Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop Release Schedule Highlights for October 2025

Nintendo has published the official eShop release schedule for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in Japan, offering fans a comprehensive look at what's coming in the week of October 9, 2025.

This update brings with it a host of new game launches for the Nintendo Switch family of systems, with high-profile titles like Yooka-Replayee and the much-anticipated Little Nightmares 3 leading the lineup. The Nintendo eShop continues to be a central hub for both marquee releases and indie gems.

With the debut of Switch 2, Nintendo is maintaining its commitment to expanding the digital storefront's selection while supporting both current and next-generation hardware.

The October 2025 schedule illustrates the platform’s broad appeal and commitment to a diverse gaming library. Among the standout retail releases for Switch 2 is Little Nightmares 3, a continuation of the critically acclaimed horror-adventure franchise.

The game is set to deliver more of its signature eerie puzzles and atmospheric storytelling, capturing the attention of both new players and fans of the series.

In parallel, Yooka-Replayee, a revamped edition from Playtonic Games, will be available for digital download on Switch 2, offering platforming enthusiasts a refreshed take on a beloved indie classic. The digital release roster is equally robust, covering genres from puzzle to horror, and adventure to simulation.

Notable upcoming downloads for Switch 2 include Obakeidoro 2: Chase & Seek, a multiplayer hide-and-seek adventure, demonstrating Nintendo's ongoing collaboration with independent game studios. On the original Nintendo Switch, players can expect a variety of both retail and digital releases.

Titles like Blacish House sideA: Retour and Lapin join the physical retail lineup alongside Little Nightmares 3, ensuring that fans who prefer traditional boxed copies can still access new content.

The eShop digital schedule is especially vibrant: - And Then There Was No Light - AxoBubble - Ball x Pit (Available October 15) - Battle Puzzle 2048: Wicked Witches - Brave x Junction - Cats & Seek: Kyoto - Color Breakers 2 - Cross Pix 4 - Cthulhu Mythos ADV Lunatic Whispers & The Isle Of Ubohoth - Eggconsole Hajya No Fuuin PC-8801 - Guchio Rising Mountain - Infernitos: Fiery Dishes (Available October 15) - Korean Drone Flying Tour Anmyeon Temple - Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch (Available October 10) - Lost in Fantaland - Maxi Trucks Racing - Merry Bunny Garden - Millionaire Escape (Available October 10) - Neffy: Moonlight Labyrinth X - Nora: In Search of Hidden Ingredients - Rise Eterna 2 - Ropoko for Nintendo Switch - RPS Hunger - Snow Aces League - Super Mining Mechs - Survival Zombie - We Were Here Together According to a Nintendo representative, the company is focused on ensuring a strong and varied selection for both Switch and Switch 2: The goal is to provide memorable experiences for newcomers and longtime fans alike as we continue to expand our digital catalog. With both first-party hits and a wealth of independent offerings on the horizon, the Nintendo eShop remains the go-to destination for players eager to explore new adventures.

Game releases like Yooka-Replayee and Little Nightmares 3, along with an array of indie launches, underscore Nintendo's pivotal role within the global gaming market heading into the final quarter of 2025. Gamers can look forward to regular eShop updates, and those in Japan will be the first to experience this latest wave of Switch and Switch 2 content when the next download schedule becomes active during the week of October 9.

For the latest titles and future Nintendo Direct announcements, fans are encouraged to stay tuned to official channels and the Nintendo eShop.

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