August is here, and while Nintendo Switch 2 owners are still blitzing through Donkey Kong: Bananza, the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase gave us a better look at third-party titles coming in 2025 and beyond.
Without DK, August is a tad quieter, but still features a Nintendo first-party exclusive in Drag x Drive, the first Madden game on a Nintendo system in years, and the return of Kirby.
Here are our picks, as well as a little peek into September’s earliest releases. Haven't picked up a console yet? The Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle is available now, or the console is in stock at Target with Mario Kart World.
Switch 2 Games in August 2025 - At a Glance
- EA Sports Madden NFL 26 - August 11
- Drag x Drive - August 14
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar - August 27
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World - August 28
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - August 29
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