The Best of the Best! (May 2025 Edition)

It’s time to say, “Goodbye April, ” and “Hello May,” as we take a look at the six biggest games, releasing on the Nintendo Switch in May 2025:

[Guide] The Biggest Games Releasing on Nintendo Switch | May 2025:

#1) High On Life (May 6, 2025)

Publisher: Squanch Games | Genre: First-Person Shooter, Shooter

File Size: 8.6 GB | Price: $39.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Fresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you’ve really got nothing going for you until an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity invades Earth. Now, you and a team of charismatic talking guns must answer the hero’s call and become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen.

Travel to a variety of biomes and locations across the cosmos, go up against the nefarious Garmantuous and his gang of goons, collect loot, meet unique characters, and more, in the latest comedy adventure from Squanch Games!

High On Life: High On Knife DLC — It’s been 2 years since the Bounty Hunter defeated the G3 cartel. Now Knifey needs help tracking down a mysterious package from his homeworld. Will they get mixed up with a friendly giant, a pinball gun, poaching rings, and a terrifying intergalactic shipping company? Yeah. Sure.

#2) Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (May 16, 2025)

Publisher: CAPCOM | Genre: Arcade, Fighting

File Size: 3 GB | Price: $39.99

No. of Players: 1 – 4 (Single System) | 2 – 8 (Local Wireless) | 1 – 9 (Online)

Capcom’s new fighting collection hits the stage! — Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games!

Each game in the collection can be played online or co-op!

Get back in the ring and duke it out in battles that everyone rumored, but no one believed!

Whether it’s with a rival new or old, give it your all and strive for victory!

• Smooth Online Play! — Compete in heated ranked battles or play for fun in casual matches. Create a lobby with friends and battle head-to-head, play co-op, or spectate other matches.
  • However you choose to play, rollback netcode makes the experience smooth and fun!
  • A High Score Challenge mode is also available. Aim for the top of the global leaderboards!
• No Experience? No Problem! — This collection boasts a number of beginner-friendly features such as adjustable difficulty levels, One Button Specials, and training modes.
  • Plus, players can save and load their progress almost anywhere and pick up right where they left off.
• Additional Features! — Players can view more than 700 pieces of artwork from all 8 titles along with never-before-seen development documents used to make the original games.
  • The Musi`c feature contains over 300 tracks from the original arcade games that players can listen to at any time!

Included Games:

• Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro
• Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001
• Capcom Fighting Evolution
• Street Fighter Alpha 3 UPPER
• Power Stone
• Power Stone 2
• Project Justice
• Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein

#3) FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time (May 21, 2025)

Publisher: LEVEL5 | Genre: Action, Role-playing, Adventure, Communication

File Size: 6 GB | Price: $59.99

No. of Players: 1 – 2 (Single System) | 1 – 4 (Local Wireless) | 1 – 4 (Online)

Another Life Awaits in this Fantasy World! — Step into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called “Lives,” and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world.

Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world.

It’s up to you to choose what kind of Life you’ll live!

• A Dragon Guides You to a Mysterious Island — You are an adventurer who sets sail with the archaeologist Edward and his team.
  • Following the light emanating from a dragon’s fossil, you discover an uncharted, deserted island.
  • A vast abyss, a dragon made of bone, and a girl’s message that begs you to save the world…
  • Travel between the island that thrived 1,000 years ago and the present-day island to unravel the mystery of its downfall!
• 14 Unique Lives to Make Yours Brighter — In this world, a “Life” is the equivalent of a job.
  • Each has its own characteristics and provides various ways to enjoy yourself.
  • Collect ingredients or materials with Gathering Lives, create weapons or cook dishes with Crafting Lives, or fight monsters with Combat Lives. You can switch between any Life at any time, creating a life that’s uniquely yours.
• Shape the Island! Create Your Town! — Use Lives to gather materials and restore the island to its former glory!
  • Not only can you place houses and objects, but you can also alter the landscape and draw rivers and roads to create a truly unique island.
  • Expand your house, place some furniture, and decorate the interior however you like!
• Embark on an Open-World Adventure! — Freely explore the largest continent in the series!
  • Climb ledges, swim across rivers and lakes, or ride on mounts – With these new actions you can explore the world without limits!
• Endless Fun with Multiplayer! — Enjoy multiplayer with up to 4 players!
  • Invite friends to your island, explore dungeons, or find your own ways to have fun together!
  • If you have two controllers, you can also use the 2 Player Family Co-op feature where one player can join the adventure as your travel companion without needing to connect online!

#4) MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED BATTLE DESTINY REMASTERED for Nintendo Switch – Nintendo Official Site (May 21, 2025)

Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment | Genre: Action, Role-playing

File Size: 5.4 GB | Price: $39.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

The remastered return of the fated battle. Fly into the battlefield, Gundam! — Become a pilot in the world of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, for the first time available with English localization! Engage in thrilling, action-packed Gundam battles, complete missions, and tune up your newly acquired Mobile Suits!

Battle across turbulent times! — Relive legendary moments from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny with enhanced maps and graphics. Choose your faction from Earth Alliance Forces, ZAFT, or the Archangel, and complete missions alongside familiar pilots and Mobile Suits from the series.

• Over 100 Mobile Suits! — All Mobile Suits have been redesigned with high-resolution model textures. Unlock more Mobile Suits and missions from the main Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series, and battle into additional side stories from the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED universe.
• Tune up your suits! — Strengthen your suits and weaponry in the redesigned UI menu. Tune your suits to match your playstyle as you embark on missions and take on stronger opponents!
• Even more System Enhancements — The save system has been reworked to make replays easier. Additionally, the difficulty has been adjusted with easier conditions for obtaining Mobile Suits. New lock-on modes and controller settings have also been added for smoother gameplay.

*Product is based on Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny released in 2012. Some specifications may differ.

#5) Trident’s Tale (May 21, 2025)

Publisher: 3DClouds | Genre: Action, Adventure, Role-playing

File Size: 3 GB | Price: $24.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Dive Into a World of Pirates, Magic, and Epic Battles – Let’s Go! — Set sail for an epic action-packed adventure in Trident’s Tale, where you’ll become Ocean, a bold young captain on a quest to reclaim the legendary Storm Trident—a mythical artifact that grants power over the seas. But beware the ocean is vast, treacherous, and crawling with danger at every turn! So ready the cannons, hoist the sails, and immerse yourself in a gripping tale filled with eccentric characters, cunning dungeons, and adrenaline-pumping battles. You will need to master your magic and embrace your swashbuckling spirit to become the ruler of the seas!

Command Your Ship, Rule the Seas: Take the helm in dynamic naval battles, where every cannon shot and maneuver counts. Upgrade and customise your ship to suit your playstyle, and engage in epic cannon duels against rival pirates, sea monsters, and more!

Explore a Vast, Living World: Discover a sprawling ocean filled with diverse islands, each with its own secrets, treasures, and challenges. Uncover hidden dungeons, solve cunning riddles, and loot rare treasures to power up your crew.

Build Your Legendary Pirate Crew: Recruit a colorful cast of characters, each with unique abilities, and personalities. Level up your crew, unlock powerful skills, and create the ultimate pirate team.

Fight for survival: Use your blade, magic, and firearms in exhilarating land combat, complete with special abilities and thrilling boss encounters.

Ready to Claim Your Place in Pirate History?

#6) Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (May 23, 2025)

Publisher: CAPCOM | Genre: Action, Adventure

File Size: 14.2 GB | Price: $29.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Reclaim your destiny — Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny returns with HD graphics and modernised controls to perform issen critical counter attacks and intense swordplay. Play as Jubei Yagyu and make your way through feudal Japan with your allies. This game has additional language support adapted from the original script.

Additional features include:

• New Gallery mode with over 100 sketches by the game’s character designer, Keita Amemiya.
• New digital soundtrack selection with all 43 tracks from the original soundtrack of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny
• Hell mode difficulty.
• The Man in Black, Team Oni, and Puzzle Phantom Realm mini games will be available to play at the very beginning.
• Auto-save feature and easy weapon switch for improved playability.

You can also get a special outfit for Jubei if you have save data from Onimusha: Warlords. To switch Jubei’s outfit select Special Features → Jubei’s Outfit and select between Normal and Special from the title-screen menu. This will only alter the appearance. Your status will be the same as the armour you equip in-game.