*Last Updated: September 12, 2025 | Multiple new games, amiibo & DLC added added.

From console games to mobile applications, movies and theme parks, Nintendo has a lot going on. But, to keep you in the know of what Nintendo games Nintendo has planned for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, this guide has you covered:

Nintendo’s Release Schedule for 2025:

Nintendo Switch Games & DLC Releasing in 2025:

• Donkey Kong Country Returns HD | Release Date: January 16, 2025
• Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition | Release Date: March 20, 2025
• Pokémon Friends | Release Date: July 22, 2025
• Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Release Date: October 2, 2025
  • Super Mario Galaxy | Release Date: October 2, 2025
  • Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Release Date: October 2, 2025
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Release Date: October 16, 2025
  • (DLC) Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension Pre-order Bonus | Release Date: October 16, 2025
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond | Release Date: December 4, 2025
  • (DLC) Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension | Release Date: December 10, 2025

 

Nintendo Switch 2 Games & DLC Releasing in 2025:

• Mario Kart World | Release Date: June 5, 2025
• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour | Release Date: June 5, 2025
• Donkey Kong Bananza | Release Date: July 17, 2025
• Drag x Drive | Release Date: August 14, 2025
  • (DLC) Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush | Release Date: September 12, 2025
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment | Release Date: November 6, 2025
• Kirby Air Riders | Release Date: November 20, 2025
• Splatoon Raiders | Release Date: in Active Development

 

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games & DLC Releasing in 2025:

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: June 5, 2025
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: June 5, 2025
• Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV | Release Date: July 24, 2025
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World | Release Date: August 28, 2025
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: October 16, 2025
  • (DLC) Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension Pre-Order Bonus | Release Date: October 16, 2025
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Release Date: December 4, 2025
  • (DLC) Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension | Release Date: December 10, 2025

 

amiibo Releasing in 2025:

• Riju amiibo (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) | Release Date: June 5, 2025
• Sidon amiibo (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) | Release Date: June 5, 2025
• Tulin amiibo (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) | Release Date: June 5, 2025
• Yunobo amiibo (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) | Release Date: June 5, 2025
• Jamie amiibo (Street Fighter 6) | Release Date: June 5, 2025
• Kimberly amiibo (Street Fighter 6) | Release Date: June 5, 2025
• Luke amiibo (Street Fighter 6) | Release Date: June 5, 2025
• Street Fighter 6 Card Starter Set (22 amiibo) | Release Date: June 5, 2025
• Donkey Kong & Pauline amiibo (Donkey Kong Bananza) | Release Date: July 17, 2025
• Street Fighter 6 amiibo Card Booster Pack Set (Series 2) | Release Date: September 30, 2025
• Samus amiibo (Metroid Prime 4: Beyond) | Release Date: November 6, 2025
• Samus & Vi-O-La amiibo (Metroid Prime 4: Beyond) | Release Date: November 6, 2025
• Bandana Waddle Dee & Winged Star amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: November 20, 2025
• Kirby & Warp Star amiibo (Kirby Air Riders) | Release Date: November 20, 2025
• Sylux amiibo (Metroid Prime 4: Beyond) | Release Date: December 4, 2025
• Mineru’s Construct amiibo (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom) | Release Date: TBD

 

Nintendo Mobile Applications Releasing in 2025:

• Nintendo Today! | Release Date: March 27, 2025
• Hello, Mario! | Release Date: August 26, 2025
• Fire Emblem Shadows | Release Date: September 25, 2025
• Nintendo Store | Release Date: November 5, 2025

Every Nintendo Switch 2 Game Releasing in 2025:

Mario Kart World (June 5, 2025)

Developers: Nintendo EPD, Monolith Soft, 1-Up Studio

Price: $79.99 (Digital) / $79.99 (Physical) | £66.99 (Digital) / £74.99 (Physical)

Genre: Party, Racing

File Size: 23.4 GB

Ready your wheels for a brand-new Mario Kart game exclusively for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system—with a world of interconnected courses to race through — The whole world is your racetrack in this massive evolution of the Mario Kart™ series! The courses you race on are all connected in a seamless world. Drive the paths between them to traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more. Take in the sprawling vistas as you explore at your own pace in Free Roam—or watch how a sudden shift in the weather can mix up a dead heat in a tense Grand Prix.

• Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line. Master these new maneuvers and you might cut down your time to the finish line!
• Take on a classic Grand Prix, or go the distance in the Knockout Tour elimination mode
• Speed through one course and then drive to the next in a non-stop rally that stretches from one corner of the world to another in the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour! In this fierce 24-driver mode, racers are steadily eliminated, checkpoint by checkpoint, until only one remains. With Grand Prix and VS Races also supporting up to 24 drivers, the competition has never been tighter!
• Race online* across modes with up to 23 other players, or talk with friends using GameChat as you race or roam. Through CameraPlay, you can even see your friends’ faces next to their vehicles as you zoom past them, whether you’re online or on the same couch. Hop into a match of Balloon Battle or Coin Runners for even more mayhem, or get focused and strive for your personal best in Time Trials. There’s something for every kind of racer!
• Go full speed with series-new drivers, vehicles, courses, outfits, items, and more!
• Race on brand-new courses, as well as familiar ones that have been reimagined with additional routes and other details. Stick with your favorite driver or broaden your horizons—there are loads of drivers, many with different outfits to unlock, and plenty of vehicles to master too. Some of the new additions might surprise you! (Is that Cow?!)

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (June 5, 2025)

Developer: Nintendo EPD, Nintendo Cube

Price: $9.99 (Digital) | £7.99 (Digital)

Genre: N/A

File Size: 2 GB

Get an inside look at the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system — You know, when you stop to think about it, there are a lot of interesting technologies and clever designs that go into video game systems.

So, let’s consider Nintendo Switch 2!

• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is an interactive exhibit of sorts that offers an inside look at the features and tech that power your gaming experiences. Look, touch, and feel your way through the different exhibits.
• Uncover lots of insights about the system. Explore basic features, like the magnetic connectors that keep the Joy-Con™ 2 controllers firmly attached, and more advanced tech details that you might not otherwise notice.
• Roam the exhibit halls, which resemble a giant Nintendo Switch 2. Discover hidden facts, take quizzes, and enjoy playful minigames.
• The more you explore, the more you’ll learn! — Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour contains secrets and surprises you may even want to share with friends.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (June 5, 2025)

Developers: Nintendo EPD, Monolith Soft

Price: $69.99 (Digital) | £66.99 (Physical)

Upgrade Price: $9.99 | £7.99

Genre: Action, Adventure

File Size: 15 GB + 10 GB (Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack)

Upgrade details:

• Enhanced resolution, improved textures and HDR support
• Smoother frame rates
• Faster load times
• Additional save slot
• Compatible with ZELDA NOTES via the Nintendo Switch App for compatible smart devices

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (June 5, 2025)

Developers: Nintendo EPD, Monolith Soft

Price: $69.99 (Digital) | £66.99 (Physical)

Upgrade Price: $9.99 | £7.99

Genre: Action, Adventure

File Size: 18 GB + 3.7 GB (Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack)

Upgrade details:

• Enhanced resolution, improved textures and HDR support
• Smoother frame rates
• Faster load times
• Additional save slot
• Compatible with ZELDA NOTES via the Nintendo Switch App for compatible smart devices

In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link’s new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom?

• Explore the land, sky, and depths of Hyrule like never before on Nintendo Switch 2 — With higher resolution, improved frame rates, and HDR support, the expansive world of Hyrule has never looked better.
• A smoother gameplay experience — With quicker loading times, you can travel around Hyrule faster than ever.
• Continue your journey or start a new adventure — With two save files, you can start a brand new adventure or continue a previous one with your existing save data.
  • The second save data created in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition cannot be transferred to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch.
• Get even more out of your adventure with ZELDA NOTES — Find your way with voiced navigation and insights from characters like Princess Zelda, share blueprints of your Ultrahand creations with other players, and more.
  • A compatible smart device is required. Internet connection fees may apply. The current Nintendo Switch Online app will be renamed to the Nintendo Switch App in late May 2025. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is not required to use ZELDA NOTES.
• Included with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack — Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can access this at no additional cost!
  • If you already own The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch (European version) and have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership (either Individual or Family), you will be able to access the upgrade pack for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for no additional cost when it launches.

Donkey Kong Bananza (July 17, 2025)

Developers: Nintendo EPD, 1-Up Studio

Price: $69.99 (Digital) / $69.99 (Physical) | £58.99 (Digital) / £66.99 (Physical)

Genre: Action, Platformer

File Size: 8.5 GB

 

The big guy is back—and he’s not alone! — Explore a vast underground world with Donkey Kong and Pauline—by smashing your way through it!

With DK’s brute force and Pauline’s special singing abilities, you can crash through walls, carve tunnels with your fists, punch straight down into the ground, and even tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw in groundbreaking exploration. The more you smash, the more areas open up to explore.

Take a deep dive into fun — Join DK and his companion, Pauline, as they delve deep underground—and discover that this subterranean world is a lot more than it seems on the surface. Uncover a variety of environments such as arid canyons, lush forests, and frigid tundra as you peel back the world’s layers!

Pair up with Pauline — Pauline is a 13-year-old girl with a powerful voice—so powerful it can blast rocks and even bestow powers on Donkey Kong!

Bananza time! — Pauline’s singing can empower DK with different Bananza Transformations, each with its own unique power. Pump up DK’s strength, speed, and more!

Underground folks — Donkey Kong and Pauline meet a lot of interesting characters along the way—some might even help them out on their adventure!

Void Company The Planet Core is said to have the power to grant any desire—and Void Kong, the ruthless head of the greedy Void Company, will stop at nothing to reach it and claim all the world’s riches for himself. Smash your way to the Planet Core before the greedy Void Company gets there first!

Team up with a friend — In 2-player co-op mode, one player controls Donkey Kong while the other can be Pauline, riding on DK’s shoulder, using her powerful vocal blasts to clear a path and zap baddies. (You can even try Joy-Con™ 2 mouse controls for more precise aiming!) Pauline can also copy nearby terrain to add some environmental umph to her blasts. When DK and Pauline work together, the bad guys don’t stand a chance!

Assist Mode — If you’re a new player or just want a more mellow experience, try out Assist Mode! Get helpful features like automatic path guidance, aim assist, reduced damage, and regenerating health!

Different ways to play together!

• Local | one game + one Nintendo Switch 2 system
• Local | one game + two Nintendo Switch 2 systems using GameShare
• Online | one game + two Nintendo Switch 2 systems using GameChat + GameShare

Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (July 24, 2025)

Developer: Nintendo Cube

Price: $69.99 (Digital) | £66.99 (Physical)

Upgrade Price: $19.99 | £16.99

Genre: Action, Party, Tabletop

File Size: 6 GB + 7.9 GB (Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack)

Upgrade details:

• New way to play exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2: Jamboree TV
• New modes that use mouse controls, microphone and a compatible USB-C® camera (sold separately)
• Players appear within the game via CameraPlay using a compatible USB-C® camera (sold separately)
• GameShare compatibility for local multiplayer
• WQHD (1440p) resolution in TV mode, Full HD (1080p) in tabletop mode and handheld mode (Jamboree TV only)
• Visually enhanced with improved frame rat

Super Mario Party Jamboree powers up for Nintendo Switch 2!

Camera at the ready! — Connect the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory or another compatible USB-C camera to your Nintendo Switch 2 and bring everyone into the game.

• A compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), is required to use some game features and video chat. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Internet connection and paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required. Mobile phone number registration required to use GameChat. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Please visit the official Nintendo website for more details.

Put yourself in the game with CameraPlay — Connect a compatible USB-C camera, like the Nintendo Switch 2 camera, to have your image appear in the game!

• CameraPlay puts players’ faces into the action during minigames and when viewing the game board. Plus, it can capture player movements to enable full-body motion controls in selected minigames!
• Compatible in selected modes only. Camera minigames in Bowser Live require a compatible USB-C camera.

Smoooooth mouse controls — Place the Joy-Con 2 controller on its side to use it like a mouse in compatible modes. Slide and click with ease!

• Plus, with HD rumble 2, you can feel even more realistic feedback through the controller.
• Attach the Joy-Con 2 strap and hold the controller firmly when using mouse controls.

Shout into the mic! — Using the built-in microphone of Nintendo Switch 2, you can clap your hands or use your voice to control the action in selected modes.

You’re the contestant on Jamboree TV! — Jamboree TV is a new way to play that’s all about audience participation! Take on a variety of challenges along with Mario and friends. Let the games begin!

Mario Party — Roll the dice to race others around the game board to collect the most Stars. Each of the seven boards has its own personality! New rules for Jamboree TV include 2-on-2 team matches and more.

• Plus, if you connect a compatible USB-C camera, your face can appear directly in the game.See if you can flip the script when you land on a Chance Time Space

Bowser Live — Oh dear – Bowser is hosting a performance, and you’re the main act! Two teams compete in a variety of fun minigames controlled by sound and movement. It’s about to get wild!

• Connect a compatible USB-C camera to project you and your buddies into the in-game venue.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Wear wrist straps and allow adequate room around you during gameplay.

Carnival Coaster — Lock in and go on this co-op coaster! Once through the pipe, use the mouse controls of the Joy-Con 2 to aim at flying baddies and blast ’em down.

• Work together to improve your score!
• How to ride the Carnival Coaster
• Drop in and feel the experience
• Lower the safety bar firmly with your hands
• Throw balls to knock away enemies

Even MORE minigames! — Enjoy 20 new minigames using the mouse controls of the Joy-Con 2, HD rumble 2 and the system’s built-in microphone. Some minigames can be played by plugging in a compatible USB-C camera.

• Some minigames cannot be played in the Jamboree TV mode. Select the Super Mario Party Jamboree option from the title screen to play the base game.

All together, anytime, anywhere — Play like you’re all in the same room using GameChat, no matter the distance.

• If you plug in a compatible USB-C camera, some modes even let you put your face in the game along with fun special effects!

GameShare with friends — If you have a Nintendo Switch 2 and Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, you can share part of the game with anyone who has a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 using GameShare.

• With one game, up to four people can play the Mega Wiggler’s Tree Party board in Mario Party mode.
• Only Party Rules and 30 selected minigames are available with GameShare. Not compatible with GameShare through GameChat. Only playable in handheld mode.

The party has never looked better! — The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition supports up to WQHD (1440p) resolution* in TV mode and Full HD (1080p) resolution in handheld and tabletop modes. Enjoy the world of Mario Party with greater detail and fluidity!

Drag x Drive (August 14, 2025)

Developer: Nintendo EPD

Price: $19.99 (Digital) | £16.99 (Digital)

Genre: Sports

File Size: 1.8 GB

The next generation of 3-on-3 sports is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 system! – Two hands are using Joy-Con 2 controllers like a mouse.

Hold each Joy-Con™ 2 controller like a mouse for tight control of both your wheels as you speed around the court.

Raise your hand and flick your wrist to shoot…and score!

Team up with—or take on—friends and other players from near and far online* in fast-paced 3-on-3 matches.

• Drive – Slide both controllers forward to move in that direction.
• Turn – Only slide one controller to pivot.
• Shoot – Raise one hand and gently flick your wrist forward to shoot.
• Tricks – Use the half-pipe to fly into the air and perform tricks and dunks.

Get ready for a whole new ballgame.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World (August 28, 2025)

Developer: HAL Laboratory

Price: $69.99 (Digital) | £66.99 (Physical)

Upgrade Price: $19.99 | £16.99

Genre: Platformer, Adventure

File Size: 6 GB + 5.9 GB (Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack)

Upgrade details:

• Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World includes Kirby and the Forgotten Land,
• Improved graphics and frame rate throughout
• Plus a new story: Star-Crossed World.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (October 16, 2025)

Developers: The Pokémon Works, GAME FREAK

Publisher: Nintendo

Price: $69.99 (Digital) | £59.99 (Digital)

Upgrade Price: $9.99 | £7.99

Genre: Role-Playing

File Size: 10 GB

 

Upgrade details:

• Improved performance with higher frame rate and resolution

 

Live the life of a Pokémon Trainer in the streets of Lumiose City! — Lumiose City—a home for people and Pokémon alike. Here, thanks to an urban redevelopment plan driven by Quasartico Inc., the lush greenery of verdant parks and natural vistas intermingles with facilities made using the latest cutting-edge technology. A lot has changed here since the days of the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games!

Choose Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile as your first partner Pokémon, and then set off on a grand adventure! Your journey will take you to all manner of sights in the streets arrayed around Prism Tower, including shops, restaurants, and places called wild zones—where Pokémon roam free. As you catch, train, and battle Pokémon, there will be plenty of people to meet too—like AZ, the enigmatic owner of Hotel Z.

Catch, battle, and Mega Evolve—all in real time! — Step onto the battlefield and command your Pokémon directly—there are no turns! For the first time in the Pokémon RPG series, Trainers and their Pokémon can both move around in real-time battles, and your Pokémon will unleash their moves when you tell them to. Strategically swapping out your Pokémon and accounting for each move’s timing and area of effect will greatly help you in this new style of battle.

Once you obtain a Mega Ring and a Pokémon’s Mega Stone, you can harness the power of Mega Evolution! Temporarily unleash your Pokémon’s hidden energy to transform its appearance, greatly enhance its capabilities, and perhaps even change its type. Mega Evolution might just be the key to overcoming your toughest challenges!

Compete in the Z-A Royale and try to become the strongest Pokémon Trainer in town — You’re invited to join the Z-A Royale, a competition for Pokémon Trainers to test their skills and determine who’s strongest. Each night, a battle zone for the competition will appear. Prepare yourself by spending the day in wild zones, catching and training Pokémon, then venture into the battle zone and take on other Trainers. Be strategic and complete bonus card challenges as you battle to speed up your climb from Rank Z to Rank A. Reach the top, and you might just have a wish granted!

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (November 6, 2025)

Developer: Koei Tecmo

Price: $69.99

Genre: Action

File Size: 43.4 GB

 

Fight the war for ancient Hyrule

Battle hordes of enemies in the untold story of the Imprisoning War! Experience the complete, true story of Demon King Ganondorf’s invasion that was briefly shown in the Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom game.

Defend the land from the Demon King: Fight your way through seemingly endless waves of enemies for control of ancient Hyrule!

Fight as legends: Prepare your loadout and step onto the battlefield as Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and other legendary heroes. Work together to take down powerful bosses and their legions of minions as a team.

Team up for Sync Strikes: On the battlefield, Sync Strikes are powerful attacks performed by two allies working together. Different ally combinations will produce different kinds of Sync Strikes.

Counter with Unique Skills: Interrupt certain attacks from powerful enemies with Unique Skills. Counter correctly to expose the enemy’s weak point and really let them have it.

Wield powerful Zonai Devices: Check out a selection of devices you can deploy in battle. Combine them with heroes’ signature abilities and see what happens!

• Flame Emitter: Shoots fire directly ahead to set enemies ablaze.
• Time Bomb: Enemies in its radius are going to have a bad time when the timer strikes “boom.”
• Rocket: Move at high speed while sending enemies flying. It’ll keep going so long as you have energy left.
• Battery: Need more energy in a pinch? Immediately recover some to keep your devices going.

Meet legendary characters: Get to know some of the key players of the Imprisoning War.

• Zelda: A Hyrulean princess who has been transported to this era from the distant future and is searching for a way home.
• Rauru: The first king of Hyrule and one of the last surviving Zonai. He wields the power of light and a secret stone borne by his people when they descended from the heavens long ago
• Sonia: The founding queen of Hyrule, this gentle soul governs at Rauru’s side, supporting him with her boundless wisdom. She carries a secret stone and wields the power of time.
• Mineru: Rauru’s elder sister and an expert on the Zonai. She is often found researching constructs and other technological wonders in her study. She possesses a secret stone and the unique ability to separate her spirit from her body.
• Ganondorf: The only male born to the Gerudo in one hundred years, made chieftain in accordance with their laws.
• Agraston: The worldly chief of the Gorons. Though calm and intellectual, he will readily fight tooth and nail for his companions
• Qia: The Zora queen and a skilled fighter whose courage and valor inspire her people.
• Raphica: The quick-witted leader of the Rito. Despite his aloof demeanor, he is a considerate and steadfast ally.
• Ardi: A compassionate leader among the Gerudo, who is bound by Gerudo law to serve Ganondorf.
• Lenalia: Though she can come across as easygoing, her ability to get things done has made her one of Rauru’s most trusted attendants. She also bears a curiosity for all things mystical and frequently jots down observations in her journal.
• Calamo: A boisterous Korok roaming Hyrule in search of a place to put down roots.
• Mysterious Construct: A construct that can transform and take to the skies.

Team up with a friend: Join forces with a friend for two-player co-op in on the same Nintendo Switch 2 system or via GameShare*. Either way, only one person needs the game for two to play!

On one system: Play in split-screen! Each player can use a single Joy-Con™ 2 controller, a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, or a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller (sold separately). You can also use controllers compatible with the Nintendo Switch system.

Via GameShare: Play on your own screen! Share with a friend playing on their own Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system over local wireless. You can also share online with another Nintendo Switch 2 system using GameChat.

Gear up with amiibo: Scan any compatible amiibo™ accessory** to get in-game items like crafting materials and other stuff that you might find helpful.

Get save data bonuses: Receive a High Guard’s Claymore with save data on your system from the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game, and a High Guard’s Sword with save data from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These weapons can be redeemed after returning to the Hyrule map upon completion of The Howling Tempests mission.

• High Guard’s Sword (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom)
• High Guard’s Claymore (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)

Kirby Air Riders (November 20, 2025)

Developer: Bandai Namco Studios, Sora

Price: $69.99 (Digital) | £66.99 (Digital)

Genre: Racing

File Size: 25 GB

 

Charge up for action with Kirby and crew—download the free demo for a limited time!

Start with some basic lessons to learn how to navigate battles and fast-paced races on the ground and in the air—and then choose from Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, and more to Boost Charge your way into the action online* with City Trial or offline with Air Ride. Download the free demo and play at specified times during the weekends of November 8-9 and November 15-16.

Fast-paced vehicular action: Pick your rider, pick your machine, and mount up for competition! Take on your rivals in frantic arena battles or fast-paced races on the ground and in the air. Use the Boost Charge button to brake and control your turns as your machine automatically fights for top speed. Fill your Boost Charge Gauge as you drift around the bend and release it to trigger an explosive dash!

RIDER BASICS:

• Boost into the fray: Ride and battle with just two buttons. Press the Boost Charge button to brake, drift, and fill your Boost Charge Gauge as your machine moves forward automatically. Once it’s full, dash forward with gusto!
• Battle with Quick Spin: Wiggle the control stick to perform a spin attack. Slam into enemies to send them flying!
• Turn the tide with Specials: Drive and fight to fill your Special Gauge. Once it’s full, you can activate your rider’s Special to edge out the competition.
• Grab Copy Abilities: Inhale or capture an enemy to receive their Copy Ability. Some Copy Abilities let you attack, while others give you bonuses like a speed increase.

RIDERS:

• Kirby: A light and floaty friend to all! This well-balanced hero has no clear weaknesses.
• King Dedede: A heavyweight rider who rules the raceway! Hits hard with his powerful hammer.
• Meta Knight: A shadowy defender who slashes rivals with his sword and slices through the air on dark wings.
• Bandana Waddle Dee: A sturdy rider who builds Boost Charge quickly. His trusty spear stings rivals like a hornet!
• Knuckle Joe: A fierce fighter who jabs at riders that come too close. Charge up fully for a flurry of punches!
• Cappy: The mushroom cap doubles as a protective cushion. Race ahead of rivals before it falls apart!
• Star Man: Excels at airborne maneuvers. Jump for a burst of speed and soar right over your rivals!
• Magolor: A sly spell caster who accelerates a lot after Star Slides. Attack rivals ahead of you with perfect landings!
• Susie: A smug, shiny entrepreneur. Deploys a propeller to take off and float gently through the air.

MACHINES:

• Warp Star: Both drives and glides perfectly well. An easy ride with no clear weaknesses.
• Winged Star: Slow when ground-bound, but soars gracefully whenever it takes flight.
• Wheelie Bike: Races ahead on a single wheel. An interesting design compared to star-type machines.
• Paper Star: Light as paper with impressive flight capabilities. Fragile, but offers excellent acceleration.
• Tank Star: Rushes forward on Boost Dashes. Boost Charges help it tackle turns at a rapid pace.

CITY TRIAL:

• Explore Skyah: Zip around the city of Skyah in City Trial: a free-for-all battle for 16 players online* or 8 players via local wireless.** You have 5 minutes to collect power-ups and prepare your machine for a Stadium contest.
• Power up your machine: Find items scattered all over Skyah to raise your machine’s stats.
• Battle!: Clash with rivals in a competition to claim power-ups! Watch out for opponents looking to thwart you by destroying your machine…
• Field Events: Survive unpredictable Field Events like fearsome boss battles, falling meteors, and more!
• Stadium: The final challenge takes place at the Stadium! The challenge is chosen from one of four randomly selected options. Try and pick one that suits your powered-up machine.

AIR RIDE:

• Race to the finish: Drive, fight, and aim to cross the finish line first. Compete against a medley of riders in local and online matches with up to 5 other players.

Play with amiibo: Mix and match in-game Figure Players with the new rider-machine dual pack amiibo™ figures! Each pack comes with one rider and machine, which together form a figure. You can change the combination of your riders and machines to make different figures, too.

• Tap them into your game to play with your Figure Players! By racing together with them, their level and machine’s proficiency will increase.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (December 4, 2025)

Developer: Retro Studios

Price: N/A | Upgrade Price: N/A

Genre: Action, First-Person Shooter

File Size: NSW: 26.3 GB | NS2: 31.6 GB

Upgrade details:

• Mouse control support
• Enhanced visuals and frame rate
• Quality mode/Performance mode

Nintendo Switch 2 features:

• Aim with a Joy-Con™ 2 controller as a mouse
• Experience enhanced resolution, framerate, and load times in the Nintendo Switch 2 edition of the game

BOUNTY HUNTER:

• Samus Aran: One of the greatest bounty hunters in the galaxy. Capable of completing any mission—no matter the danger.

WORLD:

• PLANET Viewros: An unknown planet. Samus suddenly finds herself transported to the greenery of an ancient jungle.

OBJECTIVE:

• Explore the mysterious planet to find a way home: Scan stone statues and ruins for clues on how to move forward. Battle abhorrant alien creatures who inhabit the planet.

POWERS:

• Psychic
abilities: Mysterious powers that Samus acquires while exploring the planet. Wield them wisely to clear your path forward.

FRIEND OR FOE?:

• Lamorn: An alien race that once existed on planet Viewros. They make a solemn request of Samus.

DEADLY SHARPSHOOTER:

• Sylux: An enigmatic bounty hunter with a deep-seated grudge against the Galactic Federation—and Samus.

TRAVERSE:

• Vi-O-La: A technologically advanced bike that Samus can ride. Use it to get around the environment or battle while out in the open.

Joy-Con 2 mouse controls: Play using mouse controls made possible by the Joy-Con™ 2 controllers or standard button controls. Move the right Joy-Con 2 controller like a mouse to aim and navigate with greater precision.

Choose your display mode: Explore planet Viewros in greater detail with a higher resolution, faster framerate, and HDR support for more vivid colors.

• Quality Mode Docked: 4K 60 fps HDR
• Handheld/Tabletop: 1080p 60 fps HDR
• Performance Mode Docked: 1080p 120 fps HDR
• Handheld/Tabletop: 720p 120 fps HDR

Go all-in on visual detail with Quality Mode, or choose Performance Mode to prioritize even smoother gameplay. You can choose either mode to suit your preference.

4K, HDR, and 120 fps in TV mode require a compatible display.

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