The Nintendo Switch has been a phenomenal success, proving that raw power is not the only path to console greatness. Through a blend of Nintendo's iconic first-party titles, a solid lineup of triple-A third-party games, and an extensive array of indie projects, the Switch has amassed a library that can rival any platform in terms of both quality and quantity. With classics like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey, the console has set high standards, but the best Switch game might still be on the horizon. As we look ahead, 2024 promises to bring a slew of exciting new titles. Here’s an in-depth look at what’s coming.
July 2024 Nintendo Switch Games
The Legend of Heroes, Ace Combat, & More
July 2024 brings a solid lineup of games for the Nintendo Switch, though it may not be overflowing with blockbuster titles. Among the highlights, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak launches a new story arc in Nihon Falcom's JRPG franchise, combining real-time and turn-based combat. Ace Combat 7 makes its way to the Switch, offering flight sim enthusiasts an engaging experience. Other notable releases include Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, Darkest Dungeon 2, Bleach: Brave Souls, Disgaea 7 Complete, and Tokyo Xanadu eX+.
Detailed Release Schedule for July 2024:
- July 2: The Battle Cats Unite!, Food Truck Simulator, Hot Blood, PowerWash Simulator: Alice's Adventure Special Pack
- July 4: Air Hockey: Casual Table Arcade, Art of Glide 2, Clock Maker: My Pendulum Clock, Dragon Saikyou Ou Zukan: Battle Colosseum, The Five Covens, Machi Koro With Everyone, Mini Golf League: Sports Simulator, Replik Survivors, Run for Money: The Great Mission, Scoop it! Goldfish, Sir Happenlance, Taboo Trial, Uphill Stunt Driver: Extreme Racing Simulator
- July 5: Bouncy Chicken, Cthulhu Tower, Cyber Citizen Shockman Zero, Highway Zombie Survival - Car Apocalypse, The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak, Sea under the sea under the sea, Summer Games Beach Volley
- July 6: Jetpack Race
- July 7: Editor's Hell - Newspaper Story
- July 8: Kubits Gallery, Whispering Paws
- July 9: Cyberpank Parkour Uprising, Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master
- July 10: Retro Battle, SunnySide, True Colours - A Date With Deception
- July 11: 7'scarlet, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Deluxe Edition, Anomaly Pools, Bleach: Brave Souls, Brawl Arena: Arcade Shooter, Danger Stunt Drive: Extreme Racing Simulator, Disaster Band, Gluck, Hamster Playground, HoneyLand, Hookah Haze, Muv-Luv Remastered, Muv-Luv Alternative Remastered, Night Reverie, Ogre Tale, Parasol Stars, Sunlight Scream, Prune & Milo, WEJAM
- July 12: Ballz, Deathchron, DROS, Fantasy Saga Frenzy, Shy Dogs Hidden Orchestra, Vac Attack, Vacuum Ball
- July 13: Falling Number
- July 14: Project Drift Japan Challenge
- July 15: Darkest Dungeon 2
- July 16: Deliver Us the Moon, Hot Lap Racing, Let's School, Magical Delicacy, Return To Abyss
- July 17: RPM - Road Punk Mayhem, TMNT: Splintered Fate
- July 18: Ancient Phantasma, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, Cargo Manager: Forklift Simulator, Fueled Up, The Gravity Trickster, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, Over Horizon X Steel Empire, Pocket Bravery, Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025, Rivalia: Dungeon Raiders, Satryn DX, SCHiM, Seilane, Shogun Samurai Tycoon, Splatoon 3 + Expansion Pass, Suddenly an Ogre, Throw it! Dinosaur Panic, Train Your Brain! Spot the Difference with fish photos
- July 19: AirStrike Command: Tactical Assault Operation, A Lost Note, Basketball Slum Dunk 2024, Frogurai, Spy Guy Animals Junior, Stylist Girl, Toree's Panic Pack
- July 20: Neon Cop
- July 21: Racing Car Chaos: Extreme Stunt Showdown
- July 22: The New Denpa Men, Punch Club 2: Iron Fist
- July 23: Conscript, Exophobia, F1 Manager 2024, Ninja Slayer: Neo-Saitama in Flames, The Star Named EOS, Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Purgatory
- July 24: Auto Empire: Dealer Car Simulator, Chrysolite, Super Woden GP 2
- July 25: Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow, Disgaea 7 Complete, Escape Fear 2: Hide And Seek Horror, Exhausted Man, Harvest Days, Monument: Invasion, Omega 6: The Triangle Stars, Speed Overflow, Tactical Bandits, Tokyo Xanadu eX+, Turrican Anthology Limited Edition
- July 26: Hellpit, One Piece Odyssey: Deluxe Edition, Sportitions'24
- July 27: Inflatables
- July 28: Little Army
- July 30: Bitmap Bureau Collection, The Garden Path
August 2024 Nintendo Switch Games
Cat Quest, Steamworld, & More
August 2024 continues the trend with a mix of multi-platform indie games. Notable titles include Cat Quest 3 and Steamworld Heist 2, both launching on the same day. These games have high expectations due to the success of their predecessors. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles aims to capture fans of the popular franchise, though licensed games can vary in quality. Other titles to watch include Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn and Farewell North.
Detailed Release Schedule for August 2024:
- August 1: Chef Chen, Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom, Mars 2120, Operation: Tango, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, Thank Goodness You're Here!, Tomba! Special Edition, Trinity Fusion
- August 2: Aero The Acro-Bat, World of Goo 2
- August 6: Eden Genesis, Volgarr the Viking 2
- August 7: Cattie, The Lullaby of Life
- August 8: Cat Quest 3, Delirium, Princess Maker 2 Regeneration, Steamworld Heist 2, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles
- August 12: Cult of the Lamb: Unholy Alliance
- August 14: Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse Remastered, Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast
- August 15: Cricket: Jae's Really Peculiar Game, Dredge: The Iron Rig, Farewell North, The Godfeather: A Mafia Pigeon Saga, Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines, Squiggle Drop
- August 16: Castaway, Elrentaros Wanderings, Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland
- August 17: Sticky Business
- August 20: Inti Creates Gold Archive Collection
- August 21: Mika and The Witch's Mountain
- August 22: Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch, Tiebreak: The Official Game of the ATP and WTA
- August 23: Hatch Tales
- August 27: Core Keeper
- August 28: SokoPenguin
- August 29: Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Gundam Breaker 4, Leo the Firefighter Cat, Monster Jam Showdown, My9Swallows TOPSTARS LEAGUE, Rhapsody: 25th Anniversary Collection, WitchSpring R
- August 30: Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn
September 2024 Nintendo Switch Games
Legend of Zelda, Funko Fusion, & More
Though still early to predict, September 2024 has several intriguing titles. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions offers a unique sports game experience within the beloved franchise. Death end re;Quest CodeZ introduces new combat mechanics, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 promises enjoyable co-op shooting. Funko Fusion and a new Legend of Zelda game, Echoes of Wisdom, featuring Princess Zelda, are also on the horizon.
Detailed Release Schedule for September 2024:
- September 3: Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
- September 5: Flashback 2, Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open
- September 6: Ace Attorney Investigations Collection, NBA 2K25
- September 10: Yars Rising
- September 11: Kiki - A Vibrant 3D Platformer
- September 12: Fabledom, Nubla, Nubla 2
- September 13: Demonschool, Funko Fusion
- September 16: Get in the Car, Loser!
- September 18: A Night On The Farm, Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire
- September 19: Death end re;Quest CodeZ, Garden Witch Life, GINKA, Hunt and Fight: Action RPG, The Town of Nie
- September 20: The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, Matchbox Driving Adventures, Morkull Ragast's Rage
- September 24: The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
- September 25: Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, ZombFarm
- September 26: Cat Rescue Story, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, Games Advent Calendar 2024, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Monopoly
- September 27: Reynatis
October 2024 Nintendo Switch Games
Super Mario Party Jamboree, Fantasy Life I, & More
October 2024 is still being shaped, but it already promises some exciting releases. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time by Level-5 is anticipated to be one of the standout RPGs of the year. Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh offers a charming adventure, and Nintendo confirmed the release of Super Mario Party Jamboree, the biggest entry in the franchise. Sonic X Shadow Generations will also bring an updated version of a classic to the Switch.
Detailed Release Schedule for October 2024:
- October 3: Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream
- October 8: Battle of Rebels
- October 10: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
- October 10: UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves
- October 11: Nick Jr. Party Adventure, RPG Maker WITH, Transformers: Galactic Trials
- October 15: Just Dance 2025 Edition
- October 17: Blazing Strike, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Recolit, Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh
- October 18: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed
- October 22: Fantasy Friends: Dream Worlds
- October 24: Card-en-Ciel, Neon Blood, Rabi-Ribi Platinum Edition, Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, The Smurfs: Dreams
- October 25: Sonic X Shadow Generations, Ty The Tasmanian Tiger: Bush Rescue Bundle, Ys 10: Nordics
- October 28: Reel Fishing: Days of Summer
- October 29: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure
- October 31: Totally Spies! - Cyber Mission
November 2024 Nintendo Switch Games
Mario & Luigi, Farmagia, & More
November 2024 looks promising, particularly with titles announced during the June 2024 Nintendo Direct. Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a new RPG starring Mario and Luigi, marking their first new role-playing adventure in nearly a decade. Farmagia offers an interesting blend of monster-training and farming, while Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake by Square Enix promises a stunning JRPG experience.
Detailed Release Schedule for November 2024:
- November 1: Farmagia
- November 7: Battle Spirits CrossOver, Mario & Luigi: Brothership
- November 12: Antonblast
- November 14: Beyblade X: XONE, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
- November 27: Santa's Chimney Quest
- November 28: Madou Monogatari: Fia and the Mysterious School
Switch 2024 Games With No Exact Date
Little Nightmares & More
Several titles are aiming for a 2024 release but have not committed to specific dates. LEGO Horizon Adventures and Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics are among the anticipated releases. Fairy Tail 2 and Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game are also expected to attract attention.
Tentative 2024 Releases:
- All You Need is Help
- BZZZT
- Captain Blood
- Codename: Final Form
- Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean
- Crossy Road Castle
- Decapolice
- Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age
- Europa
- Fairy Tail 2
- Fantasian
- Fate/stay night Remastered
- Front Mission 3
- The Gecko Gods
- The Heirloom
- Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road
- LEGO Horizon Adventures
- Little Nightmares 3
- Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports
- Mandragora
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
- Minami Lane
- The Pixel Pulps Collection
- The Plucky Squire
- The Star Named EOS
- Refind Self: The Personality Test Game
- Stray
- Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings Game
- Threads of Time
- Turbo Overkill
- Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
Major Upcoming Switch Games With No Release Year Or Post-2024 Release Dates
Aspire: Ina's Tale & More
Some titles are known to be in development but have yet to confirm release years. Games like Aspire: Ina's Tale, Beyond Galaxyland, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Sequel, and others remain highly anticipated.
Upcoming Titles Without Release Year:
- Aspire: Ina's Tale
- Beyond Galaxyland
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Sequel
- Bye Sweet Carole
- Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
- Clock Tower
- Demon Throttle
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
- ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the mist
- Farlands
- Garden Life
- Gex Trilogy
- Harold Halibut
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-
- Iron Corbo: Kung Fu Janitor
- Kage: Shadow of The Ninja
- Metal Slug Tactics
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- MIO: Memories in Orbit
- Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients
- Neva
- Odencat’s Paradise Collection
- OneShot: World Machine Edition
- Paraside: Duality Unbound
- Penny's Big Breakaway
- Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A
- Prison City
- Professor Layton and The New World of Steam
- Project Buramato
- Qomp 2
- Retro Game Challenge 1 + 2 Replay
- The Rise of the Golden Idol
- She Dreams Elsewhere
- Sid Meier's Civilization 7
- Silt
- Simon The Sorcerer Origins
- New Skate Game
- Spy Drops
- Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster
- Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
- Tokyo Psychodemic
- XEL
- Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall
- Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana
Rumored Nintendo Switch Games
The industry has yet to confirm information concerning the following games, and it's unclear if they will actually be released on the Switch. However, speculating about potential future releases is always exciting.
Potential Future Titles:
- Mario Kart 9
- New Donkey Kong Game
- PUBG 2
Final Thoughts
The Nintendo Switch continues to prove its versatility and appeal with an ever-expanding library of games. From iconic franchises to innovative indie titles, the future looks bright for Switch owners. As 2024 unfolds, gamers can look forward to a diverse array of new releases, ensuring that there is something for everyone on this beloved platform.