After what felt like an eternity,Nintendois finally lifting the curtain and doing an official reveal for the Nintendo Switch 2,which is now confirmed to launch on June 5th, 2025 for $449.99.
Following the console’s reveal earlier this year, it’s been a long wait to get the official first look at the upcoming games set to release alongside Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. We know that we’re getting a new Mario Kart game, and there’s a chance that some original Nintendo Switch games may seean enhanced upgrade on the new console. Does this mean we’ll see a special Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond? It’s likely, but for right now, it’s pure speculation.
We’ll be updating this post during today’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, so stay tuned for continuing coverage!
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The highlights from last week’s Nintendo Direct are also included, including a new trailer forMetroid Prime 4 Beyond,Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and the surprise reveal of a newTomodachi Life.
We’ve heard rumors of selectfirst-party Xbox gamescoming to Nintendo Switch 2, but time will tell if that’s true!
Today’s Nintendo Direct starts at 9:00 AM Eastern, 6:00 AM Pacific, and will have over 60 minutes of news.
Before the show even begins, we know we’re getting a new Mario Kart for Nintendo Switch 2…and that’s how we’re starting!
Mario Kart World Announced For Nintendo Switch 2
The newest entry in the Mario Kart series looks to borrow the same gameplay elements from Mario Kart 8, notably the anti-gravity racing, with some new twists: the racers were grinding on rails!
Mario Kart World lets gamers “span the globe” for their races, with dynamic day/night and weather cycles and more open-world race gameplay.
We also believed that we’d see races hold up to 24 players at a time, and now we have confirmation.
Knockout Tour is a new gameplay mode coming to Mario Kart World, inspired by Battle Royales, where if you’re not able to make it to the checkpoint in time, you’re eliminated.
A free roam mode was also teased, including the ability to drive around the world with friends and enjoy a photo mode.
Mario Kart World launches the same day as Nintendo Switch 2. A Mario Mart Direct will be held on April 17th and will feature more information on the game.
Nintendo Switch 2 Includes Game Chat
The new, mysterious C button has been revealed: it’s Game Chat coming to Nintendo Switch 2!
In short, this is Nintendo’s answer to Discord. It lets you chat with friends, share gameplay streams, and more.
Having utilized some backhanded ways to use Nintendo’s official apps for in-game voice chat for Mario Kart 8: Deluxe, it’s nice to see a native option for chatting with friends.
The inclusion of a camera is a really nice touch, too. Admittedly, the stream quality looks a little rough, but here’s to hoping things can be smoothed out in time for the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch.
The camera will be sold separately but available alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on the same day as the release.
Nintendo Switch 2 GameShare Lets You Play On Multiple Consoles With Just One Game
The new GameShare option lets you play Nintendo Switch 2 games, including online play, with up to three other people, even if only one person owns the game.
It will only be available for compatible games; there are plans for GameShare to support select exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 games.
Nintendo Switch 2 Console Details
The Nintendo Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch screen, with double the pixels of the original Nintendo Switch. The screen supports up to 120 FPS in compatible games and features a more vivid LCD screen with HDR support. Its new dock will also support 4K resolution on select games and HDR in TV mode. The dock also has a built-in fan to keep the system cool and stabilize performance.
We already knew that the new Joy-Con 2 controllers connect magnetically, which is a very welcome upgrade over the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Cons, which were a bit of a pain to connect at times.
The Joy-Con 2 also can act as a mouse for compatible games.
A built-in microphone makes it easy to talk with friends on Nintendo Game Chat. The new audio capabilities, including new 3-D audio, promises to make the Nintendo Switch 2 experience more immersive.
Two USB-C ports make it easy to charge the console and connect various peripherals, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera.
Its internal storage has been upgraded to 256 GB, eight times more than the original Nintendo Switch.
Here’s how to transfer data from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2. Log into your MyNintendo account and select the transfer feature to move your data over to your new Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Helps You Understand The Nintendo Switch 2
A new game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is designed as an interactive tutorial to help users better understand the new hardware.
The game also features various tech demos highlighting the new features of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and its Joy-Cons. It is not a free inclusion, though, as it’s a paid digital game.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Is Getting Updates for Nintendo Switch 2
What better way to highlight the updates in Nintendo Switch 2 than Mario Party?
Super Mario Party Jamboree is receiving updates alongside the release of Nintendo Switch 2. These include support for the Nintendo Switch 2 camera and mini-games that take advantage of the new features available in the Joy-Con 2.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and the Jamboree TV upgrade pack are available on June 24th, 2025. If you already own Super Mario Party Jamboree, you may purchase an upgrade pack on the Nintendo eShop.
Popular Switch Games Are Getting Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Editions
In a surprise to no one, Breath of the Wild is getting the Switch 2 enhancement edition, supporting improved HDR visuals. There’s also compatibility with the Nintendo app through a feature called “Zelda notes,” which feel pretty similar to the notes available in FromSoftware games.
That’s not all, though! Kirby and the Forgotten Land is not only seeing Switch 2 enhancements but also getting new content in the Star-Cross World expansion!
Also, and this should come as no surprise, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has a Switch 2 version featuring 4k, 60 FPS HDR visuals or 1080p, 120 FPS HDR visuals. You can also use the Joy-Con 2 as a mouse.
Finally, Pokemon Legends: Z-A features enhanced resolution and frame rates.
If you own the Switch versions of these games, you can purchase the upgrade packs.
New Nintendo Switch 2 Games
Nintendo also has a new game coming to Nintendo Switch 2: Drag x Drive, which looks like Nintendo’s answer to Rocket League, featuring mouse controls through the Joy-Con 2 controllers. It features 3 on 3 basketball with the twist of dual mouse controls.
We’ve now arrived at the time for Nintendo publishing partners to announce games coming to Nintendo Switch 2:
One last game from Nintendo’s publishing partners is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive from FromSoftware: The Duskbloods
Nintendo Switch Online Brings Nintendo GameCube Classics to Nintendo Switch 2
In a very welcome move, Nintendo is keeping the Nintendo Switch experience for Nintendo Switch 2. They’re also bringing a new perk for the Nintendo Switch Online expansion pack: Nintendo GameCube games!
At launch, the following games will be available:
Coming soon are the following games:
Online multiplayer will be available for supported titles, and Nintendo is releasing a special GameCube controller for Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo’s First Party Line-Up For Nintendo Switch 2
KIRBY IS BACK, YA’LL.
BUT IT IS A NEW KIRBY AIR RIDE GAME DIRECTED BY SAKURAI!!!
And then finally, after long last, it’s time for a new Donkey Kong game. Donkey Kong Bananza, featuring DK’s new look, is coming July 17th, 2025. It’s a 3D platforming action game that feels reminiscent of the gameplay of Super Mario Odyssey versus the 2D Donkey Kong Country games.
