Nintendo Switch 2owners are likely still trying to collect all the bananas inDonkey Kong Bananza, but there are new games on the horizon for them to look forward to as well. Nintendo launched theSwitch 2in June with a large lineup of games, mainly consisting of enhanced versions of previously-released games likeStreet Fighter 6,Yakuza 0, andCyberpunk 2077. The crown jewel of the Switch 2 launch lineup was, of course,Mario Kart World, which came packed-in with the $499.99 bundle.
As far as exclusive games go, the Switch 2 launch lineup also includedNintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour,Fast Fusion,Survival Kids, andBravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster. A little over a month later,Donkey Kong Bananzawas added to the list of Switch 2 exclusive games, and stands out as the highest-rated game released for the system so far. In fact,Donkey Kong Bananzareviewshave made it one of the highest-rated new game releases of the year with an impressive 91 overall score.
WithMario Kart WorldandDonkey Kong Bananza, Switch 2 has delivered critically-acclaimed games two months in a row. Early adopters of the home console/handheld hybrid may be wondering what’s next, and while time will tell how fans and critics will react to the next batch of Switch 2 games, there are at least two more exclusive experiences on the way for August.Drag x Driveis one such Switch 2 exclusive, and it will launch as a $20 eShop-only game on August 14 alongsideMadden NFL 26.Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, a remake of the DS gameHarvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar, will then launch on August 27. One day later, on August 28,Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed Worldwill hit store shelves.
New Switch Games for August 2025
While there are currently only four new Switch 2 games confirmed for August 2025, the titles on deck are rather interesting.Drag x Driveis a multiplayer-only wheelchair basketball game that utilizes the Joy-Con 2’s mouse functionality for its controls. It’s definitely not something Nintendo would typically make, and so one has to wonder how it will perform. The same dayDrag x Drivereleases, sports game fans on the Switch 2 will also be treated toMadden NFL 26, thefirst newMadden NFLgame to hit a Nintendo console sinceMadden NFL 13was released on the Wii U 13 years ago.
A Nintendo Direct is rumored to be happening by the end of July 2025, and if so, it’s possible even more games could be announced for the Switch 2’s August 2025 lineup.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaarmarks yet another cozy game offering on the Switch 2, whileKirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed Worldis following in the footsteps of otherSwitch 1 games that have received significant Switch 2 upgrades, likeBreath of the Wild,Tears of the Kingdom, and most recently,Super Mario Party Jamboree.Kirby and the Forgotten Landon Switch 2 will not only include performance upgrades, but it will feature brand-new content in the form of the Star-Crossed World expansion. So while August 2025 isn’t super busy for the Switch 2, there is still plenty for fans of the console to look forward to next month.
