Guide: 35 Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games To Look Forward To In 2025

The best new Nintendo Switch games coming soon.

Looking for the best new Nintendo Switch games releasing soon? Even in its twilight years, Nintendo’s hybrid console is delivering, but next year could well be ushering in the successor. That doesn’t mean the Switch is being left behind in 2025, though.

2024 was a quieter year for Nintendo, but it was still a busy one for the Switch. 2025 is already looking extremely healthy — we’ll be kicking the year off with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, with a Wii U favourite in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition filling out the first quarter nicely. 2025 should also give us a brand new Pokémon game in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. But, most importantly, the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is due to land in 2025.

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The RPS Selection Box: Graham’s bonus games of the year 2024

My Selection Box picks are of three games that I did not vote for in the Advent Calendar. Two of them didn’t come out this year, which is an easy disqualification, but the reality is that I also don’t think any of them truly deserve a place in one of those hallowed chambers.

Yet all three are games that in some way defined my year, and I feel affection for each of them. Let me explain why.

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The final RPS Christmas Cracker 2024

The fell moons rise, and in their cold glare emerges a parcel from the dirt. Bloat and gangrene, crimped as if by tourniquet. A dark promise wriggles within. Grip the fibrous handles, feel its jagged soul imprint upon your palm. Now pull! Rend the sinew, tear muscle from bone, hatch their fetid gift! The yoke draws near! Take up the slip and read the words upon its face.

Time to enjoy your lovely joke!

Q: What did the Sekiro Fan Club say to the bartender at their Christmas party?

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Editorial: A Very Happy New Year From Nintendo Life

Twenty-twenty-thrive.

Good news, everyone! Having successfully beaten 2024, you’re all advancing to the next stage: Happy 2025!

With Switch entering its ninth year come the start of March, and a reveal of its successor promised sometime between now and the end of that month, there’s an awful lot to look forward to whether you’re a die-hard Nintendo fan or someone who swings by for the big Zelda and Mario games.

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UK Charts: Nintendo Switch Closes Out 2024 With The Old Favourites

The holiday pickups.

The final full week of 2024 has been and gone, and by the time you’re reading this, it might even be 2025 where you are — hello from the past!

Anyway, in the UK, we’ve got the final full 2024 results for the boxed charts, and it’s another solid and predictable week for… well, everyone. While the top ten isn’t as healthy as it was last week for Switch games, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has managed to hold firm in fourth, alongside Super Mario Party Jamboree in fifth.

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Daily Deals: Reynatis, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, Persona 5 Royal, and More

We are only hours away from 2025, so now is the time to score some last-minute holiday deals. Here are the best deals for Tuesday, December 31.

Reynatis Deluxe Edition for $40.80

Reynatis went under the radar for many this year, but it’s a game that is worth your time. Inspired by the iconic Final Fantasy Versus XIII, Reynatis pits Marin and Sari against one another in a major conflict over freedom. The game takes place in Shibuya, allowing you to explore Tokyo while listening to a soundtrack composed by Yoko Shimomura. Kazushige Nojima, the scenario writer for the game, has even expressed interest in crafting a sequel in the future, so this is the perfect time to catch up.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is the first Mario & Luigi title on Nintendo Switch, acting as the first new entry in the series in over nine years. Developed by Acquire, this is the first 3D entry in the series, with plenty of new mechanics to discover. Join Mario and Luigi on this adventure to reconnect the world of Concordia and set sail to many islands on Shipshape Island!

Save 37% Off The HORI Fighting Commander OCTA (Street Fighter 6 Cammy Edition)

If you’re searching for a new fighting game fightpad, look no further than this HORI Fighting Commander OCTA. Compatible with both Windows 11 and Windoews 10, this tournament grade controller features microswitch buttons, a six-button layout, accurate D-Pad, analog slide pad, and more. Plus, this particular model features art of Cammy in Street Fighter 6!

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics for $34

You can score Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics for only $34 today at Amazon. This collection packs in seven different titles, including the beloved Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes. At last, you can play these classic titles on modern platforms.

Apple Watch Series 10 for $359

Amazon has the Apple Watch Series 10 on sale for $359 this weekend, which nets you $70 off this extremely popular device. Series 10 marked Apple’s first wide-angle OLED display on Apple Watch, with the device itself being the thinnest watch yet. If you’re not an Apple Watch owner or someone who has an older model, this is the perfect time to score an upgrade.

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection for $24.96

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection packs in all six mainline Mega Man Battle Network games, with plenty of new features included. You can check out and listen to over 180 tracks of music with the Music Player or even head over to the Gallery Network to view concept art, character sketches, and more. Try out the different filters to customize your Battle Network experience! For $25, you’re getting an excellent celebration of Mega Man, with over 100 hours of gameplay to experience.

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven for $39.99

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is arguably the best entry point into the SaGa series at this time. Acting as a full 3D remake of the 1993 release, this game features English and Japanese voiceovers, rearranged music, retooled gameplay, and more. If you’re still unsure about Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, you can check out the free demo across all platforms!

Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster Collection

The first six Final Fantasy titles paved the way for the series as we see it today. Many fans still regard both Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy VI as some of the best that Final Fantasy has to offer, with gripping narratives and engaging gameplay. This package includes all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, which feature updated graphics, soundtracks, font, and more.

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition for $44.99

If you recently completed the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, this is the perfect game for you. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Defintive Edition is the newest mainline title in the series, and there is so much it offers. For many, this is one of the best Dragon Quest games out there, and you can’t go wrong picking this up for only $44.99.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for $39.99

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is the long-awaited remaster of the classic Wii game. Set at the beginning of the Zelda timeline, Skyward Sword takes Link to the skies as he traverses across the world to save his childhood friend Zelda. You’ll uncover the Master Sword was created as part of this journey, among other things. For $39.99, this is an excellent title to add to your Switch collection.

Persona 5 Royal for $14.88

Walmart has digital Nintendo Switch copies of Persona 5 Royal available on sale for only $14.88. Acting as the definitive version of P5, Persona 5 Royal is one of the must-play RPG experiences of the last generation. This game offers well over 100 hours of content, making this an excellent deal.

Best Of 2024: A Trip To Machida, The Real-Life ‘Pallet Town’ That Inspired Pokémon

Pokén around.

Over the holiday season, we’re republishing some of the best articles from Nintendo Life writers and contributors as part of our Best of 2024 series. This article was originally published in October. Enjoy!


The first generation of Pokémon games features some of the most iconic locations in the entire franchise. The eerie Lavender Town, the winding Viridian Forest, and the quaint Pallet Town where all players start their journey.

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Just Like Us Mere Mortals, Square Enix’s Staff Can’t Wait To Get Their Hands On Switch 2

“I’m looking forward to it as both a user and a creator”.

Japanese publication Famitsu has held its traditional end-of-year interview round-up with game creators, speaking to 158 different people about their hopes and aspirations for 2025.

The replies weren’t totally focused on games – some of the interviewees spoke about what they were looking forward to seeing in the worlds of movies, music and tech in 2025 – but it was interesting to note that two of the Square Enix staffers included in the round-up mentioned Switch 2.

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‘The Thing: Remastered’ On Switch Is Finally Available In Europe

Why don’t we just wait here for a little while?

Nightdive Studio’s The Thing: Remastered launched in North America back on 5th December, giving Switch gamers in that territory the chance to (re)acquaint themselves with Computer Artwork’s cult squad-based shooter from 2002. However, the European release has been tied up for weeks and it’s yet to appear on eShops east of the Atlantic.

The developer and publisher of the remaster took to social media with an update, indicating that the game — based on John Carpenter’s 1982 film, of course — has been submitted to Nintendo of Europe and the team is just waiting for it to appear. Presumably, it’s wedged somewhere in Nintendo’s holiday backlog, so it looks like it’s going to be a 2025 release around these parts:

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The RPS Selection Box: Ed’s bonus games of the year 2024

Unlike a lot of the team I’d imagine, my opinion is this: I thought the year was quite middling for games. Or at least, it was middling for my own personal taste, which is quite unsavoury at the best of times. Most of my best picks made it into the calendar proper, but a couple didn’t. One I hadn’t even played properly until after the vote, and the other? The other is a flawed pick, but one that I couldn’t stop thinking about.

Anyway, hope you all have a restful Xmas folks and a cracking new year. I hope Santa bought you some nice warm socks or a chocolate orange so dense, you could tee it off at your local golf club.

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