Nintendo’s one-hour long Nintendo Switch 2 reveal was a massive showcase of game and hardware announcements.
This week, the highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct finally went live, showing off the upcoming console in all of its glory. We got a release date, pricing, and more details on the console and its hardware specifications. That’s not all, however – we also got reveals and announcements for next-gen Nintendo games like Mario Kart 9, and more.
Missed out on all the big Nintendo Switch 2 reveals? Don’t worry, we have you covered. Here are all the big reveals and announcements from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct:
Mario Kart World
Today’s show began with a closer look at the new Mario Kart game, which we got a first look at in the original Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer earlier this year. This new trailer showed off plenty of new maps for the iconic racing franchise, along with bovine drivers, various vehicles, and more. In this title, players will race in locations across the world and “drive virtually anywhere” with time of day and weather systems.
There will be 24 drivers per race in the regular mode. A Knockout Tour mode will also allow players to race across multiple courses in a row, with the bottom-most players getting eliminated. In free roam, players can go offroad and simply explore the massive world Nintendo has constructed for this racer – but it’s unclear if an actual campaign is included as well.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
In an Astro’s Playroom-like twist, the Nintendo Switch 2 will come with an introductory game that allows players to explore all of the console’s new hardware and software capabilities. Unlike Astro's Playroom, however, players will need to pay up for this title.
Super Mario Party Jamboree next-gen upgrade
Audio recognition, more expressive rumble, and gameplay that makes use of camera accessories; these are just a few of the next-gen features included in Super Mario Party Jamboree on the Nintendo Switch 2. New minigames are also included in this re-release. Existing owners will have to purchase an “upgrade pack” for the new console.
The Legend of Zelda and Metroid Prime 4 next-gen upgrades
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will be playable on the next-gen console with higher framerates and HDR. Metroid Prime 4 Beyond will also be released on both the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2. On the next-gen console, players can play the Metroid game with mouse controls and better graphical options.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
This re-release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land includes a new story DLC called Star-Crossed World. Here, Kirby has to use several abilities, and new Mouthful Modes, to clear a trail through uncharted lands. The next-gen game upgrade will include this DLC, which can be played in co-op and singleplayer, along with improved performance for the whole game.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Players will get to experience a higher resolution and enhanced framerates in the new Pokemon spin-off game on Nintendo Switch 2.
Drag x Drive
A brand-new game designed for the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons’ mouse-like capabilities. This 3v3 game will have players battle it out in multiplayer.
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
Elden Ring is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, but that's not all from FromSoftware…
Hades II
To the surprise of no one, Supergiant Games’ dungeon-crawler Hades II is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. The game still doesn’t have a full release date, but more news on its development is coming later this year.
Street Fighter 6
Street Fighter 6 and all of its additional DLC fighters are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion
This action game is also coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Split Fiction
Hazelight Games’ splitscreen multiplayer game is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.
EA Sports FC, Madden NFL
EA Sports FC and Madden NFL are both coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Hogwarts Legacy
The Harry Potter game adaptation Hogwarts Legacy is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4
Cult classic skateboarding games Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, remaking the original games. A few maps and skaters were also shown off for the game.
Hitman: World of Assassination: Signature Edition
All of IO Interactive’s Hitman games are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch. The developer’s next game Project 007, a James Bond game, is also coming to the console.
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
The RPG Bravely Default is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut
Yakuza 0 is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, but there’s no word on the rest of the franchise as of right now.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
A follow-up to The Legend of Zelda: Age of Calamity is now in development at Koei Tecmo Games, serving as a prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo Switch Online gets GameCube games
Several GameCube games are coming to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, including The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and more. These games will be playable at a higher resolution than was available at launch. A Nintendo GameCube Controller is also in development, styled after the original.
Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4
At long last, Chapters 3 and 4 of Deltarune are arriving on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Borderlands 4
The looter-shooter sequel Borderlands 4 is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Civilization VII
The critically acclaimed 4X game franchise Civilization is porting its latest entry, Civilization VII, to the Nintendo Switch 2.
WWE 2K and NBA 2K
2K Games’ sports titles from the WWE and NBA franchises are coming to Nintendo’s new console.
Enter the Gungeon 2
A sequel to the critically-acclaimed dungeon crawler Enter the Gungeon is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
StarSeeker: Astroneer Expeditions
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
The sci-fi action-RPG game Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to the Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy VII Remake/Intergrade
The first part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, along with its DLC expansion Intergrade.
Even more third-party games
Third-party games galore! From Hollow Knight Silksong to Star Wars Outlaws, there might be fewer games that aren’t on the Nintendo Switch 2 than otherwise.
The Duskbloods
An all-new FromSoftware game beckons! The acclaimed developer’s next game The Duskbloods will arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 next year, and its first trailer features a whole bunch of insanity. From steampunk Iron Man-like flight suits to small man-eating dinosaurs, this game has it all, and then some.
Kirby Air Riders
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game director Masahiro Sakurai is working on a follow-up to Kirby Air Ride, entitled Kirby Air Riders!
Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong is getting his own Super Mario Odyssey-like full-fledged video game! This title seems to be centred on Donkey Kong’s new mining job, as he explores various worlds and collects crystals.
