The line-up of upcoming Switch games in 2024 is looking well-populated. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Pikmin 4 were standout offerings this year, but that isn't to say there aren't still some fantastic new Nintendo Switch games on the near horizon to look forward to.
Among the new games of 2024, we have Hollow Knight: Silksong in good company alongside plenty of Mario favorites. Princess Peach is finally getting her first mainline game in decades, and a recent Nintendo Direct gave us a look at some classics titles that are receiving remakes in the new year. We've also listed some long-awaited Switch ports and upcoming indie games to get hyped for, if you're not really into any of the best Mario games.
Below you'll find all of the upcoming Switch games you need to know about for this year and beyond, and don't forget to check out our recommendation of the best Switch games and best Switch exclusives while you wait!
Recent updates
This living list of upcoming Switch games was updated on December 20 2023, adding Tales of Kenzera: Tau to the list of games coming in 2024.
Upcoming Switch games 2024
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Release date: January 18, 2024
One of many upcoming Ubisoft games, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is scheduled to launch in January. The brand new instalment in the series features Saga, the youngest member of a squad of immortals. The game sees you sent on a rescue mission for the kidnapped Prince Hassan in a world where "the past coexists with the future". It's a semi-open world side-scrolling adventure promising all the hack n' slash platformer goodness of the series' classic titles, pitting you against vicious beats and enemies of all sizes on your quest for the missing royal.
Another Code: Recollection
Release date: January 19, 2024
Another Code: Recollection is actually a double-whammy. Featuring two games in one - Another Code: Two Memories and Journey Into Lost Memories, to be precise - we'll be stepping back into the shoes of Ashely Mizuki Robbins for this stunning remaster. According to Nintendo, we can expect "overhauled visuals, 3D environments to explore, voice acting, new puzzles, cutscenes, music, and more" when it launches in January, putting a brand new spin on the DS and Wii favorites.
Mario vs Donkey Kong
Release date: February 16, 2024
Another classic platformer is getting a Nintendo Switch makeover when Mario vs Donkey Kong lands on February 16. Reigniting the duo's rivalry, Mario vs Donkey Kong will have everyone's favorite little plumber chasing down his arch nemesis, who has stolen all the Mini Mario toys from the factory. Puzzle-platforming delights are on the way, and it's looking like a treat whether or not you've played the GameBoy original!
Princess Peach Showtime
Release date: March 22, 2024
Finally, the leading lady of Mario is getting her own game after a very long time. We last saw her in a starring role back on the Nintendo DS's Super Princess Peach, but Princess Peach Showtime shows the regal heroine as we've never seen her before. Costume changes are just one feature of this upcoming 3D platformer, which will see Peach exploring a theatre to rescue its patrons and performers from Grape and the Sour Bunch.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau
Release date: April 23, 2024
This stunning upcoming Switch game is a touching Metroidvania about dealing with grief. The stunning reveal trailer shown at The Game Awards 2023 introduces us to a beautiful world of Tales of Kenzera: Tau, a sidelong 3D platformer from EA Originals that incorporates ancient magic in both its combat and traversal systems. We can expect this gorgeous action-adventure to on the Nintendo Switch launch in April.
TBC 2024
Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door remaster
Release date: TBC 2024
A 2D GameCube classic is being given a modern makeover in the upcoming Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door remaster. Peach and Mario will be teaming up once more, with Peach's kidnap by the X-Nauts spurring our mustachioed plumber into action as he chases after her. We're not sure when Paper Mario will be landing in 2024 just yet, but we will keep you updated.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
Release date: Summer 2024
Return to Evershade Valley in Luigi's Mansion 2, set to launch on Nintendo Switch consoles in mid to late-2024. The most recent Luigi's Mansion installment arrived in 2019, but with LM2 being a remaster of the 2013 Nintendo 3DS hit, we're about to venture back into familiar territory. What's more, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD will have multiplayer potential, whether you want to play online with friends or via local co-op.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Release date: TBC
A new game in the Fantasy Life series is set to come to Switch. The last instalment was released on the 3DS and offered up various different job roles with their own set of quests. Fantasy Life i looks set to build on this by letting you create your own city on a ruined island and once again take up an occupation of your choice. With returning characters and the promise of plenty of mystery, it will be interesting to see how this entry shapes up.
Hollow Knight Silksong
Release date: TBC 2024
We know that it's coming, we just don't know when. The wait for Hollow Knight: Silksong has been brutal, but Team Cherry is finally ready to deliver its sequel to one of the best metroidvania games of all-time. The Hollow Knight sequel was first unveiled in 2019, with development reportedly spiralling out of control as the Silksong idea evolved in scope from DLC to full-fledged experience. Here's hoping we get our hands on Hollow Knight: Silksong sooner rather than later.
Metroid Prime 4
Release date: TBC
Metroid Prime 4 has been a long time coming. Announced back in 2017, we've seen nothing more of the sequel to Metroid Prime 3: Corruption since. That's largely because development was rebooted in 2019, with production shifting to Retro Studios – the team responsible for the original Prime trilogy. Still, it's good to know that this game is out there, and set to let us step back into the role of Samus after her journey into hyperspace a decade ago. Expect to be waiting for this one a little while longer.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Release date: TBC
During the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, we got a very brief tease of a new Professor Layton game, which at long last signalled the return of the series. While we don't know too much about the new entry coming to the Switch, we do know that we're set to experience a fresh story filled with puzzles in the new setting of Steam Bison, which is home to advanced steam engines. A mysterious incident is said to draw Layton and Luke there for a new adventure.
Yokai Watch 4
Release date: TBC
If you're a Pokemon fan, you probably already know about the Yo-Kai Watch series. It follows a similar format in that you collect critters that also function as your companions as a young kid. In terms of new gameplay features, it introduces a brand new item, called the Yokai Ark, which will let players travel between three worlds that are all set in different time periods, and feature their own protagonist. While it released in Japan back in 2019, there's still no concrete word on a Western release date. We still have our fingers crossed for this one.
