Here’s our list of the best upcoming Nintendo Switch games for 2024 and beyond. Of course, some titles without release windows could skip the Switch entirely and wind up on Nintendo Switch 2 (or whatever it ends up being called) And if you’re looking at future releases on multiple consoles, don’t forget to check out what’s upcoming on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC this year.
Upcoming Switch games 2024
The games listed below either have 100% confirmed release dates or solid release windows that we expect them to hit this year. Anything that’s up in the air due to more vague launch predictions or previous delays will be listed below confirmed launches.
Unicorn Overlord - March 8
Contra: Operation Galuga - March 12
Gear up for a pulse-pounding revival of the iconic Contra series with Contra: Operation Galuga. Immerse yourself in a modernized take on the 1980s classic run-and-gun action game, featuring sleek graphics, revamped sound, and an arsenal of updated weapons. Face the relentless Red Falcon terrorist group as they seize control of the Galuga Islands near New Zealand, triggering an intense war that only elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean can wage. Experience explosive co-op combat for up to two players in Story Mode or assemble a squad of four players in Arcade Mode.
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection - March 14
Two classic Star Wars titles are making their debut on modern consoles this year. Star Wars Battlefront and Star Wars Battlefront 2 will include online play, 64-player battles, and even some new characters and maps.
MLB The Show 24 - March 19
Princess Peach: Showtime! - March 22
Princess Peach: Showtime! focuses on Peach and several Toads visiting a Sparkle Theater to watch a play, only for mysterious foes called the Wicked Grape and Sour Bunch to appear. Peach, alongside a new flower companion named Stella, is left to fight back and save the day (and the play) using a magical ribbon.
South Park: Snow Day! - March 26, 2024
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - April 23
Tales of Kenzera: Zau - April 23
Embark on an emotional odyssey in Tales of Kenzera: Zau, a Metroidvania infused with Bantu folklore. Assume the role of Zau, a young shaman navigating perilous landscapes to reunite with his beloved Baba. Harness cosmic abilities and newfound courage to traverse mythological realms teeming with ancestral spirits.
Endless Ocean: Luminous - May 1
Expected 2024 releases without set release dates
These titlesmight be coming out in 2024. Some have launch windows without set dates, others have been in development for a while and it’s expected that more news will be released soon. We’ll be updating this list every month as new info comes out.
Rift of the Necrodancer - Q2 2024
Brace Yourself Games is one of the premier rhythm game developers thanks to titles likeCrypt of the Necrodancer and Cadence of Hyrule, and it announced a new game during Nintendo’s April Indie World showcase. Titled Rift of the Necrodancer, this is a lane-based game where players rhythmically attack the monsters that come down each lane. The game also features minigames that more closely resemble the Rhythm Heaven series.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD - Q2 2024
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - 2024
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed - 2024
An impressive remaster of 2010’s Epic Mickey, Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is set to be a worthwhile revisiting of the Wii classic. As Mickey, the player is propelled into Wasteland, an alternate world made up of Disney’s forgotten creative efforts. The player is given the power to wield paint and paint thinner to dynamically change the world, which will determine Mickey’s path to becoming an epic hero.
The Plucky Squire - TBD 2024
Embark on a magical journey with The Plucky Squire, an enchanting Zelda-like adventure that unfolds beyond the confines of a storybook. Join Jot, a brave squire, and his friends as they discover a three-dimensional world outside the pages of their book, only to encounter the sinister Humgrump, who seeks to rewrite their destiny. Jot must overcome unprecedented challenges to rescue his friends from the clutches of Humgrump’s dark forces and restore the book’s once-happy ending. Prepare for an immersive adventure where courage and friendship prevail against all odds.
Hollow Knight: Silksong — TBD 2024
Switch games with no release window
All we know about the games listed below is that they’re in development. Most of them are probably a few years away from launch.
Project Bloom - 2026
Metroid Prime 4 - TBA
Haunted Chocolatier
