During the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo gave us our first look at Nintendo Switch 2’s initial game library. Launch day is set for June 5, and the lineup includes some heavy-hitting exclusives, enhanced editions of fan-favorite titles, and updates for many existing Switch games. In addition, we got a peek at a steady stream of games to carry fans through 2025 and beyond.
Below is a breakdown of every game showcased during the presentation, organized by release date. Whenever multiple titles share the same date, they’re listed in alphabetical order. Exclusive titles to the new console are noted in bold.
June 5 (Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Day)
- Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer
- Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
- Deltarune (includes chapters 1–4)
- Fast Fusion
- Fortnite
- Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Mario Kart World
- Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
- Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Split Fiction
- Street Fighter 6
- Survival Kids
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
June 19
- Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
June 27
- Tamagotchi Plaza – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
July 17
- Donkey Kong Bananza
July 18
- Shadow Labyrinth – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
July 24
- Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
July 25
- No Sleep For Nakame Date – From AI: The Somnium Files
- Wild Hearts S
August 27
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
August 28
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
September 5
- Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
Summer 2025
- Drag x Drive
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4
Winter 2025
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Holiday 2025
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion
- Witchbrook
Late 2025
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
TBA 2025
- Borderlands 4
- Elden Ring Tarnished Edition
- Goodnight Universe
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Kirby Air Riders
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Professor Layton and The New World of Steam
- Reanimal
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Two Point Museum
TBA 2026
- Enter the Gungeon 2
- Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
- The Duskbloods
Additional Notable Games (No Date Given)
- EA Sports FC
- EA Sports Madden NFL
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
- Hades II
- Human Fall Flat 2
- NBA 2K
- Project 007
- WWE 2K
A Strong Launch and Beyond
Launching with Mario Kart World, enhanced versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, plus Deltarune chapters 1–4, the Switch 2’s debut is packed with variety. The console is also backward compatible with many Nintendo Switch titles, some of which will see dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 upgrades.
Looking ahead, fans can expect a continuous wave of titles throughout 2025 and beyond, including the much-anticipated Donkey Kong Bananza in July and the long-teased Hollow Knight: Silksong with a TBA 2025 release date. Not to mention, classics like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will arrive in a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 edition, promising advanced performance and updates specifically tailored for the new hardware.
Whether you’re excited about expansions to iconic series like Zelda, can’t wait to revisit modern classics with Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, or you’re intrigued by fresh experiences like Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, there’s no shortage of upcoming content to fill your calendar. The next generation of Nintendo gaming officially kicks off on June 5, so get ready to upgrade your library and mark those dates—2025 and 2026 are going to be busy years for Switch 2 owners!
