Nintendo Switch 2 owners are in for an exciting month, marking the first of many where we'll analyze the hottest releases for Nintendo's powerful new hybrid console.
June unsurprisingly set impressive benchmarks, featuring the console launch (which sold out immediately), a wave of third-party titles, Switch 2-enhanced versions of games like Tears of the Kingdom, and even a brand-new Mario Kart installment.
Switch 2 Games Coming in July 2025 - Quick Preview
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Remastered – July 11
Donkey Kong Bananza – July 17
Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (Switch 2 Edition) – July 24
No Sleep for Kaname Date - AI: Escape Code – July 25
Wild Hearts S – July 25
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4: July 11, 2025
Making its Nintendo Switch 2 debut on July 11, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 represents one of the first major third-party releases for Nintendo's new hardware. The gaming landscape extends far beyond Nintendo exclusives now.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4
Release Date: July 11, 2025
$49.99 at Amazon
Our recent preview highlighted: "In an era flooded with early 2000s remakes, THPS 3+4 stands out as a worthy addition to this year's stellar lineup of remasters."
Available for preorder now at just $49.99 for Switch 2.
Donkey Kong Bananza: July 17, 2025
Donkey Kong Bananza launches July 17, marking the franchise's first new 3D adventure since 1999's Donkey Kong 64. Developed by the Super Mario Odyssey team, the game showcases their trademark polish through destructible environments and momentum-based platforming.
Donkey Kong Bananza
Release Date: July 17, 2025
$69.99 at Amazon
This adventure pairs DK with Pauline for ground-pounding, rolling, climbing, and their new signature ability: tunneling through terrain to uncover secrets.
Donkey Kong and Pauline amiibo
$29.99 at Amazon
Launching alongside the game, this amiibo unlocks early access to Pauline's Diva Dress costume and increases collectible drop rates.
Shadow Labyrinth: July 18, 2025
This unique Metroidvania hybrid launches July 18 with free Switch 2 enhancements, supporting 4K/60FPS gameplay.
Shadow Labyrinth
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Free Switch 2 upgrade included
$49.99 at Amazon
Super Mario Party Jamboree - Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV: July 24, 2025
This enhanced edition features both the base game and the new Jamboree TV expansion featuring Toad's game show mode. Priced at $79.99, existing Switch owners can upgrade for $19.99.
Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV
Release Date: July 24, 2025
$79.99 at Amazon
No Sleep for Kaname Date: July 25, 2025
The psychological mystery adventure returns, plunging players into a bizarre streaming world disappearance case packed with mind-bending puzzles.
No Sleep For Kaname Date
$49.94 at Walmart
Wild Hearts S: July 25, 2025
This enhanced monster-hunting experience brings feudal Japan-inspired monster battles to Switch 2 with cooperative play for up to four hunters.
Looking ahead, August will bring Madden NFL 25 and Story of Seasons, followed by major fall releases including Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Borderlands 4.
