Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop Release Schedule: Donkey Kong Bananza, WWE 2K25, and More Arrive Week of July 17, 2025

Nintendo has officially updated the digital release schedule for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 via the Japanese eShop, detailing the new games and highlights for the week of July 17, 2025.

This update provides gamers and collectors alike with a comprehensive look at digital downloads arriving mid-July, reflecting the continuous momentum of first-party and third-party titles on both platforms. One of the most anticipated titles this summer is Donkey Kong Bananza, making its retail debut on the Switch 2.

Building on the revered legacy of the Donkey Kong franchise, this new entry is set to offer fresh gameplay elements and innovative features tailored for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.

Joining Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 retail shelf is the mind-bending adventure Shadow Labyrinth: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, a re-imagined version specifically enhanced for the updated console. For sports and wrestling fans, WWE 2K25 headlines the Switch 2 eShop downloads, with its official release date locked in for July 23, 2025.

This installment continues the annual partnership between 2K Sports and Nintendo, bringing advanced graphics, updated rosters, and refined gameplay mechanics optimized for the Switch 2’s upgraded performance.

In a translated statement, Nintendo emphasized its commitment to third-party support, reinforcing the strength and variety of content available across both generations of its hardware. The schedule also sheds light on a diverse lineup for the original Nintendo Switch, with both retail and digital offerings.

Retail releases include DistortedCode, the much-awaited fighting game Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact, and the multi-platform release of Shadow Labyrinth.

Players looking for indie experiences or niche genres can find a wealth of options among the new Switch eShop downloads.

Standouts include Ad Shoot, the action-packed retro collection Beat 'Em Up Collection, and the atmospheric simulation game Bring You Home.

Other intriguing additions are Command Under Fire RTS, Cottonville, Diluvian Winds, God Wars, Golden Tee Arcade Classics, and Neon Noodles, reflecting Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to diversity on its eShop. Notably, select titles feature confirmed availability dates.

The investigative police sim Karma City Police goes live on July 18, while Monument Valley 3, the anticipated sequel in the acclaimed puzzle adventure series, launches July 22. Nintendo’s updated eShop schedule illustrates the rapidly expanding digital landscape available to Switch and Switch 2 owners.

With a packed pipeline of first-party icons, enhanced editions, and compelling indie projects, the Nintendo Switch platform family continues to deliver robust entertainment to a global audience.

For a complete breakdown of upcoming releases, check the official eShop listings or follow regular updates from Nintendo Direct presentations.

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