Polygon has updated its list of the 25 best Nintendo Switch 2 games. The new entries, added on October 23, are Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
More than a year after launch, the console still has no new Zelda game or main Mario platformer. Instead, Nintendo has filled the year with titles like Splatoon Raiders, Switch 2 Editions of the Xenoblade games and a Star Fox remake.
Outside studios have joined in too, with Square Enix bringing Final Fantasy 7 and Capcom bringing Resident Evil.
π The Backstory
The Switch 2 arrived in 2025 as the follow-up to one of the best-selling consoles ever made. It can play older Switch games, so buyers start with a huge library on day one.
Nintendo's pattern is familiar: strong first-party games spread over several years, with remakes and remasters in between. The list mixes new releases with free updates that make older Switch games run better on the new machine.
π― Why It Matters
If you are thinking about buying a Switch 2, this list shows whether there is enough to play yet. It also shows how much of the value comes from older games.
Polygon has updated its list of the 25 best Nintendo Switch 2 games. The new entries, added on October 23, are Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
More than a year after launch, the console still has no new Zelda game or main Mario platformer. Instead, Nintendo has filled the year with titles like Splatoon Raiders, Switch 2 Editions of the Xenoblade games and a Star Fox remake.
Outside studios have joined in too, with Square Enix bringing Final Fantasy 7 and Capcom bringing Resident Evil.
The Switch 2 arrived in 2025 as the follow-up to one of the best-selling consoles ever made. It can play older Switch games, so buyers start with a huge library on day one.
Nintendo's pattern is familiar: strong first-party games spread over several years, with remakes and remasters in between. The list mixes new releases with free updates that make older Switch games run better on the new machine.
If you are thinking about buying a Switch 2, this list shows whether there is enough to play yet. It also shows how much of the value comes from older games.