Overview of the Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo has officially confirmed several third-party titles for the highly anticipated Switch 2, featuring major releases like Star Wars Outlaws.
- The launch of the Switch 2 is set for June 5 and will debut with popular titles including Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess and Fortnite.
- This new console will provide backward compatibility and offer upgrade packs for selected games, enhancing the gaming experience.
Nintendo is gearing up for the release of the Switch 2, revealing an exciting lineup of third-party titles that will be available on launch day and shortly thereafter. Fans can look forward to both indie gems, such as Human Fall Flat 2 and Witchbook, as well as high-profile titles like Star Wars Outlaws from Ubisoft and Capcom’s forthcoming Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.
In a recent presentation specifically for the Switch 2, Nintendo unveiled significant details including the console’s pricing, set at $449, and its release date of June 5. The event highlighted first-party offerings, showcasing big titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. Notably, Kirby Air Riders is also slated for a 2025 release. Among the exclusives, The Duskbloods, a multiplayer game crafted by From Software, was revealed, adding to the excitement. However, the announcement came with some controversy, as game prices for digital versions have increased to $80, while physical versions are priced at $90, leading to mixed reactions from the gaming community.
During the presentation, a dynamic sizzle reel showcased an impressive array of both established and upcoming third-party games, with 22 titles featured—seven of which will be available on day one of the Switch 2’s launch. Among these are Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S, Fortnite, and more. However, perhaps the most highly anticipated title revealed is Hollow Knight: Silksong, confirmed for a 2025 debut on the new console.
Anticipated Third-Party Games Revealed
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
- Goodnight Universe
- Two Point Museum
- Wild Hearts
- Witchbrook
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
- Fast Fusion
- Shadow Labyrinth
- Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
- No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files
- Reanimal
- Fortnite
- Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer
- Professor Layton and The New World of Steam
- Tamagotchi Plaza
- Human Fall Flat 2
A noteworthy aspect of the Switch 2 is its complete backward compatibility with previous titles. Additionally, select games will offer paid enhanced features labeled “Switch 2 Editions”upon their release. Titles included in the trailer for enhanced editions are Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar and Tamagotchi Plaza, alongside Bandai Namco’s Shadow Labyrinth. Curiously, there are numerous other high-profile third-party games that were not showcased, such as Borderlands 4, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, suggesting that Nintendo may choose to highlight smaller games first.
For enthusiasts eager to get hands-on with the Switch 2, pre-orders will commence on April 9. While Nintendo has unveiled a plethora of titles destined for the new console, there is reason to believe that further exciting announcements will emerge as the June launch approaches.