Nintendo’s June 5 release of Switch 2 comes with a strong lineup:
- Mario Kart World – sprawling open‑course racer, exclusive launch title GamesRadar++14Nintendo Co., Ltd.+14GameSpot+14
- Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – system demo packed with mini‑experiences Nintendo Co., Ltd.Tom’s Guide
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom – enhanced editions, both launch on day one Nintendo Co., Ltd.+5Tom’s Guide+5The Verge+5
Coming July/August 2025:
- Donkey Kong Bananza – sandbox platformer launching July 17 GameSpot+15Nintendo Co., Ltd.+15YouTube+15
- Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV – July 24 release, party fun with fresh features Reddit+5Nintendo Co., Ltd.+59to5Toys+5
- Kirby Air Riders – slated for 2025, revives beloved GameCube racer-magician 9to5Toys+6Nintendo Co., Ltd.+6TechRadar+6
🔮 Beyond Launch – Rest of 2025
Nintendo and third-party publishers have the following on deck through the end of the year:
August 2025:
- Drag x Drive – innovative 3v3 “wheelchair basketball” with Joy‑Con motion control on Aug 14 Reddit+4Nintendo Everything+49to5Toys+4Gamerant+7Nintendo Co., Ltd.+7TechRadar+7
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (Switch 2 Edition) – Aug 27 YouTube+14Nintendo Life+14GamesRadar++14
- Kirby & the Forgotten Land + Star‑Crossed World – Aug 28 enhanced edition Wikipedia+6Nintendo Co., Ltd.+6Nintendo Life+6
September 2025:
- Star Wars Outlaws – early Sept Nintendo Life+1GamesRadar++1
- Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion – Sept 5 Nintendo Life
- NBA 2K26 & EA SPORTS FC 26 – Sept 2025 Nintendo Life
- Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles – Sept 30 Nintendo Life+1GamesRadar++1
October 2025:
- Pokémon Legends: Z‑A (Switch 2 Edition) – Oct 16 release Wikipedia+14Nintendo Life+14GamesRadar++14
- Little Nightmares III – Oct 10 on multiple platforms Wikipedia+1GamesRadar++1
Other confirmed/rumored titles for 2025+:
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (likely late 2025) Nintendo Co., Ltd.+15Polygon+15GamesRadar++15
- Hades II – console release on Switch 2 slated for further down the line Nintendo Co., Ltd.+10Wikipedia+10GamesRadar++10
- Dear me, I was…, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Drag x Drive (confirmed)
🧭 Why It Matters
- Launch strength: A mix of flagship Mario, Zelda, Mario Kart, and Kirby games ensures early momentum 9to5Toys+19to5Toys+1
- Diverse genres: From party, racing, and platformers to sports, RPGs, and adventure puzzles
- Enhanced content: Familiar Switch 1 titles get graphic and performance upgrades — many running at 4K/60fps TechRadar+1GameSpot+1
- First-party focus: Continued strategy of strong Nintendo IP alongside third-party support
