#3) Cronos: The New Dawn (September 5, 2025)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Bloober Team

File Size: 17.4 GB

Price: $59.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Cronos: The New Dawn is a brutal third-person survival horror where you fight for the future by salvaging the past. Burn monsters before they merge. Extract souls from the living. Adapt or die.

SURVIVE THE FUTURE. SALVAGE THE PAST — Set in a grim world where Eastern European brutalism meets retro-futurist technology, Cronos: The New Dawn lets you experience a gripping story that straddles the line between past and future.

In the past, you will witness a world in the throes of The Change, a cataclysmic event that forever altered humanity. Meanwhile, in the ravaged wastelands of the future, every moment is a fight for survival against dangerous abominations that will test both your reflexes and your tactical thinking.

You are a Traveler working for the enigmatic Collective, tasked with scouring the wastelands of the future in search of time rifts that will transport you to 1980s-era Poland.

ADAPT OR PERISH — In a desolate world filled with ever-present danger, your survival hinges on your ability to strategize and plan ahead. The enemies you’ll encounter are nightmarish creatures, born from the remnants of humanity – defeating them will require you to make full use of your arsenal.

You can manipulate temporal Anomalies to clear a path through the desolate environment, and will have to scavenge for resources to replenish your limited ammo and supplies. Good preparation is key. Once in battle, split-second decisions can mean the difference between life and death.

DON’T LET THEM MERGE — The creatures you kill won’t stay dead for long. Fallen enemies can be absorbed by others — through a grotesque process called Merging — to become faster, tougher, and far deadlier.

The only way to stop them? Burn their bodies. And do it fast.

If you don’t, you’ll face ever-evolving abominations that will push your combat skills to their limits.

HARVESTER OF SOULS — Your mission is to locate key people from the past who perished in the ensuing apocalypse. Using your all-powerful Harvester, you can extract their Essences and have them accompany you into the future.

But be wary: these essences have a profound impact on your journey.

The more you carry, the more haunted your suit becomes — increasing your prowess on the battlefield but also bringing with them whispers in your ear and flickers into your vision, edging you ever closer to madness.

#4) Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (September 5, 2025)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Marvelous

File Size: 23 GB

Price: $69.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System) | 1 – 3 (Online)

Re-design your self, liberate your future — Become the ultimate high-tech warrior in an action-packed new entry in the Daemon X Machina series. Fly into battle in your customized Arsenal, unleashing a variety of attacks tailored to your playstyle. Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous open world on land or in the air. After taking down your foes, collect their weapons and equipment, and upgrade your skills to expand your options on the battlefield. Suit up for a dark sci-fi story where you can face the titanic boss battles alone or with up to two other players online. New and veteran Daemon X Machina players alike will find a worthy adventure in the latest from Marvelous First Studio.

• A Titanic Evolution: Daemon X Machina’s high-octane armored action debuts on a new generation of platforms, bringing with it an epic sci-fi adventure, gameplay that’s accessible to newcomers, and an expanded scope sure to satisfy returning fans.
• Together You Can Make a Difference: Cooperative multiplayer means you never truly fight alone. Team up with friends online to tackle the epic story and boss battles together.
• Build a Better You: Now a nimble suit of armor, your Arsenal can be fully customized both in design and in loadout, with the ability to craft or salvage new elements.
• Beautiful and Deadly: Explore an alien planet in your Arsenal as you battle against mechanical and organic enemies. Trek through the vast open world on foot, fly through the skies, or when all else fails, gallop on horseback across plains, swamps, mountains, and more.

#5) EVERYBODY’S GOLF HOT SHOTS (September 5, 2025)

Platform: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment

File Size: NSW: 9.8 GB | NS2: 9.8 GB

Price: NSW: $39.99 | NS2: $39.99

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

Anyone can master the perfect shot! — Everybody’s favorite golf game series finally returns to the fairway!

Hit the green with a variety of unique characters and courses in online and offline AND single and multiplayer modes!

• The Classic Gameplay You Love!

The controls are as simple and intuitive as ever. Just aim and press the button 3 times at the right moment to master the perfect shot!

• Play Solo or With Friends!
• Climb the ranks in Challenge Mode by completing rounds and facing off against colorful characters.
• Sharpen your skills and focus on beating your personal bests in Solo Rounds.
• Enjoy local Multiplayer Mode with up to 4 players on a single controller, or compete online against golfers worldwide.
• For even more excitement, try Wacky Golf – a unique twist on golf that everybody can enjoy together.

#6) SHUTEN ORDER (September 5, 2025)

Platform: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Spike Chunsoft

File Size: NSW: 13.7 GB | NS2: 13.7 GB

Price: NSW: $49.99 | NS2: $49.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Happy New End…Have a good end

Story: “168 remaining until the end of the world…” Humanity is approaching its end.

In a world steeped in despair and chaos, a strange religious organization called Shuten Order emerges, yearning for the end of humanity. The group rapidly gains followers, eventually forming a small nation state called Shuten.

Tragedy strikes during the grand festival celebrating their nation’s founding—the leader of the Shuten Order is murdered. Soon after, the protagonist awakens with no memory, greeted by two self-proclaimed “angels”. They reveal a shocking truth: the protagonist is the murdered Founder, revived by divine power. However, the resurrection is incomplete—their memories are gone, and their life limited to a mere four days.

To survive, the protagonist must overcome “God’s trial”: identify and kill their murderer.

With the clock ticking, the protagonist, given the alias Rei, dives into the tumultuous city as a detective. The suspects? Five ministers of the Shuten Order. There’s no time to investigate them all. Choices must be made, and the pursuit of truth demands sacrifice.

Who killed the Founder? For what reason? Can the mission be fulfilled before time runs out?

Thus begins a high-stakes, four-day hunt for the truth.

Gameplay & Game System:

• Ministry of Security: Stealth Action Horror — Flee from the legendary killer Nephilim while investigating suspect Manji Fushicho
  • Features action-style gameplay where players solve various puzzles in 3D stages while escaping from the murderous Nephilim, all viewed from a top-down perspective.
• Ministry of Justice: Mystery Adventure — Solve a murder tied to the wealthy Kukuri family and expose the true killer linked to suspect Kishiru Inugami.
  • Investigate cases as a detective by interviewing key figures and examining crime scenes to uncover hidden truths.
  • In the visual novel-style investigation segments, use the “Snapping” feature to closely analyze suspicious statements and intriguing objects.
  • During the case analysis meetings, piece together evidence collected during investigations to reveal what took place and draw closer to solving the mystery.
• Ministry of Science: Multi-Perspective Visual Novel — Navigate a deadly terrorist attack at a research lab while shifting between characters to avoid fatal outcomes, targeting suspect Teko Ion.
  • Features multi-perspective storytelling through visual novel-style gameplay where you switch between the viewpoints of multiple characters to discover survival routes.
  • One person’s actions can impact another person’s fate.
• Ministry of Education: Romance Adventure (?!) — After being poisoned, head to Shuten Academy and unmask three enigmatic girls, one of whom is suspect/poisoner Honoka Kokushikan.
  • A romance adventure-style game where the goal is to build deep connections with three heroines.
  • Use clues to track their locations on the school map and seek them out for interactions.
  • Raise their affection through dialogue choices and complete romance events to unlock the confession phase at night.
  • During the confession phase, choose the right words within the time limit to win them over.
• Ministry of Health: Extreme Escape Adventure — Survive a death game orchestrated by an unknown force while interrogating suspect Yugen Ushitora.
  • Features escape room adventure gameplay where you must find the exit to a mysterious locked room by undergoing dangerous trials and puzzles, and wrong choices can lead directly to life-threatening situations.

#7) LEGO Voyagers (September 15, 2025)

Platform: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Annapurna Interactive

File Size: NSW: 3.2 GB | NS2: 3.3 GB

Price: NSW: £19.99 | NS2: £19.99

No. of Players: 1 -2 (Single System) | 1 – 2 (Online)

Tumble, jump, snap together, and build your way through rich brick worlds — From the makers of LEGO® Builder’s Journey comes a new 2-player co-op adventure about friendship and play. When two friends make it their mission to rescue an abandoned spaceship, they embark on a journey beyond their wildest dreams, ultimately learning the value of being connected.

• Experience what it feels like to be a LEGO brick. Tumble, jump, snap together, and build your way through rich brick worlds.
• Unravel a poetic, non verbal narrative, set in beautiful brick built environments, supported by an atmospheric soundtrack.
• Cooperatively solve the game’s many challenges and discover how two bricks are better than one. Play locally on the same screen, or online.
• Invite a friend to join your adventure for free with the Friend’s Pass. As long as one of you owns LEGO Voyagers, you can both play the full co-op experience together.

LEGO Voyagers asks open questions about building friendships, sharing dreams, and giving space.

It reminds us that while playing and being creative is for all shapes and sizes, it’s always better when you share it with a friend.

#14) FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles | FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (September 30, 2025)

Platform: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: SQUARE ENIX

File Size: NSW: 6.8 GB | NS2: 6.8 GB

Price: NSW: $49.99 | NS2: $49.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

The groundbreaking tactical RPG makes its long-awaited return.

Story — Ivalice—a kingdom blessed by the light of the gods and ruled by the Two-headed Lion. A year after her defeat to Ordallia in the Fifty Years’ War, the king succumbed to malady, leaving a mere boy of two to ascend the throne.

Whoever was named regent would rule in truth, and thus emerged two rival candidates: dukes Goltanna and Larg, whose deeds during the war had earned them great renown. Goltanna the Black Lion and Larg the White Lion were destined to clash, and the resulting conflict would come to be known as the War of the Lions.

Against this backdrop appear Ramza, third son of House Beoulve, one of Ivalice’s leading military families, and his childhood companion Delita, a commoner raised amongst nobles. As they endeavor to chart a course through this tumultuous age, a mighty current draws them ever closer to the abyss.

Combat — Lead your party in exhilarating encounters where strategic positioning and forward planning determine the outcome. Use the varied terrain of 3D battlefields to your advantage, skillfully manipulate the turn order, and victory will be yours for the taking.

Character Growth and Customization — Combine a wide variety of jobs and abilities to craft your very own strategies.

As your party members grow, they will gain access to more jobs, each with its own unique abilities. Once learned, abilities can be used even after changing to another job. With over 20 jobs to master—including white mage, black mage, dragoon, and many others from the FINAL FANTASY series—and hundreds of abilities to learn, you have the freedom to experiment and discover the combinations that best suit your party. Chocobos and other creatures can also be tamed and led into battle.

Two Versions: Enhanced and Classic — With improved graphics, fully voiced dialogue, and refined gameplay, the enhanced version provides the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of Ivalice. Along with the fine-tuning of several features and battle mechanics, the inclusion of the more accessible “Squire” difficulty setting makes the enhanced version an excellent starting point for first-time players.

The classic version unites the graphics and gameplay of the original 1997 version with the renowned War of the Lions translation for a unique way to experience this beloved title.