Every Sonic Game on the Nintendo Switch in 2025

The Nintendo Switch has become a haven for Sonic fans since its 2017 launch, consistently receiving new Sega Sonic titles. With the Switch 2's announcement and confirmed backward compatibility, the hedgehog's future on Nintendo platforms is bright. This overview covers current and anticipated Switch 2 Sonic games.

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Sonic Games on Nintendo Switch:

Nine Sonic titles grace the Switch, from 2017's releases to the recently launched Sonic x Shadow Generations (October 2024). This excludes Nintendo Switch Online titles.

Switch Sonic Games (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 featuring Olympic events and a story mode.

  

• Sonic Colors: Ultimate (2021): A remastered version of the original Sonic Colors, with enhanced graphics and features.

  

• Sonic Origins (2022): A compilation of the first four classic Sonic games, remastered for modern consoles.

  

• Sonic Frontiers (2022): The franchise's first open-world (or "open-zone") adventure.

  

• Sonic Superstars (2023): A 3D Classic Sonic game with local multiplayer and new power-ups.

  

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

  

Nintendo Switch Online Games: Additional classic Sonic titles are available through the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription.

Upcoming Sonic Games:

• Sonic Racing: Cross Worlds: Announced at the 2024 Game Awards, slated for release on Switch, PC, PS5, and Xbox.

A future Nintendo Direct is expected to shed more light on Switch 2 launch titles and release dates. Furthermore, a fourth Sonic the Hedgehog movie is in the works, targeting a Spring 2027 release.