Nintendo Switch 2 Game Library Revealed

Nintendo unveiled one of its most extensive rollouts in recent memory, with a big line-up of titles set to debut on the Switch 2.

News by Rifaye on May 17, 2025

It appears that Nintendo has laid out one of its most robust rollouts in a while, with a massive portfolio of line-ups for the new Nintendo Switch 2, during its recent investor meeting. Numerous first-party launch games, prominent enhanced re-releases, and substantial third-party support are among the highlights, all aimed at showcasing the system's improved specifications and increasing its appeal.

Mario Kart World will launch on June 5, with the separate release of a smaller game named Welcome Tour, which is most likely a tech demo. A little over two months later, on July 17, another big IP will join the early window with the arrival of Donkey Kong Bananza. Coming this summer is another game titled Drag Cross Drive.

Donkey Kong Bananza, Switch 2, Release, News

Despite the unimpressive first clip, early impressions from hands-on play indicate that it might surprise gamers when it comes out. Masahiro Sakurai, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Kid Icarus: Uprising and Super Smash Bros., is helming Kirby Air Riders, another first-party game that fans are eagerly anticipating.

Everyone is expecting that Sakurai can maintain the same high standards of refinement, originality, and depth in this new Kirby game, which is a change from the fighting game genre. Rumor has it that this game will be jam-packed with gaming material and feature the same unexpected mechanics and shocks that make his non-Smash games so special.

Nintendo isn't just releasing new games for the Switch 2; it's also re-releasing some of its previous hits with major hardware enhancements. On launch day, you'll be able to get both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, two Zelda games, in 1440p at 60 frames per second. You'll also have faster load times and access to other features.

Despite widespread acclaim, the first Switch releases suffered from crippled performance and 30 fps limitations; these upgrades fix these issues head-on. The other games that will be returning are Super Mario Party Jamboree and Jamboree TV, the former of which is still a casual hit with families. Repackaged as Star Cross Worlds, Kirby and the Forgotten Land will feature new content and improved frame rate (60 fps). This game could achieve even more success than the original, which sold over 9 million copies.

It now appears that Pokémon Legends: ZA is aiming for 60 fps out of the box, up from 30 fps. In their larger effort to rectify the shortcomings of the past generation and offer gamers enhanced experiences, Nintendo has implemented all these technological enhancements.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Switch 2, Release, News

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, set to release in 2025, is expected to be the main attraction of the next hardware generation, according to most fans. An array of performance settings, including a 120 fps option for both docked and portable modes, 4K resolution, and 60 fps while docked, will be available in 2007's first mainstream Prime game. In addition to 720p and 1080p, portable mode will now offer a quality level at 1080p/60 fps. More control options than ever before are available in the new mouse control mode.

Launch-time third-party support is likewise at an all-time high. On launch day, you can get Cyberpunk 2077, Street Fighter 6, Yakuza 0, Deltarune, Brave League Default, and Split Fiction. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and similar games will hopefully fix the performance problems of previous entries, especially the severely criticized framerate in Age of Calamity. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion and Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma are two additional notable titles that are gradually gaining traction. FromSoftware, there are Dustbloods and Hades 2.

All of Nintendo's main first-party games, including Cyberpunk 2077, will be distributed on full-sized Nintendo Switch 2 cartridges instead of smaller game key cards, demonstrating the company's strong commitment to physical media. Some larger and more resource-intensive games will necessitate this, since they provide greater data capacity and performance benefits.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Switch 2, Release, News

All things considered, Nintendo's plan for the Switch 2 is clearly to improve upon existing features while also introducing new ones. They are bringing back long-lost titles with updated mechanics, releasing new games that appeal to fans' nostalgia, and fixing hardware issues with brand-new features. With a complete slate of physical releases and solid backing from third parties, the Switch 2 is poised for one of the most successful debuts in recent memory.