Revealed on Jan. 16 via Nintendo’s YouTube and other social media channels, the Nintendo Switch 2 console promises to build on the massive success of the original Switch. As excitement skyrockets, gamers are clamoring to know what games they can expect from this next-gen system.
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Confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 games
The confirmed titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 are already shaping up to offer a mix of familiar favorites and exciting new adventures. Here’s what we know:
| Game | Details |
|---|---|
| Bestiario | A turn-based RPG inspired by PS1 classics. Its Kickstarter page confirms it’s coming to current-gen consoles, the original Switch, and its “successor.” |
| Mario Kart 9 | Featured in the first Switch 2 trailer, showcasing a new track called Mario Bros. Circuit, set in a desert. The track shown suggests up to 24 racers per race. The game has no official name yet. |
| Mario + Rabbids Collection | Ubisoft’s CEO mentioned plans for a collection of Kingdom Battle and Sparks of Hope, optimized for the Switch 2. |
| My Time at Evershine | The third entry in the My Time series confirmed it would be released on “next-gen Nintendo” consoles on its Kickstarter page. |
| Yooka-Replaylee | A remaster of the beloved Yooka-Laylee, confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and teased by developer Playtonic for a Switch 2 release by just displaying “Nintendo” on their trailer. |
Rumored Nintendo Switch 2 games
While rumors should be taken with a grain of salt, many of these come from trusted sources like industry insider NatetheHate. If even half of these titles come true, the Switch 2’s library will be extraordinary.
| Game | Details |
|---|---|
| 3D Mario Game | NatetheHate hinted at a brand-new 3D Mario adventure, though details remain sparse. |
| Assassin’s Creed Mirage | Speculated to launch in the Switch 2’s release window, bringing Ubisoft’s stealth-action series to the console. |
| Assassin’s Creed Shadows | A potential later release, currently confirmed for other major platforms. |
| Final Fantasy VII Remake | A NatetheHate rumor for a 2025 release, giving Nintendo fans a chance to experience this iconic reimagining. |
| Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | NatetheHate expects this release in 2026, continuing the FFVII saga for Switch 2 players. |
| Halo: The Master Chief Collection | NatetheHate and Windows Central’s Jez Corden suggested Microsoft plans to bring its iconic franchise to the Switch 2. |
| Metal Gear Solid Delta | Konami is apparently preparing a Switch 2 port of this highly anticipated remake. |
| Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 | Another potential port from Xbox, showcasing the Switch 2’s hardware capabilities. |
| Ori series | NatetheHate thinks Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps will arrive on the Switch 2 with 4K support. |
| Professor Layton and the New World of Steam | Information about this game has been suspiciously silent since the 2023 Nintendo Direct. Could it be coming to the Switch 2? |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A | While confirmed for the original Switch, speculation suggests a Switch 2 version could also be on the way. |
| Rainbow Six Siege | Ubisoft is reportedly bringing over late ports, with Rainbow Six Siege being a strong contender. |
| Sea of Thieves | NatetheHate suggested that Microsoft will release Sea of Thieves for the Switch 2. |
| Super Mario Bros. Wonder | Used in the Switch 2 reveal to demonstrate compatibility with existing Switch cartridges, sparking hopes for an upgraded version. |
Of course, we have our own speculations about what games will come to the Switch 2, but Nintendo is staying all hush, hush for now. We do have a potential release schedule for the console, thanks to the reliable NatetheHate, but whether Nintendo sticks to it remains to be seen.
Published: Jan 16, 2025 12:05 pm