Five years after its release, Nintendo’s iconic hybrid console remains unrivaled in popularity. From the beginning of the school year until the end of 2022, players will be able to get their hands on an avalanche of promising games. Here are the top 10 confirmed and highly anticipated releases.
1-platoon 3
- Release Date : September 9, 2022
- Genre : third person shooter
A true opening of the Nintendo Switch generation, the Splatoon saga will welcome a new and third version from the start of the school year. The principle, fun and exciting, always remains the same: engage in intense arena battles between Inklings and Octolings using jets and paint bombs. On the menu, fans will be able to take advantage of new weapons, greater range of motion and multiplayer mode for up to 8 players.
2 – Chronicle of Diofield
- Release Date : September 22, 2022
- Genre : Tactical RPG
The brand new license conceived by Lancarse and Square Enix is intriguing. The Diofield Chronicle is set in a world that combines elements of medieval fantasy with modern weaponry. It features real-time top-down strategic combat. As the leader of an elite group of mercenaries called the Blue Foxes, you must defeat the enemy by carefully weighing the strengths and weaknesses of each unit on the battlefield.
3 – No man’s sky
- Release Date : October 7, 2022
- Genre : Sandbox / Space exploration
This is one of the pleasant surprises of the end of the year. The iconic No Man’s Sky is finally coming to the Nintendo handheld console in October! Criticized at release due to many disappointed expectations, the game has improved to the point of becoming a huge success. Roam freely through a giant procedurally generated galaxy, explore each planet for resources and interact with numerous alien races.
4 – Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope
- Release date : October 20, 2022
- Genre : Strategy / Tactical RPG
The shocking duo of Mario and the bunnies return for new adventures that are as exciting as they are wacky. You have to go through many planets to save the Sparks tribe from certain death. Can you save them from the clutches of the infamous Cursa? Sparks of Hope must have at least 9 playable characters and a 2-player co-op mode.
5- Persona 5 Royal
- Release date : October 20, 2022
- Genre : RPG
The mere memory of Persona 5 is sure to bring back fond memories for many players. The most popular episode of the Persona saga returns today in a remastered version for Nintendo Switch. In this famous JRPG, young members of the Phantom Thieves secretly infiltrate the hearts and minds of corrupt adults in order to restore peace and harmony to the world.
And when will the sequel to Breath of the Wilds be?
Link’s first Switch adventures left a deep impression on a generation of gamers. However, you will have to show some patience to offer yourself the rest! After the initial delay, Breath of the Wild 2 is not expected until spring 2023 at the earliest.
6 – Bayonetta 3
- Release Date : October 28, 2022
- Genre : Action / Beat ’em all
Did you miss the famous witch with spectacular combos? U.S. too! In this third part of the license, Bayonetta will walk the streets of Tokyo to neutralize the homunculi, a terrifying biological weapon born of the wild imagination of people. The name must include a second playable character with Viola. There are also new combat moves and game mechanics such as taking control of enemy creatures.
7 – Pokémon Scarlet
- Release date : November 18, 2022
- Genre : RPG
Pokémon Scarlet should be the very first video game to bring together the 9th generation of our favorite critters. But the title is also expected for many other reasons. It should also be the first Pokémon game to offer a completely open world, with no transitions or loading times. Co-op multiplayer should also allow four players to view the map at the same time and meet up with other coaches.
8-Sonic Frontiers
- Release Date : Winter 2022 (not specified)
- Genre : Action/Platformer
The world’s most popular hedgehog returns to Switch at the end of the year for new fast tracks. The game will make you enjoy the enchanting scenery of the Starfall Islands. Explore vast open terrain as you successfully traverse deserts, dense forests and impressive waterfalls. Defeat your enemies by predicting their movements and perfecting your reflexes!
9 – The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
- Release Date : Late 2022 (not specified)
- Genre : Stealth
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a highly anticipated fantasy world inspired by Tolkien. In the next game from Daedalic Entertainment, you will have the opportunity to embody Gollum, also known as Smeagol. There can be no question of direct confrontation here: in order to survive among the nightmarish creatures of Mordor, the little creature will have to show special care and cunning.
10 – Hogwarts Legacy: Hogwarts Legacy
- Release Date : Late 2022 (not specified)
- Genre : Adventure / RPG
Hogwarts Legacy has huge anticipation from a large community of fans and could very well be a year-end video game phenomenon. So Harry Potter enthusiasts will be able to return to Hogwarts on their Switch, but this time in the early 19th century. In the program: a long and exciting adventure in the heart of an open world where everything seems possible. Follow your witchcraft lessons carefully: some spells can quickly prove useful!
The Nintendo Switch doesn’t seem to be running out of steam, with a particularly extensive catalog of releases for this end of the year. Which title do you think should not be missed under any circumstances?