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Nintendo Switch 2’s December lineup – what’s out now and what’s next
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December is busy on Nintendo’s platforms, with a wave of new releases across Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. According to Nintendo’s official post dated December 8, 2025, several titles are already available now, while one more arrives December 9. Below – the key facts: platforms, availability, and what stands out in each game’s design or feature set.
For quick orientation, the table summarizes availability; deeper details follow for each title, including gameplay focus and any platform-specific notes. All information below is drawn from Nintendo’s official announcement.
December availability at a glance
Table – December releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion – pixel-art brawler goes multiverse-hopping
Available now on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is presented as a fast-paced action beat ’em up with a planet-hopping scope. The highlight is its dynamic combo-driven combat layered over dazzling pixel art – an aesthetic and structure positioned as a nod to classic arcade brawlers within the Marvel Universe.
- Genre focus: frenetic beat ’em up with combo depth
- Presentation: stylized pixel art, multi-planet progression
- Official video: YouTube (no-cookie embed)
Assassin’s Creed Shadows – Switch 2-specific control perks
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo highlights Switch 2-tailored features that refine play in handheld or docked setups. The focus is on convenience and immediacy when navigating systems and base-building.
- Touchscreen support for menus and map navigation
- Touch-enabled hideout building for quicker management
- Official video: YouTube (no-cookie embed)
Red Dead Redemption: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – the outlaw story arrives
Available now on Nintendo Switch 2, this edition brings Rockstar’s Western saga to the new hardware. The official summary centers on former outlaw John Marston, who is forced to track down his old gang across the American West and Mexico as he attempts to leave his past behind.
An Upgrade Pack for the Switch 2 edition is also listed in Nintendo’s post. No additional feature list was provided beyond the core release information.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – dual platform launch with Switch 2 upgrade path
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is available now on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The story setup has Samus Aran answering a Galactic Federation distress call, only to be pulled into an unexpected disaster on the unfamiliar world of Viewros. The game continues the series’ first-person adventure format.
- Platforms: Switch 2 and Switch at launch
- Also listed: a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and a Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack
- Official video: YouTube (no-cookie embed)
OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 – a return to Orsterra
Available now on Switch 2 and Switch, this new entry invites players to “start from zero” in a storyline that revolves around restoration and retribution tied to the divine rings. The setting spans the realm of Orsterra, with the series’ signature character-driven structure implied by the branding.
- Series: newest installment bearing the OCTOPATH TRAVELER identity
- Theme: restoration, retribution, and a multi-region journey
Ultimate Sheep Raccoon – party platforming chaos on December 9
Launching December 9 on Switch 2 and Switch, Ultimate Sheep Raccoon centers on competitive platforming. The hook is building deadly trap-filled obstacle courses with friends, then racing through them while chaining stylish tricks.
- Focus: user-placed hazards, multiplayer chaos, trick execution
- Availability: December 9 across both platforms
Final takeaway – one month, many playstyles
From a pixel-art Marvel brawler to Prime’s first-person exploration and AC’s touchscreen tweaks on Switch 2, December’s lineup spans multiple genres and control setups. If you’re on Switch 2, note the platform-specific features and the listed upgrade paths for select titles. If you’re still on Switch, core releases like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 land day-and-date – a straightforward way to keep playing through the holidays.
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