Nintendo Direct - Nintendo Switch 2

[Selbaek]

Nintendo Direct - Nintendo Switch 2
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The reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2's system features and software.
Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 5, 2025!
Check out the Switch 2 thread for more details about the system!

Nintendo Switch 2 Watch the Overview trailer | Release: June 5, 2025.

Witness the system’s powerful processing speeds delivering visuals never seen before on a Nintendo system via a bigger screen showcasing vibrant color and clarity. Discover reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers that snap to the system with magnetic connectors and can each be used as a mouse. From compatible games in existing Nintendo Switch libraries to Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games – connect and play with friends and family in surprising new ways!

Mario Kart World Watch the trailer | Release: June 5, 2025

Race seamlessly across connected roads and racetracks that deliver Mario Kart racing like never before. Participate in the new Knockout Tour mode, where you’ll barrel through back-to-back courses with no pit stops along the way. And in Free Roam mode, it’s possible to go off the racetrack and drive in any direction you wish, explore areas that pique your interest and take some photos at scenic spots with a group of friends. More details about the game will be shared in an upcoming Mario Kart World Direct on April 17 at 6am PT.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour Watch the trailer | Release: June 5, 2025

What should have been a pack-in game with the Switch 2 is instead paid downloadable software that introduces you to the Switch 2 and all of its features with sign boards, minigames, and more.

Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Watch the trailer | Release: July 24, 2025

Super Mario Party Jamboree is getting even more minigames and an upgrade on Nintendo Switch 2! The upgrade expands on the base game and adds Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay features, such as mouse controls, enhanced rumble, sound recognition, and modes that use a camera accessory (sold separately). Nintendo Switch 2 players who already own Super Mario Party Jamboree can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV by purchasing an upgrade pack.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild / Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Editions & ZELDA NOTES Watch the trailer | Release: July 5, 2025

Upgrade your adventures in Hyrule on the Nintendo Switch 2 system! Jump back into the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom games, now with enhanced resolution, increased frame rates, HDR support, and faster load times. Plus, you can get even more out of your adventures with ZELDA NOTES. Use Navigation to find shrines and Koroks, hear previously untold stories from in-game characters, share Autobuild blueprints, and more! This game-specific service is designed to provide a more streamlined gameplay experience. ZELDA NOTES can be found in the Nintendo Switch app* on smart devices and is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of these games.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Watch the trailer | Release: August 28, 2025

In Star-Crossed World, a new story included in the upgrade pack, Kirby must use his abilities, including the all-new Mouthful Modes, to clear a trail through uncharted territory. The upgrade pack will include this new content which can be played in single-player and local co-op, as well as improved performance for the entire game.

Metroid Prime 4 Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Watch the teaser | Release: 2025

Metroid Prime 4's Switch 2 enhancements include 120fps in 1080p, 4K capability, and mouse mode.

Pokémon Legends Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Watch the teaser | Release: late 2025

The only enhancement verbalized for this title was enhanced resolution and framerates. With Pokémon games lately, it's a much needed ordeal.

Drag x Drive Watch the trailer | Release: Summer 2025

A new 3v3 game experience, Drag x Drive challenges players to use both Joy-Con 2 at the same time to intuitively steer, speed up and make plays. You are using the mice as your arms as a disabled person in a wheelchair.

Coming to Nintendo Switch 2: Partner Spotlight Part 1 Watch the reel | Release: varies

Games include:

• ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition (2025)
• Hades II (TBD)
• Street Fighter 6 + amiibo figures and amiibo cards (June 5, 2025)
• Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (September 5, 2025)
• SPLIT FICTION (June 5, 2025)
• EA SPORTS FC (TBD)
• EA SPORTS MADDEN NFL (TBD)
• Hogwarts Legacy (June 5, 2025)
• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Summer 2025)
• HITMAN World of Assassination - Signature Edition (June 5, 2025)
• Project 007 (TBD)
• BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster (June 5, 2025)
• Yakuza 0 Director's Cut (June 5, 2025)

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Watch the trailer | Release: Winter 2025-2026

Experience the untold story of the Imprisoning War.

Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classics Watch the trailer | Release: June 5, 2025

GameCube is coming as part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack retro video game apps, exclusively for Switch 2. An NSO GameCube controller for Switch 2 will be available for purchase once the service goes live. Games that will launch with the service:

• The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
• SOULCALIBUR II
• F-Zero GX

Coming to Nintendo Switch 2: Partner Spotlight Part 2 Watch the reel | Release: varies.

Games include:

• DELTARUNE (June 5, 2025)
• Borderlands 4 (2025)
• Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (June 5, 2025)
• WWE 2K (TBD)
• NBA 2K (TBD)
• Survival Kids (June 5, 2025)
• Enter the Gungeon 2 (TBD)
• STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions (2026)
• Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (June 5, 2025)
• FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE (TBD)

Coming to Nintendo Switch 2: Partner Sizzle Reel Watch the reel | Release: varies

Games include:

• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess (June 5, 2025)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025)
• STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (August 27, 2025)
• Goodnight Universe (2025)
• Two Point Museum (2025)
• WILD HEARTS S (July 25, 2025)
• Witchbrook (Holiday 2025)
• Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S (June 5, 2025)
• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (June 5, 2025)
• MARVEL Cosmic Invasion (Holiday 2025)
• Star Wars Outlaws (2025)
• NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Awakening Complete Edition (June 5, 2025)
• Fast Fusion (June 5, 2025)
• Shadow Labyrinth - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (July 18, 2025)
• RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (June 19, 2025)
• No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES (July 25, 2025)
• REANIMAL (2025)
• Fortnite (June 5, 2025)
• Arcade Archives 2 RIDGE RACER (June 5, 2025)
• Professor Layton and The New World of Steam (2025)
• Tamagotchi Plaza - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (June 27, 2025)
• Human Fall Flat 2 (TBD)

The Duskbloods Watch the trailer | Release: 2026

The moontears will flow for one and one alone when The Duskbloods, a brand-new multiplayer game by FromSoftware.

Kirby Air Riders Watch the trailer | Release: 2025

Kirby Air Riders is a brand-new title directed by Masahiro Sakurai. The original Kirby Air Ride game was originally released on Nintendo GameCube over 20 years ago.

Donkey Kong Bananza Watch the trailer | Release: July 17, 2025

Explore a vast underground world—by smashing your way through it! Bash, throw, and climb through just about anything in DK’s brand-new 3D platforming action-adventure game!

[Selbaek]

Just to compile the launch games listed from this direct:

• Arcade Archives 2 RIDGE RACER
• BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster
• Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
• DELTARUNE
• F-Zero GX (GameCube - Nintendo Classics)
• Fast Fusion
• Fortnite
• HITMAN World of Assassination - Signature Edition
• HOGWARTS LEGACY
• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
• The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker (GameCube - Nintendo Classics)
• 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
• SOULCALIBUR II (GameCube - Nintendo Classics)
• SPLIT FICTION
• Street Fighter 6
• Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
• Survival Kids
• Yakuza 0 Director's Cut

[Sarah Valentine]

(I'm not sure if it's okay to reply in this thread and if not I'm okay with deleting this)
Is it confirmed that the Wind Waker version coming out is the Gamecube one and not the HD remaster? I was hoping to play the remaster someday but I don't want to buy a WiiU.

[Selbaek]

(I'm not sure if it's okay to reply in this thread and if not I'm okay with deleting this)
Is it confirmed that the Wind Waker version coming out is the Gamecube one and not the HD remaster? I was hoping to play the remaster someday but I don't want to buy a WiiU.

I think it's fine.

Wind Waker is the GameCube - Nintendo Classics version, so not the HD enhanced version from the Wii U.

[Random Encounter]

I can see why Nintendo has been pushing so hard to get every Switch emulator removed from the Internet. The prices they are asking for these new titles are nuts! Also, I think it's really bad form for them to charge for that Welcome Tour game when they should be offering it for free so people can get comfy with their new Switch.

All that said, the hardware upgrades really do seem nice. They should have had OLED available from the get-go, but all the other improvements are welcome. And as always, Selbaek, I appreciate you bringing us the scoop.

[Selbaek]

I can see why Nintendo has been pushing so hard to get every Switch emulator removed from the Internet. The prices they are asking for these new titles are nuts! Also, I think it's really bad form for them to charge for that Welcome Tour game when they should be offering it for free so people can get comfy with their new Switch.

All that said, the hardware upgrades really do seem nice. They should have had OLED available from the get-go, but all the other improvements are welcome. And as always, Selbaek, I appreciate you bringing us the scoop.

I completely agree. Welcome Tour as a paid downloadable title is completely tone-deaf.

I got an actual thread for the hardware up so we can discuss stuff there!
Nintendo Switch 2 Thread. - Valiant Gamers