Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop Schedule Highlights Persona 3 Reload and Once Upon a Katamari for October 2025

Nintendo has officially refreshed the Japanese release schedule for both Nintendo Switch and the anticipated Switch 2 console, providing a robust outlook for eShop digital releases and retail titles set to arrive during the week of October 23, 2025.

Fans and industry watchers alike will notice a significant variety of new games, spanning well-recognized franchises and fresh indie experiences.

The highlights this week are the much-anticipated Persona 3 Reload and the creative adventure Once Upon a Katamari, both drawing significant attention from the RPG and family game communities. For Nintendo Switch 2, retail players can look forward to Full Metal Schoolgirl and the highly anticipated RPG remake, Persona 3 Reload.

Persona 3 Reload, developed by Atlus and published by SEGA, brings the critically acclaimed PlayStation 2 classic to a new generation of gamers with updated visuals and gameplay enhancements.

Atlus previously shared that bringing the remake to multiple platforms, including Switch 2, allows them to reach veteran fans and new players alike, reaffirming their commitment to broad accessibility across Nintendo hardware. Switch 2 digital adopters will find Two Point Museum arriving on the eShop, extending the popular management simulation series that originated with Two Point Hospital.

Publisher SEGA has confirmed that Two Point Museum will offer full compatibility with Switch 2's enhanced features, ensuring an optimized experience for players eager to build and curate their dream museums. The original Nintendo Switch line-up remains vibrant with several new offerings.

Retail shelves will see the arrival of Double Dragon Revive, a fresh take on the classic beat 'em up series, as well as Once Upon a Katamari, a whimsical adventure that continues the quirky tradition of the Katamari franchise.

Quit Today is also set for its retail debut, adding to the variety for physical collectors. On the digital download front, the roster broadens significantly.

Noteworthy releases include Adrenaline Rampage, Bananitro, Becastled, and the inventive shooter Mannequin Mayhem: Physics Ragdoll Shooter.

Corolina is slated for release on October 24, while Simon the Sorcerer Origins, a revamp of the beloved point-and-click classic, launches digitally on October 28.

Multiplayer and narrative experiences are well represented with titles like Sports Camp: A 35-Game Adventure and Dreamed Away. Other notable entries in this week’s digital schedule include OFC: Ultimate Fighting Club, Redex, Sedap: A Culinary Adventure, Unfair Rampage: Knightfall, and Windborn: Echoes of the Night.

Fans of visual novels and simulation games can anticipate Yandere Boyfriend Simulator: Psycho Romance Game and Yandere Girlfriend Simulator: Psycho Romance Game, both available October 23.

Puzzle enthusiasts will have their hands full with Zumba Marble Zombie Invasion. Nintendo’s strategic approach in curating a blend of high-profile remakes, legacy IPs, and innovative indies continues to underpin the lasting success of the Switch platform ecosystem.

The ongoing support for both the original Switch and its successor, Switch 2, through a robust eShop schedule, ensures that players across Japan will have a diverse library of new digital and retail games to explore as the fall season ramps up. The full slate of releases, along with their respective retail and digital formats, reflects Nintendo’s unwavering commitment to satisfying both collectors and digital-first gamers.

As the Switch and Switch 2 continue to dominate the Japanese gaming market, the October 2025 schedule sets another milestone in Nintendo's celebrated eShop history.

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