In a flurry of exciting announcements at Summer Game Fest 2025, gamers received thrilling news for the Nintendo Switch. Three highly anticipated titles—Lego Party, Lego Voyagers, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds—promise to deliver fresh and innovative multiplayer experiences that span genres from playful board game fun and cooperative adventures to high-octane interdimensional racing.
A New Twist on Party Games: Lego Party Developed by SMG Studio in collaboration with Fictions, Lego Party reinvents the traditional party game format using the universally beloved LEGO brick. Boasting over 60 minigames configured on dynamic, interactive boards reminiscent of classic board game challenges, players will engage in fast-paced competitions to collect coveted golden bricks and unlock unexpected twists along the way. One of the game’s most attractive features is its full cross-platform online support—meaning Nintendo Switch players can seamlessly join the fun with friends on other systems such as PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. With vibrant visuals inspired by iconic LEGO themes like Pirates, Space, and Ninjago, Lego Party promises a playful yet strategic experience that is set to debut later in 2025.
Co-Op Creativity at Its Finest: Lego Voyagers Switching gears to a more story-driven adventure, Lego Voyagers offers a heartwarming cooperative journey for two players. Developed by Light Brick Studio—known for the acclaimed LEGO Builder’s Journey—in partnership with publisher Annapurna Interactive, this game invites players to team up as two distinct LEGO characters to set out on a rescue mission aboard an abandoned spaceship. Emphasizing a poetic, non-verbal narrative, Lego Voyagers explores themes of friendship and creativity through elegant puzzles and platforming challenges. Its innovative Friend Pass feature lets a second player join in using just one copy of the game, ensuring that cooperative gameplay is as accessible as it is engaging. Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to exploring detailed brick-built worlds and solving intricate puzzles in this charming adventure, set to launch later this year alongside other major platforms.
Interdimensional Racing Reimagined: Sonic Racing – CrossWorlds Adding a burst of speed to the lineup is SEGA’s latest entry into the kart racing genre, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Scheduled for release on September 25, 2025, the title is engineered to bring cross-platform competitive racing to players around the globe, including on the Nintendo Switch. Featuring an innovative “Travel Rings” mechanic, racers can dynamically shift between multiple dimensions mid-race, transforming each circuit into a unique, ever-changing battlefield. Sonic, along with an ensemble of guest characters drawn from beloved franchises such as Persona 5 (Joker), Yakuza (Kasuga Ichiban), and the virtual idol Hatsune Miku, makes a high-speed return. With robust online matchmaking breaking traditional platform barriers, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds aims to rival the exclusivity of other kart racers, ensuring that gamers on every system, including special editions like the Nintendo Switch 2 version with an upgrade option, can join the fun. Competitive pricing options and enticing physical and digital editions further underline SEGA’s commitment to a bold, cross-dimensional experience.
As 2025 unfolds, these diverse titles underscore a broader shift toward immersive, interconnected gaming experiences on the Nintendo Switch. From the strategic challenges of LEGO-themed party games and cooperative adventures to the adrenaline rush of interdimensional kart racing, players are in for an unforgettable year of play. With crossplay, innovative mechanics, and rich narratives at the forefront, these releases not only expand the Switch’s library but also push the envelope on how multiplayer games can connect friends and foster creativity across borders.
