Nintendo has outlined its upcoming slate, confirming release windows for several major Nintendo Games. The refreshed roadmap keeps both Switch systems in focus as the company balances sequels, remakes, and entirely new titles.
August brings new Nintendo Games with Drag x Drive and Kirby
The action kicks off on August 14 with Drag x Drive, a quirky fighter that turns Joy‑Cons into motion‑style mice. Just two weeks later, on August 28, Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Switch 2 Edition arrives with the Star‑Crossed World expansion already built in.
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Pokémon and Hyrule Warriors headline fall Nintendo Games
October marks the arrival of Pokémon Legends: Z‑A – Switch 2 Edition on the 16th. Later in the year, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment lands in a winter slot. Together, they shape a holiday run where Nintendo Games dominate the season.
Metroid Prime 4 and Kirby Air Riders shift into 2025
Looking into next year, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond remains on track for 2025 across both Switch platforms, offering visual and performance upgrades on Switch 2. Kirby Air Riders is also slated for 2025, though Nintendo hasn’t committed to a tighter release window.
Third‑party releases join core Nintendo Games on the calendar
Nintendo’s plan stretches beyond its own studios. A mix of indie projects and partner titles rounds out the schedule:
- Drag x Drive – August 14
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land – August 28
- Pokémon Legends: Z‑A – October 16
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – Winter 2025
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – 2025
- Kirby Air Riders – 2025
- Splatoon Raiders – TBD
This balance ensures downtime between tentpole launches doesn’t feel empty.
A steady roadmap keeps players engaged into next year
From Drag x Drive this summer to Metroid Prime 4 next year, Nintendo has locked in a rhythm. Each confirmed slot adds weight, and each update keeps the spotlight firmly on its next big move.
