The Nintendo Switch is continuing to do well in the market since it was released. This console hybrid allows players to take their gaming on the go or enjoyed docked and played at home. We’re going to see plenty of new and exciting exclusives in 2020 and if you’re looking to keep track of some of the more anticipated titles for the Nintendo Switch in 2020 then check out our list below. We’ll continue to update and monitor this list but for now, here are the most anticipated Nintendo Switch games coming in 2020.
#10 The Last Campfire
- Developer: Hello Games
- Publisher: Hello Games
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, NS
- Release: August 27, 2020
- Co-op: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
If you’re after an adventure game then we suggest checking out The Last Campfire. It’s a game where players take the role of being known as an ember. Players are on an epic quest to discover meaning and a way home. However, in order to find a way back to the homeland, you’ll need to venture into unknown territories where you’ll discover a new wilderness, lost embers, and unique creatures. We only know a little about this adventure puzzle game so far but the gameplay showcase gives a classic adventure vibe filled with platforming, exploration, and puzzle-solving.
#9 Spiritfarer
- Developer: Thunder Lotus Games
- Publisher: Thunder Lotus Games
- Platforms: PS4, NS, XBO, PC
- Release: August 18, 2020
- Co-op: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
Spirifarer is a unique little game from Thunder Lotus Games. This is an adventure title that is all about being a ferrymaster who must guide spirits to the afterlife. We’re still waiting to hear more about the gameplay, but from what we can gather, players will be going about their day and tending to the spirits and prepping them before the official move on. Visually, the game looks to be a very lighthearted and relaxing game that features players having to build and manage your ferry. Likewise, you’ll be building up relationships with the spirits and crafting your gear in order to mine, fish, farm, and harvest.
#8 Minecraft Dungeons
- Developer: Mojang, Double Eleven
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
- Platforms: XBO, NS, PS4, PC
- Release: 2020
- Co-op: Online Only 4 Players
- Competitive Multiplayer: TBA
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A new title spin-off is in the works and is slated to launch within 2020 called Minecraft Dungeons, a title that is based around classic dungeon crawling. If you enjoyed going through the game and exploring for loot then you’ll likely want to give Minecraft Dungeons an honest try. The game is all about seeking loot as you venture into the depths below. Of course, with that said, you won’t be placing or destroying blocks.
Instead, the levels are procedurally generated so you can go into the game with a fresh new world to explore and gather loot. If you’ve never played a dungeon crawler then this could be a great game to jump into as there won’t be any class base system attached. Normally there is a variety of classes you’ll be able to go through which limits the loot you can really make use of when discovered. In Minecraft Dungeons, players will be able to tweak and use any loot discovered making things a bit more lighthearted when playing through the game.
#7 Streets of Rage 4
- Developer: Dotemu, Lizardcube, Guard Crush Games
- Publisher: Dotemu
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, NS
- Release: 2020
- Co-op: Yes
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
The Streets of Rage series has been around since the early 1990s and after its third installment launched in 1994, we haven’t seen the IP make any sort of comeback. Thankfully that finally changed decades later with Dotemu bringing out Streets of Rage 4. While visually the game looks a bit different, the same brawler beat ‘em up style gameplay is kept intact. So far, we know that the game will be taking place ten years after the events of Streets of Rage 3 where some familiar faces will be back in action such as Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding.
#6 Paper Mario: The Origami King
- Developer: Intelligent Systems
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Platforms: NS
- Release: July 17, 2020
- Co-op: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
The Paper Mario franchise is going to receive a new installment this year. In Paper Mario: The Origami King, Paper Mario is having to face against King Olly. After an attack has left the kingdom in ruins from King Olly folding the area to bits and stealing Princess Peach, Mario is out to save the day once again. However, Mario won’t be by himself as he will have help from King Olly’s sister, Olivia.
That’s not all, even Bowser is teaming up after King Olly has taken control of his minions. There will even be some new abilities Mario will have at his disposal thanks to the new Origami techniques. For instance, Mario will have the 1,000-Fold Arms ability for starters which will give players the chance to stretch your arms out further to deal more damage or complete puzzles. You can embark on his new quest with Mario on July 17, 2020, when it launches exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.
#5 Immortals Fenyx Rising
- Developer: Ubisoft
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, NS
- Release: 2020
- Co-op: TBA
- Competitive Multiplayer: TBA
During E3 2019 Ubisoft took to the stage during their press briefing. It was during this briefing that we got the first reveal of a brand new IP, Immortals Fenyx Rising. We only got a small trailer but this is from the same development team that previously worked on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. For now, it looks like the development team wanted to stick with the deep lore of Greek mythology with an open world for players to explore. Speaking of the world, another aspect that gamers are quickly comparing this title to is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The upcoming title does look to have taken some aesthetic cues from the Nintendo exclusive but we’re not sure if this game will top the installment when it launches.
In terms of the story, the game will follow a hero who must save the gods. After the gods were fallen to Typhon, the hero was granted special powers in hopes that the player can maneuver through the world and defeat the monsters that flood the environments.
#4 Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing In Disguise
- Developer: Toybox
- Publisher: Rising Star Games
- Platforms: NS
- Release: 2020
- Co-op: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
Do you recall Deadly Premonition? It w as a video game released back in 2010 and while it wasn’t a massive success, it grew a cult following. A lot of people compared to the game to Twin Peaks and felt that if the famed director and co-creator of the show, David Lynch, would have made the show into a game then that’s what Deadly Premonition would have been. This was a third-person survival horror game that followed a young FBI agent into a small town due to a strange murder case. Players are then introduced to this offbeat town where its clear that supernatural entities are at play.
During the September 2019 Nintendo Direct presentation, it was unveiled that not only will Nintendo Switch players receive a port of the game through the online market place but a sequel was inbound. We don’t have a ton of information now, but we do know that the story follows a young FBI agent named Aaliyah Davis who reopens an old investigation that takes her to the original protagonist, Francis York Morgan.
#3 Doom Eternal
- Developer: id Software
- Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, NS, Google Stadia
- Release: 2020
- Co-op: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: Yes
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Who doesn’t love Doom? It’s a video game franchise that has been around for years and while we had a short spurt of time where we didn’t really get anything from the franchise, id Software changed things around by bringing out a 2016 remake. Doom was an instant hit as it brought back the action-packed gameplay as you step into the shoes of Doom Slayer taking out demon scum. Now that you’re likely already done with the remake, you might have adverted your attention to its sequel, Doom Eternal. This installment will follow the events of the 2016 Doom remake where demons have invaded Earth. It’s now your job to save humanity by any means necessary.
This time around you’ll have new but familiar scenery to roam as you attempt to take out the otherworldly creatures flocking the planet. There’s even a game mode attached called Invasion where an online player could join into your campaign as one of the demons in hopes of taking you out. This will add a nice little layer of complexity as you can never be too sure just where you may run into a tough battle. Of course, this mode can be turned off and you’ll be able to enjoy the game without the sudden random player appearance.
#2 The Outer Worlds
- Developer: Obsidian Entertainment
- Publisher: Private Division
- Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, NS
- Release: 2020 (NS)
- Co-op: N/A
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
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Obsidian Entertainment has released several big RPG titles into the market and even worked on the Fallout franchise for an installment. That particular installment, Fallout: New Vegas, was such a big hit that it remains the best Fallout title for plenty of fans of the franchise. Now a few years later, the development studio decided to make their IP that is similar to the Fallout gameplay called The Outer Worlds. Currently, The Outer Worlds has already released into the market for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the PC platforms.
However, it was confirmed that the game would receive a port for the Nintendo Switch sometime in 2020. This RPG puts players into a protagonist that was stuck in frozen sleep for decades. Lost in space, a person labeled as a mad scientist rescues you in hopes of saving all the others frozen in space.
A lot has changed in this galaxy as it seems that the corporation that is responsible for colonizing planets have been considered to have turned into a tyranny. Your goal is to take a side and either help a resistance group overthrow the colony government control or side with the government. Outside of the main campaign, there are several side quests, locations to explore, NPCs to meet and a crew to obtain as you embark on your journey.
#1 Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Developer: Nintendo
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch
- Release: March 20, 2020
- Co-op: Online & Local
- Competitive Multiplayer: N/A
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons was first stated to be a 2019 video game release but it was later pushed back to 2020. The video game franchise is much beloved and with this installment, players will be cleaning up a deserted island and building up a community. While the game looks like it will still retain the social aspect with NPCs, it does appear that the title is taking on some inspirations from the Harvest Moon franchise. One new aspect that was shown off during E3 2019 was that Nintendo implemented a crafting system where gamers can use their resources to build specific items that would be useful. Since its release the game has become a massive hit and a console seller as well.
