TheSwitchhas grown a large library of games that span from Nintendo’s newest first-party titles likeSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateto ports of older titles likeThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. Nintendo makes sure that the library is always growing with seasonal releases of some of their biggest titles as well as a healthy offering of third party games as well. With Summer 2021 starting this month, it looks to be another season packed with some big releases for theNintendo Switch.
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection
Release Date:July 17, 2025
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collectionbundles together remastered ports of three of the most popular entries in theinfamously difficultNinja Gaidenseries. The bundle includesNinja Gaiden Sigma,Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, andNinja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edgeto be a great way for fans of the series to return to their favorites while also telling the start of the story for any new players. The game allows players to take on harrowing missions as the iconic Ryu Hayabusa as they perform intricate combos with the game’s multiple weapons and abilities. The bundle also includes all of the previously released game modes and cosmetic DLCs, as well as letting players fight as four additional characters.
Mario Golf: Super Rush
Release Date:June 06, 2025
Mario Golf: Super Rushcould very well see therevival of Mario-themed sports games on Switch. Nintendo has remained a tad tight-lipped on what all is included in the new golf game, but it has revealed that it includes three modes. For solo players, there is an RPG-like story mode that sees players rising through the ranks of the gold world with a customized Mii character. There are also two multiplayer modes. One is a more traditional golf experience while another is a frantic speed mod that sees players racing to reach their balls after hitting them. With motion and button controls, as well as local and online multiplayer,Mario Golf: Super Rushis the revival the Mario Sports games have needed.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Release Date:July 11, 2025
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruinis the second in a series of spin-offs of Capcom’s extremely popularMonster Hunterseries. While the Switch just recently gotMonster Hunter Rise,Monster Hunter Stories 2looks to bring an entirely different experience to the console set in theMonster Hunteruniverse. Rather than mastering a weapon to take down some ofMonster Hunter’s most ferocious monstersin action-RPG combat, this spin-off puts players in the shoes of a Monster Rider that befriends monsters and fights alongside them in turn-based combat.Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruingives fans a whole new way to experience the world ofMonster Hunter, and is also a great jumping-on point for players who want a different combat experience from the mainline games.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
Release Date:June 25, 2025
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HDbrings one of the classic series' most innovative entries to the Nintendo Switch with new graphics and features. Not only does the HD remasterupdate the motion controls of the originalSkyward Sword, but it also introduces a new control scheme for playing in handheld mode or on the Switch Lite.The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD’s remaster work is extensive and brings the original Wii title to the modern age with improved visuals, load times, and a new amiibo figure featuring Zelda riding one of the game’s iconic Loftwing mounts.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Release Date:July 10, 2025
The Great Ace Attorney Chroniclesmarks the first western release of the spin-off of the courtroom seriesAce Attorney. Thegame bundles bothThe Great Ace Attorneytitles together, and lets players travel across Victorian London and Japan solving mysteries and participating in courtroom battles. The spin-off series introduces a varied cast of new characters, like Herlock Sholmes. For players new to the series, it also features a new assistance feature that will give players who find themselves at a dead-end in an investigation a hint or two to help them keep going.
No More Heroes 3
Release Date:June 27, 2025
It has been almost 10 years since the lastNo More Heroestitle released, butNo More Heroes 3is coming this summer to rectify that. Created and developed by cult game developer Goichi “Suda51” Suda,No More Heroes 3is a bombastic, irreverent action game that follows the protagonist Travis Touchdown fighting against an alien invasion. The series is well-loved for its witty story-telling as well asNo More Heroes' frantic action gameplay. The new entry in the series features motion controls utilizing the Joy-Cons as well as an all-new Skill Tree for players to customize their fighting style with a variety of skills and professional wrestling techniques.
Spelunky 2
Release Date:Summer 2021
Spelunky 2was one of the highest-rated indie gamesof last year and is the sequel to the classic roguelike platformer. It sees players diving into the caves of the Moon in search of treasure and their missing family. With completely procedurally generated levels, no run inSpelunky 2is the same as players find new gear to escape the enemies and hazards of the Moon’s caves with up to three friends.Spelunky 2expands greatly on the long list of items, traps, and enemies in the first game to create an even more diverse, varied, and intricate experience for players with loads of new interactions, characters, and areas.
Samurai Warriors 5
Samurai Warriors 5offers players exciting Musou combat set in Japan’s historic Sengoku period. It offers players a historical drama that players can experience while playing as a large stable ofnew and returningSamurai Warriorscharacters. The story focuses on two of the era’s most well-known military leaders, Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi, and brings the series to the new generation of gaming with improved gameplay and graphics. With strategic action, evolving enemy militaries, and a variety of different ways to play every mission,Samurai Warriors 5offers fans of the series an entirely new and replayable way to experience the series.
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