The Nintendo Switch has been a haven for Sonic fans since its 2017 launch. Sega has consistently released new Sonic titles for the hybrid console, culminating in last year's Sonic x Shadow Generations, released alongside the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie. With the Switch 2's official announcement and confirmed backward compatibility, the future looks bright for even more Sonic adventures.
This guide covers all currently available Sonic games on the Switch, plus anticipated Switch 2 releases.
AnswerSee ResultsNine Sonic Games Currently on Nintendo Switch: (Excluding Nintendo Switch Online titles)
Recent Release: Sonic x Shadow Generations
Complete List (Release Order):
- Sonic Mania (2017): A retro-inspired title celebrating classic Sonic gameplay.
- Sonic Forces (2017): Featuring Classic and Modern Sonic gameplay styles.
- Team Sonic Racing (2019): A cooperative kart racing experience.
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019): A crossover Olympic Games title.
- Sonic Colors: Ultimate (2021): A remastered version of the original Sonic Colors.
- Sonic Origins (2022): A compilation of the first four classic Sonic games.
- Sonic Frontiers (2022): The franchise's first open-zone game.
- Sonic Superstars (2023): A 3D Classic Sonic game with multiplayer capabilities.
- Sonic x Shadow Generations (2024): A remastered Sonic Generations with a new Shadow campaign.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Titles: Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic Spinball (and others).
Upcoming Sonic Games: Sonic Racing: Cross Worlds is slated for release later this year. A Nintendo Direct is expected to reveal more Switch 2 launch titles. Additionally, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is in development for a Spring 2027 release.
