Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2, a new iteration of its popular hybrid console. It keeps the same design, letting players use it as a handheld device or dock it to play on a TV. The Switch 2 has several improvements, particularly in its processing power. It's expected to perform better than older consoles like the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, but not quite reach the levels of the latest consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

Nintendo plans to share more information during an Nintendo Direct presentation and has scheduled hands-on events for April 2025. However, there have already been some reveals as to what games are coming to the console. There are not many, but enough that there's a pattern seen. While a specific release date and price have not yet been announced, a launch in 2025 is anticipated. This has been a fascinating first look at the Nintendo Switch 2, but a lot still remains unclear.

All Games Confirmed For The Nintendo Switch 2 So Far

Every Game Coming To Nintendo Switch 2

There aren't many officially confirmed games for the Nintendo Switch 2. During the initial announcement, Nintendo focused mainly on the hardware and only gave a quick look at a new Mario Kart game, suspected to be a launch title. Mario Kart generally sees a new installment on each Nintendo console, the Switch being a notable exception, receiving an enhanced version of the Wii U's Mario Kart 8. This Mario Kart, which currently doesn't have a name, was shown briefly in the Switch 2 reveal trailer, featuring a new track called Mario Bros. Circuit, set in a desert, along with hints at familiar characters.

There haven't been any details about specific characters, gameplay, or a release date for Mario Kart. Besides that, three other games have been mentioned, but not directly by Nintendo. Their supposed confirmations come from developers or Kickstarter campaigns, which creates some uncertainty. Bestiario, a turn-based RPG that has a classic PlayStation 1 feel, is said to be coming to "current-gen consoles, the original Switch, and its successor," according to its Kickstarter page, suggesting it will work on the Switch 2.

My Time at Evershine, the third game in the My Time series, also hints at being available on "next-gen Nintendo," which is information likewise pulled from its Kickstarter. Lastly, Yooka-Replaylee, a remaster of the 2017 platformer Yooka-Laylee, has been confirmed for various platforms, with a tweet from developer Playtonic only including "Nintendo" among the confirmed platforms, suggesting it's coming to Switch 2. It's important to note that these games haven't been officially confirmed by Nintendo for the Switch 2, so while they seem likely, they aren't guaranteed.

Other Games Expected For The Nintendo Switch 2

What Could Come To Nintendo Switch?

Nintendo hasn’t revealed much about the lineup for the Switch 2, except for the confirmed new Mario Kart game. Given Nintendo’s history of releasing games for both old and new consoles, it's likely that titles already in development for the original Switch could also come out for the Switch 2.

The most obvious one would be a Metroid Prime 4 was revealed seven years after its announcement, and the wait might partly be because it's coming to the Switch 2, where it could take advantage of the new hardware for better graphics and performance. The oddly quiet Pokémon Legends: Z-A also fits this pattern, as its expected release and potential for improved graphics make it a strong candidate.

The success of games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on the Switch shows that a powerful, portable console can attract even high-demand AAA games, so major third-party releases that never made it to the Switch, like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Elden Ring, seem ripe for a Switch 2 version. The improved power of the Switch 2 should encourage even more developers to create a wider variety of exciting games for its launch and beyond. Additionally, the potential for cloud gaming could allow even more demanding titles to be added to the Nintendo Switch 2 library.

Sources: Nintendo of America/YouTube, Bestiario Kickstarter, My Time At Evershine Kickstarer, Playtonic/X