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Nintendo Unveils Three Categories of Games for Highly Anticipated Switch 2 Console
Gaming enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the Nintendo Switch 2 have received further details regarding the console’s game library. Confirming previous speculation, Nintendo has officially announced that the new system will feature three distinct categories of games: titles exclusively for the Switch 2, backwards compatible games, and enhanced editions of existing Switch titles. This news provides clarity on the software landscape for the upcoming console and its compatibility with the current generation of Nintendo Switch games.
Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Games
Nintendo Switch 2 games are specifically designed to leverage the advanced capabilities of the new hardware. These titles will only be playable on the Switch 2 console and represent the cutting edge of gaming experiences Nintendo will offer. Examples of these dedicated titles include the previously mentioned Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong, showcasing brand-new adventures built for the platform.
Backwards Compatible Nintendo Switch Titles
For players with existing libraries, Nintendo Switch Backwards Compatible games are titles that will function on both the next-generation Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch. This ensures a seamless transition for users, allowing them to continue enjoying their current game collection on the new hardware without repurchase or compatibility issues.
Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition Games
Expanding upon existing content, Nintendo has also revealed a selection of Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition games. These are titles already available on the original Switch but have been specifically updated and optimized to take advantage of the Switch 2‘s increased power.
Key Enhancements in Upgraded Titles
These Enhanced Editions will primarily feature visual improvements, such as enhanced graphics and higher, more consistent frame rates. Beyond graphical fidelity, some titles may also incorporate additional features and expanded game modes, offering enriched experiences compared to their original counterparts. As anticipated, titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are expected to showcase significantly improved visuals on the Switch 2. Furthermore, certain enhanced editions may incorporate new input methods, such as mouse support via the updated Joy-Con controllers.
Announced Nintendo Switch 2 Games, Release Dates, and Launch Windows
Below is a comprehensive list of announced Nintendo Switch 2 titles, including confirmed release dates and anticipated launch windows where available:
- Mario Kart World – June 5
- Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – June 5
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – June 5
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – June 5
- Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer – June 5
- Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster – June 5
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition – June 5
- DELTARUNE – June 5
- Fast Fusion – June 5
- Fortnite – June 5
- Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition – June 5
- Hogwarts Legacy – June 5
- Kuniysu-Gami: Path of the Goddess – June 5
- Nobunaga’s Ambition: Complete Edition – June 5
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S – June 5
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – June 5
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – June 5
- Split Fiction – June 5
- Street Fighter 6/Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighter Edition – June 5
- Survival Kids – June 5
- Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut – June 5
- Raidou Remastered – June 19
- Tamagotchi Plaza – June 27
- Donkey Kong Bananza – July 17
- Shadow Labyrinth – July 18
- Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV – July 24
- No Sleep For Kaname Date – July 25
- Wild Hearts S – July 25
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – August 27
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World – August 28
- Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion – September 5
- Drag X Drive – Summer 2025
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 – Summer 2025
- Borderlands 4 – 2025
- Elden Ring Tarnished Edition – 2025
- Goodnight Universe – 2025
- Hollow Knight Silksong – 2025
- Kirby Air Riders – 2025
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – 2025
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam – 2025
- Reanimal – 2025
- Star Wars Outlaws – 2025
- Two Point Museum – 2025
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion – Holiday 2025
- Witchbrook – Holiday 2025
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Late 2025
- Hades 2 – No release date, but more information available in 2025
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – This winter
- The Duskbloods – 2026
- Enter the Gungeon 2 – 2026
- Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions – 2026
- EA SPORTS Madden NFL – Unknown
- EA SPORTS FC – Unknown
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade – Unknown
- NBA 2K – Unknown
- WWE 2K – Unknown
- Project 007 – Unknown
- Human Fall Flat 2 – Unknown