Nintendo's Cookin' Up a Storm: 10 Tasty Switch Games on the Horizon (and a Sneak Peek at Tomorrow!)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Nintendo's revealed a list of 10 upcoming Switch and Switch 2 games, showcasing a mix of exclusives and cross-gen titles to keep both current and future Switch owners happy...hopefully! Will this be enough to keep the console relevant in the face of new hardware? We shall see...
Alright, mates, gather 'round the digital campfire. Nintendo's dropped its latest financial report, and while those things usually read like a goblin's tax return, this one's got some juicy details for us gamers. Game Rant's been digging through the numbers, and they've unearthed a list of 10 upcoming games for the Switch family. Now, before you start sharpening your pitchforks about another 'Switch killer' claim, let's be clear: the Switch is still kicking, and Nintendo's planning to keep it that way.
So, what's on the menu? Well, apparently, Nintendo's got a two-pronged approach. Five of these titles are aiming to be Switch 2 exclusives, while the other five can be enjoyed on both the original and the shiny new Switch 2. Smart move, eh? Keeps everyone happy(ish).
First up, we've got *Drag x Drive*, slated for August 14th. Apparently a Switch 2 exclusive. Then, hot on its heels, is *Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World* on August 28th, also a Switch 2 only affair. Now, I reckon if you've already played Forgotten Land, the 'plus' edition is where the real excitement is - but is it *enough* to warrant buying the shiny new console? Still, good games are good games.
October brings us *Pokemon Legends: Z-A* (October 16th), and this is where things get interesting, because Game Rant reports it's releasing on both the original Switch *and* the Switch 2. Nice! Gotta catch 'em all, regardless of which hunk of plastic you own, right? Winter 2025 brings the vaguely-titled *Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment* which sounds suitably epic - and is apparently a Switch 2 exclusive. More Zelda? Yes please.
And then... the dreaded 'TBA 2025' zone. This is where dreams go to die…or at least get delayed. *Kirby Air Riders* and *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond* are both slated for release before the end of the year on Switch 2 exclusively, but there's no specific date attached. Seriously, Nintendo, give us something to work with here!
Looking ahead to 2026, Nintendo's got a few more treats up its sleeve for the original Switch, namely *Rhythm Heaven Groove*, *Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream*, and *Pokemon Champions*. As Game Rant points out, since the Switch 2 is backward compatible, those who've upgraded can enjoy these games too.
Finally, we have *Splatoon Raiders*, a Switch 2 exclusive with no release window. Could be this year, could be next, could be never! Who knows? Nintendo, that's who! And they're not telling.
Now, what does all this mean? Well, it suggests Nintendo is still fully committed to the Switch even as the next generation looms. Backward compatibility on the Switch 2 is a huge win for consumers, and the mix of exclusives and cross-gen titles ensures there's something for everyone. Will this be enough to keep the Switch juggernaut rolling? Only time will tell. But in the meantime, I'm already clearing space on my SD card…and maybe starting to save up for that Switch 2, after all.
Tags: Nintendo Switch, Upcoming Games, Pokemon, Metroid Prime 4, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant