With the Nintendo Switch 2 launch speeding toward us like a blue shell on Rainbow Road, we’ve rounded up exclusive games officially confirmed for the console, as well as Switch 2 Editions and ports on the way.
Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusives
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – June 5th
Okay this isn’t really a “game” but since Nintendo’s charging actual money for it ($14.95) it gets a spot. It’s more of a glorified interactive demo than anything else but let’s just get it out of the way and get to the real games.
Mario Kart World – June 5th
I still think Mario Kart LARPing is going to replace GTA LARPing with this release. Not that I’ll be driving (hehe) this venture or anything. You’ll be able to LARP your heart away at the high high cost of $119.95. Hold onto your wallets.
READ MORE: ‘I’m expecting Mario Kart World LARPing to be a thing’
Survival Kids – June 5th
This revival of the 1999 multiplayer survival game from Konami will be the latest game in the series since 2008.
Donkey Kong Bananza – July 17th
Yes, DK (not Drift King) is back. Donkey Kong Bananza swings in slightly cheaper at $109.95. Though now coming at launch, fans would banana-split hairs if this one didn’t show up. (I know, I know, it’s not great.)
Drag x Drive – Winter 2025
Experience the new Joy-Con mouse functionality with this three-on-three wheelchair basketball game. Absolutely not what I had on my Nintendo bingo card, but here we are.
Kirby Air Riders – 2025
A Kirby Air Ride after 20 years, directed by Masahiro Sakurai himself? Float me straight to 2003 and don’t look back.
READ MORE: Nintendo Switch 2: Is Nintendo over-milking the cow?
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – Late 2025 / Early 2026
A prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. More lore — more Link (maybe?). More wildly chaotic battles where you yeet a hundred Bokoblins at once.
The Duskbloods – 2026
A dark multiplayer title from FromSoftware, which means it’s either going to be painfully brilliant or brilliantly painful. Either way, we’re intrigued — and terrified.
READ MORE: Every Game Announced For The Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 Editions
These aren’t backwards compatible versions — they’re upgraded re-releases specifically for Switch 2. Each comes stamped with “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” so you know you’re getting the glow-up.
- Civilization 7 – June 5th
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – June 5th
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – June 5th
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – June 5th
- Sonic x Shadow Generations – June 5th
- Tamagotchi Plaza – June 27th
- Shadow Labyrinth – July 18th
- Super Mario Party Jamboree – July 24th
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World – August 28th
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – August 28th
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – 2025
- Pokemon Legends Z-A – 2025
Confirmed Third-Party Games For Switch 2
Beyond that, Nintendo confirmed a juicy list of third-party titles heading to Switch 2. First off the rank are the big ones releasing on launch day.
Launching June 5th
Cyberpunk 2027: Ultimate Edition
CD Projekt Red is bringing Nintendo fans the full Cyberpunk 2027 experience with the Ultimate Edition, which includes the base game and the Phantom Liberty spy-thriller expansion.
Split Fiction
Only recently released, it’s cool to see Split Fiction heading to the Switch 2. You can even cross-play with the Switch 2 with EA Friend’s Pass, although it would’ve been nice to have a free cross-play.
READ MORE: Review | Split Fiction: ‘Truly Unforgettable Experience’ (PS5)
Launching 2025
Borderlands 4
While we recently heard that the game’s launch date has moved up 11 days to September 12th, the Switch 2 version hasn’t been confirmed for this new date yet.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition
Just like Cyberpunk 2027 Ultimate Edition, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition will include the base game Shadow of the Erdtree and new weapons, armour, and more!
Hades 2
The popular rogue-lite game is making it way to the new console to take advantage of the new 1080px screen.
Witchbrook
This super cute magical game is coming out at the end of the year, and I can’t wait!
TBC
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade
I’m very tempted by this one because it includes FF7R EPISODE INTERmission, which I missed since I’ve taken a hiatus from these remakes.
READ MORE: Review | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PlayStation 5)
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy will be updated with Joy-Con 2 mouse support, which I’m not sure will add to the gameplay experience, as it played pretty awesome with just the controller for me (on the PS5). Definitely a good game for this portable console though!
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Still no further details on Silksong besides the fact that it’s coming out this year. Hopefully that doesn’t change. The game was recently confirmed to appear at ACMI in Melbourne later in the year, we’ll keep across that!
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
As with Hollow Knight: Silksong, still nothing additional on New World of Steam. When I know, you can bet I’ll be writing about it.
The List Continues:
Launching June 5th
- Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer
- Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster
- Deltarune Chapters 1-4
- Fast Fusion
- Fortnite
- Hitman: World of Assassination
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
- Street Fighter 6
- Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
- Two Point Museum
- Yazuka 0 Director’s Cut
2025
- Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army – June 19th
- Synth Beasts – Q2 2025
- No Sleep For Kaname Date — From AI: The Somnium Files – July 25th
- Wild Hearts S – July 25th
- Madden NFL – August 14th
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 – Winter 2025
- Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion – September 5th
- Star Wars Outlaws – September 4th
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion – Summer 2025
- Fur Squadron Phoenix
- Goodnight Universe
- Reanimal
- Yooka-Replaylee
2026
- Bestiario
- Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
TBC
- EA Sports FC
- Enter the Gungeon 2
- Human Fall Flat 2
- Mouse Work
- My Time at Evershine
- NBA2K
- Project 007: James Bond
- WWE2K
