DEXERTOThe Switch 2 is real, and not only are some new games coming to Nintendo’s portable powerhouse, but there are also going to be some returning favorites.
Since the console’s launch, Nintendo has announced a gigantic list of games that will be available in the upcoming months and beyond. While the original reveal only confirmed a new Mario Kart, following the Direct, Partner Showcase, and other announcements, we now know exactly what’s coming.
Here’s an up-to-date list of all the confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 games, as of August 2025.
Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games
Below are all of the new first-party games so far confirmed exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2:
Mario Kart World – June 5, 2025
Launched as the Switch 2’s flagship title, Mario Kart World ushers in a bold new era for the series. With a sprawling open-world Free Roam mode, 24-player racing across shifting weather and day‑night cycles, and reimagined classic tracks alongside new terrain, Nintendo doubles down on formula innovation rather than mere iteration.
Gameplay is amped up with features like Charge Jump, customizable outfits, and the new Knockout Tour mode – an elimination-style rally that pushes racers to the limits across checkpoints.
Whether you’re a speed demon or a casual explorer, World balances nostalgia and ambition to set a high bar for next-gen Nintendo experiences.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – June 5, 2025
The Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a paid set of minigames, all designed to help players familiarize themselves with the new console and its features.
The game has been compared to Wii Sports in many ways; however, the Switch 2 Welcome Tour won’t be bundled with the console unless players are prepared to pay extra for it.
Donkey Kong Bananza – July 17, 2025
Donkey Kong Bananza marks DK’s triumphant return with a destructible, voxel-built underground world that practically begs to be smashed apart.
Paired with a young Pauline, players dive through biomes like lava caves and ice tunnels to recover crystal Banandium Gems, using transformations and physics-bending terrain to solve puzzles and combat foes.
Developed by the same team behind Super Mario Odyssey, Bananza blends sandbox freedom and environmental creativity in a way fans haven’t seen since the golden age of platformers.
Drag X Drive – August 14, 2025
Drag x Drive is unlike anything in Nintendo’s catalog: a wheelchair basketball arcade title with a slick sci-fi twist built around the Switch 2’s motion-sensitive Joy‑Con mouse controls.
Players will be able to compete against other players and AI opponents using their powered-up chairs, performing trick shots and other maneuvers that would make even an NBA player jealous.
This 3v3 sports game introduces fresh accessibility-driven gameplay and helps showcase the system’s precision input capabilities while bringing a new genre to Nintendo’s exclusive lineup.
Kirby Air Riders – August 28, 2025
Kirby Air Raiders is the next chapter in the adventures of Nintendo’s lovable pink blob. This time, Kirby and the crew will be jetting off into the stratosphere in an aerial adventure that’s by far the most ambitious Kirby game to date. It’ll also be a launch game and a Switch 2 exclusive.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – Winter 2025
Similar to Age of Calamity, the next Hyrule Warriors game combines Dynasty Warriors action with the setting of Zelda.
This time, the game uses Tears of the Kingdom as a backdrop, transporting players to the ancient Zonai wars, serving as a sequel to the game’s events and letting players control some new characters and armies for the first time.
This Musou-style prequel lets gamers fight massive hordes, unleash giant elemental abilities, and witness the legendary conflict that forged Hyrule’s ancient power.
Splatoon Raiders – 2025
Expected in the second half of 2025, Splatoon Raiders is the franchise’s first spin-off exclusive to the Switch 2.
Set on the newly discovered Spirhalite Islands, players team up as the Deep Cut trio to tackle ink-based raids and environmental puzzles across open, dynamic terrain.
With fresh gameplay loops that expand Splatoon’s colorful combat system, Raiders delivers fan-favorite ink action with a new twist, all powered by the new hardware for larger maps and smoother multiplayer.
The Duskbloods – 2026
Projected for 2026, The Duskbloods is Nintendo’s first true PvPvE multiplayer title, developed in partnership with FromSoftware.
Expect gothic environments, vampire-themed factions, and the dark-minded finesse of Miyazaki’s team translated into an online-only rivalry of ancient predators.
This title pushes the boundaries of what’s expected from first-party Nintendo, threading atmospheric storytelling into competitive gameplay.
Switch 2 Enhanced Games
Nintendo Switch 2 will enhance several existing Switch games with its 4K and HDR settings. Some games will be given an upgrade pack, which players can buy as DLC to upgrade their favourites on Switch 2.
So far, the following games can be enhanced with a paid edition:
- Super Mario Party Jamboree + JamboreeTV
- Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land
- Pokemon: Legends Z-A
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Some other games like Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, ARMS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Splatoon 3, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Echoes of Wisdom, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, and a few more got free updates for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Other games
Many other games are coming to Switch 2; here’s a list of every other one we know about:
GAME | LAUNCH DATE |
|---|---|
007 First Light | 2026 |
APEX Legends | August 5, 2025 |
It’s worth noting that in addition to the above, Switch 2 is backward compatible with games released for its predecessor, so most of your existing games will also play on the new system, whether you bought them physically or digitally.
Rumored games
Leaks and rumors have suggested some other first and third-party games that could be on the system at some point.
For now, do take these inclusions with a pinch of salt, but it’s strongly implied that many of the following could make their way over to the Switch 2:
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- Diablo 4
- Halo: The Master Chief Collection
- Littlelands
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- My Time at Evershine
- Secret Forest
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Call of Duty
- Fallout 4
- Starfield
On January 20, 2025, just four days after the console was announced, it was leaked that Diablo 4 could be coming to the Switch 2 before the year was up. “According to what I’ve been told, Diablo 4 is already in the works for Nintendo Switch 2, so it wouldn’t be surprising at all if Diablo 4 were released in 2025 on Switch 2,” revealed famed leaker, eXtas1s.
Blizzard EntertainmentThe leaker also claimed that we’ll be seeing the likes of Fallout 4, Starfield, Flight Simulator, Halo, and Call of Duty. However, these were purely speculative and should be treated as such. Thanks to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, we know CoD is set to come to Nintendo Platforms for the next ten years. Given the next one is likely released in October, it makes sense to see it coming to the Switch 2.
Back in October 2024, a trailer for Yooka-Replaylee, a remastered version of the 2017 platformer, Yooka-Laylee, was the first game to be tied to the Switch 2. A splash screen at the end of a trailer simply listed ‘Nintendo’ among the platform section, without specifically naming any piece of hardware.
At the time, many assumed this to be the then-unrevealed Switch successor. Devs even teased as much, assuring they’d share more on the “mysterious” Nintendo inclusion soon. While we’ve not had any confirmation since, it appears a safe bet that this enhanced version of the game will make its way to the Switch 2 before long.
Beyond that, a few other smaller indie titles have claimed to be in the works for the Switch 2. For instance, Bestiario, a Persona-inspired RPG, has assured backers on Kickstarter that copies of the game will be available on the Switch successor. Meanwhile, Synth Beasts, an adventure title, included Switch 2 in its trailer’s title, implying a release there is inevitable.
Adding fuel to the speculative fire, insiders claim Microsoft is ready to bring just about all of its games over to the Switch 2, at some stage. This could open the door for not just future releases, but also to get plenty of Xbox classics over to the Nintendo system.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer doubled down on this idea in a January 25 appearance on Gamertag Radio, implying that Xbox looks forward to supporting the Nintendo Switch 2 with its own games. While no titles were explicitly named, Spencer teased a budding relationship with Nintendo and implied that nothing is off limits.
Those are all the games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. For more, be sure to check out the other handheld consoles due to release in 2025.
