Here Are All the Nintendo Switch Games Releasing in December 2025

December 2025 closes out the year with a massive bang for Nintendo Switch owners. The holiday season brings a mix of highly anticipated blockbusters and charming indie sequels to the handheld hybrid. Fans of first-person shooters and classic role-playing games have plenty to look forward to during these cold winter weeks. This month promises to be a memorable finale to another strong year of gaming releases.

‘Marvel Cosmic Invasion’ (2025)

Marvel Games launches this action-packed title on December 1 to kick off the month. Players take control of the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers to stop a universal threat. The gameplay focuses on team synergy and large-scale battles against alien armadas. Fans can expect a deep roster of playable characters from the cosmic side of the Marvel Universe.

‘Blood: Refreshed Supply’ (2025)

Nightdive Studios and Atari bring the classic monolith engine shooter back from the grave on December 4. This remaster updates the cult classic with modern controls and enhanced visuals for the Switch hardware. Caleb returns to seek vengeance against the dark god Tchernobog in this fast-paced first-person experience. The release includes the original campaign along with expansion packs previously released for the PC version.

‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ (2025)

Nintendo and Retro Studios finally deliver the long-awaited sequel on December 4. Samus Aran embarks on a new mission that explores the origins of the Phazon threat and the Sylux mystery. This first-person adventure blends atmospheric exploration with intense combat against space pirates and alien creatures. The game utilizes the full power of the Switch to deliver stunning environments and immersive scanning mechanics.

‘Octopath Traveler 0’ (2025)

Square Enix and Acquire present a prequel to their acclaimed HD-2D series on December 4. This role-playing game explores the history of Orsterra long before the events of the original title. Players choose from eight new protagonists who must navigate a world on the brink of a calamitous war. The signature break and boost combat system returns with new twists to challenge veteran strategists.

‘Dadish 4’ (2025)

Indie developer Thomas K. Young releases the next installment of the charming platformer series on December 18. The fatherly radish returns to rescue his missing children across a variety of food-themed levels. This entry introduces new mechanics and vehicles that add variety to the tight platforming challenges. The witty dialogue and humorous interactions with the kids remain a staple of the experience.

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