Now that I have a Switch 2, every Nintendo Direct seems more important. I got this fairly expensive piece of hardware so I could play Donkey Kong Bananza, and now that I’ve powered through that, I’m ready for more. While the latest Nintendo Direct didn’t blow me away with any new announcements, it did provide some concrete release dates I can get excited about.
Alongside those new release dates, retailers have been launching preorders for physical editions of the games. While you can always choose to preorder digital Switch games from the Nintendo eShop, it’s the actual physical cartridges that are always the most tempting. You can buy a digital game at any time, but if you want to unwrap a fresh game on day one, preordering the physical edition is the way to go.
New Switch 2 Games Up for Preorder
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 – October 2, 2025
The first new game on the list actually isn’t a Switch 2 game at all. This Super Mario Galaxy bundle takes the two original Wii games and repackages them for the original Nintendo Switch. This port is thanks to the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie that is coming out later in 2026, but it’s already proving to be very popular as a preorder. As someone who never got to play either of these games on the Wii, this is definitely something I’m going to play before I watch the movie. I have a weakness for Mario games on the Switch.
Alongside preorders for this game bundle, there were also new Mario Galaxy amiibo that became available. But unless you were able to get your preorder in early, you’ll have trouble finding them in stock anywhere.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – November 6, 2025
If you already own every Legend of Zelda game on the Switch, then you’ll likely want to add Hyrule: Age of Imprisonment to your collection. This is the third game in the Hyrule Warriors series all about the events leading up to Tears of the Kingdom. You’ll also get to play as Princess Zelda, which is always a treat. We’ve known about this game since back in April, but it’s now finally available to preorder with a November release date.
Hades 2 – November 20, 2025
Hades was one of my favorite games I ever played on my original Switch and its sequel is one of those releases I’ve been looking forward to for a while now. IGN reviewed the early access version of this game all the way back in May 2024, and I’ve been eagerly waiting for it to come to Switch consoles since then.
If you’re planning on preordering this game, it’s worth noting that there are two different release dates going on here. The digital version of Hades 2 will be out on September 25, but the physical Switch 2 edition doesn’t release until November 20. I’ll probably play the digital version myself, but I’m glad it’s getting a much-deserved physical release.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – December 4, 2025
As a fan of the Metroid Prime series, it’s hard to actually believe this game is finally coming out. Metroid Prime 4 was first announced all the way back in 2017 and the game actually went up for preorder then too. Of course those preorders were later canceled as Nintendo started ramping up for the Switch 2 launch. Now after all these years we finally have a release date and it’s pretty soon.
If you tried to preorder this game the first time around, now is your chance to do it again for real this time. You can preorder Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for the Switch or Switch 2 today. There are also several Metroid Prime 4 amiibo you can preorder now as well that release even earlier than the game.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade – January 22, 2026
Final Fantasy 7 Remake was first released for PS4 all the way back in 2020. And up until recently, if you didn’t have a gaming PC or a PlayStation console, there was really no way to play this game. Thankfully Nintendo has finally announced that Final Fantasy 7 Remake and its additional Intergrade content will be coming to the Switch 2 early next year. Plus if you preorder this game, you’ll also get a free Magic: The Gathering booster pack when the game arrives in January.
Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is up for preorder for $39.99. Comes with a Magic Play Booster pack, reversible cover and digital content. Played it at PAX West and was impressed, actually. Might revisit it on Switch 2. https://t.co/RGfOk53N2t pic.twitter.com/IuWMSOz7bO
— IGN Deals (@IGNDeals) September 15, 2025
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined – February 5, 2026
There are now quite a few Dragon Quest games available on the Switch and soon to be yet another one. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a remake of the original PS1 game and will be available on every console and PC starting on February 5, 2026. I never got into the Dragon Quest series myself, but I’ve always been impressed at how dedicated its fans are. There are multiple editions available for preorder right now at various price points, including a $250 collector’s edition that comes with an actual ship in a bottle.
Mario Tennis Fever – February 12, 2026
The next iteration in the Mario Tennis series is arriving next year but you can already get your preorder in well ahead of its release date. As someone who hasn’t played a Mario Tennis game since the Nintendo 64 version, I was surprised how intrigued I was by the trailer for this game. Some of the biggest complaints I saw from Mario Tennis Aces reviews for the Switch were that it was lacking a significant single-player adventure and customization options. Mario Tennis Fever seems like it aims to solve those problems, at least on the surface.
More Upcoming Switch Games
The latest batch of Switch game preorders that went live over the weekend aren’t the only upcoming Switch games of note. There’s actually a total of 20 new games coming out for the Switch in 2025 alone, and that’s not even counting the Switch 2-only games. Of these upcoming games, the most notable release is likely Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which is out on October 16, 2025. There’s even a Switch 2 bundle available for it.