Years ago, Nintendo abandoned the race for power and graphics to focus on creating video games under its own label , and attracting its public with its large catalog of original titles. The past 2021 was marked by great games such as the return of Samus Aran in a 2D adventure in Metroid Dread , the exclusive launch of Shin Megami Tensei V or the arrival of ‘Bowser’s Fury’ in Super Mario 3D World . However, this 2022 is going to be full of new video games that are only going to land on your Switch console. These are the top 10 exclusive games yet to come.
Top 10 Exclusive Games Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2022
Here are games that will only be exclusively on Nintendo Switch this year 2022. Which is your favorite?
Splatoon 3
One of Nintendo’s most recent franchises is back with a third installment this year. The release date is not confirmed at the moment, but we know that we will have new scenarios , movements and also new weapons designed to throw ink left and right. There will also be new forms of customization, which will allow us to create our character with a unique and fun style.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus
For the first time in the Pokémon universe, we travel back to medieval times . We will visit the Hisui region, that is, the lands that we now know as Sinnoh. We will be facing an open world game full of possibilities, another feature that we had not seen before in games of the saga. We will discover a society that is not so closely linked to Pokémon, with unique creatures that are now extinct, and where we will have to create the first Pokédex in the region .
Luckily, we are already in the final stretch of the wait, as the game goes on sale next January 28 .
Rune Factory 5
This fantasy game is a success in the Land of the Rising Sun and is finally going to land in the rest of the world. It is an RPG in which we will control a protagonist who has completely forgotten his past, and appears in a town called Rigbath, where he saves a girl from a monster attack. Eventually, he joins an organization called Seed , where he will fight to keep his village safe. It is a very complete title, with fighting, fishing and farming techniques . It will hit stores on March 25 .
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
After several attempts with 2D titles that weren’t quite convincing, Kirby returns with more energy than ever in this new game from HAL Laboratory with a 3D environment , something that many of us have been waiting for for years. The apocalypse has arrived, but Kirby doesn’t seem to know it, waking up on a beach like DiCaprio in Inception . The trailer looks very good, and the game will also be available on March 25 .
Triangle Strategy
This game takes over from Final Fantasy Tactics as a tactical RPG with turn-based combat and HD-2D style as we could see previously in Octopath Traveler . The game, which arrives exclusively on March 4 , will be marked by decision-making , which will drastically change the course of history for our character. For many gamers, Triangle Strategy is the game they look forward to the most in 2022 for Nintendo’s hybrid console.
Bayonetta 3
Bayonetta 3 will come to other platforms or not depending on what Nintendo decides , which is the one who has financed the PlatinumGames project . The game does not have a confirmed date, but in its trailers it has been possible to see that we will have a title with much more chaos, more dangerous monsters and much more interesting battles than ever.
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope
The crossover between Nintendo and Ubisoft adds a new installment for Nintendo Switch. On this occasion, the galaxy is in danger , and we will have to rescue the sparks so that everything returns to normal. The game promises a non-linear progression and a much more interactive and modern gaming experience. The release date is still unknown.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp
Andy, Max, Sami and everyone else are back on Nintendo Switch. While we would have loved a completely original release, this remake combines the first two installments of one of the best handheld strategy games out there. Without a doubt, a great opportunity to enjoy this franchise again and for new players to discover this fantastic video game. It will go on sale on April 8 .
Chocobo GP
Square Enix has decided to rescue its racing game , with a style similar to Mario Kart, which has not seen a title since 1999. We could limit ourselves to saying that it is another copy of the Nintendo game, but with characters from Final Fantasy . However, after watching the trailer, you may have mixed feelings. It looks very good, right? It will arrive exclusively on Switch on March 10 .
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2
Although not confirmed, some sources close to Nintendo say that the sequel to Breath of the Wild will be released later this year . Even so, it would not be a drama that ended up being released in 2023 either, because, as you may have seen, this year it is presented with very good exclusive titles.