TOP 6 Best Upcoming Triple-A Games for Nintendo Switch in 2022 & 2023

by Mike Alexander / Articles, Lists / 24 Apr 2022

Nintendo’s Switch hybrid console continues to be a smash hit 5 years since its release. With a game library that contains titles like Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Animal Crossing, Splatoon 2, and even the most recent Kirby game, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, there is never really a shortage of games for Switch players to enjoy. But, there is always something just over the horizon for the super popular console, and you can see just a few of those on this list of the Top 6 Best Upcoming Triple-A Games for Nintendo Switch in 2022 and Beyond! Whether you play docked on your living room TV or handheld around town, let’s dive in to see what your next game will be.

Sonic Frontiers

Experience the Blue Blur like never before in Sonic Team’s newest and most adventurous title, Sonic Frontiers. Taking many cues from the world design and openness of Breath of the Wild, Sonic Frontiers takes place on the Starfall Islands, a cluster of lands that cover an array of biomes for you to race through and collect your precious rings. What’s more, this is Sonic’s first entirely open-world game, allowing you to go from place to place freely and accomplish objectives however you like. The 3D gameplay that has become fairly common in recent Sonic games gets a complete visual and mechanical overhaul for Frontiers, ensuring it will be the biggest and best Sonic game yet. You’ll be able to speed through this new world sometime in late 2022.

Nintendo Switch Sports

If you have ever encountered a Nintendo Wii, you have probably spent some time playing Wii Sports, which is considered by many to be the best pack-in game of all time. That game used the Wii’s special controls to let players engage in a number of games including tennis, baseball, bowling, golf, and boxing. Now, we are finally getting the long-awaited follow-up to that classic game with Nintendo Switch Sports. In this new game, you will be able to play three fan-favorite games from the previous title (tennis, bowling, swordplay), as well as three brand new games made especially for the Switch console (soccer, volleyball, badminton). Play as a classic Mii or a new avatar called a “Sportsmate” and challenge your friends and family. Nintendo Switch Sports is launching exclusively for the titular console on April 29th, 2022.

Splatoon 3

After a 5-year wait from 2017’s Splatoon 2, the next chapter in the adventures of the squid kids is on its way with Splatoon 3. This new title continues the online multiplayer focus with a side of single-player campaign, featuring new weapons, game modes, and a brand new story. Cover battle arenas new and old with your team paint color to dominate the online leaderboards, and use new power-ups like a grapple tentacle and squid mech to stay at the top. Splatoon 2’s highly popular Salmon Run mode returns with Salmon Run: Next Wave, an expanded version of the mode with new weapons, enemies, and mechanics. We waited a long time for an official release date, and we just got it recently. You can arm up and join your fellow squid kids in Splatoon 3 when it launches on September 9th, 2022.

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Continuing Nintendo and Omega Force’s partnership that converts Nintendo’s IP into Dynasty Warriors-style action games, the duo has produced Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Technically a sequel to 2017’s Fire Emblem Warriors, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is set in the universe of Fire Emblem: Three Houses and features that memorable cast in fast-paced hack ‘n slash action. Pick your warrior and fight waves of enemies to defend the land of Fodlan when Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes launches on June 24th, 2022.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3

The classic RPG series Xenoblade Chronicles continues with Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the next chapter in Monolith Soft’s epic tale. Build a six-person party to engage in tactical real-time RPG battles that rely on timing, strategy, and thoughtful use of your Arts to succeed. Traverse Aionos to discover a threat that is pitting two great nations against each other. Along the way, you might also find out how this tale fits into the larger story of Xenoblade Chronicles and its many characters. Discover the truth when Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launches on July 29th, 2022.

Breath of the Wild 2

Finally, the anticipated, often delayed, highly mysterious sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is known to be in development. Over the past few years, we have seen several trailers and even some gameplay footage that shows the world and some new mechanics, but we still don’t have the game in our hands yet. In fact, Eiji Aonuma, the series producer for Zelda, recently released a short video announcing another delay. From its “late 2022” window, the game has now been pushed into “Spring 2023”. No doubt COVID and other complications have caused some issues in the development, but all delays result in what will be a more polished game. When your last project changed the very concept of open-world design like Breath of the Wild did, you need to make absolutely sure your next game raises that bar.

Mike Alexander

Mike has been playing video games since he was able to hold a controller, having been fascinated by Sonic 2 on his mom’s Sega Genesis. That fascination and passion for the art form has grown exponentially nearly 30 years later, and he doesn’t see that fading away anytime soon.
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