Every Sonic Game on the Nintendo Switch in 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 official announcement and confirmed backward compatibility, the future looks even brighter for hedgehog enthusiasts. This article details currently available and anticipated future Sonic games on the Switch and Switch 2.

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Current Sonic Games on Nintendo Switch:

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

Sonic Games on Switch (Release Order):

• Sonic Mania (2017): A nostalgic tribute to classic Genesis/Sega CD titles, featuring remixed and new levels.

  

• Sonic Forces (2017): Features Classic and Modern Sonic gameplay styles, alongside a customizable avatar.

  

• Team Sonic Racing (2019): A cooperative racing experience emphasizing teamwork and power-up sharing.

  

• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019): A crossover title featuring Olympic events and a story mode.

  

• Sonic Colors: Ultimate (2021): A remastered version of Sonic Colors, featuring 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 exploration and Cyber Space levels.

  

• Sonic Superstars (2023): A 3D Classic Sonic game with four-player local co-op and new Chaos Emerald powers.

  

• Sonic x Shadow Generations (2024): A remastered Sonic Generations with a new Shadow campaign.

  

Nintendo Switch Online Games: Additional classic Sonic titles are available with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

Upcoming Sonic Games:

• Sonic Racing: Cross Worlds: Announced at the 2024 Game Awards, this racing game is slated for release on the Switch later this year.

Further details on Switch 2 launch titles and release dates are expected in the future. A Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie is also in the works.