The Nintendo Switch 2 officially launches tomorrow, on June 5, 2025, and honestly? This is the kind of launch lineup Nintendo fans have been hoping for since the Wii U days. First-party exclusives, full-featured ports, and third-party support right from the start!
Here is what you can play on day one:
First-Party Games
- Mario Kart World – An open-world evolution of Mario Kart with 24-player online and a new Knockout Tour mode.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – A quirky interactive game showcasing Switch 2’s new hardware through various minigames.
Major Third-Party Launch Titles
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition – Yes, it actually runs very well on Switch 2. And yes, it includes Phantom Liberty.
- Street Fighter 6 – Full console version with no cut content.
- Hogwarts Legacy – The full experience, now playable on the go.
- Hitman: World of Assassination – Signature Edition – Includes all three games, now optimized for Switch 2.
- Sonic X Shadow Generations – Classic levels meet modern remaster with both characters playable.
- Deltarune (Chapters 1–4) – The long-awaited chapters are bundled together with more coming later.
- Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster – A visual overhaul of the original cult classic.
- Fast Fusion – A futuristic racer with 4K visuals and local split-screen. Basically Nintendo’s answer to Wipeout; This one surprised people!
- Split Fiction – An action-adventure game that blends sci-fi and fantasy themes.
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess – An action-strategy game focused on spiritual purification and village defense.
- Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut – The definitive version of Kazuma Kiryu’s origin story. A must-play for newcomers. Now fully optimized for handheld.
- Suikoden I & II HD Remaster – A long-requested revival of two JRPG classics.
- Survival Kids – Modern reboot of the Game Boy survival sim, now co-op.
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S – New modes, faster gameplay, and better visuals.
- Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer – Nostalgia racing with updated support.
- Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Mix of a cute, cozy life sim and action-adventure RPG.
- Fortnite – Available at launch with enhanced performance on Switch 2.
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Integrade – Includes the Intermission expansion featuring Yuffie.
Enhanced Editions for Switch 2
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Upgraded visuals, better framerate, and HDR support.
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Higher resolution, improved performance, and QR blueprint sharing.
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Optimized for handheld and docked gameplay.
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Includes better performance and UI changes.
Nintendo Classics via Switch Online + Expansion Pack
- GameCube Classics – Includes titles like Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.
- F-Zero GX – Still one of the fastest racers ever made.
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker – One of the most beloved 3D Zeldas.
- SoulCalibur II – Legendary fighting game, back for modern players.
A Much Stronger Start
For comparison, the original Switch launched with just a dozen games, and only Zelda: Breath of the Wild was the real standout. Switch 2 has something for just about every type of player right out of the box.
Because of this, combined with new hardware and a surprising number of full-featured ports, the Switch 2 is already off to a much stronger start than the original Switch had back in 2017. Not just because of the hardware, but because the lineup actually has variety.
You might be picking it up for something new, or maybe to replay a favorite that runs better; Either way, there is plenty to enjoy right away!
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