The Nintendo Switch has already had a few big releases in the first six weeks of 2021, including the re-released Scott Pilgrim vs. The World – The Game and the anniversary celebration Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. However, a Nintendo Direct broadcast held on February 17 revealed a number of other exciting ports and original titles arriving for the Switch in the first half of the year.
Here’s a quick round-up of everything we know so far about the spring and summer slate of Nintendo Switch releases for 2021, including those announced during the 2020 Game Awards and the February 2021 Nintendo Direct:
February
Capcom Arcade Stadium – Available now
Persona 5 Strikers – February 23
Ghosts n’ Goblins Resurrection – February 25
Bravely Default 2 – February 26
March
Harvest Moon: One World – March 2
Sea of Solitude: Director’s Cut – March 4
Apex Legends – March 9
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time – March 12
Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse – March 16
Plants vs. Zombies Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition – March 19
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town – March 23
Overcooked! All You Can Eat – March 23
Tales from the Borderlands – March 24
Balan Wonderworld – March 26
Monster Hunter Rise – March 26
April
SaGa Frontier Remastered – April 15
New Pokemon Snap – April 30
May
Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir – May 14
Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind – May 14
Miitopia – May 21
Knockout City – May 21
World’s End Club – May 28
June
DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power – June 4
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection – June 10
Legend of Mana Remastered – June 24
Mario Golf: Super Rush – June 26
Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny – June 30
July
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD – July 16
August
No More Heroes III – August 27
Release Date Pending
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – Spring 2021
Star Wars Hunters – Late 2021
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout – Summer 2021
The Outer Wilds – Summer 2021
Samurai Warriors 5 – Summer 2021
Neon White – Winter 2021
Project Triangle Strategy (working title) – Unknown
Splatoon 3 – Unknown (possibly 2022)
As a number of franchises, including Pokemon, The Legend of Zelda, and potentially Super Mario Bros., are currently theorized to have their own Nintendo Direct events coming later in 2021, it is very likely that more titles will be added to this list as the year goes on.
Which 2021 Nintendo Switch title are you most excited for? What’s one that’s not on the list, but you’d love to see added in the future? Let us know!
