Upcoming AAA Nintendo Switch Games | Games Rants

The Nintendo Switch has proven to be an incredibly popular console with a wide range of available titles. Whether players are looking for unique indie gems, Nintendo’s massive IP, or remasters of some of their favorite older games, the Switch likely has a couple of games available for everyone. While there are still many games that players are hoping to see announced for the console, like a more expansive virtual console, Nintendo has made great efforts to support the Switch with a lineup of great games.

Many games released on the system have been genre-defining, like Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey, but Nintendo still has a lot more planned for the Switch, including some massive first-party games and AAA titles from other studios. Whether players are looking forward to some great mini-games or a JRPG, Nintendo has them covered with these in-development AAA Switch games.

Super Bomberman R 2

The sequel to 2017’s Super Bomberman R looks primed and ready to build on its predecessor’s success by doubling down on its party tone and multiplayer gameplay. Similar to the original game, R 2 comes with a story mode that can be played solo or in co-op along with a fairly robust battle mode.

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The sequel even includes a stage editor that could play a key role in extending the game’s longevity. Konami does not release games all that often in this day and age, but Super Bomberman R 2 should be a respectable entry in the franchise.

Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster

During the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, the publisher announced a compilation containing remasters of Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins. Originally released on the GameCube, these JRPGs are still highly regarded to this day, even if they are not as well-known as IPs like Final Fantasy or Xenoblade Chronicles. Combined, these games should offer more than 100 hours of content, and that is if someone focuses almost exclusively on the main quests.

Mortal Kombat 1

Considering NetherRealm has not announced PS4 and Xbox One versions, Mortal Kombat 1‘s impending Switch debut is rather surprising. Launching a new timeline, the gory fighting game will feature alternative iterations of popular characters like Sub-Zero, Scorpion, and Mileena.

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Although hardly the only new concept, Mortal Kombat 1‘s most eye-catching new mechanic is Kameo Fighters, which allows a unique roster of fighters to lend a helping hand during matches.

Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure Of Dai

One of two Dragon Quest spin-offs set to debut on the Nintendo Switch in 2023, Infinity Strash is an action RPG based on Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, a manga that has been around since 1989.

Going by what has been revealed so far, the game will generally cover the source material’s story, which sees Dai teaming up with a few adventurers in a quest to defeat the Dark Lord. Infinity Strash looks set to feature fast-paced hack and slash combat and multiple playable characters.

Detective Pikachu Returns

2016’s Detective Pikachu was and still is one of Pokemon‘s more adventurous spin-offs. Revolving around a talkative Pikachu who investigates cases alongside his human partner Tim Goodman, the game has a lighthearted tone, endearing characters, and easy-going gameplay.

The sequel, Detective Pikachu Returns, appears to be cut from the same cloth, and the Nintendo Direct trailer primarily highlighted Pikachu’s voice acting and the improved visuals.

Batman: Arkham Trilogy

A compilation package featuring two games that are more than a decade old might not sound all that exciting on paper, but Batman: Arkham Trilogy is the definition of quality. Switch owners can look forward to experiencing three of the best action-adventure games of all time, and they naturally come with all the DLC.

Arkham Asylum and Arkham City are masterpieces that should, in theory, run well on the Switch; meanwhile, Arkham Knight might be a tougher task since it is one of the best-looking games of the seventh console generation.

Sonic Superstars

A throwback to Sonic the Hedgehog‘s side-scrolling glory days, Sonic Superstars is co-developed by Sonic Team and Arzest. Utilizing a 2.5D presentation style, the upcoming platformer features four playable characters, which can be used simultaneously in local co-op.

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Boasting a vibrant art style and paying homage to the franchise’s Genesis releases that are still considered masterworks, Sonic Superstars could be the return to basics the license needs following the polarizing Sonic Forces and Sonic Frontiers.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Remasters and spin-offs notwithstanding, the Nintendo Switch does not have a classic 2D Mario game; however, that is set to change with Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Set within the Flower Kingdom, Nintendo’s platformer takes the franchise’s traditional gameplay and adds a few lively twists courtesy of power-ups such as the Wonder Flower.

Wonder supports up to 4-player co-op and features six playable characters, including Princess Peach and Daisy. Announced for October 20, 2023, Super Mario Bros. Wonder looks set to be Nintendo’s big release for the year’s holiday season.

Just Dance 2024 Edition

Another year, another Just Dance. The 2024 edition will feature dozens of songs, including tracks like Bad Bunny’s Tití Me Preguntó and Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance With Somebody. Although still separate releases, the 2023 and 2024 editions will be merged together into one platform. Consequently, if someone has both editions, all the songs will appear together.

Arguably the most influential and beloved stealth franchise of all time, Metal Gear is getting some attention in October 2023 thanks to the release of a compilation package. Vol. 1 contains seven games, including Metal Gear Solid 1-3, all of which are legendary in their own right.

Besides the games, the release contains screenplay and master books for nearly all the entries, with Snake’s Revenge being the exception. Vol. 1 even has two digital graphic novels covering Metal Gear Solid and Sons of Liberty, along with the former’s soundtrack.

WarioWare: Move It!

The second WarioWare game created for the Nintendo Switch, Move It! will come packed with hundreds of microgames. For the uninitiated, these are basically minigames designed to be completed very quickly, which tends to make WarioWare a good option for party settings. Move It! appears to focus on the Joy-Con’s motion controls, and the game will allow four players to compete against each other.

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Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy has dominated the gaming landscape since its February 2023 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. The game is also in development for last-gen systems and the Nintendo Switch, with the latter set to be the last version to debut. Considering Avalanche’s title is a reasonably big and beautiful open-world game, the fact a Switch port is in development is surprising. Only a handful of modern AAA third-party projects try to fit Nintendo’s console into their development, and Hogwarts Legacy will almost certainly need to make some serious concessions to fit on the hybrid system.

Super Mario RPG Remake

Announced out of nowhere during the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, the SNES’ Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is being revamped for a modern audience. The franchise’s first foray into RPG territory is generally hailed as a classic and holds up well considering it launched in 1996. Obviously, the remake features brand-new visuals that look stunning, at least from the available footage; however, it is not clear whether the remake will change up the core gameplay loop.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

The second Dragon Quest spin-off set for a 2023 release, The Dark Prince will be the first proper entry in the Monsters subseries since 2016’s Joker 3, which was never released in Western nations. Similar to its predecessors, The Dark Prince is a monster-catching game that not only enables players to collect all sorts of iconic DQ creatures but also allows them to fuse two together. The combat system is turn-based, although it is a bit more hands-off than the mainline entries since players essentially manage rather than directly control their teams.

Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown

After skipping the 2010s, Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia is finally set to make its long-awaited comeback in the form of The Lost Crown. A side-scroller, the action-adventure game combines fast-paced action, tight platforming, and gorgeous visuals to hopefully create an experience that can stand alongside The Sands of Time. Unlike the previous 3D entries, the upcoming game features a new protagonist called Sargon, who seems to be quite a departure from the fan-favorite Prince.

Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon Remaster

One of the many games revealed at the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon is getting remastered for the Switch. Despite being more divisive than the GameCube classic and Luigi’s Mansion 3, the 3DS original is still great by most metrics, and it was among its console’s crowning achievements. The project’s teaser did not really reveal the scope of the changes, and there is a chance that only a graphical upgrade will be included.

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Princess Peach Game

During the June Direct, Nintendo announced that a Princess Peach game is on the horizon, with a 2024 release seemingly likely. At the moment, very little has been revealed about the title, although the teaser suggested the campaign might be structured as a stage play and utilize an outfit-changing mechanic.

Metroid Prime 4

Metroid Prime 4 was announced by Nintendo what feels like ages ago. It has been an incredibly long amount of time since Nintendo announced anything about Metroid Prime 4, but the game did reportedly undergo a complete restart of development. However, the company has confirmed that the game is still happening, so fans simply have to be patient.

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