Here are five legendary, beautiful, and long-requested RPGs that absolutely deserve a home on Switch 2—even if only in our dreams.
1. Metaphor: ReFantazio
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The Persona team rarely misses—and their next big idea, Metaphor: ReFantazio, might be their boldest yet. Mixing royal election drama, astral battle systems, and deep social bonds, it’s already being praised as a spiritual successor to both Persona and classic fantasy.
Sadly, it’s not coming to Switch 2 (yet). Confirmed for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, this Unreal-powered epic would be a technical stretch—but not impossible. And narratively? It feels like something made for handheld JRPG fans.
2. Tales of Arise
Other Tales games made it to the Switch. Arise did not—and that absence stings. With its painterly visuals, real-time combat, and unexpectedly powerful narrative, Tales of Arise is one of Bandai Namco’s best RPGs in years.
The story of two people from divided worlds learning to survive together? It hits. It’s the kind of emotional and character-driven tale that Switch players would eat up. If Bandai can bring Symphonia, they can bring this. We’re waiting.
3. Persona 3 Reload
We got Persona 3 Portable. And then they dropped Persona 3 Reload—a full remake with 3D world exploration, new voice acting, updated battle systems… and no Switch release.
Persona 3 Reload is a defining modern JRPG. It blends depression, school life, mythology, and friendship into something deeply human. It deserves to exist in Nintendo’s ecosystem—not just as a retro port, but in its full modern form.
4. Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Granblue Fantasy: Relink is already a phenomenon in Japan—and it’s making waves globally. With lush environments, stylish action combat, and a cast that looks like they stepped out of an anime OP, it’s everything you’d want in a JRPG power fantasy.
The omission from Nintendo’s platforms feels strategic, but heartbreaking. It could shine on Switch 2, especially with co-op and portable play. It’s not just a gacha spin-off—it’s a full-blown epic.
5. The Legend of Dragoon
Ah, The Legend of Dragoon. The one that got away. A cult PlayStation RPG that never quite got the remake, sequel, or port it deserved. And yet… it keeps trending. It keeps coming back in conversation.
With rumors of a revival swirling (and the original recently selling over 2 million units on PSN), there’s no better time to give it the second chance fans have begged for. Dragoon armor transformations. Timed attacks. A soundtrack burned into memory. Let it live again—on the Switch 2.
Final Thoughts
These five JRPGs each carry a legacy—some brand-new, some decades old—but all of them are missing from a platform where they’d be celebrated. Nintendo Switch 2 deserves them. And more importantly, so do the fans who’ve waited long enough.
What JRPG do you wish would come to Switch 2? Sound off in the comments—and let’s make some noise.
