On April 2, Nintendo held a Switch 2 Direct. The event lasted about an hour and revealed key details about the new console – its price, release date, and pre-order information.
In addition, fans could get clarification about the mysterious “C” button on Switch 2. However, the main event was the announcements of major games in development for the next-gen platform. The Blix team will tell you more about everything.
Contents
- 1 Highlights
- 2 Game Announcements at the Switch 2 Direct Presentation
- 3 Mario Kart World
- 4 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- 5 Donkey Kong Bananza
- 6 Kirby Air Riders
- 7 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- 8 Drag x Drive
- 9 Hades II
- 10 Hyrule Warriors
- 11 GameShare: a Collaborative Game Experience
- 12 Console Details
- 13 Nintendo Switch 2 Specifications
- 14 Conclusion
Highlights
- What games will be released on Nintendo Switch 2
- Everything about the new console: release date, specifications, features
Game Announcements at the Switch 2 Direct Presentation
The following 17 games will be released as early as release day on June 5:
- Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer
- Bravely Default Flying Fairy: HD Remaster
- Civilization VII
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
- Delta rune
- Fast Fusion
- Fortnite
- Hitman: World of Assassination: Signature Edition
- Hogwarts Legacy
- KunitsuKami: Path of the Goddess
- Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
- Split Fiction
- Street Fighter 6
- Survival Kids
- Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut
Some more games from third-party studios have also been confirmed for release:
- Borderlands 4
- Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
- The Dusk blood
- EA Sports FC
- EA Sports Madden NFL
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
- Enter the Dungeon 2
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
- Goodnight Universe
- Hades II
- Hollow Knight: Silk song
- Human Fall Flat 2
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion
- NBA 2K
- No Sleep For Kaname Date – From Al: The Somnium Files
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
- Project 007
- Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
- Re animal
- Shadow Labyrinth
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
- Tamagotchi Plaza
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4
- Two Point Museum
- WWE 2K
- Wild Hearts
- Witchbrook
We have already written about some of the games that will be released on Nintendo Switch 2. You can read articles with reviews, for example, Everything We Know About Split Fiction-2025’s Most Anticipated Game. As well as Activison has Announced Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4.
Nintendo explained that Switch 2 will feature three categories of games:
- Exclusive projects are available only for the new platform.
- Games for the original Switch that support backward compatibility.
- Re-releases labeled “Nintendo Switch 2 dition,” enhanced versions of titles from the first Switch.
Mario Kart World
Mario Kart World – Nintendo Direct
The first officially confirmed game for Switch 2 is a new installment of the legendary Mario Kart racing series. Mario Kart World looks impressive, offering various vehicles, unique power-ups that change racers, and mechanics such as sliding on rails and running on walls.
The game features a classic Grand Prix, a Knockout-inspired Battle Royale mode, and Free Roam, which allows you to explore the game world freely. More details will be revealed on April 17. The game is confirmed to be a launch title for Nintendo’s new console.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/ The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The re-releases include increased resolution, frame rate, and HDR support. In addition, the Nintendo Switch App will feature a new Zelda Notes section on the mobile app, which includes additional gameplay mechanics like navigating the map and scanning buildings. This section can then be shared with friends.
Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza – Nintendo Direct
Donkey Kong Bananza is a new platformer with a cult character in the leading role. In it, Donkey Kong can destroy obstacles, clearing the way and opening new routes. The character received an updated appearance for the first time in a long time—now he wears pants and suspenders.
Donkey Kong Bananza will be released exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. The game is scheduled for release on July 17, 2025, and will cost $70.
Kirby Air Riders
Kirby Air Riders – Nintendo Direct
The next installment in the Kirby Air Ride racing series, first released over twenty years ago, will be released in 2025. The cinematic trailer showed off colorful Kirbys and new space vehicles, but no gameplay has been shown yet.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Trailer
On Switch 2, the game will support an alternate control scheme using a makeshift mouse with a joy-con, making shootouts more convenient. The title will also work in “quality” and “performance” modes.
Drag x Drive
Drag x Drive – Nintendo Direct
Improvised basketball with robots in wheelchairs. Gamers must use both joycons in computer mouse mode to control the characters. The game is scheduled for release this summer, but there is no exact date.
Hades II
Hades 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer
It won’t be long before the sequel to Supergiant Games’ stylish roguelike leaves Early Access for an entire release. In this regard, the developers have announced that the game should also be expected on Nintendo Switch 2. There is no exact date yet.
Hyrule Warriors
Nintendo has teamed up with Koei Tecmo for a new game in the Hyrule Warriors series. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment will tell the story of the massive war that preceded the events of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The project is scheduled for release in the winter of 2025 and will be exclusive to Switch 2.
We’ll also leave you a video of the entire presentation below.
Recording of the presentation
Nintendo recently expanded its digital game-sharing options and is taking them further by introducing the GameShare feature.
This option will allow users to play local multiplayer modes, even if only one of the participants has the game installed. A similar mechanism has been used in some projects for the Nintendo DS. However, it is worth considering that GameShare will not be supported in all games.
Console Details
Nintendo has revealed why the Switch 2 has a C button on the right Joy-Con controller. It’s for the GameChat feature, which allows players to communicate while playing together and in different games.
With GameChat, players can show each other what’s happening on screen by launching a broadcast. The feature will require a subscription to Nintendo Switch Online.
Nintendo has unveiled a $65 camera for Switch 2 that can stream captured images directly to cooperative games.
The $80 Pro Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 features a C button, rear petals, and an audio jack.
Nintendo Switch 2 will start selling on June 5, priced at $450 in the US. A bundle that includes the console and Mario Kart World will cost $500.
Nintendo Switch 2 Specifications
- Display: 7.9-inch LCD with HDR support
- Body thickness: 13.9 mm
- Portable resolution and fps: up to 1080p and 120 fps
- Dock resolution and fps: up to 4K and 60 fps
- Built-in memory: 256 GB
- Controllers: magnetic Joy-Con 2 with mouse mode
- Miscellaneous: 3D sound support, improved speakers
Switch 2’s screen has about twice as many pixels, which allows gamers to enjoy their favorite games at an increased 1080p resolution. At the same time, performance has increased to 120 frames per second.
Joycons are connected to the console with powerful magnets that prevent them from accidentally falling out. To easily remove the joy-cons, gamers must press a special button on the back.
The SL and SR buttons have grown larger to increase convenience when using the joy-con as a gamepad in a horizontal position. The sticks have also grown in size. In addition, each joy-con can be used as a computer mouse in supported games.
Switch 2’s internal storage has grown 8 times larger than the original console’s. Gamers can now store up to 256GB of data instead of 32 GB, and data read speeds have also increased.
The cartridges for Switch 2 are the same size as on the first Switch, but they feature a red color and increased data reading speed.
Conclusion
That’s all the information from this past presentation. We leave you to digest this amount of information. As the games are released, look forward to reviews of the most significant ones.
