Release dates for 2024 and beyond

Gundam Breaker 4 (August 29, 2024)

Bandai Namco’s Gundam Breaker 4 lets you build and customize your own Gunpla before putting it through its paces in combat missions. You can play online with friends to collect parts, but Gundam Breaker 4’s developers told IGN that this game returns to the series’ model-building roots with more single-player content, including the ability to show off your creations with a new Diorama mode.

Ace Attorney: Collection Investigations (September 6, 2024)

Ace Attorney: Investigations Collection takes Miles Edgeworth’s adventures beyond the courtroom in the remasters of Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit, the latter making its debut outside of Japan. You can switch between the revamped animated art style or the original pixel art style, play in additional languages, and discover more bonus content.

Funko Fusion (September 13, 2024)

In Funko Fusion, you play as 60 different characters inspired by the Funko Pop figures you collect from 20 different pop culture franchises, including Jurassic Park, Five Nights at Freddy’s, Invincible, Back to the Future, M3GAN, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and The Walking Dead. It’s a crossover adventure of extremely cute proportions!

The Brave Squire (September 17, 2024)

In our hands-on preview of The Plucky Squire, we said, “It’s rare to find something this unique.” You play as Jot, a fairytale hero, and must complete a mix of 2D and 3D challenges in some truly gorgeous environments. For any Switch gamer who enjoys platforming and puzzles, this indie game is not to be missed.

EA Sports FC 25 for Switch (September 20, 2024)

Answer to the big question: The latest addition to EA’s FC series (FIFA’s successor) features Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham on the cover. It also introduces 5v5 Rush mode, offering an option for shorter matches in online play. In our FC 24 Switch review, we noted that the game struggled on the handheld compared to other consoles, so hopefully we’ll see a better port for the classic football (excuse me, soccer) game this year.

Disney Epic Mickey: Revamped (September 24, 2024)

Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a faithful remake of the original Wii title, made by Purple Lamp Studios. The plot remains the same: Mickey teams up with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to restore the Wasteland to its former glory with the same tools he used to ruin Yen Sid’s creation in his workshop: paint and thinner. The game will run on Unreal Engine 5, which has improved the graphics and toned down the lighting to match the game’s dark environment.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (September 26, 2024)

For the first time in the franchise’s history, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom features Zelda as the protagonist. The princess is tasked with saving Link and the other residents of Hyrule after strange rifts form throughout the kingdom and take them away. She will work with a fairy named Tri and use the Tri Rod to create echoes of objects found in her environment to overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. She will create echoes of enemies she fights and forcibly recruit them into her party. This will be the eighth Legend of Zelda game on Nintendo Switch since its launch.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time (October 10, 2024)

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is the long-awaited sequel to the original RPG-style life simulation game released for Nintendo 3DS in 2014. In addition to taking on any profession you want (lumberjack, blacksmith, paladin, cook, etc.), each with their own set of quests, you’ll be able to build your own town on an abandoned island, travel through time, and meet new characters with their own mysteries.

Super Mario Party Jamboree (October 17, 2024)

Super Mario Party Jamboree is the third Mario Party game to hit Switch after Mario Party Superstars and Super Mario Party. You’ll be whisked away to a large island to play over 110 minigames on five new game boards with different environmental hazards, including Rainbow Galleria and Goomba Lagoon, and compete in the Koopathlon mode with up to 20 players. Additionally, it will bring back Mario’s Rainbow Castle and Western Land from Mario Party and Mario Party 2, respectively.

Sonic x Shadow Generations (October 22, 2024)

This big release from SEGA is a two-game Sonic game bundle for the Switch: a remaster of 2011’s Sonic Generations as well as an all-new platformer, Shadow Generations. Well, sort of all-new. Since this is a Generations game, we’ll get to see “remastered” versions of levels and abilities from some old-school favorites, including Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Heroes.

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven -Remake- (October 24, 2024)

After 31 years of Japanese exclusivity, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is getting a full Western remake, with English dubbing, improved graphics, and more. You play as an Emperor or Empress of Avalon, building and protecting the kingdom while battling the seven heroes who have returned as villains bent on revenge against those who forgot their sacrifices.

FAITH: The Unholy Trinity (October 25, 2024)

This pixelated horror game became a cult classic (in every sense of the word) when it released on PC in 2022. This October, just in time for Halloween, FAITH: The Unholy Trinity launches on Nintendo Switch.

Pharmacology (November 1, 2024)

Farmigia, a monster fighting and farming game, comes from the book by the creator of Fairy Tale and Rave Master. Set in the kingdom of Felicidad, you play as Ten and help her grow monsters in a garden and raise them to form an army to fight against a despotic king of the underworld.

Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood (November 7, 2024)

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is the first installment in the Mario & Luigi series to make the jump to Switch with 3D graphics and a unique animation style. In this game, the Super Mario Bros. will travel the islands of Concordia aboard a ship and an island called Shipshape Island, visiting rainforests, cities and meeting other characters from the Mushroom Kingdom, including Princess Peach and Bowser.

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D (November 14, 2024)

Announced in 2021, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has finally been confirmed for Switch to the delight of Dragon Quest fans. Developed with the gameplay styles of Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D takes you back to the origins of the franchise as you save the world from the evil Baramos. Chronologically speaking, this is the first game in the Erdrick trilogy, with Dragon Quest 1-2 HD 2D Remake set to release in 2025.

Stray on Switch (November 19, 2024)

If you’ve already fallen in love with this game, now you can take it with you on the go. If you haven’t played Stray yet, now’s your chance. Roam the streets and immerse yourself in the details of a rather vast cyberpunk world as a very cute kitten.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (January 16, 2025)

Donkey Kong Country Returns is coming to Switch in HD and will feature some exciting new features. You’ll be able to play 80 levels from the original Wii game, additional levels from the 3DS version, and play two-player local co-op as you battle the Taki Tak tribe to reclaim Donkey Kong’s previous pile of bananas.

Civilization VII (February 11, 2025)*

One of the biggest announcements of gamescom 2024 was the release date for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. Starring Gwendolyn Christie as the narrator, Civ 7 will be the second game in the series to arrive on the Switch. You can learn more about what to expect from this massive turn-based strategy release, including the new “Age” system, thanks to IGN’s hands-on preview.

*Deluxe Edition pre-order includes getting the game on February 6th

Upcoming Switch games with unknown release dates

There are plenty of other Nintendo Switch games in development that don’t have a specific release date yet. Here are some other Switch games we know are on the way:

When will the Nintendo Switch 2 be released?

Over the past year, we’ve heard rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2 regarding its appearance, release date, and name. While the Switch 2 should have been released by now according to the console’s 7-year release rule, Nintendo has reportedly delayed its release to March 2025 in an effort to limit scalping and gather enough inventory to meet demand. There are also rumors that the Switch 2, if that’s its final name, will have the same hybrid functionality as the original, but with a larger screen.

Cristina Alexander is a freelance writer for IGN. She has contributed to publications such as Digital Trends, TheGamer, Twinfinite, Mega Visions, and The Escapist. To paraphrase Calvin Harris, she proudly displays her love for Sonic the Hedgehog. Follow her on Twitter @SonicPrincess15.