Nintendo took the spotlight in today’s Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025 showcase by unveiling two exciting day-one games for the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2: Street Fighter 6 and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. Both titles will debut alongside Nintendo’s new console on June 5, 2025, offering fresh ways to play whether you’re a seasoned fighter or ready for a mystical adventure.
Street Fighter 6 Strikes on Switch 2
Capcom’s iconic brawler is hitting the Nintendo Switch 2 with a flurry of new features and modes:
- Local Wireless Match – One on One: Challenge friends who also own a Switch 2 in localized bouts, featuring the entire Street Fighter 6 roster.
- Local Avatar Match: Bring your personalized fighter from World Tour for custom clashes in Local Wireless mode.
- Tabletop Mode & Gyro Battle: Enjoy SF6 on the go using Joy-Con controls. Swap between Classic, Modern, and Dynamic control styles, and experiment with gyro-based battles for frantic fun.
- Calorie Contest: Shake up your playstyle by performing actions that rack up “Calorie Gauges.” Work those Joy-Cons for both intensity and endurance.
Collectors rejoice: Capcom is introducing Street Fighter 6 amiibo figures of Luke, Jamie, and Kimberly at launch, plus collectible amiibo cards for all 22 Year 1 fighters. Scan them for exclusive cosmetics, BGM, and more!
- Years 1-2 Fighters Edition: A comprehensive bundle of all post-launch characters, costumes, and stages—available on all platforms (including Switch 2) on June 5. Standard Edition will also be offered for Switch 2.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess: A Mythical Adventure Launch Title
Capcom’s captivating action-strategy game Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess carves out a slot as one of the Switch 2’s first-day releases. Players step into the role of Soh, protector of the Maiden Yoshiro, using strategic kagura sword dances and the help of rescued villagers to fend off terrifying creatures known as the Seethe.
New Switch 2 Features:
- Adventure On-the-Go: Move seamlessly between handheld, tabletop, or TV modes for a fully mobile experience.
- Reimagined Controls: Enjoy enhanced mouse and gyro inputs, letting you engage with battles in fresh, dynamic ways.
- Extra Content: A free update called “Otherworldly Venture” brings additional challenges for both Switch 2 and existing platforms.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess will be available digitally at $39.99 across all platforms. Stay tuned for more information on this Switch 2 launch lineup—and get ready for a June 5 that promises fighting-game ferocity and sacred-battle spectacle!
