Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, The Duskbloods: Every Game Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is right here… nicely, virtually right here. Nintendo absolutely unveiled its next-generation hybrid console in a Nintendo Direct presentation Wednesday, lastly giving the world a better have a look at the Switch 2. In an hour-long showcase, the corporate shared particulars in regards to the console itself, its new and returning options, its {hardware} specs, and — most significantly — video games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo revealed a number of titles, new and previous, first-party and third-party, and exclusives coming to the Switch 2. The headline launch title is Mario Kart World, an expansive, open-world follow-up to Mario Kart 8, that launches alongside the Switch 2 on June 5. In truth, the console might be out there as a part of a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle at launch.

New first-party Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives embrace a brand new 3D Donkey Kong recreation, a brand new Hyrule Warriors title, a brand-new Kirby recreation and extra. A bunch of common third-party video games are additionally lastly making their method to the Nintendo platform. The Nintendo Switch was handicapped by its {hardware} limitations, however the way more highly effective Switch 2 is getting video games like Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, Street Fighter 6, Split Fiction and extra.

There had been just a few surprises within the type of new bulletins and updates on the Nintendo Direct livestream, as nicely, together with a brand-new FromSoftware program title unique to the Switch 2, a long-awaited replace on Hollow Knight: Silksong, and a phrase on IO Interactive’s Project 007. Let’s dive into the video games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2:

Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusives

As anticipated, the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct introduced a ton of recreation bulletins, together with first-party Nintendo titles, third-party exclusives, and Nintendo Switch 2 editions of Switch video games. These are the video games that may launch solely on the Nintendo Switch 2:

Mario Kart World – June 5

Mario Kart meets Forza Horizon. That just about explains Mario Kart World. The long-anticipated follow-up to the smash-hit Mario Kart 8, initially launched on the Wii U and launched on the Nintendo Switch as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (practically 75 million items bought throughout two consoles!), is arriving as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2. Mario Kart World contains a sprawling open world to race throughout with your mates to your coronary heart’s content material.

The gameworld options numerous environments unfold throughout a big seamless map and interconnected programs. In addition to collaborating in races, gamers can drive the place they need with pals and free roam throughout the colourful world of Mario Kart World. The recreation arrives solely on the Switch 2 on June 5. Nintendo will share extra particulars in regards to the recreation in a devoted Nintendo Direct presentation on April 17.

Donkey Kong Bananza – July 17

People had been anticipating a brand new 3D Mario title to be introduced, however Nintendo revealed a brand new 3D Donkey Kong recreation coming solely to the Switch 2. Donkey Kong Bananza is an action-platformer that focuses on exploration although the sheer energy of Donkey Kong’s fists. The titular gorilla can smash by way of terrain and forge new paths within the recreation’s world.

Donkey Kong can carve his method deeper into the underground by pulverising the whole lot in his method and uncover secrets and techniques and treasures. The recreation options lush, vibrant and destructible environments, providing Donkey Kong’s trademark platforming and 3D exploration. Donkey Kong Bananza arrives July 17 solely on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Kirby Air Riders – 2025

Kirby Air Riders is a brand-new Switch 2 unique title from Masahiro Sakurai, the legendary director of the Smash Bros. Series. Building upon the GameDice basic racing-action title Kirby Air Ride, the upcoming recreation will deliver collectively Kirby and quite a lot of characters on the racetrack. Nintendo didn’t reveal a launch date for the title, however confirmed it might arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.

Drag X Drive – Summer 2025

Drag X Drive is a brand-new Rocket League-style arcade basketball recreation that utilises the Joy-Con 2 controllers’ mouse performance. An on-line 3v3 title, Drag X Drive would require gamers to use twin mouse controls through the 2 new Joy-Cons to steer, pace up, carry out methods and rating.

Players can have to slide the 2 Joy-Cons on the similar time and carry out movement management gestures to register enter within the recreation. Drag X Drive is coming solely to Switch 2 in Summer 2025.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – Winter 2025

Nintendo additionally introduced a brand new Hyrule Warriors recreation, set proper earlier than the occasions of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is developed by Koei-Tecmo Games with help from Nintendo and options explosive battles towards hordes of enemies within the kingdom of Hyrule.

The recreation will function acquainted Zelda characters like Princess Zelda, King Rauru, amongst others. The recreation doesn’t have a confirmed launch date but, however it can launch solely on Nintendo Switch 2 this winter.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – June 5

Just just like the PlayStation 5 launched with Astro’s Playroom as a useful information to discover the console’s options, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour arrives as a launch title that may educate gamers on Nintendo Switch 2 options, ideas, methods and secrets and techniques. The recreation will primarily a digital Switch 2 exhibition, showcasing the hybrid console’s technical capabilities and new options by way of minigames and different interactive parts.

Unlike Astro’s Playroom, nonetheless, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour might be a paid title and will not come pre-installed on the brand new console. It might be out there as a launch title on the Nintendo eShop from June 5.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour might be a paid title out there on launch day
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The Duskbloods – 2026

In a shock announcement, Nintendo confirmed that Elden Ring developer FromSoftware program is creating an unique title for the Nintendo Switch 2. The Duskbloods is a brand-new multiplayer recreation from the studio, directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki himself. The trailer for the sport suggests it can function a mixture of steampunk and gothic types.

FromSoftware program didn’t share particulars in regards to the recreation however confirmed it might be a PvPvE focussed multiplayer motion title. The recreation will arrive solely on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrades

With the Switch 2 bringing extra energy to the desk, a number of bodily and digital video games for the Nintendo Switch are getting paid Switch 2 improve packs, bringing enhanced graphics, unique content material choices, and new gameplay experiences. These embrace beforehand launched common Nintendo Switch titles and upcoming video games introduced for the Switch. Here is an inventory of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition video games coming with upgrades particular to the brand new console:

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (2025)

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (June 5)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (June 5)

Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (July 24)

Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World (August 28)

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (late 2025)

Nintendo Switch 2 version titles will function graphical upgrades
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Nintendo Switch 2 Games From Third-Part Developers

The Nintendo Direct presentation was full of bulletins on video games and updates from Nintendo’s world creating and publishing companions. At the showcase, a variety of third-party video games had been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2. These embrace already launched common video games, already introduced upcoming titles, and altogether new reveals. Here’s the whole lot that is confirmed to be launching on the Switch 2 in 2025 and past. 

Split Fiction (June 5)

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (June 5)

Street Fighter 6 (June 5)

Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition (June 5)

Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 (June 5)

Hogwarts Legacy (June 5)

Fortnite (June 5)

Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut (June 5)

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (June 5)

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster (June 5)

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (June 5)

Deltarune (June 5)

Survival Kids (June 5)

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S (June 5)

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition (June 5)

Fast Fusion (June 5)

Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer (June 5)

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (June 19)

Tamagotchi Plaza (June 27)

Shadow Labyrinth (July 18)

Wild Hearts S (July 25)

No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files (July 25)

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (August 27)

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (September 5)

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (Summer 2025)

Witchbrook (Winter 2025)

Marvel Cosmic Invasion (2025)

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (2025)

Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025)

Borderlands 4 (2025)

Hades 2 (2025)

Star Wars Outlaws (2025)

Sonic X Shadow Generations (2025)

EA Sports FC (2025)

Madden NFL (2025)

Two Point Museum (2025)

Goodnight Universe (2025)

Reanimal (2025)

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (2025)

Enter the Gungeon 2 (2026)

Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions (2026)

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade

Project 007

NBA 2K

WWE 2K

Human Fall Flat 2