Upcoming Switch 2 Games Set for Release in 2025

Alright, so Nintendo just tossed out this announcement that on August 14th, their Switch 2 is getting this insane new game—Drag x Drive. I mean, it’s like wheelchair basketball but with mouse controls? Totally wild. And oh, it lands the same day as some other small-time game… Madden NFL 26. Coincidence? Maybe not. I dunno.

So, Drag x Drive is making waves not just because of its quirky gameplay but also ’cause it hints at what Nintendo’s cooking up post-launch of the Switch 2. Priced at $19.99, it feels like they’re testing the waters a bit. But what stands out? It’s another quiet summer month on the release calendar. Except—oh, right—they’ve got some Kirby thing, “Star-Crossed Land,” throwing an expansion party apparently. New Mouthful Modes? Whatever those are. I’m curious but also confused.

Backing up to July real quick—Donkey Kong Bananza is, for sure, the center of attention. Plus, we’re getting a re-release… Super Mario Party Jamboree. New stuff for Jamboree TV, whatever that means. But to me, it’s like new meets old — rinse, repeat.

Now, jump to September. Or don’t. ‘Cause, as of now, it’s dry. Not a drop of anything from Nintendo, unless third parties jump in. Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy Tactics—those kinds of names are popping up. Could fill the void, I guess.

October shifts a bit with Pokémon Legends: Z-A—which is doing this weird straddle between the Switch generations. Talk about indecisive.

Looking beyond the horizon, 2025’s got Kirby Air Riders and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Metroid might slip into September and Kirby could round out the fall vibe. Oh, and the usual suspects—Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and maybe even Call of Duty. Throw in Zelda-themed stuff like Hyrule Warriors? Slightly distant future but exciting, right? Or maybe not—waiting’s a bore.

And who knows with Nintendo, right? They might drop GameCube goodies on the Switch 2 like Super Mario Sunshine or Luigi’s Mansion. Honestly, they love to catch everyone off guard. So, stay tuned… if you’re still paying attention by then. Might be worth it—or not. Who knows with these things?