Published on: September 20, 2025
Nintendo has unveiled an updated lineup of upcoming digital and retail games for both the Nintendo Switch and the anticipated Switch 2, set to arrive on the Japanese eShop for the week of September 25, 2025.
As the hybrid console platform continues to thrive, fans are poised to experience a broad range of highly anticipated releases and returning classics, highlighted by major entries such as Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Hades 2, and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac.
The release calendar reflects Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to delivering diverse gaming experiences for its global user base.
Major studios and indie developers alike are represented in this latest update, ensuring players across genres have new content to look forward to.
The Japanese eShop schedule demonstrates Nintendo’s ability to blend nostalgia with fresh gameplay, a strategy that has helped drive consistent success on both the Nintendo Switch and the forthcoming Switch 2.
**Retail Releases for Switch 2**
Beginning September 26, Switch 2 owners will be able to dive into EA Sports FC 26, the latest installment in EA’s acclaimed football franchise.
Shortly after, Square Enix's Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles arrives in stores on September 30, marking the return of a beloved tactical RPG series now optimized for the next generation hardware.
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, Bandai Namco’s remaster of the classic platformer, will also be available, bringing revitalized visuals and gameplay enhancements.
**Switch 2 Digital Download Highlights**
Fans of challenging roguelikes will welcome Hades 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, launching September 26.
The Touryst: Deluxe joins the digital lineup, further expanding the range of genres available to download.
**Nintendo Switch Retail Titles**
This period also sees a robust slate for the original Nintendo Switch, featuring notable releases such as Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, developed by SEGA, and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles.
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian is another standout, launching on September 26.
Bandai Namco’s Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac and EA Sports FC 26 underline the enduring appeal of established franchises on the Switch platform.
**Nintendo Switch eShop and Indie Releases**
The digital front remains strong with a mix of recognized brands and fresh new talents.
Hades 2 is also confirmed for download on the Switch, with an official release on September 26.
Additional highlights include Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile, Airborne Justice (available September 26), and Baki Hanma: Blood Arena.
Puzzle fans and simulation enthusiasts can anticipate titles like Cross Pix 3, Electronics Puzzle Lab 2, and Viking Colony Builder Valhalla.
Family-friendly and multiplayer options such as LEGO Party, launching October 1, round out the eShop’s offering.
Representatives from Nintendo have reiterated their dedication to a "steady cadence of major new titles and beloved classics throughout the year," emphasizing support for both the current Nintendo Switch and expanding the library for the Switch 2.
This dual-platform approach exemplifies Nintendo’s strategy to ensure broad compatibility and continued engagement across their expanding user base.
For the full digital and retail release schedule, Switch and Switch 2 players in Japan can refer to the official eShop listings.
With heavy hitters like Hades 2, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds slated for late September, Nintendo’s ecosystem remains at the forefront of the console gaming landscape in 2025.
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