We're well and truly into 2025 now, and we've finally got official word that Switch 2 exists and is coming this year. So that means Switch 1 is dead, right?
Wrong! Looking at the schedule, the original Switch has plenty of life in it yet. We've rounded up our regular selection of games and accessories heading to shop shelves over the coming weeks.
Below we've picked out some particular highlights, plus loads of other games and Switch accessories launching soon. Take a scroll and see what grabs you.
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Civilization VII - 11th February
Civ 6 proved that Switch could handle the might of Meier, but Sid Meier's Civilization VII is bringing the series back to Nintendo's console on 11th February, and it's looking good.
In Civilization VII, your strategic decisions shape the unique cultural lineage of your evolving empire. Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history and steer the course of your story by choosing a new civilization to represent your empire in each Age of human advancement.
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars - 6th March
A little compilation of Konami's classic PS1 RPGs, we've got high hopes for this duo when they finally land on Switch in the first week of March
The Suikoden Series began its journey in 1995 and quickly gained popularity as KONAMI's original RPG series, releasing a total of 11 titles including spin-offs. Each installment of the game featured new locations and unique characters, thoughtfully woven together storylines, and more than 108 charming allies to tell a wartime story full of grandeur.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition - 20th March
Finally, rounding things out towards the end of March, one of the big final Wii U ports that we've been dreaming would make the jump since 2017. Switch is a Xenoblade machine and we're very excited to see this one added to the lineup.
The year is 2054. Earth has been destroyed by an intergalactic war between two alien races, and humanity is on the brink of annihilation. A small number of survivors, aboard the USS White Whale, crash land on the vast and untamed planet Mira.
Now, it falls to you, as a member of BLADE, to help bring humanity back from the edge of extinction…with the aid of giant, pilotable robots called Skells!
The visually enhanced edition of this open-world RPG contains newly added story elements and more.
More Upcoming Switch Games For February And March 2025
As well as those picks above, there are plenty more Switch retail games launching in the next couple of months.
New Switch Accessories & eShop Credit
Finally, here's a selection of Switch accessories coming soon, and our Switch buyer's guides if you're looking for something in particular.
Remember you can also buy your Switch eShop credit and games from the Nintendo Life store. Purchases made on our store also help to support the site, so thank you in advance!
So that's it for February and March — did we miss anything? Let us know with a comment and tell us if you've pre-ordered any of these goodies!
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Wait, what!? Pocket Bravery is releasing on March 20th?
I've been following that game since 2022. It already released on PC in 2023. Though a console release was promised, they have not announced a release date yet from any of their official accounts.
Preordered Suikoden, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection, Metal Slug Tactics, Neva, Atelier Yumia, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Broken Sword, Romancing SaGa and The Hundred Line physically discounted from my usual retailer, will eventually get Trails through Daybreak II, OMEGA 6 and Lunar for sure, maybe also Civilization VII, RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic etc.!
Current plan is to watch 1 of my kids play XCX again this summer so we can hopefully get some final closure on a storyline that ended on a bit of a cliffhanger.
Funko Fusion releasing on Switch next month after releasing a few months ago elsewhere would not give me high hopes about that version. That said, if it’s this late b/c they added couch, or in the Switch case tabletop, co-op, I’ll pick it up.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is my choice.
I plan to grab both Trails Through Daybreak II and Xenoblade Chronicles X eventually. I'm on a game buying freeze for awhile.
Omega 6 has me curious, but I’m not sold on it yet. Love Star Fox, you know, but I dunno…
I think the latest Momodora may be my final Switch 1 purchase as things currently stand. I know others disagree, but this year is off to a very slow start for games for me.
I am extremely excited for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. It's probably the game I'm most excited to play this year atm.
Never played a Suikoden game before but they look interesting. Assuming performance is fine on Switch, I'll grab Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars at some point later and give the series a try.
@Erigen These lists (I think) are auto generated from data from Amazon. Amazon may have given Pocket Bravery a placeholder release date and that's why it appears here.
Xenoblade Chronicles X.
And maybe some others if the reviews are good, and I am any interested.
Definitely getting Trails through Daybreak II even though I had not started on Daybreak I yet.
I know you have to draw the line somewhere but BAKERU should be up top with the “main” ones!
Cannot wait for my physical copy so I can finally give it a proper go.
legend of heroes 2 kemco rpg classic volume 1 xenoblades x suikoden 1&2 remake wizardry remake the new atelier game lunar collection the list never ends...
Bad news for those wanting to pick up Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song. Physical release delayed til September, according to Red Art Games...
https://www.redartgames.com/games/773-romancing-saga-minstrel-song-remastered-nintendo-switch-collector-edition.html
Good, Bakeru got a physical release and it's on GameFly. Queued it. So Kemco releases so many RPGs they have a collection they've released? Sheesh.
For as much as is still coming out for the switch, I hope they release a budget version of the console around when the switch 2 comes out. It'd be nice to see it supported in some capacity for another couple of years, though the fact that it's already 8 years old is pretty good for a Nintendo console.
@Anti-Matter The right choice of course
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