When was your last rooftop party? It has been a killer first two years for Nintendo’s newest system. We’ve seen plenty of reasons why Nintendo has returned to a place of prominence. From ports of the best of indie gaming to Nintendo’s always stellar first-party lineup, you’ll always find something to enjoy. What specific somethings are coming in 2019? Well, just page through this convenient collection of images and words and you too can gain this knowledge. This is everything Switch owners can look forward to in 2019 so far.
While the games listed above cover a good chunk of the year, it won’t be everything Nintendo has in store for Switch owners. We are still a few months away from E3, where there’s always plenty of surprises to fill out the year. The much-anticipated Metroid Prime 4 may be restarting development, but we can still use updates on Bayonetta 3 and Animal Crossing. Plus, who knows what secret projects the Big N has been working on in the background? We have our ideas as to what franchises we’d like to see hit Switch, but you can never tell what they’re thinking.
Of course, this list isn’t definitive. Outside of the countless ports from PC and past generations, there are plenty of other interesting releases to play on the go. Ubisoft has plans to release Assassin’s Creed 3 in its remastered state. Hopefully in a better state than what was shown in the recent Direct.
Capcom has several Resident Evil ports hitting soon, thus verifying that no console is complete without Resident Evil 4. Heavy hitters like Darksiders Warmastered Edition, Mortal Kombat 11, and Dead by Daylight will all also be available in the palm of your hands before the year is out. So, stock up on chips, crank the tunes, and get ready for HD Rumble. Nintendo’s going strong into the last year of the 2010s.
Switch Releases 2019
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What Switch Owners Can Look Forward To in 2019
How long has it been since your last rooftop party? Are you still rocking Smash? Are you looking for something new to take with you to the graveyard, dentist's office, or wherever else electronics are welcome? Venture forward and see what Switch owners have in store in 2019. -
Nintendo Labo VR
Prepare to get intimately close with your Nintendo Switch with the launch of Labo VR! While it's unclear if the cardboard setup will work with third-party VR titles, you'll at least know that Nintendo has something charming and disposable prepared for this fourth Toy-Con release. -
BOX BOY! + BOX GIRL!
Hal's other cute and simple mascot makes the jump from 3DS to Switch in Box Boy! + Box Girl! The series is about puzzle platforming by extending your square frame out into would-be Tetris pieces until you can move forward. Releasing in April, you won't have to wait long to see what's at end of this monochrome world. -
Super Mario Maker 2
There are regular Nintendo fans and then there are those that bought a Wii U specifically to play Mario Maker. Whether you're looking to build elaborate death traps or just play through the thousands of user creations, Mario Maker 2 looks to be the follow-up that every fan of the original has been dying for. -
Dragon Quest Builders 2
If you prefer Slimes to Goombas, Dragon Quest Builders 2 has your back. Taking the famous Japanese RPG series into the realm of Minecraft, this sequel has already seen success from its Japanese launch. What's the coolest feature? A retro-inspired fast travel map that hearkens back to the roots of the series. -
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem once again hits the big time with Three Houses, an original adventure coming on Switch. Seemingly built in the mold of Fire Emblem Fates without releasing in three separate parts, you'll be choosing between kingdoms and tactically taking on their evil adversaries. -
Astral Chain
The prolific developers at Platinum Games are at it again, bringing a futuristic space cop story to its tried and true action formula. With mechs, a rainbow of hairstyles on the cast and plenty of neon lights, this could be another standout of the stylish action genre. -
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
Everyone is here! OK, not Mario, but every Marvel hero returns in Ultimate Alliance 3. Developed by Team Ninja, this action RPG looks to be a more worthy successor to the original than the lackluster first sequel. It's good to see Wolvie and the X-Gang hanging out in the greater Marvel canon once again. -
Daemon X Machina
Switching back to mechs, Daemon X Machina has made headlines at several past Nintendo Directs for looking like a return to a Zone of the Enders-style experience. The demo wasn't universally praised, but there's plenty of time for everything to come together before its scheduled release. -
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Are you still hungry for more Metroidvania after running through Dead Cells or Hollow Knight? Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night brings the genre back to its roots by upping the vampires and the developer's pedigree. Even though it is from the mind behind Castlevania, can this retro revival stand out in the crowd? -
Pokemon Sword and Shield
After what feels like 3,000 years, a mainline Pokemon RPG is finally launching on Nintendo's home console. Sword and Shield bring the action to Pokemon's facsimile of England but otherwise looks to stick to what's worked in the past. Remember, Scorbunny is the best starter and we will hear nothing different.
