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Today's Nintendo Direct Announcements: Release Dates Revealed

Get ready for an exciting journey ahead in 2025 and beyond with a variety of anticipated video games, many exclusively on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2!

Sophie Laurent 31 July 2025 · 2 min read

Nintendo Switch 2022-2026 Game Lineup Unveiled: Apex Legends to Monster Hunter Stories 3

Switch 2 players can anticipate a robust lineup of new and highly anticipated titles, with several launching today. Today, players can dive into Chillin By The Fire. Additionally, Square Enix releases a demo for Elliot, a new adventure, today, ahead of its full 2026 release on Switch 2. Switch 2 offers a robust lineup of releases this year. August brings Apex Legends on the 5th, followed by EA Sports Madden NFL 26 on the 14th. In September, Star Wars Outlaws launches on the 4th, Cronos: The New Dawn on the 5th, and both EA Sports FC 26 and Pac-Man World 2 RePac on the 26th. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles arrives on the 30th. October sees Just Dance 2026 Edition on the 14th and Persona 3 Reload on the 23rd. For November, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 both launch on the 13th, with Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero following on the 14th. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment will arrive towards the end of the year. In 2025, Once Upon A Katamari arrives October 24 on Switch 2. Looking further ahead to 2026, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and Hela both release for Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch Game Lineup Expands with Plants vs. Zombies Replanted (Release Date TBA)

Plants Vs Zombies Replanted also comes to Switch 2; its specific release date remains unannounced. This diverse collection of games offers something for every Switch 2 player in the coming years.

In Case You Missed It

Exciting news for all Monster Hunter fans out there! Capcom has just unveiled the next chapter in the Stories series, and it promises to be an epic adventure. From Azuria’s heir investigating mysterious events to venturing into forbidden lands with Princess Eleanor, this game is packed with thrilling lore and action. Dive deeper into what’s in store for players next year by checking out our recent post by Ahmed Hassan from July 31st, where we dive into the details of "Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection." Capcom Announces Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection to explore more about this exciting new installment.