There was no shortage of fantastic Nintendo Switch and 3DS games this year that were all well worth your time. But in about a month's time, a new year filled with exciting new games for both platforms will begin and the cycle will repeat. Nintendo has been on a roll with the Switch, supplying a steady roster of new games in some of its most iconic franchises. Not to mention it still manages to keep 3DS alive with several solid releases throughout the year.
Nintendo fans have a lot to look forward to in 2019 and beyond. We're going to see brand new games in several of the company's other franchises, like Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem, Metroid Prime, Bayonetta, and Luigi's Mansion. There's even entirely new IPs too, like the mech-action game, Daemon X Machina, as well as the latest RPG by Pokemon developer Game Freak codenamed "Town."
The third party support continues with a strong lineup of upcoming releases. Like its predecessor, Doom Eternal is coming to Switch. And if you're fixing for some RPGs, both Dragon Quest XI and Shin Megami Tensei V are coming to the hybrid console-handheld.
But what would the upcoming Switch and 3DS lineup be without some new remasters and remakes as well? You can expect to replay or play for the first time classics like New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr's Journey, and nearly all the PS1 + PS2 era Final Fantasy games.
In the slides ahead, you'll find the latest details on many of the games Nintendo has to offer in 2019 and beyond. We'll be updating this gallery in the months ahead as more games get announced, so be sure to check back often.
If you're curious about other platforms, we've created features like this for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. We also made a condensed list of games from all those platforms too. Check for those in the links below. But in the meantime, which games are you look forward to the most in 2019 and beyond? Let us know in the comments.
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Animal Crossing (Working Title)
Animal Crossing fans, rejoice! It's finally happening. The Switch is getting an entirely new game built from the ground up. The game was announced after the reveal of Isabelle during the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct presentation in September, which made for quite the bait-and-switch for loyal fans. Slight disappointment and shock was replaced by love and excitement. We wouldn't have wanted it any other way.
Since the reveal, little has been said about Animal Crossing Switch. Next to nothing is known about how the game will play or what new features are being added, but seeing as it is set to launch in 2019, new details are more than likely to come sooner than later.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA 2019
Bayonetta 3
Bayonetta 3 is the latest entry in the critically acclaimed character action game series by developer Platinum Games. Revealed at The Game Awards 2017, little has been said about the game since. In the years before its reveal, series creator Hideki Kamiya had often discussed the possibility of a third game. Both Kamiya and Bayonetta 2 director Yusuke Hashimotoexpressed interest in a new entry and stated that they still had ideas they'd love to pursue in future games.
Bayonetta 3 will be a Switch exclusive as a result of its development being funded by Nintendo--similar to Bayonetta 2 for Wii U. With so little known about Bayonetta 3, there's still so much to learn. We're hoping that 2019 will hold some answers.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA 2019
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Renowned Castlevania developer Koji Igarashi is almost ready to launch his first project after striking out from Konami, and if you're familiar with his past, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. This side-scrolling action game is set in an anime-tinged gothic world built on top of a sprawling map, with plenty of puzzles, boss battles, and upgrades to uncover.
Originally pitched on Kickstarter back in 2015 (a campaign that was fully funded in a single day), Bloodstained is currently set to launch on Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC sometime in 2019. It was initially planned to release in 2018, but it was delayed in order to add more polish to the experience. Developer Wayforward was brought in to aid with finishing up development.
Anyone interested in Bloodstained's ongoing development can follow the latest announcements over at the game's Kickstarter page. But if you're already eager to enter the world that Igarashi is crafting, you can curb your excitement with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, an 8-bit Castlevania-esque platformer that serves as a prequel to the upcoming Ritual of the Night.
Platforms: Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Daemon x Machina
Do you like giant heavily-armed robots? If your answer to that question is a resounding "Yes!" then Daemon x Machina is probably for you. It's the latest game by Kenichiro Tsukuda, the main producer of the PS2-era Armored Core games. Early trailers have showcased a colorful display of over-the-top action complete with heavy machine-gun fire, missile barrages, and beam saber fights. It's not every day that we get a mech-action game, so it's certainly refreshing to see something like Daemon x Machina get made.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA 2019
Doom Eternal
Doom Eternal is the upcoming sequel to the critically-acclaimed Doom reboot from 2016. The game takes everything that the previous game did and pushes it forward: the Doomslayer is more powerful than before, the number of enemies have doubled, and it takes place on Earth. Not to mention there's a bunch of new weapons and maneuverability options this time around that make you an even more powerful force to be reckoned with.
Like its predecessor, it's coming to Nintendo Switch by way of developer Panic Button, which should come as pleasant news to fans of that port. It was enough of a technological marvel to see the game run on the console, so to see the sequel getting the same treatment has us excited at what lies ahead.
Platforms: Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: TBA 2019
Dragon Quest XI S
Square Enix's ever-so-charming Dragon Quest XI is heading to Switch in 2019. Titled Dragon Quest XI S, this new version will largely be the same as its PS4 and PC counterparts; though, it will include both English and Japanese voice acting. If you're an RPG fan and Switch owner, you owe it to yourself to experience this adventure.
While the jury is still out on how well the game will run on Switch, you can hopefully find reassurance in the quality of the original PS4 version. GameSpot gave Dragon Quest XI a 9/10 and said in its review: "Innovation in games is talked about a lot, but it's also great to see traditional gameplay formulas that have been around for decades presented exceptionally well. Dragon Quest XI is one of the best modern examples of this; its beautiful presentation, both visual- and story-wise, combines with a tried-and-true gameplay formula for a journey that’s full of heart and soul. Once you find yourself sucked into the world of Dragon Quest XI, it's going to be hard to put down until you reach the grand finale."
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA 2019
Final Fantasy Remasters (VII, IX, X, X-2, XII, Crystal Chronicles)
Nintendo has quite a substantial history with the Final Fantasy franchise. After all, it was the platform in which the series debuted and launched several of its formative sequels. But after Sony swooped the franchise away from Nintendo after its sixth game (third in the west), the series has only ever appeared in the form of spin-offs on Nintendo's consoles.
Since then, several mainline Final Fantasy games have released and re-released not only on Sony platforms but Microsoft as well. Fortunately, Square Enix is looking to make up for lost time by re-releasing a batch of Final Fantasy games on the Nintendo Switch. That's right, you're going to be able to play Final Fantasy VII, IX, X, X-2, and XII on Switch in 2019. And if you were a fan of the spin-offs, Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles is getting remastered too. This should come as exciting news for old-time fans of the series, as well as for those who may have not played any Final Fantasy games before.
We're crossing our fingers that there's plans for more Final Fantasy to come to Switch. Perhaps Final Fantasy VIII, XIII, and XV? Time will tell.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA 2019
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is the latest game in the long-beloved tactical-RPG series. The game was initially announced under a working title in January 2017, but was finally revealed at E3 2018 under its current name.
The game tells the story of four different protagonists who are all caught up in a conflict fueled by the Church of Seiros, an organization that exercises immense control over the land and its people. While the game will feature the series' classic turn-based battles, there's also some new features thrown in, such as expanded unit control and the ability to freely roam the map and interact with characters to gather intel.
Three Houses is the first Fire Emblem to appear on a Nintendo home console since 2007's Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn on Wii; the 3DS has received all of the series' mainline entries since. It has certainly been a while, but it's a homecoming that we're looking forward to.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA 2019
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn is a 3DS port of the much-loved Wii game, Kirby's Epic Yarn. This expanded version contains new features, like the ability to craft bigger yarn balls, as well as two new modes where you get to play King Dedede and Meta Knight. If Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn is anything like the Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker 3DS port, then it's bound to be an impressive piece of software well worth grabbing just for the novelty of it all.
Platforms: 3DS | Release Date: TBA 2019
Luigi's Mansion 3
There's a lot of love going around for Luigi's Mansion, which is why it's great that Nintendo has committed to making a third game in the franchise. In Luigi's Mansion 3, the easily-frightened plumber embarks on yet another sinister adventure through what appears to be a haunted tower of sorts. Nintendo hasn't discussed too much about the game, but early footage seems to showcase many of the classic elements the previous games made their name on, like ghost-sucking vacuums, spooky corridors, and a whole lot of ghosts.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA 2019
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr's Journey
Continuing in line with the Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga remake, Nintendo is giving the same treatment to 2009's Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. As its name implies, the game will include extra content in the form of Bowser Jr's Journey, in which you play the mischievous son of Bowser as he gathers an army to stir up chaos. This comes in addition to updated graphics and mechanics, which should be welcoming for those who missed on this critically-acclaimed adventure the first time around.
Platforms: 3DS | Release Date: TBA 2019
Metroid Prime 4
Beyond the fact that Metroid Prime 4 exists and is coming to Switch at some point in the future, there's very little we can say about the game with absolute certainty. We also know that longtime Prime producer Kensuke Tanabe will lead a new team of talented developers for the project, but what that studio is and who is on the team beyond Tanabe remains a mystery.
With nary an official word from Nintendo following the announcement at E3 2017-- consisting of a teaser video set against a star field, with familiar Metroid music, and the reveal of a logo--we are left to sift through rumors and wonder. The current working theories include: Bandai Namco is co-developing, it is scheduled to launch in 2019, and it may feature the character Sylux, who was confirmed by Tanabe to be in a spaceship featured in the special ending of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.
What we know about Sylux is mostly based on lore introduced in Nintendo DS's Metroid Prime: Hunters and, oddly enough, Super Smash Bros. Brawl (in a trophy description). But at the end of 2017's Metroid Prime: Federation Force, we also caught a glimpse of Sylux releasing a metroid from captivity. Is it a hint? Only time will tell.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA 2019
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is an upcoming collection that compiles both New Super Mario Bros. U and Super Luigi U, which both released on Wii U in 2012 and 2013 respectively. The games will remain largely the same for the collection, but will include some added features, like the ability to play as Nabbit and Toadette across both games. If you missed these games the first time around, this collection just might be your chance to finally experience the chaotic multiplayer platforming that is the New Super Mario Bros. U games.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: January 11, 2019
Pokemon Switch
At E3 2017, Nintendo announced a new Pokemon game for Nintendo Switch. The tease didn't include a title, logo, key art, or really any details at all--just that series developer Game Freak would be making the game, which will be a "core RPG" that "may not release for over a year." It's been over a year now, of course, and although nothing has been confirmed since then, it would make sense for Nintendo to give more details soon. After all, the game is set to launch in late 2019.
While Pokemon Let's Go helped satisfy some hunger for a new Pokemon game, it won't be long before all eyes are back on the upcoming Switch game. In recent news, developer Gamefreak recently confirmed that it's looking into ways for players to transfer their pre-existing Pokemon roster from Let's Go into the new game. There's still so much we don't know about the new Pokemon on Switch, but we're hoping that'll change soon.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA 2019
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition
Tales of Vesperia is often considered one of the best games in the long-running Tales series of action-RPGs. It released in 2008 as an Xbox 360-exclusive, while an expanded PS3 port with extra story content launched a year later only in Japan. If you've been looking to play this much-loved Tales game, your options were previously limited. But all of that is changing with the release of Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition, which is a remastered version of the PS3 port.
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC | Release Date: January 11, 2019
Team Sonic Racing
Team Sonic Racing is the third game in the well-received Sonic kart racing series. Unlike its predecessors, the game will only contain characters from the Sonic franchise. It differs from traditional kart racers due to its focus on cooperative play, having you be a part of a team of other racers that must work together and share power-ups in order to win a race. Teams are judged based on how well they work together, as their actions helping one another earns them points that are tallied up at the end of a race. It's an interesting concept that should serve as a nice change-of-pace from the typically cutthroat nature of the Mario Kart games.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: May 21, 2019
Town (Working Title of GameFreak game)
Town is the working title of an upcoming RPG by GameFreak, the studio responsible for the massively popular Pokemon franchise. The game is set in a village with a mysterious secret that you must work to uncover. The entire adventure unfolds within this town, which once enjoyed peace and prosperity until monsters suddenly appeared to make a mess of things. To survive, you'll need to battle these invaders while also enlisting the aid of other villagers.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA 2019
Trials Rising
Trials Rising is the latest in Ubisoft's over-the-top series of physics-based motocross games. If you've played previous entries, you know what to expect: more crazy courses filled with obstacles that'll test your riding finesse. New to Rising are tracks themed around famous real-world landmarks, as well as additional challenges, multiplayer modes, and the ability to create custom courses.
Platforms: Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC | Release Date: February 12, 2019
Yoshi's Crafted World
Revealed during Nintendo's E3 2017 presentation, Yoshi's Crafted World looks as adorable as you'd expect. While it appears to be a rather straightforward 2D side-scroller, it offers a subtle twist to the formula in which levels appear as dioramas, and you switch from the front view to a behind-the-scenes look to reveal the stages' secrets.
Yoshi's Crafted World oozes a charm that'll likely put a smile on your face as you play it. You can even experience the game with a friend, as it'll also support two-player local co-op. Regardless of your player configuration, Yoshi's Crafted World seems like it'll surely delight.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA 2019
Beyond 2019: Pikmin 4
Nintendo announced Pikmin 4 and even went as far as saying that it was "very close to completion." A year later, Miyamoto reassured Pikmin fans that the sequel was still happening. We've heard next to nothing since, which is admittedly a little worrying, but we're holding out hope that the company hasn't secretly abandoned the project.
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA
Beyond 2019: Shin Megami Tensei V
Persona 4 and Persona 5 elevated the Japanese RPG series to new heights in the West, but Shin Megami Tensei, the series Persona spun off from, remains a niche product despite having been around for the better part of three decades. With the upcoming release of Shin Megami Tensei V on Nintendo Switch, Atlus has a chance to bring new people into the fold, and while little is known about the game thus far, there's a good chance that Nintendo or Atlus will reveal more in 2019.
When SMT V was first announced in 2017, producer Kazuyuki Yamai stated that the game's metropolitan setting and story would invoke contemporary social concerns such as unemployment and the threat of nuclear war to form the basis of its story. Of course, the series is also well known for presenting cities (Tokyo, usually) overrun by demons, and that will be the case once again. Given that this will be the first HD game in the series, Yamai pointed out the 3D modelling process for the many demons in the game (and their combined fused forms) will take three times as long as it did for the previous games. There's currently no firm release date in sight, but according to the official english website, SMT V is "coming soon to the Americas and Europe."
Platforms: Switch | Release Date: TBA
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