Here are the upcoming Switch 2 games releases for you to look forward to in 2025, including Pokémon Legends Z-A, Metroid Prime 4 and The Duskbloods.
Upcoming Switch 2 games include a brand new Pokémon game, a sequel to a cult classic Kirby racing game, and even a Nintendo-exclusive FromSoftware game. Judging by this year’s line-up, the new Nintendo console is off to a very strong start indeed.
And whether you managed to get ahold of a Nintendo Switch 2 yet, you’ll be able to play a lot of these games on the original Nintendo Switch. Still, it’s clear that Nintendo Switch 2 is the best place to play, with a whole host of Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives lined up over the next year or so, each looking like a true next-gen experience.
We’ve been busy playing Nintendo Switch 2, testing out the new Pro Controller, publishing a Mario Kart World review, and using our knowledge to compare the Switch vs Switch 2 specs. Over the last eight years, TechRadar Gaming has covered the full lifecycle of the Switch, and we’re all very excited to apply our expertise to its successor into the next generation.
For now, here’s every confirmed Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game, so that you can see what you’ll have the option of playing in the near future. As new release dates are unveiled, this page will be updated.Upcoming Switch games 2025: this year’s biggest games
Borderlands 4 – October 3, 2025 (Switch 2)
Pokémon Legends Z-A – October 16, 2025 (Switch 2, Switch)
Kirby Air Riders – November 20, 2025 (Switch 2)
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – TBC 2025 (Switch 2, Switch)
Now, let’s go deeper into some of the biggest games planned for Switch 2.
Now onto Borderlands 4, which first launches in September for PS5, XSX|S, and PC. This one’s a great example of how the newer console is able to play third-party titles in a way its predecessor simply couldn’t. The Switch 2 version launches sometime in 2025, meaning that you’ll be able to take your vault-hunting action on the go in handheld mode. Details are a little scarce at the moment regarding the game’s story, though we do know there are four new playable characters to choose from.
Borderlands 4 launches October 3, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the long-awaited return of the 3D Metroid series.
