Nintendo continues to deliver a robust lineup for its thriving gaming platforms, updating the Japanese eShop release schedule for both the Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2, for the week of December 25, 2025.
Gamers in Japan and around the world look forward to a host of anticipated titles arriving on the Nintendo eShop and at retail, reinforcing Nintendo's commitment to diverse content and ongoing support for dedicated and new Switch hardware users alike. Headlining this week's digital offerings is 'Pritto Prisoner Nintendo Switch 2 Edition,' an enhanced release designed to leverage the next-generation features of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
This marks a significant milestone as more developers begin to embrace the expanded capabilities and audience offered by Nintendo’s latest console. Several new titles are also coming to both the original Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2.
Retail highlights include 'Amakano 2,' 'Earnest Evans Collection,' and 'Kissrim,' each spanning a range of genres, ensuring a broad appeal to Nintendo’s diverse player base. For fans preferring digital downloads, the eShop is brimming with fresh content.
The December update introduces: - 'Alfie Atkins Game Collection' - 'Animal Run' - 'Astra GalaxyX' (available starting December 26) - 'Cabernet' - 'Chess Up Checkmate with Friends' - 'Club Sports Collection' - 'Crowded Mysteries 2: Winter Romance' - 'Dice People' - 'Eden of Creation' - 'Eggconsole Carbuncle Pi MSX2' - 'Firefighting Rescue Simulator' - 'Football Legends 2025' - 'Geo IQ World Master' - 'Gunner.chan' - 'Hidden Cats on Christmas' - 'Holo-dama: Toredaka King Grand Prix' - 'I am an Air Traffic Controller – Airport Hero Central All-Stars' - 'JDM Pixel Street Car Racing' - 'Magical Magic World' - 'Mahjong Masters Club' - 'MarronRoman' - 'Mom Life Simulator' - 'Monsters in Cards' (available December 26) - 'Nekomimi Days: 365 Days with You' - 'Nitro Karts Racing' - 'Nitrous Fury' - 'Parcel Push' - 'Ram Simulator' - 'Sheepy: A Short Adventure' - 'Softly Placed' - 'Sudoku Masters Club' - 'Tralalero Tralala Elephant Runner' - 'Ultimate Battle Simulator' - 'Unholy Adventure: Mystery' - 'Zombie Gorge Survival Defense' These additions underscore the Nintendo eShop's ability to cater to a wide demographic—ranging from fast-paced action games like 'Nitrous Fury' to family-friendly offerings such as 'Hidden Cats on Christmas.' In a statement released via the official Japanese Nintendo website, the company reiterated, "We are committed to expanding the variety of experiences for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 users by ensuring a continuous stream of game content each week." This approach has been a key factor in the Switch platform's sustained commercial and critical success since its launch in 2017. As the holiday season approaches, the updated December 2025 release schedule not only reflects Nintendo's unwavering support for both platforms but also their ongoing partnership with developers large and small.
With over 130 million Nintendo Switch units sold worldwide (as of March 2024), and with the Nintendo Switch 2 already capturing attention, the eShop updates serve as an important touchpoint for fans seeking the latest digital and retail releases in the Nintendo ecosystem. Gamers can access the full release calendar, check out the latest updates, and purchase upcoming titles directly from the Nintendo eShop, ensuring they do not miss out on any of the new experiences arriving this season.
Gamers in Japan and around the world look forward to a host of anticipated titles arriving on the Nintendo eShop and at retail, reinforcing Nintendo's commitment to diverse content and ongoing support for dedicated and new Switch hardware users alike. Headlining this week's digital offerings is 'Pritto Prisoner Nintendo Switch 2 Edition,' an enhanced release designed to leverage the next-generation features of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
This marks a significant milestone as more developers begin to embrace the expanded capabilities and audience offered by Nintendo’s latest console. Several new titles are also coming to both the original Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2.
Retail highlights include 'Amakano 2,' 'Earnest Evans Collection,' and 'Kissrim,' each spanning a range of genres, ensuring a broad appeal to Nintendo’s diverse player base. For fans preferring digital downloads, the eShop is brimming with fresh content.
The December update introduces: - 'Alfie Atkins Game Collection' - 'Animal Run' - 'Astra GalaxyX' (available starting December 26) - 'Cabernet' - 'Chess Up Checkmate with Friends' - 'Club Sports Collection' - 'Crowded Mysteries 2: Winter Romance' - 'Dice People' - 'Eden of Creation' - 'Eggconsole Carbuncle Pi MSX2' - 'Firefighting Rescue Simulator' - 'Football Legends 2025' - 'Geo IQ World Master' - 'Gunner.chan' - 'Hidden Cats on Christmas' - 'Holo-dama: Toredaka King Grand Prix' - 'I am an Air Traffic Controller – Airport Hero Central All-Stars' - 'JDM Pixel Street Car Racing' - 'Magical Magic World' - 'Mahjong Masters Club' - 'MarronRoman' - 'Mom Life Simulator' - 'Monsters in Cards' (available December 26) - 'Nekomimi Days: 365 Days with You' - 'Nitro Karts Racing' - 'Nitrous Fury' - 'Parcel Push' - 'Ram Simulator' - 'Sheepy: A Short Adventure' - 'Softly Placed' - 'Sudoku Masters Club' - 'Tralalero Tralala Elephant Runner' - 'Ultimate Battle Simulator' - 'Unholy Adventure: Mystery' - 'Zombie Gorge Survival Defense' These additions underscore the Nintendo eShop's ability to cater to a wide demographic—ranging from fast-paced action games like 'Nitrous Fury' to family-friendly offerings such as 'Hidden Cats on Christmas.' In a statement released via the official Japanese Nintendo website, the company reiterated, "We are committed to expanding the variety of experiences for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 users by ensuring a continuous stream of game content each week." This approach has been a key factor in the Switch platform's sustained commercial and critical success since its launch in 2017. As the holiday season approaches, the updated December 2025 release schedule not only reflects Nintendo's unwavering support for both platforms but also their ongoing partnership with developers large and small.
With over 130 million Nintendo Switch units sold worldwide (as of March 2024), and with the Nintendo Switch 2 already capturing attention, the eShop updates serve as an important touchpoint for fans seeking the latest digital and retail releases in the Nintendo ecosystem. Gamers can access the full release calendar, check out the latest updates, and purchase upcoming titles directly from the Nintendo eShop, ensuring they do not miss out on any of the new experiences arriving this season.
