August is right here, and whereas Nintendo Switch 2 house owners are nonetheless blitzing by means of Donkey Kong: Bananza, the most recent Nintendo Direct Companion Showcase gave us a greater have a look at third-party titles coming in 2025 and past.
With out DK, August is a tad quieter, however nonetheless incorporates a Nintendo first-party unique in Drag x Drive, the primary Madden sport on a Nintendo system in years, and the return of Kirby.
Listed here are our picks, in addition to just a little peek into September’s earliest releases. Have not picked up a console but? The Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle is out there now, or the console is in inventory at Goal with Mario Kart World.
Switch 2 Video games in August 2025 – At a Look
EA Sports activities Madden NFL 26 – August 11
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One other 12 months, one other Madden, however this time it’s just a little totally different. EA famously skipped the unique Switch with its long-running soccer franchise, nevertheless it isn’t making the identical mistake with Switch 2.
On the Nintendo Companion Showcase we lastly noticed gameplay, and Madden is wanting actually spectacular on Switch 2.
Drag x Drive – August 14
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Nintendo’s third first-party unique in as many months after Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong: Bananza, Drag x Drive doesn’t have a longtime franchise or mascot to assist it win over followers, nevertheless it does have a finances worth level.
Might or not it’s Nintendo’s reply to Rocket League? That is still to be seen, however the mouse controls ought to assist it really feel recent.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – August 27
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There’s no new Animal Crossing for Switch 2 but, however may Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar fill that void for now?
Marvelous Inc.’s newest colourful, cozy journey has gamers rising crops, elevating animals, promoting produce, and build up the city bazaar.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World – August 28
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Version
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Reviewer Tom Marks gave Kirby and the Forgotten Land 8/10 in the IGN evaluate, however the little pink ball is again already with a Switch 2 model that provides the brand new Star Crossed World enlargement.
This new model provides a recent marketing campaign and placement, and improves the graphics and body price throughout the board. Anticipate new meme-worthy Moutful Modes, too.
Shinobi: Artwork of Vengeance – August 29
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Closing out the month, Shinobi makes its return with Artwork of Vengeance, a hand-drawn side-scrolling motion platformer from the studio behind Streets of Rage 4.
Not solely does the sport look unimaginable, nevertheless it performs simply as nicely, and needs to be a 2D deal with for followers of the style.
What’s Subsequent for Switch 2?
September is prone to be one other huge month, with Star Wars Outlaws making its Switch 2 debut and Daemon x Machina sequel Titanic Scion arriving on September 4 and 5, respectively.
The Companion Showcase additionally confirmed we are able to look ahead to Bloober’s Cronos: The New Daybreak on September 5.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A preorders are open, too, that means you possibly can book your ticket to Lumiose City when the sport arrives in October.
We’re nonetheless ready for a Metroid Prime 4: Past launch date, too. It’s nonetheless slated for 2025, and appears as if it’ll push the brand new console to its limits.
Final Month’s Greatest Switch 2 Video games
As we talked about earlier, Donkey Kong Bananza was the clear spotlight for Switch 2 house owners in July, with the sport feeling like a worthy successor to Tremendous Mario Odyssey.
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Launch Date: July 17, 2025.
Whereas we have been just a little extra lukewarm on Tremendous Mario Get together’s Switch 2 upgrades and the Pac-Man journey Shadow Labyrinth, Wild Hearts S brings the Monster Hunter fashion of gameplay to Switch 2. Tom Marks gave the unique model 8/10 again in 2023, and in the event you’ve ever needed to assemble a comically massive hammer to slap down an approaching monster, you then’re in luck.
Lloyd Coombes is an skilled freelancer in tech, gaming and health seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and lots of extra. He is a giant fan of Magic: The Gathering and different collectible card video games, a lot to his spouse’s dismay.