You hear that? That is the sound of inevitability 2022 racing up on you while you're busy getting over October. Yes, we're into the 11th hour month of the year and we've taken to amusing ourselves with the little-used but thoroughly entertaining strikeout tool in our article intros. It's been a long year, okay!
A long game-filled year, to be precise, and it's not over yet. Nintendo still has a heavy-hitter or two coming in Switch's 2021 line-up that should help make the holidays very happy this year for Switch-owning gamers. Yep, Tiny Tim's getting half a pea and eShop credit under the tree this year, the lucky little fella.
Below we've listed some of the upcoming highlights of big Switch games scheduled for November and December. Beneath those physical launches you'll also find a selection of other games releasing from November — usually physical versions of previously digital-only Switch eShop games — plus a selection of Switch accessories and related peripherals available in the coming months as we start looking to the New Year and beyond.
Enjoy!
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Just Dance 2022 - 4th November
Ah yes, we're getting our annual fix of Just Dance on Nintendo hardware. While it's easy to be jokey about the series, it is enduringly popular, especially on Nintendo hardware. This one's not coming to Wii when it launches on 4th November, though.
Pokémon Dialga & Palkia Edition Switch Lite - 5th November
The upcoming Pokémon Dialga & Palkia Edition Switch Lite is being released a couple of weeks prior to the launch of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. This fetching console not only bears the images of the two titular Legendary Pokémon, but also mirrors the Special Edition DS Lite console which launched in North America and Japan with the original DS Diamond and Pearl.
This more subdued livery joins the colourful roster of Switch Lites currently available, which includes Yellow, Turquoise, Grey, Coral and Blue, not to mention the previous Pokémon Switch Lite, the Zacian and Zamazenta Edition console.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition - 11th November (physical version - 7th December)
The first GTA release on a Nintendo system since the rather good Chinatown Wars on DS, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy collects GTA 3, GTA: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas in one package with "across-the-board enhancements" to bring the ageing classics closer to modern spec. It's been a long wait for a 'proper' 3D GTA on a Nintendo console, so we're intrigued to see how this trilogy hold up.
Shin Megami Tensei V - 12th November
This Switch exclusive from Atlus was first announced way back in 2017. We've had to wait a while for it, although Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster arrived on 25th May, so SMT fans on Switch have had something to chew on for the last few months until the new game hits.
Game & Watch: The Legend Of Zelda - 12 November
Revealed as part of Nintendo's E3 2021 Direct presentation, the Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda handheld is a cute little device that let's you play three classic Zelda games on a retro-styled Game & Watch system similar to the Super Mario Bros. version which launched last year.
A tribute to the action-adventure series' 35th anniversary, the full games included on this gorgeous little device are the original NES Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and Game Boy's The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Neat!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl - 19th November
Announced as part of February 2021's Pokémon Presents showcase celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are Switch remakes of the DS entries that lacked the extra adjectives
Fifteen years since the original Pokémon Diamond and Pearl brought Gen IV and the series to a non-Game Boy handheld, we'll get to relive our Sinnoh days on Switch through the lens of a chibi style unique to the series (so far).
There's also the Switch Lite Pokémon Dialga & Palkia Edition releasing a couple of weeks earlier on 5th November if you can't get enough of new Switch hardware.
- Where To Pre-Order Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl On Switch
- Where To Pre-Order The Nintendo Switch Lite Pokémon Dialga & Palkia Edition
Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain - 3rd December
Announced on a quiet Thursday in early September, the Big Brain Academy series — the slightly more relaxed sibling of Brain Age / Brain Training from back in the Nintendo DS era — is back in December with Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain on Switch.
Featuring 4-player brain-based bouts, you'll also be able to battle brainiacs from around the world via a new online where you challenge other people's ghost data in a brain vs. brain sorta scenario. It's out on 3rd December and looks like decent family fare for the holidays.
Danganronpa Decadence - 3rd December
Four helpings of Danganronpa are dropping on the same day, this 10th anniversary edition of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc arrives on the same day as Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition, Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp and Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition.
That's a whole lot of Spike Chunsoft's visual novel-ing for a single day, but dagnabit if we're not down for Danganronpa! Busy day, December 3rd.
More Awesome Nintendo Switch Games
Aside from the highlighted games above, there are lots more Switch retail games which might take your fancy in November and beyond.
Awesome Accessories For Your Switch
And finally here are a selection of the finest Switch accessories coming up in November and beyond, for your consideration.
So that's it for November and December — did we miss anything? Let us know with a comment and also tell us if you've pre-ordered any of these goodies!
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Just physical copies of Shin Megami Tensei V, Danganronpa Decadence and Love Esquire for me.
Still pretty packed for me. Which means I will be buying games off this list into next year. This whole year has been a gaming avalanche.
Didn't expect a straight up hentai game to pop up in this list... huh.
Wow nothing for me. Now that Dread released, there's not a single firm release I'm anticipating. I'm looking forward to some release announcements though:
Cuphead DLC
BotW 2
Silksong
Prime 4
Sparks of Hope
I'm interested in SMT V, Love Esquire, Dollhouse, World War Z, Carrion and the physical version of Life is Strange: True Colors when it comes out... BUT my priority this month is getting the OLED Switch before any of that other stuff. I've been working overtime so that the check I get mid month can easily net me one. Once I have that money I'm going to call every Gamestop in the Houston area on a daily basis until I nab one, lol
Doesn't the GTA Trilogy warrant a mention here?
@Yosher Love Esquire? Ecchi comedy isn't hentai 😅 .. I have several games rated Teen and Mature that actually were hentai on there PC versions with a special patch. I don't think Love Esquire was one of them but I could be wrong. It's on my wanted list 😁
@geox30 yeah, where is GTA? First time a full 3D GTA for a Nintendo console.
For me:
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
and
Legend of Zelda Game & Watch
Most likely my final Nintendo purchases this year. Sicne Advance wars is delayed.
New Let's Sing already? Correct me if I'm wrong, but for the previous ones the DLC carried over?
Nintendo is dead to me until next year
@geox30 While the digital release is on Nov 11th, the physical release is on December 7th. Maybe that’s why
My Universe games (Kitten & Pups, Interior Designer, Doctors & Nurses) by Microids !!! 😀
I must get them all.
I love the fact there is another game like Imagine / Petz series by different game company to modern game consoles.
Still sad we dont get Advance Wars this holiday, but even with AW it felt to me Nintendo is missing a big holiday release this year.
Really looking forward to both SMT5 and BDSP (I'm getting BD).
@Lem1697
"Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For November And December 2021", is the article's title.
It seems the holiday season won't be a time to purchasing new games this time for me. I'm awaiting the Pokemon Arceus and Advance Wars releases. In the mean time I can use the time for games waiting in my library (Kakarot, Okami).
Just Big Brain Academy for me on Switch for the rest of the year. Got it preordered.
I only care about Shin Megami Tensei 5 and the Animal Crossing DLC
Literally nothing good.
So much missing here in Nov!
Kotor and GTA Trilogy are both also on 11/12. I decided to wait on SMTV that same day because I want those 2 more.
Then I'm getting Pokemon the next week and Danganronpa a few weeks later. So much releasing!
@JustMonika There's a game in the list literally called Hentai vs Evil. That's what I was aiming at...
So, anyone have word on when the Switch OLED docks will be sold separately? I just want the new dock for my Switch, there is nothing left for the console I want until Metroid Prime 4 releases and the Mario + Rabbids sequel.
Maybe BotW 2, but that depends on whether or not they remove or at least tweak weapon durability.
Game & watch zelda for me and Pokémon games for the kids
I think that Smurfs game and Deedlit in Wonderland are probably all about I'm grabbing, but I think I must've bought 4 games last month.
It's a good season!
Can't wait to grab Shining Pearl! Hopefully they fixed the health bars in the remake.
@sketchturner you mentioned Dread and Hollow Knight here, have you heard of The Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonderland. It looks fantastic
Pretty quiet for me but that gives me time to catch-up on some of my backlog.
Nothing there for me, we need a game to replace the delayed Advance Wars. Time to roll out Metroid Prime!
@Donutsavant Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out.
I'll be getting Pokemon Shining Pearl for my nephew, but, realistically, SMT V is all I'm going to concern myself with after it releases. SO excited for that game.
Just Pokemon Shining Pearl for me! The Animal Crossing update and DLC will keep me busy well into 2022 for sure.
Nothing for me, thankfully. I've enough to play for the next while.
I get that the Danganronpa collection has a lot of content, but for some decade old games I'm unsure if to get them on switch, i could probably get them cheaper elsewhere
I’m getting Danganronpa. I was gonna get Shin Megami Tensei V but I remembered that IV got really cheap pretty fast on 3ds so I’ll gamble on this one going the same way 😀.
Good thing I love to save up for the end of each year. Plenty I want to get.
Brilliant Diamond
Shin Megami Tensei V
Danganronpa Decadence
Record of Lodoss War
Game & Watch Zelda
I'll get SMT V eventually, but not straight away. Currently playing Persona, and don't really want to be playing both that and SMT. And possibly Pokemon Brilliant Diamond, but that'll depend heavily on reviews and the general reception to it.
As far as Switch games go, I’m picking up Pokémon Shining Pearl, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy, Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain, and Danganronpa Decadence (all physically too). I also still want to pick up the new WarioWare… so many games!
Edit: I’m also getting the Animal Crossing DLC!
All physical copies for me of course. World War Z, which will be here tomorrow, Carrion, Shin Megami Tensei, and Pokémon for November.
Grand Theft Auto, Danganronpa, and Life is Strange for December. Not including PS5 games...
A fair amount there for me.
Pokemon Shining Pearl
Daganronpa (physical)
Big Brain Academy
Life is Strange
Shin Megami Tensei V (physical)
I'm missing important titles here, but they're not physical...
For me, it will be SMTV for sure, and maybe Star Wars KOTOR and GTA Trilogy.
@Thatsalie Shin Megami Tensei V doesn't agree with you. It's by far the game of the month for Switch owners.
@HefHughner They have Pokemon, Metroid, Mario Party, Shin Megami Tensei, Brain Training, GTA in handheld, Wario Ware, and they can keep promoting Mario 3D World, Zelda, Mario Golf and the Monster Hunters. There's plenty of hits to make sure they'll sell well this holiday season.
Leaning more and more toward SMT5 for my holiday game, but Pokemon is always nice.
@Gwynbleidd Yeah unfortunately the physical version does require a download (unsurprisingly).
I have a few 1TB micro sd cards so space isn't an issue. I still prefer physical over digital any day.
I preordered SMT V and the Game and Watch
Definitely getting Pokemon Brilliant Diamond. Not sure about other games, but a couple are tempting.
GTA should definitely be on this list!
I'm undecided on Pokemon - I've only bought Snap on Switch so far, and I'm thinking Legends looks more interesting. No idea why they are releasing them so close together... I can't be the only one that's choosing one or the other?
GTA and backlog to Legends and then Legends to Kirby. Add a sprinkle of N64 games onto NSO and a few Indies (Sports Story one day soon surely?!!) And that's me done until Summer 22!
My brother and I will be splitting the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl double-pack, and I'll be picking up the Zelda Game & Watch when that releases as well. Those are my two definite releases I plan to get these next two months, though there are a few others I'd like to get when I'm able to. The two Star Wars dual-packs, the retro Disney bundle, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, and Astria Ascending are all releases I'm keeping an eye on.
@Yosher I got the digital version for $5 .. if I considered it worth it then I'd get the physical version since I collect physical media.. like how I spent $250 on the Collector's Edition of Clannad.
AC HHP DLC and backlog until next year for me!
That’s a hell of a lot of games lol I can’t even keep track anymore! The list of games on the Thursday updates weekly are insane too!
Hentai vs Evil lets gooooo
jk
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