Upcoming Switch games for 2023 and beyond

The Nintendo Switch has had an incredible run since its launch. The hybrid console has carved out a unique niche in the gaming world thanks to its quirky design, diverse game library, and uncharacteristically strong third-party support. It’s no surprise that the Switch is poised to become Nintendo’s best-selling console ever, with over seven million units already sold as of this writing. And 2023 is a big year for the Nintendo Switch, with new games and major sequels arriving across multiple genres. From a 2D Super Mario RPG to a cozy life sim that offers multiplayer, we’ve rounded up the upcoming Switch releases you can’t miss this year.

While the majority of these titles have 100% confirmed release dates, a few are still in the early stages of development and could end up with slightly different release windows or even skip the Switch entirely to land on Nintendo’s next-gen console. We’ve categorized these games as either launching in 2023 or possibly releasing in the second half of the year.

Taking advantage of the Switch’s touchscreen, Super Mario Party will give players the opportunity to team up with friends as they take on classic Mario levels in a brand-new way. You’ll be able to choose between Mario, Bowser, Princess Peach, or two original characters named Mallow and Geno as you team up to take on the Smithy Gang.

This 2D Mario RPG gets a graphics upgrade from the SNES and lets you control Mari, Bowser, Princess Peach, and Mallow as you take on The Smithy Gang and rescue the Star Road. With a surprisingly robust gameplay system that includes everything from reality-bending flowers to elephant power-ups, this is one of the most anticipated SNES-era titles to hit the Switch.

Though it’s been out on other platforms, the Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy is a bit later than the others, as developers work to optimize for the console’s lower power output. Despite this delay, fans can still look forward to carve out their own unique story at Hogwarts and figure out what’s behind the goblin uprising.

The Switch is no stranger to ports from other consoles, and this month brings us a port of the Wii U’s Kirby Return To Dreamland Deluxe. This upgraded remake of the original game allows you to play as Kirby, Bandana Dee, Meta Knight, and King Dedede in this silly platformer where they fight to get a friend back home.

In 2023, the Switch gets another new first-party title in the form of a new Super Mario RPG. A spiritual successor to the original Super Mario RPG, this new entry sees you controlling a team of heroes as you battle enemies and conquer dungeons. It features a deep and expansive fantasy world, turn-based combat, and plenty of character customization options.