See what games are arriving this August!

There are a lot of great games arriving this month for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. Check out this selection of upcoming games and see if anything catches your eye! If something does, be sure to pre-order, purchase, or add it to your Wish List.

Available August 7

The legendary pioneer of side-scrolling shoot ’em genre makes a triumphant return! This collection features 18 versions across all 7 arcade titles in the series, including the first-ever appearance of Gradius III AM Show Version on home consoles.

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Available August 14

EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system to convert thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real NFL data into more explosive gameplay—with new player-specific traits, authentic play-styles, and adaptive counters that match on-field tendencies and strategies of NFL quarterbacks and coaches.

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Available August 14

The latest in 3-on-3 sports is on the way in Drag x Drive! Hold each Joy-Con™ 2 controller like a mouse for tight control of both your wheels as you speed around the court. Raise your hand and flick your wrist to shoot...and score!

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Available August 27

Build your farm in Zephyr Town and breathe new life into the once-famous bazaar. Set up your stall to sell produce and goods from the crops and animals you raise on your farm, and meet charming townsfolk to befriend and romance as you help the close-knit community thrive.

Available for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch

Those playing on Nintendo Switch™ 2 will experience the title in a higher resolution with improved frame rates, along with Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.

Available August 28

The powerful puff is back! When a massive meteor suddenly crashes into the Forgotten Land, it’s up to Kirby to uncover its mystery, gather fragments of stars, and seal away an impending evil. Explore familiar locations that have been transformed in the brand-new Starry Stages, use returning and all-new Mouthful Modes to overcome obstacles, and more.

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Available August 29

Play as the legendary Shinobi Joe Musashi, master of the ninja arts. After finding your village burned to the ground and your clan turned into stone, you must set off on a quest for vengeance, ready to face an unparalleled evil and avenge your clan.

Free demo available

Plus, there are even more games coming this month for you to enjoy. You can explore this list of games to discover more of what’s on the way. Happy gaming!