer action game from FromSoftware. Players fight as Bloodsworn with up to 7 others. Features blood-based powers. Closed network test in winter 2026. Launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Xenoblade Chronicles Series
- Xenoblade Genesis: New beginning for the series, coming to Switch 2 in 2027.
- Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: 4K/60fps, new vehicle, racing modes, equipment, and voiceover. Available digitally now. Upgrade pack available for existing Switch owners. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and 3 editions releasing later in 2025.
Pokémon Pokopia
- Free update in August adding underwater exploration via "Dive."
- Paid Expansion Pass with three parts; Part 1 "Bubbly Basin" in August.
Minecraft
Nintendo Switch 2 version features Vibrant Visuals upgrade and Super Mario Mash-Up Pack. Save data transfer from Switch version. Cross-play and local multiplayer. Launches later in 2025.
Orbitals
Co-op platforming adventure set in retro anime universe. Exclusive to Switch 2. Local/online co-op with GameShare. Releases September 3, 2025, pre-orders available.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Action game with Miyamoto Musashi battling Genma. Joy-Con 2 motion controls. Releases September 25, 2025, pre-orders available.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
New entry with four heroes. Exploration of capital city Dagsion. Special edition Dagdan Collection includes steel case, art cards, map, artbook. Releases September 17, 2025, pre-orders available.
Donkey Kong Events
- DK Challenge: Limited-time event on Nintendo Switch Online from presentation date to September 1, 2025. Challenges across classic DK games.
- Donkey Kong Bananza DLC: "DK Island & Emerald Rush" paid DLC with four waves of limited-time content in collaboration with Super Mario Bros.
DELTARUNE Chapter 5
Free update to DELTARUNE on June 25, 2025 for Switch 2 and Switch.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World
New entry with monster scouting, training, and synthesis system. Releases December 3, 2025 for Switch 2 and Switch.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
Expanded version with new region Norgan. Releases October 9, 2025 on Switch 2.
Rhythm Paradise Groove
Over 80 rhythm games for solo, over 30 for co-op/competitive. Up to 4 players. Unlockable Beatspell mode. Releases July 2, 2025 on Switch (playable on Switch 2). Pre-orders available.
Splatoon Raiders
Single-player treasure hunting adventure with Deep Cut. Customizable weapons and gadgets. Exploration Bot rides. Daily comics on Nintendo Today! from June 23. Splatfest in Splatoon 3 July 11-13. New Joy-Con 2 colors. Releases July 23, 2025 on Switch 2. Pre-orders available. Splatoon Raiders Direct on July 1.
Star Fox
Cinematic take on Lylat Wars with overhauled designs, cutscenes, voice acting, orchestral score. Optional mouse-controlled targeting with Joy-Con 2. GameChat features. Online multiplayer. Demo available now. Releases June 25, 2025 on Switch 2.
Big Walk
Cooperative multiplayer adventure from creators of Untitled Goose Game. Releases August 4, 2025 on Switch 2.
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition
Includes DLC, playable Vergil. 60fps. Releases June 23, 2025 on Switch 2. Pre-orders available.
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE
HD-2D turn-based battle game. Recruitable "visions" of classic characters. Releases October 22, 2025 for Switch 2 and Switch.
JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON
Survivors royale game set in anime universe. 20+ characters. Online multiplayer. Releases in 2026 on Switch 2.
Pikuniku 2
3D puzzle-exploration adventure. Releases in 2027 on Switch 2.
Rayman Legends Retold
Reimagined platformer with 3D visuals, new story, voiced cinematics. Kung Foot multiplayer with GameShare. Releases October 1, 2025 on Switch 2.
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet
Open-world ninja gum action game. First chapter of two-part saga. Up to 4-player co-op. Releases autumn 2027 exclusively on Switch 2.
Lies of P: Complete Edition
Soulslike game with base game and prequel expansion. Optimized for Switch 2. Releases August 6, 2025. Pre-orders available.
ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet
Restaurant management sim with 400+ characters. Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. Releases October 23, 2025 for Switch 2 and Switch.
Hello Kitty Party Land
Party game with 140+ Sanrio characters, 40+ minigames. Local/online multiplayer. Releases October 29, 2025 exclusively for Switch 2 and Switch.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades
2D action RPG with six protagonists. English voice acting, 4K art. Releases early 2027 for Switch 2 and Switch.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Fantasy RPG with "Archetype" powers. Turn-based and real-time combat. Releases November 12, 2025 on Switch 2.
Stellar Blade
Sci-fi action game with EVE. Customizable skills and gear. Joy-Con 2 motion controls. Releases in 2026 on Switch 2.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Open-world survival-crafting adventure. Up to 4 players via GameChat. Releases September 15, 2025 on Switch 2.