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Exciting Third-Party Titles Bolstering Nintendo Switch 2 Launch and Beyond
The Nintendo Switch 2 is generating considerable anticipation, particularly with Mario Kart World positioned as a flagship title for its launch. However, a diverse array of third-party games are also slated to enrich the platform’s library. From eagerly awaited new releases and enhanced remasters to recent hits making their debut on the Nintendo console, this comprehensive guide highlights all the third-party games showcased during the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal Direct.
Launch Window Games
These titles are expected to be available around the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2:
- Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition
- The standard edition of Street Fighter 6 will arrive on Switch 2 with exclusive new modes.
- A special “Years 1-2 Fighters Edition,” boasting 26 playable characters, will also be released.
- Complementing the game launch, Street Fighter 6 amiibo figures and amiibo cards are also planned.
- Split Fiction
- Hogwarts Legacy
- The Switch 2 iteration of Hogwarts Legacy will feature enhanced visuals compared to the original Switch version.
- New mouse controls will be implemented for optimized gameplay.
- Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition
- Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
- Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
- Deltarune Chapters 1-4
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
- Civilization VII
- Civilization VII on Switch 2 will incorporate mouse controls.
- Owners of the Nintendo Switch version may have the option to purchase an upgrade for mouse functionality.
- Survival Kids
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
- Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
- Fast Fusion
- Fortnite
- Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer
Upcoming Games in 2025
Anticipated third-party releases scheduled for 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2:
- Raidou Remastered: Mystery of the Soulless Army (June 19)
- Tamagotchi Plaza (June 27)
- Shadow Labyrinth (July 18)
- Wild Hearts S (July 25)
- No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files (July 25)
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (August 27)
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (Summer 2025)
- Demon X Machina Titanic Scion (September 5)
- Borderlands 4
- Hollow Knight Silksong
- Goodnight Universe
- Two Point Museum
- Witchbrook (Holiday 2025)
- Marvel Cosmic Invasion (Holiday 2025)
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
- Reanimal
- Professor Layton and The New World of Steam
Games Slated for 2026
Confirmed third-party titles expected to launch in 2026 for the Nintendo Switch 2:
- Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
- The Duskbloods (FromSoftware)
Games Without Confirmed Launch Windows
These third-party games are in development for Nintendo Switch 2, but their release timing remains unannounced:
- Hades 2
- Madden
- EA FC
- Project 007 (IO Interactive’s James Bond game)
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
- WWE 2K
- NBA 2K
- Enter the Gungeon 2
- Human Fall Flat 2