Well, we've made it through the quieter middle months of the year and we're now on the downhill slope speeding towards Holiday 2021 and the busiest time of the video gaming calendar. Switch owners have plenty to look forward to over the coming months — things are starting to heat up, with the return of a fan-favourite franchise and new hardware launching ON THE SAME DAY.
Below we've listed some of the upcoming highlights of big Switch games scheduled for September and October. Beneath these physical releases you'll also find a selection of other games releasing from September — usually physical versions of previously digital-only Switch eShop games — plus a selection of Switch accessories and related peripherals available in the coming months.
Enjoy!
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Sonic Colors: Ultimate – 7th September
A remaster of the Wii-exclusive Sonic Colo(u)rs, SEGA's 30th anniversary tie-in Sonic Colo(u)rs: Ultimate brings what is arguably one of the finest 3D Sonic games ever to Switch. We spent some hands-on time with a version of the game, and you can check out our thoughts so far in Alex's video, but we're definitely excited to see one of the hedgehog's best games get a second chance on Switch.
Sonic Colours Ultimate with Baby Sonic Keychain
WarioWare: Get It Together! – 10th September
Mario's greedy nemesis Wario is finally bringing his brand of micro-game mayhem to Switch in the form of WarioWare: Get It Together!, the long-awaited Switch entry in the series that now includes a simultaneous 2-player mode and the ability to play not only as the titular villain, but also his friends. We bagsy 9-Volt!
It's been too long since we indulged in some manic micro-games, so we can't wait to play this on 10th September.
NBA 2K22 – 10th September
We've been big fans of 2K's basketball output on Switch, and although it has been confirmed that NBA 2K22 on Switch will be lumped in with other previous gen consoles and won't have several features available in the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X releases, we're still interested to see the next iteration of this premier b-ball series.
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom – 17th September
This sequel originally came to PS4 back in 2018, and we've been hoping this might find its way to Switch ever since the port of Wrath of the White Witch. Set 100 years since the events of that game, it was announced for Switch in May in both physical and digital forms.
Ni No Kuni II features a similar Ghibli-esque art style that caught everyone's attention back in 2011, and the Switch version — dubbed the Prince's Edition and out on 17th September — also contains The Tale of a Timeless Tome, The Lair of the Lost Lord and The Adventure Pack DLC.
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom – Prince's Edition
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania – 5th October
Bringing content and courses from the first three Super Monkey Ball games to Switch, Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania got many a super simian enthusiast excited when it was officially announced at E3 2021. It's landing on Switch on soon, so there'll definitely be plenty to keep ball-rolling fans busy once the tenth month of the year rolls round…
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania: Launch Edition
Metroid Dread – 8th October
Metroid Dread, the fifth installment in the 2D Metroid franchise is coming a whopping 19 years after Metroid Fusion on the Game Boy Advance, but from what we've seen so far it's going to be worth the wait and then some. With a Special Edition and two new amiibo launching alongside the new game — a joint development between Nintendo and Metroid: Samus Returns developer MercurySteam. — 8th October is shaping up to be red letter day for fans of the galaxy's greatest bounty hunter.
Nintendo Switch OLED Model – 8th October
Oh, and there's the Switch OLED Model launching that day, too. Featuring a lovely (and larger) OLED screen compared to the other two Switch models, it also has double the internal memory, a wider and sturdier kickstand, 'improved' audio of some sort and a a fetching new dock (with a LAN slot) that will make the Switch OLED the premium model — especially for handheld players.
Nintendo Switch – White (OLED Model)
- Further reading: Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water – 28th October
Previously a Wii U exclusive in the Fatal Frame franchise (known as Project Zero in Europe), Koei Tecmo's Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water was one of the few titles that actually made use of Wii U's central asymmetrical gimmick. That coupled with a lukewarm critical reception made a Switch port seem unlikely — we gave it a 2/10 likelihood of a Switch port in our round-up of the Wii U games not yet on Switch.
The franchise has a devoted and loyal fan base, though, and Koei Tecmo has made the decision to rework the Gamepad elements and bring the game not only to Switch, but other platforms, too. A very welcome surprise!
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (English)
Mario Party Superstars (Switch) – 29th October
And finally, just in time for Halloween, we've got Mario Party Superstars arriving at the very end of October.
Updating five boards and 100 minigames from the first three Mario Party games on Nintendo 64, Mario Party Superstars is the second entry in the series to grace Switch following Super Mario Party. While some might call that overkill, these are incredibly popular party games and the mini-games and gentle competition they contain make it hard not to have fun when it's Mario Party time.
More Awesome Nintendo Switch Games
Aside from the highlighted games above, there are lots more Switch retail games which might take your fancy in September and beyond.
Trigger Witch [Limited Edition]
Doom Slayers Collection2nd Sep 2021
Demon Gaze EXTRA [Memorial Edition] (Limited Edition)2nd Sep 2021
Monster Harvest3rd Sep 2021
Kitaria Fables3rd Sep 2021
Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions3rd Sep 2021
Sonic Colors Ultimate: Launch Edition7th Sep 2021
NBA 2K22 75th Anniversary Edition – Nintendo Switch10th Sep 2021
Ever Forward14th Sep 2021
Cruis'n Blast14th Sep 2021
Hoa14th Sep 2021
Metallic Child (English)16th Sep 2021
Tails of Iron17th Sep 2021
RiMS Racing19th Sep 2021
Doki Literature Club Plus! Premium Physical Edition21st Sep 2021
Streets Of Rage 4 – Anniversary Edition24th Sep 2021
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot + A New Power Awakes Set24th Sep 2021
The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem24th Sep 2021
Sea of Solitude: The Director's Cut24th Sep 2021
Embr – Nintendo Switch24th Sep 2021
G-Darius HD28th Sep 2021
Knockout Home Fitness – Nintendo Switch28th Sep 2021
Fantasy Friends – Under The Sea – Nintendo Switch28th Sep 2021
Hot Wheels Unleashed30th Sep 2021
Real Farm: Premium Edition30th Sep 2021
Darksiders III (Nintendo Switch)30th Sep 2021
Melty Blood: Type Lumina (English)30th Sep 2021
Mary Skelter Finale30th Sep 2021
FIFA 22 Standard Plus Edition1st Oct 2021
Ultimate Chicken Horse: A-Neigh-Versary Edition1st Oct 2021
Gris1st Oct 2021
Blaze and The Monster Machines: Axle City Racers1st Oct 2021
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl5th Oct 2021
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes5th Oct 2021
Agatha Christie: Hercule Poirot – The First Cases – Ninte…5th Oct 2021
Road 968th Oct 2021
Spacebase Startopia Standard Edition – Nintendo Switch10th Oct 2021
Mozart Requiem – Nintendo Switch12th Oct 2021
Ori: The Collection12th Oct 2021
Olympia Soiree14th Oct 2021
Illmatic Envelope Swamp + Radirgy Swag14th Oct 2021
Ty The Tasmanian Tiger HD + Ty The Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bus…15th Oct 2021
Nerf Legends – Nintendo Switch19th Oct 2021
My Friend Peppa Pig22nd Oct 2021
The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf – Smurftastic Edition (NSW) – …26th Oct 2021
Minecraft Dungeons Ultimate Edition26th Oct 2021
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (English)28th Oct 2021
Super Robot Wars 30 (English)28th Oct 2021
Tormented Souls29th Oct 2021
Pj Masks: Heroes of The Night29th Oct 2021
Andro Dunos 229th Oct 2021
The Caligula Effect 231st Oct 2021
Astria Ascending31st Dec 2021
Awesome Accessories For Your Switch
And finally here are a selection of the finest Switch accessories coming up in September and beyond, for your consideration.
PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch -…6th Sep 2021
PDP Gaming Commuter Case with Carrying Handle & Removeabl…8th Sep 2021
PDP Gaming Pull-N-Go Travel Case: 2-in-1 with Built-in Co…8th Sep 2021
PDP Gaming Pull-N-Go Travel Case: 2-in-1 with Built-in Co…8th Sep 2021
PDP Gaming Commuter Case with Carrying Handle & Removeabl…8th Sep 2021
PDP Gaming LVL40 Wired Stereo Gaming Headset with Noise C…8th Sep 2021
PDP Gaming Slim Deluxe Travel Case with Built-in Console …8th Sep 2021
PDP Gaming Slim Deluxe Travel Case with Built-in Console …8th Sep 2021
PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch – Po…15th Sep 2021
PowerA Slim Case for Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch L…20th Sep 2021
PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch – Ma…20th Sep 2021
CYBER・Cooling Fan with Stand for Nintendo Switch Dock30th Sep 2021
CYBER・Mount Holder for Nintendo Switch Pro-Con30th Sep 2021
PowerA Tbd Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch …30th Sep 2021
Nintendo Switch Carrying Case & Screen Protector8th Oct 2021
HORI Go Pack (Animal Crossing) Switch & Switch Lite Shoul…31st Oct 2021
So that's it for September and October — did we miss anything? Let us know with a comment and also tell us if you've pre-ordered any of these goodies!