The Lunar New Year break is officially wrapped up—hope you’ve squeezed in plenty of gaming during the holiday! March is here, and Nintendo’s serving up a strong lineup of new releases for Switch and Switch 2, plus a handful of can’t-miss third-party titles worth your time. Let’s jump straight into the best new games hitting Switch platforms this month.
1. Planet of Lana 2
Release Date: March 5 | Platforms: Switch / Switch 2 | Genre: Puzzle-Platformer The sequel to the beloved Planet of Lana keeps its stunning hand-painted art style and co-op puzzle gameplay. The duo’s journey continues across polar icefields, open seas, and ancient ruins to uncover the secrets of planet Novo. Perfect for anyone who loves cozy, laid-back narrative adventures.
2. Pokémon Pokopia
Release Date: March 5 | Platform: Switch 2 | Price: $69.99 A brand-new life-simulation entry in the Pokémon franchise, built in partnership with the team behind Dragon Quest Builders. You’ll build and grow a community alongside Pokémon; the physical release is a download key. It supports cloud offline co-op and local multiplayer, making it one of March’s biggest Switch 2 exclusives.
3. Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
Release Date: March 12 | Platform: Switch 2 | Price: $49.99 A full remake of the classic Japanese horror title, following twin sisters exploring a cursed village. This version builds on 2012’s Fatal Frame: Deep Crimson Butterfly with upgraded visuals and polish—easily the most anticipated horror game on Switch 2 this March. Pre-orders include a 15% discount.
4. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Release Date: March 18 | Platform: Switch 2 | Price: $39.99 A tough, well-loved stealth strategy game set in Japan’s Edo period, in the vein of Commandos. Take control of five unique characters, using stealth and assassination tactics to beat 13 challenging missions. It includes full Chinese support, the base campaign, and standalone DLC stories.
5. Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition + Bellebell Park
Release Date: March 26 | Platform: Switch 2 | Price: $79.99 (standalone) | $19.99 (upgrade pack for original owners) The enhanced Switch 2 version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder adds brand-new content: Bellebell Park. This expansion packs 17 fresh minigames and an all-new story, with support for up to four local players. Owners of the original Switch version can grab the cheap upgrade pack instead of repurchasing.
6. Virtua Fighter 5 REVO
Release Date: March 26 | Platform: Switch 2 | Genre: 3D Fighting Sega’s classic 3D fighting game gets a revised edition, making its first-ever appearance on a Nintendo platform. It adds character customization items, crossover costumes, classic stages, and nostalgic music tracks for long-time fans.
