Fortnite Fortnite Image credit: Epic Games It's not often you get to put a free game on the Nintendo Switch list but Fortnite Battle Royale is giving us this chance. But if you want an unmissable history lesson in role playing games, and want to settle into some unforgettable stories and choice-driven play, these excellent-value bundles are a must play. Cadence of Hyrule Image credit: Brace Yourself Games Few games are as universally acclaimed as this brilliant indie hit. Unfortunately, an alien invasion seems to have occurred in Travis' home of Santa Destroy during his absence. It's all possible with Labo. We'd be amazed if you hadn't heard of it, but Fortnite: Battle Royale is the free-to-play hit from Epic Games which throws you into an online Battle Royale where you must fight and build to be the last person standing. It is sure to find make a good home for itself on the Switch, and it's great news for anyone who missed out when it originally released back in 2016.
After the gods were fallen to Typhon, the hero was granted special powers in hopes that the player can maneuver through the world and defeat the monsters that flood the environments. After all, the previous two games still stand as some of the best character action games ever and are essential playing for fans of the genre. If you're looking for a breezy adventure game that's as clever as it is charming, Luigi's Mansion 3 delivers big. Full of charm and fun, Sword and Shield bring some much-needed gameplay optimizations to the franchise alongside some fantastic new features such as the Wild Area. If New Horizons adheres to the existing charms of the series, it could very well be the excellent return to the world of Animal Crossing we've wanted for years now. Even better, when you purchase a physical copy of Bayonetta 2, you'll also receive a free download code for the original game.
Below you can find out more details about the biggest Switch games of 2020 and when they're expected to release. While 2019 has come to a close, there are heaps of Switch games worth getting excited about in 2020. Set in an dark, expansive fairy-tale world, you work to uncover and unravel the Empress' complex plot to destroy the world by making choices in the past, present, and future. Read more about our thoughts on. Featuring over 80 game modes and 4-player gameplay — you all can play against each other, or team up together as 2 v 2 or 3 v 1 — Super Mario Party will definitely last you and your entire family an entire vacation, and then some, before it starts to get old.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Image credit: Team Ninja is a fun fan-service frenzy, allowing you and up to three friends to hack and slash your way through enemies using your favorite Marvel characters. The controls may take some getting used to, and the gameplay and visuals are of a certain slower vintage. Filled with games that can be played by as many as eight players, most featuring intuitive controls, the Nintendo Switch is that one console that parents wish they would have bought to help them keep their kids busy when they are all off school. Setting out on a journey with the pair of them as they work to discover the true origins of Sam, you uncover where the vicious creatures who wreak havoc across the towns come from. Longtime Metroid Prime producer Kensuke Tanabe is leading the title, and we know Retro Studios is working on the game with a bunch of returning talent from Metroid Prime 3: Corruption.
Astral Chain Image credit: PlatinumGames is one of the most unique and satisfying action games you can find on the Switch -- or any platform, for that matter. March can't come soon enough! Ultimate truly lives up to its name. Don't miss our list of the that are in stores or available online today. Nearly three years in, the Nintendo Switch has amassed an incredible game library full of stellar exclusive, awesome indies and essential multiplayer games that you can play both at home and on the go. It sounds like a massive outing for the Lego series, but one that will surely keep the Skywalker spirit alive in 2020. For a long time, the original release on Wii U was one of the most coveted titles on the Nintendo's previous platform. Stardew Valley Stardew Valley Image credit: Chucklefish Image credit: ConcernedApe Stardew Valley is one of those games that always felt like it was supposed to be on a Nintendo console, and we couldn't have been happier when it was released recently for the Switch.
We have a separate guide for the , but otherwise sit back and read on for the best Nintendo Switch games currently available on the bestselling console. The latest installment in Nintendo's spooky ghostbusting series is the best yet, giving you a toybox of new spectre-slaying tools to play with as you explore a labyrinth hotel that becomes King Boo's latest haunted mansion. There is not too much information yet as all the game has is a trailer just over a minute long. Dark Souls: Remastered Dark Souls: Remastered Image credit: FromSoftware Games What's left to be said about Dark Souls that hasn't already been spat out in blood, frustration and pure, unfiltered joy? Bayonetta 2 is an excellent game, with fast-paced and satisfying combat, jaw-dropping animations and frankly outstanding fashion choices. Bayonetta 2 Bayonetta Image credit: PlatinumGames Not everyone would have had the chance to enjoy Bayonetta 2 when it was first released back in 2014, thanks to its Wii U exclusivity. The game's gorgeous, colorful worlds clash with the Rabbids' crude potty humor, resulting in a goofy, charming and strategically deep experience that's unlike any Mario game you've played before. A glorified collection of tech demos, the 28 mini-games that make up 1-2 Switch are fairly basic, but they are fun.
You'll need for that Pokémon Sword and Shield Image credit: Nintendo Pokémon Sword and Shield are the first core to make their way to the Switch. You can play online, in split-screen with up to four players, or link up to eight consoles together to play multiplayer wirelessly where you can also play with up to two players per console. But most importantly, Tetris 99 is just fun, fast-paced Tetris, and you'll quickly wonder where the time has gone as you tell yourself you'll play just one more game. You'll also enjoy Max Raids that have you take on giant Pokémon with other players, lots of social online features and some of the best Pokémon designs yet. The gods have fallen victim to the most powerful mythological monster known as Typhon, and it's up to you to venture out into the world and stop this deadly creature.
From the sounds of things, Overwatch 2 will give players what they want, while maintaining everything that fans already love about Blizzard's shooter. Nintendo may be keeping its cards close to its chest in terms of its first-party output, but there's plenty of games from other developers on the way. Enemies now have damage models for parts of their body, which adds another layer to firefights. Helpfully, this list is also in release date order to help you stay on top of all the latest upcoming releases. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Image credit: Nintendo Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U was already one of the best entries in the franchise, and the Nintendo Switch version is no different.
Stardew Valley Image credit: Sickhead Games Stardew Valley is a serene farming simulator that seems so simple, you'll wonder how you just lost three straight hours playing it. If you've not had the chance to play the Battle Royale phenomenon, the Nintendo Switch offers one of the most convenient ways to do it — especially if you find a smartphone screen just a little bit too small to truly play at your best. And it's just an absolute joy to look at and listen to. It's a whole new way to play. Throw four-player online co-op into the mix, where anyone can do whatever they want, whenever they want, and you've a recipe for chaotic perfection.