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Nintendo Switch Game Releases: 2025 and Beyond

The Nintendo Switch continues its reign as a gaming powerhouse, boasting a diverse library spanning AAA titles, indie gems, and Nintendo's own first-party masterpieces. Following the successes of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Wonder, anticipation is high for what 2025 and beyond hold. This list details major Nintendo Switch game releases, focusing on North American launch dates where available. Note that this information was updated January 9th, 2025.

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• January 2025
• February 2025
• March 2025
• April 2025
• Major 2025 Releases (No Date/Post-April)
• Upcoming Releases (No Release Year)

January 2025: Donkey Kong, Tales, and More

January 2025 presents a surprisingly robust lineup, defying the typical slow start to the year. The month offers a blend of genres, including RPGs, platformers, Metroidvanias, and even a Star Wars title. Highlights include:

• Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: A remastered version of the acclaimed Wii platformer.
• Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana: A highly-regarded action JRPG.
• Tales of Graces f Remastered: A remastered classic JRPG known for its combat.

(Full January 2025 release list follows below)

February 2025: Civilization, Tomb Raider, and More

While some major third-party titles bypass the Switch in February 2025, there are still notable releases:

• Sid Meier's Civilization 7: The highly anticipated 4X strategy game.
• Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered: A compilation of three classic Lara Croft adventures.

(Full February 2025 release list follows below)

March 2025: Xenoblade Chronicles X, Suikoden, and More

March 2025 features a strong showing of JRPGs, including:

• Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition: A definitive edition of the expansive JRPG, featuring new story content.
• Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster: Remasters of two classic JRPGs.

(Full March 2025 release list follows below)

April 2025: Fantasy Life and More

April 2025's lineup is still developing, but promising titles include:

• Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time: The latest installment in the popular Fantasy Life series.
• Mandragora: A 2D side-scrolling Soulslike.

(Full April 2025 release list follows below)

Major 2025 Releases (No Date/Post-April): Metroid Prime, Little Nightmares, and More

Many significant titles are slated for 2025 but lack specific release dates or are scheduled for release after April. Key highlights include:

• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: A highly anticipated sequel to the beloved Metroid Prime series.
• Little Nightmares 3: The next installment in the acclaimed horror series, introducing co-op gameplay.

(Full list of major 2025 releases with no date or post-April release dates follows below)

Upcoming Releases (No Release Year): Pokémon Legends and More

Several major titles are announced for the Switch but lack a confirmed release year. These include:

• Pokémon Legends: Z-A: A highly anticipated addition to the Pokémon franchise.
• Hollow Knight: Silksong: The long-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed Hollow Knight.

(Full list of upcoming releases with no release year follows below)

(Full release lists for each month and category are omitted for brevity, but are present in the original input.)