Nintendo Switch 2025 Blockbuster Sale: Major Third-Party Deals Live on eShop

Nintendo Switch users can look forward to significant savings this season, as Nintendo has officially launched its 2025 Blockbuster Sale on the Nintendo eShop.

While the event features primarily third-party titles, the sale packs some of the deepest discounts of the year—ideal for gamers looking to expand their Switch libraries ahead of the fall season. Although first-party Nintendo games are notably absent from the sale lineup—aside from Ubisoft's Mario + Rabbids collaborations—this event shines a spotlight on acclaimed releases from external developers.

The sale, which is now live on the Nintendo eShop, runs until September 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT (September 11, 2:59 AM ET), offering players ample time to snap up their favorites at reduced prices. Notable titles and their new price points include: - Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time for $13.19, down from $39.99 - Cult of the Lamb at $12.49, previously $24.99 - Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc slashed to $4.49 from $14.99 - AI: The Somnium Files for $3.99, down from $19.99 - Disco Elysium at $11.99 (was $39.99) - The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles at $15.99, previously $39.99 - It Takes Two for $19.99, down from $39.99 - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Gold Edition available for $14.99 (originally $59.99) - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope at $9.99, reduced from $59.99 - Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection for $29.99, down from $59.99 Dozens more popular titles are included, from classics like Pac-Man World Re-Pac ($5.99) to recent indie favorites such as Pepper Grinder ($6.49) and Tunic ($14.99).

Complete bundles, collections, and deluxe editions—like the Crash Bandicoot Crashiversary Bundle ($39.99, save $60) and MLB The Show 25 Digital Deluxe Edition ($39.99, down from $59.99)—are also heavily discounted. A Nintendo spokesperson highlighted the company's ongoing commitment to supporting a diverse game library by saying that this sale 'celebrates the variety and excellence of third-party developers on Nintendo Switch.' The Blockbuster Sale demonstrates the Nintendo Switch platform's enduring appeal for both major publishers and creative indies.

Nintendo eShop users can browse the full list of discounts directly in the eShop or by visiting Nintendo's official store page. This sale represents an excellent opportunity for existing and new Switch owners to secure critically acclaimed games at some of their lowest prices to date.

With the 2025 eShop Blockbuster Sale active through mid-September, players have plenty of time to explore and take advantage of these powerhouse deals.

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