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July 2025 Switch 2 games at a glance
Dates and platforms below follow Nintendo’s regional release roundups: Nintendo US and Nintendo UK. The roundups are not a single exhaustive worldwide calendar. Nintendo’s UK article says its dates were accurate when published, while Nintendo’s corporate schedule notes that release dates can change or vary by region.
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Mario Kart™ World (Nintendo Switch 2) | $79.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Star Fox™ - Nintendo Switch 2 | $59.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo Switch 2) | $69.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch 2 | $69.00 | Buy on Amazon |
| Date | Game | Nintendo platform listed | Official hook |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 11 | Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 | Updated return with new skaters and parks; Nintendo UK also mentions cross-platform online multiplayer. |
| July 11 | PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 (US listing) | Action-adventure gameplay in which four Mystical Drums command the Patapons. |
| July 17 | Donkey Kong Bananza | Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive | 3D platforming with Donkey Kong and Pauline exploring and smashing through an underground world; solo or co-op play. |
| July 17 | The Wandering Village | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 (US listing) | Build a settlement on the back of Onbu, a wandering creature, in a toxic-spore setting. |
| July 18 | Shadow Labyrinth | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 | 2D action platformer; Nintendo says the Switch 2 version has higher resolution and frame rate, with the same content. |
| July 22 | Monument Valley 3 | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 (US listing) | Puzzle adventure featuring Noor, shifting environments and an open sea. |
| July 23 | WWE 2K25 Standard Edition | Nintendo Switch 2 | Includes a WWE-themed Island world and MySUPERSTAR storyline modes. |
| July 24 | Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV | Nintendo Switch 2 | New Jamboree TV mode and features that use Switch 2 controls, microphone or a compatible USB-C camera sold separately. |
| July 25 | No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 | Mystery adventure combining investigations, escape puzzles and dream sequences. |
| July 25 | WILD HEARTS S | Nintendo Switch 2 | Hunt nature-infused Kemono in Azuma with companions and Karakuri technology. |
| July 29 | Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game | Nintendo Switch (UK listing) | Hobbit life simulation with gardening, fishing, foraging and home decoration. |
Which July release was a Switch 2 exclusive?
Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza was listed for July 17, 2025, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo describes it as an all-new 3D platforming adventure starring Donkey Kong and Pauline in an underground world where smashing and interacting with terrain are central to the action. Nintendo’s announcement confirms solo play or co-op with a friend. The later corporate presentation also records the game as released on July 17 as Switch 2 exclusive software.
Official details: Nintendo’s US July roundup, Nintendo of America’s June 18, 2025 announcement, and Nintendo’s August 2025 corporate presentation.
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- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
- Explore courses at your own pace and wander the world to discover fun surprises in Free Roam
What should original Switch owners know?
Several entries in the July lists were for both console generations, including Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, Shadow Labyrinth and No Sleep For Kaname Date. Other games were listed for Switch 2 only, such as Donkey Kong Bananza and WILD HEARTS S. Check the platform column before buying: a game’s appearance in a Switch 2 release roundup does not by itself mean it requires the new console.
Shadow Labyrinth’s listed version difference
Nintendo says the Switch 2 version of Shadow Labyrinth has upgraded resolution and frame rate compared with the Switch version, without a content difference. The official roundup does not provide specific resolution or frame-rate figures.
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- Blast off on a high-octane adventure to save a star system from invasion
- Tear through space, soar across planets, and shoot loads of foes out of the sky at every step of the way
- A cinematic take on the Star Fox 64 story, featuring fully voiced dialogue, an epic orchestral soundtrack, and a complete visual overhaul for the Nintendo Switch 2 system
- Enter first-person mode to experience the action from inside the cockpit, and even use mouse controls to fly
- Invite a second player* to join you as a gunner using Nintendo Switch 2 mouse controls
Why do Nintendo’s US and UK July lists differ?
The regional roundups include different selections and platform details. Nintendo US lists The Wandering Village for July 17, Monument Valley 3 for July 22 and WWE 2K25 Standard Edition for Switch 2 on July 23. Nintendo UK lists Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game for original Switch on July 29. These are region-specific roundups, not proof that every listed game launched everywhere on the same date or a complete global release calendar.
Nintendo’s May 2025 corporate schedule likewise records July dates for Donkey Kong Bananza and the Jamboree edition, while warning that dates may change or differ by region: Nintendo corporate schedule (May 2025).
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- Explore a vast underground world—by smashing your way through it!
- A brand-new 3D platforming action adventure starring Donkey Kong and Pauline
- Bash through just about anything in groundbreaking exploration! Crash through walls and carve tunnels—the more you smash, the more areas open up to you
- Pair up with Pauline to use Bananza Transformations: smash through obstacles with the raw strength of Kong form, gallop with incredible speed as a Zebra, and more
- Team up with a friend in two-player co-op as Donkey Kong and Pauline! Blast foes and terrain alike with Pauline’s voice as you explore together
What the Jamboree TV camera requirement means
Nintendo says selected features in Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV use a compatible USB-C camera, sold separately; Nintendo names the Switch 2 camera as one compatible option. The camera applies to those selected features, not to the July releases generally.
Quick Recap
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- Shape the world and build a cozy new life with Pokémon as a Ditto transformed to look like a human.
- Use other Pokémon’s moves, like Bulbasaur’s Leafage, to revitalize and navigate the world around you.
- Meet and befriend more Pokémon as you help nature flourish.
- Gather materials to create items and furniture, till the fields to grow delicious crops, build homes for the Pokémon you meet, and more—there’s so much to do!
- Experience a world with varied weather, real-time days and nights, and other surprises.
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