What is the next Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive planned for 2025?
The next Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive is scheduled for 2025 Kirby’s Air Riderswhich will be released at the end of November. it exists elsewhere Switch 2 review by TechRadar Gaming, Here’s our final verdict on the new screen, driver, mouse mode and battery life.
Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives will be released in large numbers in the coming months. with Kirby Air Riders Now that the Switch 2 is out, things are off to a good start. Nintendo fans will also have something to keep them busy for the rest of the year, as a new Metroid Prime game is on the way.
Here are the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives expected in 2025 and beyond. We only discuss games that have been officially confirmed for release, many of which already have a set release date.
As for the games we want to include here, these are only Nintendo Switch 2 ports, new ports of Nintendo Switch games, or Nintendo Switch 2 ports of upcoming games. As we develop, we will detail where each game stands in relation to these publishing platforms.
Upcoming exclusive titles for Nintendo Switch 2
There are currently some exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 games planned and confirmed for future release on the upcoming console. We’ve listed them below, along with release dates when they become available.
The following games include exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 games, new versions of Nintendo Switch games, or Nintendo Switch 2 versions of upcoming games. As we develop, we will detail where each game stands in relation to these publishing platforms.
- Kirby Air Rider November 20, 2025 (excluding Nintendo Switch 2)
- Mario tennis fever February 12, 2026 (excluding Nintendo Switch 2)
- Resident Evil Requiem + D7 & D8 Gold Editions: February 27, 2026 (excluding Switch 2)
- Pokemon Pokopia – March 5, 2026 (counter 2)
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + meeting in Bellabel Park – Spring 2026 (Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive)
- Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – Spring 2026 (Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive)
- Twilight Blood – Confirmed 2026 (excluding Nintendo Switch 2)
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Tangle – To be confirmed in 2026 (excluding Switch 2)
- Splatoon raiders TBA (excluding Nintendo Switch 2)
The Duskbloods – confirmed 2026
New blood
We kick off this list of exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 games with perhaps the most surprising reveal from the latest Nintendo Direct. dark blood it’s a new game Blood borne AND dark souls Software developer. It is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 and will be released in 2026. We don’t know much else about it. It is described as a PvPvE multiplayer game. If this is similar to how it works in Elden Ring, with players invading your game, or something similar The Ring of Fire: Realm of the Night That remains to be seen.
Kirby Airline Passengers – 20 November 2025
The sequel to a hidden gem on the GameCube
Kirby’s Air Ridersa brand new title adapted from the classic Nintendo GameCube action racing game Kirby’s Flightwill be released this year on the Nintendo Switch 2, directed by Masahiro Sakurai. We’ve just dug into the game and it has the same modes as the original, but has been greatly expanded with new mechanics, controls, levels and more. It will arrive on November 20, 2025.
Splatoon Raider
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Nintendo announced Splatoon Raider released via the Nintendo Today app, revealing a short trailer and that it will be exclusive to the Switch 2. We don’t know much else about it other than that it’s a spin-off of Splatoon, perhaps focusing on a cooperative survival game. We will have to wait for more information on this as there is no release date yet.
Exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2: new versions of Switch games
In addition to the exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 games mentioned above, there are also Switch 2 versions of existing and upcoming Switch games. Here are the games that will be updated and get separate Switch 2 releases:
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – December 4, 2025 (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition)
- Stardew Valley Nintendo Switch Edition 2 – Autumn 2025
- Cook 2! Nintendo Switch Edition 2 – Holidays 2025
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + meeting in Bellabel Park – Spring 2026 (Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive)
- Human Fall Flat Switch 2 Edition – Spring 2026
As for the Switch 2 versions of Switch games, TechRadar has already done a review tears of the kingdomas well as Kirby and the Forgotten Land.
Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Products FAQ
Is The Duskbloods only available on Nintendo Switch 2?
dark blood Currently, it is only planned for the Nintendo Switch 2. This means that it will likely not appear on any other platforms, not even the Nintendo Switch. It appears to be a collaboration between FromSoftware and Nintendo, so you’ll need to buy the new console to play it in 2026.
Will all new Nintendo games be Switch 2 exclusive?
While some like new Nintendo games The world of Mario Kart Even though it’s basically just the Nintendo Switch 2, there are still games for the Nintendo Switch. That is Metroid Prime 4 They will be published in both.
It will probably stay that way for a while, until eventually only the Switch 2 is available. Even if a new console comes out now, you can probably still play new games on your old Switch for a while, even if bigger titles like B are missing. Donkey Kong: BananaAND dark blood.
Is Pokemon Legends ZA exclusive to Switch 2?
Pokémon Legends ES is not exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. At launch, there will be separate versions for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. On the new console, the game runs at a better frame rate and has improved graphics, but the functionality of the game is the same on both devices.
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