Introducing the Best of the Best! (December 2025)

Whether you’ve gone all in on the Nintendo Switch 2 or are staying loyal to the original Nintendo Switch, here is an extensive look at the 9 biggest titles releasing on both platforms in December 2025:

The Biggest Games Releasing on Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2: (December 2025)

#1) MARVEL Cosmic Invasion (December 1, 2025)

Platforms: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Dotemu

File Size: NSW: 737 MB | NS2: 737 MB

Price: NSW: $29.99 | NS2: $29.99

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

A cosmic battle awaits in this Marvel frenetic action beat ‘em up!

Tribute Games and Dotemu are teaming up again, in collaboration with Marvel Games, to craft an original, fresh beat ’em up. Featuring dynamic combat combos and dazzling pixel art, this planet-hopping adventure stands as a love letter to the Marvel Universe.

“THE COSMOS MUST FALL SO THAT I MIGHT LIVE!!” So swears Annihilus, the living death that walks!

After an unprecedented attack is launched across the galaxy, all life hangs in the balance. From New York City to the depths of the Negative Zone, the future of the Universe will be fought for across the stars in MARVEL Cosmic Invasion!

15 PLAYABLE SUPER HEROES: Spider-Man, Wolverine, She-Hulk, Captain America, Phoenix, Black Panther, Storm and Iron Man, some of the most powerful earth-born Marvel Super Heroes, are ready to face the threat.

But they won’t be alone! Galactic Super Heroes Rocket Raccoon, Beta Ray Bill, Venom, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Nova, Phyla-Vell and the Silver Surfer enter the battle as well to complete the relentless line-up.

All will join forces in a star-spanning brawling adventure against the deadly Annihilation Wave.

Whether you’re an old-school expert or a first-time fan, you’ll find familiar faces and discover new favorites in a captivating roster of characters from across the Marvel Universe!

MASTER THE COSMIC SWAP TAG-TEAM SYSTEM: With the Cosmic Swap tag-team system, choose two Super Heroes for each level and switch between them instantly. Create unique combos and powerful special attacks. Each character’s abilities encourage creative team-ups and a more tactical approach to the action.

AMAZING RETRO ART DIRECTION: MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is a tribute to one of Marvel’s most iconic eras, with stunning full-color pixel art designs.

INTUITIVE, FUN MULTIPLAYER FOR EVERYONE: Whether you’re teaming up with friends or family, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion has you covered with local/online play and a drop-in/drop-out adaptive system.

A cosmic battle awaits!

#2) Assassin’s Creed Shadows (December 2, 2025)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Ubisoft

File Size: 61 GB

Price: $59.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Experience Assassin’s Creed Shadows in a whole new and unique way with the Nintendo Switch™ 2, whether you are at home or on the go! Discover specific features tailored for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, including intuitive touchscreen controls for menus and map navigation but also hideout building.

MASTER THE DEEPEST STEALTH MECHANISMS OF THE SERIES AND FIGHT IN VISCERAL COMBAT: Play as Naoe, a quick-witted shinobi, and use light, sound, and shadows to evade detection. Infiltrate enemy strongholds with many parkour options including the new grappling hook, distract guards with shuriken or smoke bombs, and assassinate your targets with your Hidden Blade. As the samurai Yasuke, use silent bow takedowns or unleash devastating melee combos with your katana or naginata.

Switch between these two heroes to adapt your strategy and experience feudal Japan through two radically different approaches – stealth and strength, shadows and steel.

DEEP-DIVE INTO THE CAPTIVATING WORLD OF ASSASSIN’S CREED SHADOWS: Step into feudal Japan like never before! From majestic castle towns to serene shrines and sweeping countryside, Assassin’s Creed Shadows offers a breathtaking open world where dynamic seasons, shifting weather, and environmental destruction affect your tactical approach.
And, to get full immersion, experience the game through Japanese voiceover.

A GLOBAL HIT: Whether you are a veteran Assassin’s Creed player or new to the franchise, feudal Japan awaits you, with a community of millions of players!

#3) Red Dead Redemption: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (December 2, 2025)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: ROCKSTAR GAMES

File Size: 11.8 GB

Price: $49.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Experience the epic Western adventures that defined a generation.

When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is forced to hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends. Experience Marston’s journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico as he fights to bury his blood-stained past in the critically acclaimed predecessor to the 2018 blockbuster, Red Dead Redemption 2.

Also included is Undead Nightmare, the iconic horror story that transforms the world of Red Dead Redemption into an apocalyptic fight for survival against a zombie horde.

Featuring the complete single-player experiences of both games, Red Dead Redemption also includes bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition and more.*

Outlaws to the End

Red Dead Redemption does not feature multiplayer content.

#4) Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (December 3, 2025)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: SEGA

File Size: 23.8 GB

Price: $69.99

No. of Players: 1 – 4 (Single System) | 1 – 12 (Single System)

Nintendo Switch 2 features:

Tear up the racetrack on Nintendo Switch™ 2, with upgraded resolution and frame rates.

Come Race on Our Level!

**To access the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Digital Deluxe Edition content on Nintendo Switch™ 2, please purchase the Nintendo Switch™ Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Digital Deluxe Edition and the Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition Upgrade Pack. Existing owners of the Switch™ 2 Edition can also access the Digital Deluxe Edition content by purchasing the Season Pass for Nintendo Switch™.

Race across land, sea, air, and space in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions where something new awaits around every twist and turn.

Speed to victory solo or as a team in a variety of offline and online modes and compete against players from around the world. Build the ultimate vehicle to match your racing style, unlock gadgets to gain the upper hand, and unleash power-up items to bring home the win!

Ready, Set, Warp!: Race across 24 tracks and warp to 15 CrossWorlds with Travel Rings, a unique gameplay mechanic that transports the iconic characters from the Sonic and SEGA universes into new dimensions. Use unpredictability to your advantage as you change the landscape of each race!

Race With the Best!: Choose from 23 iconic Sonic characters, the largest roster of any Sonic racing game!

Make It Yours: Mix and match between 45 unique original vehicles and 70 different gadgets to trick out your ride, level up your kart, and create the ultimate machine to match your racing style.

Gain the Advantage with Powerful Items!: Dominate your opponents with 23 different items including returning favorites and all-new items like the Monster Truck!

Multiple Ways to Play: Gather with friends and play local split-screen in Grand Prix and the new party mode Race Park, compete against players from around the world and increase your rank in World Match, play against friends online in 12-player lobbies with custom rules in Friend Match, or test your driving skills in Time Trials.

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

Platforms: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Nintendo

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

Price: NSW: $59.99 | NS2: $69.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

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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#6) OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 (December 4, 2025)

Platforms: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: SQUARE ENIX

File Size: NSW: 3.9 GB | NS2: 3.9 GB

Price: NSW: $49.99 | NS2: $49.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Start from Zero in a Tale of Restoration and Retribution

Product Summary: Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.

Embark on an adventure of your own creation: Enjoy familiar features such as the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG; the player’s ability to roleplay using Path Actions of their choice; and the Break and Boost system that can turn the tide of battle. Additionally, brand-new features such as character creation and town building allow you to create your own character and restore your hometown.

Key Features:

You are the protagonist of the story. Choose your appearance, voice, motions, and favorite dish with the new character creation feature!
Restore your hometown through town building. Invite companions and allies to live in a town of your creation!
Engage in exhilarating and strategic command battles. Choose from over 30 allies to form a party comprised of up to eight characters!
Use Path Actions to invite people to your town, engage in battle, and obtain items. Where you go and what you do is entirely up to you.
Equip action skills with the new skill system. These skills can be learned by allies and passed on to others.

*The OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 Digital Deluxe Edition, which combines the OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 base game and paid additional content at a lower price, is also available.

*Please see the official website for details of the bonuses for each edition.

#7) Farming Simulator: Signature Edition (December 9, 2025)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: GIANTS Software

File Size: 22.5 GB

Price: $59.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

This Farm is Your Farm!

Switch your daily routine for a relaxing farming adventure!

In a picturesque North American setting with wide open land and clear rivers, a Central European location with green fields between ponds, or a lush East Asian landscape filled with water-flooded rice paddies. Grow your farm, produce goods, and cultivate the agricultural empire of your dreams!

Grow with Agriculture! 25 Crops to cultivate on your fields
Branch out into Forestry! Or constructions & farm shops!
Tend to Livestock! Adorable animals need your care
Operate 400+ Machines! From 150 real brands

#8) The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (December 9, 2025)

Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Bethesda

File Size: 53 GB

Price: $59.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

Embark on the legendary open-world adventure!

Winner of over 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim redefined open-world fantasy over a decade ago. Now, experience the full epic adventure like never before with the Anniversary Edition, newly enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2.

This ultimate version includes:

The Complete Skyrim Experience: Includes the critically acclaimed base game and the three official expansions: Dawnguard, Hearthtire, and Dragonborn.
Enhanced Performance for Nintendo Switch 2: Updated visuals, improved load times, and optimized performance take full advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2’s advanced hardware.
Hundreds of Unique Creations Club items: Anniversary Edition includes Creations Club content. Enjoy quests, weapons, armor, spells, dungeons, and more to enrich your adventure.
Play Your Way: Be who you want and do what you choose in a world that responds to your actions.

Whether you’re a returning adventurer or discovering Skyrim for the first time, the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 delivers the definitive fantasy RPG experience.

#9) Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition (December 15, 2025)

Platforms: Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Limited Run Games

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

Price: NSW: $19.99 | NS2: $19.99

No. of Players: 1 (Single System)

TOMBA RETURNS IN A NEW ASTOUNDING 3D ADVENTURE!

Tomba and his friend Zippo are in search of Tomba’s girlfriend, Tabby. Was she kidnapped by the Evil Pigs? Is she safe? Tomba must use all of his agility, guile and cunning disguises to save Tabby and defeat the Evil Pigs once and for all.