Along with the presentation of the next-generation console Nintendo Switch 2, gamers were shown a number of exclusives and games that will receive ports — Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2027, and Hollow Knight: Silksong.
The presentation of the Nintendo Switch 2 developers and publishers have been holding back their announcements for several months. Now they are ready to show what players can expect. The Switch 2 game list includes exclusives, third-party titles, and a number of titles confirmed by studios and publishers.
The content of the article:
- List of exclusive Switch 2 games
- Games for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and GameCube Classics
- All other announced Switch 2 games along with a dozen ports from major publishers
Exclusive Switch 2 games
- Mario Kart World (June 5, 2025) — tracks are no longer limited by barriers, as the entire game takes place in a large open world where you can get off the road and explore the area. It has different regions with weather, as well as 24 characters. The game is expected to become the largest Mario Kart game in history. But so far, the price of — €80 is the most impressive.
- Drag x Drive (summer 2025) — three-on-three wheelchair basketball with unique Joy-Con control. It is planned to be released as a digital version.
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Winter 2025) — Nintendo and Koei Tecmo are back with a new story in the Zelda universe. This time, dynamic battles against hordes of enemies are dedicated to the «Imprisoning War», which preceded the events of Tears of the Kingdom from Hyrule’s distant past.
- The Duskbloods (2026) — FromSoftware is preparing a multiplayer exclusive that will be released on Switch 2. The game has already been dubbed the spiritual successor to Bloodborne, where players play the role of vampires in a gothic world.
- Kirby Air Riders (2025) — is the sequel to the cult game Kirby Air Ride for GameCube. Players are presented with racing using simple controls and Kirby’s unique abilities. The game is being developed by Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros. The game is expected to retain the spirit of the original with new features.
- Donkey Kong Banaza (July 17, 2025) — is a new 3D platformer where players will help Donkey Kong recover stolen golden bananas while fighting VoidCo. The game offers adventures in the underworld and colorful character design.
- Welcome Tour for Nintendo Switch 2 (June 5, 2025) — Is it a game? Is it a console guide? It’s unclear what it is, but it’s paid and designed to demonstrate all the new features of the console, including the controls, including the mouse and joystick.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games and updated GameCube Classics
In fact, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games are those that were projects on the first-generation console. However, they are «patched» and sometimes have improved graphics. Unfortunately, not all games will be supported on Switch 2, said the developersand they are currently testing all games for compatibility.
Full list of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games:
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- The Legend of Zelda: Break of the Wild
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Pokémon Legends Z-A
- Civilization 7
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (August 28)
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (launch day)
- Shadow Labyrinth (July 18)
- Tamagotchi Plaza (June 27)
Regarding Zelda TOTK/BOTW, it is important to point out that they will receive a re-release with better graphics, anti-aliasing, etc. At the same time in the new Nintendo Today app Zelda Notes will appear. There will be a map showing cutscenes and other guides, as well as the ability to download other TOTK creations via QR code and upload your own.
- Hades 2 — continues the success of its predecessor and will be available on Switch 2. More information about this version will be available later in 2024.
- Street Fighter 6 — will offer players the basic version and «Fighters Edition», which contains 26 characters. There will also be three new amiibo figures that can be used in the game.
- Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion (September 5)
- Split Fiction — a split-screen cooperative project from Hazelight, confirmed as one of the launch games for the platform.
- Madden NFL by EA — will be released on Switch 2, but it is not yet known whether it will be the 2026 version.
- EA Sports FC — there is speculation that this is a new part of the former FIFA series, but there is no confirmation.
- WWE2K — it is expected to be the next installment of a series of wrestling simulators.
- NBA2K — has been officially announced for the console, but it is not yet known whether it will be a new version of the franchise.
- Hogwarts Legacy — will have updated joystick and mouse controls that will allow you to interact with the game world in a new way. The Switch 2 version will be available immediately on the platform’s launch day.
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 — a long-awaited set of two updated parts of the skateboard simulator
- Hitman: World of Assassination — will contain all three installments of the Hitman series and will be one of the launch titles on Switch 2.
- Project 007 — the upcoming James Bond game from IO Interactive, confirmed for the Nintendo console, although details remain unknown.
- Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster — a remake of the classic RPG from Square Enix, will be available on launch day.
- Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut — will be released in a special edition for Switch 2. New cutscenes will be added to the game.
- Deltarune Chapters 1-4 — an alternative story set in the Undertale universe, will be released on launch day.
- Borderlands 4 — the new installment of the famous shooter from Gearbox, will be available in 2025.
- Survival Kids — will also appear on the first day of launch.
- Enter the Gungeon 2 — the sequel to the popular rogue-like shooter, is in development, but the exact release date has not yet been determined.
- Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions — a space project by Devolver, is due out in 2026.
- Cyberpunk 2027: Ultimate Edition — will be the first game in the Cyberpunk series on the Nintendo platform. It will be released on the launch day of Switch 2.
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade — the first part of the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy, will be available for the first time on Nintendo.
The following are also added to the list:
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess on June 5, 2025)
- Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025)
- Goodnight Universe
- Two Point Museum (2025)
- Wild Hearts S (July 25)
- Witchbrook (winter, 2025)
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S (June 5, 2025)
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion (winter, 2025)
- Star Wars Outlaws (2025)
- Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition (June 5, 2025)
- Fast Fusion (June 5, 2025)
- Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (June 19, 2025)
- No Sleep For Kaname Date, a game from the AI: The Somnium Files (July 25, 2025)
- Reanimal (2025)
- Fortnite (June 5, 2025)
- Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer (June 5, 2025)
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (2025)
- Human Fall Flat 2, a continuation of the physics puzzle, will be released «soon»
Meet Nintendo Switch 2: 4K support, updated Joy-Con, and 256 GB of storage for €469 (+release date)