The Nintendo Switch has finally had its big press conference and now we know we’ll be playing at home and on-the-go from March 3 2017.
But what exactly will we be playing? We’ve gathered together a list of all the first and third party games that have confirmed release windows from launch day and beyond. Here's our full list of launch games, corroborated with other sites:
- 1-2-Switch
- Human Resource Machine
- I Am Setsuna
- Just Dance 2017
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Little Inferno
- Skylanders: Imaginators
- Super Bomberman R
- World of Goo
But that's just the first batch of games, there are plenty more coming later. We have full descriptions for those games, as well as the ones you see above, on the following pages.
Want to know what playing them will look like? Don't miss our hands-on review!
Keep checking back for updates to release dates and title information.
Release Date: March 3
It’s the launch title we were all hoping for. Link is back in an open world adventure that looks stunning. The game will be available in a standard and special edition, both of which are now available for preorder at UK retailer Game who are charging £59.99 for the standard edition and £89.99 for the special edition. The standard edition is at its cheapest, however, on Amazon UK where it's £48, with Prime users having the chance to get a further £2 discount.
Watch the new trailer below:
Release Date: March 3
Another launch title, 1, 2 Switch is essentially a party game that encourages face-to-face gaming without reliance on a screen. The game will have players take one Joy-Con controller each and allow them to play a host of of fun games. The example shown by Nintendo was a dueling scenario, where players would use their Joy-Con controllers as guns and see who has the fastest fingers.
This title is currently available for preorder from Amazon UK for £34.99 and from Amazon US for $49.99.
Watch the trailer below:
Release Date: March 3
Another Switch launch title is Just Dance 2017. We all know what to expect from Just Dance games at this point and this one will be no different. Expect bright pop and the option to dance at home or on the move with the help of your motion-detecting Joy-Con controllers.
Watch the trailer below:
Release Date: March 3
It was released on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii U last fall, now Skylander Imaginators is coming to Nintendo Switch on its launch. The game allows players to create their own Skylander character with incredible levels of customization.
You can preorder the game from Game UK for £54.99.
Release Date: Spring 2017
Arms is an interesting looking game that will make full use of the motion-control sensors of the Joy-Con controllers in a way that’s reminiscent of Wii Sports boxing. The game features a bunch of wacky, colorful cartoonish characters you’ll be able to fight with and against in a full 3D arena.
Arms is available for preorder from Amazon UK for £49.99 and from Amazon US for $59.99.
Watch the trailer below:
Release Date: Summer 2017
Pain-based shooter Splatoon was a big hit on the Wii U and now its sequel is coming to the Switch. Splatoon 2 will have all new modes, weapons, and stages. There’ll be online and local multiplayer modes and you’ll be able to play on your home TV or on the go.
Splatoon 2 is already available for preorder from Game UK for £59.99 and Amazon US for $59.99.
Watch the trailer below:
Release Date: Holiday 2017
It’s not coming until the end of the year, but we can’t wait to play this brand new sandbox Mario title that will bring our favorite cartoon plumber into the real world as well as a host of other fantastical cartoon worlds.
Super Mario Odyssey is available for preorder from Game UK for £59.99 and Amazon US for $59.99.
Watch the trailer below:
Release Date: Fall 2017
Portable Skyrim? We’re convinced. This title featured heavily in the Nintendo Switch reveal trailer so we’ve known it was coming for a long time. Now we know it’s coming in Fall 2017.
It’s already available for preorder if you’re excited enough. Game UK have it listed for £59.99 and Amazon US for $59.99
Release Date: Spring 2017
Sonic Mania will take you back to the good old days of 2D platformers re-imagining iconic Zones and Acts from Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 and Knuckles. There’s also new content to enjoy with new zones, acts, and boss fights thrown into the mix.
Watch the trailer below:
Release Date: March 2017
Puzzle game Bomberman has been around since the 1980s, but it’s coming to Nintendo Switch as Super Bomberman R with updated visuals as well as a story mode and up to 8 player multiplayer battle mode.
Super Bomberman is now available for preorder from Game UK for £44.99.
Watch the trailer below:
Release Date: March 2017
Has Been Heroes is a rogue-like strategy game that will be coming to the Nintendo Switch in March as well as PC, PS4 and Xbox One. In the game, the player takes control of three characters tasked with the mission of escorting twin princesses to the Princess Academy using their special powers.
Release Date: April 28
It wouldn’t be a Nintendo console without a Mario Kart title and this one will feature all of the original Mario Kart 8’s content as well as its DLC, more characters, and an improved battle mode.
It’s already available for preorder from Amazon UK for £44.99 and on Amazon US for $59.99.
Watch the trailer below:
Release Date: Spring 2017
In Lego City: Undercover players become Chase McCain, an undercover detective who’ll run, drive, and fly through an open Lego City with the mission of putting a stop to criminal Rex Fury.
It’s available to preorder from Game UK for £44.99 and Amazon US for $59.99.
Watch the trailer below:
Release Date: 3 March 2017
This port of Square Enix’s popular RPG that’s already available on PC and PlayStation has been confirmed as a global launch title for the Switch which will be available for download on day of release.
Watch the trailer below:
Release Date: March 2017
This will be a title exclusive to Nintendo’s eShop but Snipperclips: Cut it Out, Together! Appears to be a visually adorable game that has players work together to cut paper characters into new shapes to solve dynamic puzzles.
Release Date: 2017
We don’t know much about this new FIFA title but according to EA Sports’ Patrick Soderlund, it’ll take advantage of the social aspect of the Switch.
It doesn’t have a release date other than later this year, but it’s already available for preorder from Game UK for £59.99 and $59.99 from Amazon US.
Release Date: September 2017
It’s great to see Nintendo making room for more sports titles on the Switch. NBA 2K18 will allow players to create their own player and start a journey in career mode, as well as build their own team to lead to the top of the league and face off against other players from around the world.
That's not all the games that have been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch, either. We also have a lot more titles to look forward to that have been confirmed, though they don't have release windows just yet.
Here are the titles we know are coming over the next year at some point:
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2
- Fire Emblem Warriors
- Shin Megami Tensei
- Dragonball Xenoverse
- Disgaea 5
- Minecraft and Minecraft Story Mode
- Rime
- Rayman Legends
- Project Octopath Traveller
- Dragon Quest X
- Dragon Quest XI
- Yooka Laylee
- Steep
- Puyo Puyo Tetris
We'll continue to update with more release dates and titles as information becomes available.
