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Every Video Game Release Coming Soon For Nintendo Switch

Ron McNamara
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The Nintendo Switch has been a massive boon for Nintendo. Gamers love the portability, and the system is capable of porting some of the best AAA titles currently available on the market. The motion controls are more than just a gimmick and thanks to the Pro Controller, players itching for a more "traditional console experience" can easily toss their Nintendo Switch games onto any modern television or monitor.

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While the hardware might be dated compared to the PS5 and Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch fans should still be very excited about the future of the console. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey are two of the greatest games of the last five years, but there is always a chance that the best Nintendo Switch game is still an upcoming title.

Here's a look at all of the titles we can expect to see on the Nintendo Switch in 2021.

Disclaimer: Please note the focus is on North American release dates.

Updated August 4, 2021: The following Nintendo Switch games have been announced or added to the scheduler over the last week: Orbals, CrossCode: A New Home, Murder Mystery Machine, ConnecTank, Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye, Blue Reflection: Second Light, A Memoir Blue, Street Outlaws 2: Winner Takes All, Castle Of Pixel Skulls DX, A Gummy's Life, BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, The Pedestrian, River City Girls 2, Trifox, Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread, Picross S: GENESIS & Master System Edition, Star Hunter DX, Project AETHER: First Contact, 123 Dots, I.F.O, Spelunker HD Deluxe, The Last Survey, Badland: Game of the Year Edition, Race Track Driver, Crimson Spires, Art of Rally, Fhtagn! – Tales of the Creeping Madness, Space Invaders: Invincible Collection, Barry the Bunny, Rogue Explorer, Where's Samantha?, Zombo Buster Advance, Wildbus, CRASH: Autodrive, Ravva and the Cyclops Curse, The Rewinder, Glo, Crisis Wing, Streets of Rage 4: Anniversary Edition, Hexceed.

August is another Indie-filled month for the Nintendo Switch but as of writing, one major AAA title is expected to drop towards the tail-end of the month and it's a doozy. The much-beloved and incredibly quirky action series No More Heroes returns with a third installment that promises to follow Travis Touchdown as he attempts to climb the leaderboard of the Galactic Superhero Rankings. Even if it might not be packed with huge releases, August 2021's Nintendo Switch line-up covers quite a wide range of genres; horror (In Sound Mind), skateboarding (Skatebird), tactics (King's Bounty 2), puzzle adventure (A Monster's Expedition), and racing (RiMS Racing).

September is pretty barren for Switch releases as of writing but there are still some gems to be excited about. Sonic Colors: Ultimate isn't a "remake" but it's still a pretty great game that flew under the radar for many players thanks to its exclusivity to the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. All console players (as well as PC) will be able to enjoy the cult classic and the Nintendo Joycons will make the motion controls feel even better. Those who missed out on Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom will definitely want to snag the Prince's Edition on September 17th, which includes the full game, the Prince's Equipment Package, and two future expansions. Life is Strange returns with True Colors and remastered versions of the first two entries in the series, making September 2021 a perfect time for Nintendo Switch owners to dive into this gripping franchise.

October's Nintendo Switch games lineup is still far from complete, but there is already plenty of reasons to be excited. Metroid Dread, which has been rumored to be in development for years, will debut this year, reviving the 2D era of this iconic franchise. FIFA 22: Legacy Edition might not provide much beyond an updated roster, but the license's appeal should still attract some interest. While only available through Cloud Gaming, Marvel Guardians Of The Galaxy will also be available for the Nintendo Switch. Mario Party Superstars looks set to be a great celebration of Nintendo's franchise and, hopefully, a return to form following a few average entries. Sunshine Manor promises some Indie Horror chills with its pixelated top-down style and RPG elements. The title acts as the prequel to Camp Sunshine (2016), which saw very positive reviews from fans on Steam.

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There is a lot of gaming to be done before November 2021, but the month is already shaping up. Even if there isn't a mass of AAA titles to be hyped for, Pokemon fans will have all they need to be happy with Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Pokemon is not the only JRPG franchise slated for a big release in November 2021 as Shin Megami Tensei 5 will also finally become a reality. Blue Reflection: Second Light is more of a niche release compared to Pokemon and Shin Megami Tensei, but it is another JRPG coming to the Nintendo Switch during November 2021. Just Dance 2022 and Farming Simulator 22 will be THE games of 2021 for certain player bases.

December is in the same boat as November so don't be surprised if the Switch sees quite a few releases drop just before the Holidays. As of now, players can look forward to Aeterna Noctis (December 15th), a 2D sidescrolling Metroidvania that gives off Hollow Knight vibes with its beautiful visuals and dark, dreary landscapes. Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp will bring the two classic GBA turn-based strategy games to the Nintendo Switch, while Danganronpa Decadence packages four games into a single collection.

E3 should give players a much better idea of when they can expect some of these big-name releases but 2021 features a lot of "unknown titles" that are slotted to drop this year. Those that own a Nintendo Switch can anxiously await The House Of The Dead: Remake, which brings the horror arcade shooter classic to the hybrid console and should be a blast thanks to the Switch's motion controls. Pokemon fans should also see Temtem, a similar monster-catching-and-taming experience that offers up some unique gameplay elements and styles.

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Nintendo Switch fans already have something to look forward to in 2022 with Pokemon Legends: Arceus. The game is shaping up to be a "core Pokemon experience" but offers unique RPG elements and a catching system that has players much more involved in the process. Splatoon 3 should also hit store shelves, a very welcome sight to all fans of the wild and crazy arena-style paint-based shooting franchise.

Things look even more promising in 2022 and beyond but it's important to note that not all of the following titles will drop on the Nintendo Switch. Still, with an upcoming console refresh and many developers looking to port onto the beloved systems, it's unclear just how many of these releases might actually make it to Switch fans. That said, Bayonetta 3 is planned to drop onto the handheld-hybrid, and Hollow Knight: Silksong is a shoo-in to appear on the Switch at some point. Nintendo fans have been waiting a long time for Metroid Prime 4 and Pikmin 4, two games that will hopefully join the Switch's library in due time. There's already a lot of big-name titles expected to make their way to the Switch in the future.

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The industry has yet to get any concrete information concerning the following games and it's unclear if any of them will actually release on the Switch but it's still fun to think about what players may possibly see in the future. Grand Theft Auto 6 seems like an inevitability at this point, although it will almost certainly not be available on the Switch, and Star Wars fans would definitely love to fight their way through enemies as The Mandalorian. Hopefully, some of these potential rumors will become a reality in the next few years.

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