Did you hear about Nintendo’s latest crazy launch plan? It’s got me all kinds of intrigued. Why? Well, they announced this game — Drag x Drive (I know, odd name) — for the Switch 2. Dropping on August 14. Same day Madden NFL 26 comes out. Coincidence? I doubt it. Maybe it’s all part of the gimmick. Or not.
But this date has me wondering. What’s Nintendo really up to for the rest of 2025? Are we getting a truckload of cool games or just a sprinkle here and there? Drag x Drive is pegged at $19.99, by the way. Kinda feels like they’re tossing us a teaser for what’s next — a quiet summer with a weird twist.
Oh wait, August isn’t just about this wheelchair basketball thing. Nope! Kirby’s sneaking back too. ‘Kirby and the Forgotten Land’ revamp for Switch 2 will have this expansion called Star-Crossed Land. And I can’t help but giggle at “Mouthful Modes.” Seriously. What’s that even mean?
Now—rewind a bit—July! We’ve got Donkey Kong Bananza lined up, plus a twist on ‘Super Mario Party Jamboree.’ Something borrowed, something new! Pattern? Maybe? Or just a hunch.
September’s looking like a desert though. Bare. Third-party games are supposed to save the day. You know, those folks releasing stuff like Borderlands 4 and other big shots. Nothing specific yet but I bet something will pop up.
October’s bringing the heat with Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Cross-gen thing—good move? Who knows!
Skipping further ahead, what’s happening in 2025? Metroid Prime 4: Beyond doesn’t have a date. It’d line up nicely in September though, right after everyone’s gotten cozy with the Kirby re-release. And then Kirby Air Riders — possibly rounding out the year-end with some flair.
And don’t get me started on what else might drop in fall. Think Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and—hold your breath—Call of Duty, maaaybe? Zelda fans, get this: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is tagged for “winter.”
But hey, let’s not forget about that GameCube nostalgia trip Nintendo’s teasing. Classics like Super Mario Sunshine and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance might just make a comeback on Switch 2. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? Nintendo’s all about surprises — never get too comfy. Expect the unexpected!
