Sonic's Nintendo Switch Dominance Set for 2025

The Nintendo Switch has become a haven for Sonic fans since its 2017 launch, boasting a consistently expanding library of Sonic titles. With the Switch 2's announcement and confirmed backward compatibility, this trend is set to continue. This article details all currently available Sonic games on the Switch, and offers predictions for upcoming releases on the Switch 2.

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Sonic Games on Nintendo Switch:

A total of nine Sonic games have graced the Nintendo Switch since 2017, culminating in the October 2024 release of Sonic x Shadow Generations. This count excludes titles available through Nintendo Switch Online.

Sonic Games on Switch (Release Order):

• Sonic Mania (2017): A nostalgic tribute to classic Sonic games, featuring remixed and new levels. Praised for its vibrant graphics and challenging gameplay.
• Sonic Forces (2017): Features Classic and Modern Sonic gameplay styles, alongside a customizable avatar character.
• Team Sonic Racing (2019): A cooperative racing game emphasizing teamwork and power-up sharing.
• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019): A crossover title featuring events from the Tokyo Olympics.
• Sonic Colors: Ultimate (2021): A remastered version of Sonic Colors, with enhanced graphics and new content.
• Sonic Origins (2022): A compilation of the first four classic Sonic games, remastered for modern consoles.
• Sonic Frontiers (2022): The franchise's first open-zone game, offering a vast explorable world.
• Sonic Superstars (2023): A 2.5D Classic Sonic game with enhanced graphics and local multiplayer.
• Sonic x Shadow Generations (2024): A remastered Sonic Generations with a new Shadow-focused campaign.

Nintendo Switch Online Games:

Additional classic Sonic titles are available via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

Upcoming Sonic Games:

• Sonic Racing: Cross Worlds: Announced at the 2024 Game Awards, slated for release on Switch, PC, PS5, and Xbox.

Further details on Switch 2 launch titles are expected in an April 2025 Nintendo Direct. A fourth Sonic movie is also in development, targeting a Spring 2027 release.