Switch 2 2025/Early 2026 Game Lineup Sees Update

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GigaBowser

GigaBowser

The bear of bad news
  • Mario Kart World: Appears to be a major launch title, expanding on the classic Mario Kart formula with an interconnected world.
  • Donkey Kong Bananza: A new Donkey Kong adventure
  • Splatoon Raiders Spatoon reboot
  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2 Edition): Expected in 2025, it's highly anticipated and will likely be enhanced for the new hardware.
  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition): Set for October 2025, this new Pokémon entry will have Switch 2 enhancements.
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: An upgraded version of the original.
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: An upgraded version of the sequel.
  • Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV: An enhanced version of the party game.
  • Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World: An enhanced version of the critically acclaimed Kirby game.
  • Professor Layton and The New World of Steam: Scheduled for 2025.
  • Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Switch 2 Edition)
  • Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars: (March 6, 2025)
  • Yooka-Replaylee: A full-scale remake of 2017's Yooka-Laylee, set to debut in 2025.
  • Aurascope: An action-adventure platformer with light puzzle and RPG elements.
  • Bestiario
  • Littlelands
  • My Time at Evershine
  • Secret Forest: An MMORPG.
  • Synth Beasts
  • Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition: A remastered port.
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition: A highly anticipated third-party port.
  • Street Fighter™ 6
  • Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster
  • Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
  • SPLIT FICTION
  • HITMAN World of Assassination – Signature Edition
  • Sid Meier's Civilization VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  • Hogwarts Legacy (Switch 2 Edition)
  • Deltarune Chapters 1–4
  • Fortnite
  • Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
  • Survival Kids
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
  • Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
  • Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
  • Fast Fusion
  • Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer
  • Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
  • Tamagotchi Plaza
  • Shadow Labyrinth – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  • Wild Hearts S
  • No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files
  • Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  • Star Wars Outlaws (September 4, 2025)
  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Summer 2025)
  • Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (October 30, 2025)
  • Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road (August 21, 2025)
  • Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (September 30, 2025)
  • MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
  • Witchbrook
  • Goodnight Universe
  • Two Point Museum
  • Reanimal
  • 007 First Light
  • The Duskbloods
  • Enter the Gungeon 2
  • Human Fall Flat 2
  • Maseylia: Echoes of the Past
  • Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
  • Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
  • Call of Duty
  • Madden NFL 26 (August 14, 2025)

Rumored:

  • New 3D Mario game: A new flagship Mario title is often expected with new Nintendo hardware.
  • Astral Chain 2: A sequel to the Switch exclusive.
  • Hi-Fi Rush: Potentially coming to Switch 2 after its Xbox/PC release.
  • Monster Hunter (new title): Capcom's popular series is often a good fit for Nintendo hardware.
  • Assassin's Creed Mirage/Shadows: Already Rated
  • Halo: The Master Chief Collection: Part of Microsoft's strategy to bring more games to other platforms.
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Another potential Xbox port.
  • Red Dead Redemption 2: A highly requested port for the console.
  • Various other Microsoft/Xbox titles: With Microsoft's increasing openness to multi-platform releases, more of their catalog is rumored.
  • A new Super Smash Bros. game: A staple for every Nintendo consoleThe Legend of Zelda Remake/Remaster (e.g., Wind Waker, Twilight Princess): Nintendo often re-releases older Zelda titles.
 
I wonder how my game Maseylia: Echoes of the Past ended up on your list of mostly AA/AAA and highly anticipated indie, but it's an honor in any case 😎

I'm looking forward to Donkey Kong, Hollow Knight: Silksong (you seem to have forgotten it and Hades 2 in your list) and Metroid prime 4 this year.

007 looks awesome too!
 
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GigaBowser said:
  • Mario Kart World: Appears to be a major launch title, expanding on the classic Mario Kart formula with an interconnected world.
  • Donkey Kong Bananza: A new Donkey Kong adventure
  • Splatoon Raiders Spatoon reboot
  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2 Edition): Expected in 2025, it's highly anticipated and will likely be enhanced for the new hardware.
  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition): Set for October 2025, this new Pokémon entry will have Switch 2 enhancements.
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: An upgraded version of the original.
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: An upgraded version of the sequel.
  • Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV: An enhanced version of the party game.
  • Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World: An enhanced version of the critically acclaimed Kirby game.
  • Professor Layton and The New World of Steam: Scheduled for 2025.
  • Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma (Switch 2 Edition)
  • Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars: (March 6, 2025)
  • Yooka-Replaylee: A full-scale remake of 2017's Yooka-Laylee, set to debut in 2025.
  • Aurascope: An action-adventure platformer with light puzzle and RPG elements.
  • Bestiario
  • Littlelands
  • My Time at Evershine
  • Secret Forest: An MMORPG.
  • Synth Beasts
  • Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition: A remastered port.
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition: A highly anticipated third-party port.
  • Street Fighter™ 6
  • Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster
  • Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
  • SPLIT FICTION
  • HITMAN World of Assassination – Signature Edition
  • Sid Meier's Civilization VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  • Hogwarts Legacy (Switch 2 Edition)
  • Deltarune Chapters 1–4
  • Fortnite
  • Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
  • Survival Kids
  • Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
  • Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
  • Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
  • Fast Fusion
  • Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer
  • Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
  • Tamagotchi Plaza
  • Shadow Labyrinth – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  • Wild Hearts S
  • No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files
  • Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
  • Star Wars Outlaws (September 4, 2025)
  • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Summer 2025)
  • Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (October 30, 2025)
  • Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road (August 21, 2025)
  • Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (September 30, 2025)
  • MARVEL Cosmic Invasion
  • Witchbrook
  • Goodnight Universe
  • Two Point Museum
  • Reanimal
  • 007 First Light
  • The Duskbloods
  • Enter the Gungeon 2
  • Human Fall Flat 2
  • Maseylia: Echoes of the Past
  • Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions
  • Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
  • Call of Duty
  • Madden NFL 26 (August 14, 2025)

Rumored:

  • New 3D Mario game: A new flagship Mario title is often expected with new Nintendo hardware.
  • Astral Chain 2: A sequel to the Switch exclusive.
  • Hi-Fi Rush: Potentially coming to Switch 2 after its Xbox/PC release.
  • Monster Hunter (new title): Capcom's popular series is often a good fit for Nintendo hardware.
  • Assassin's Creed Mirage/Shadows: Already Rated
  • Halo: The Master Chief Collection: Part of Microsoft's strategy to bring more games to other platforms.
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Another potential Xbox port.
  • Red Dead Redemption 2: A highly requested port for the console.
  • Various other Microsoft/Xbox titles: With Microsoft's increasing openness to multi-platform releases, more of their catalog is rumored.
  • A new Super Smash Bros. game: A staple for every Nintendo consoleThe Legend of Zelda Remake/Remaster (e.g., Wind Waker, Twilight Princess): Nintendo often re-releases older Zelda titles.
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I noticed Virtua Fighter 5 REVO wasn't on there (already announced but no date).

This lineup makes me happy
 
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I strongly think we'll get the new 3D Mario within a year. Hopefully there's a Direct soon or after Bananza has released where they share more news.
 
I'm surprised Capcom didn't put out any RE games for the launch. That would be easy money for them.
 
Mario Kart World stands apart from anything else Nintendo has as their only full on next-gen game, and let's just call it a $80 difference. Nothing wrong with this list of games that can be had elsewhere and "upgrade packs", but I'm leapfrogging ahead. I want the new next gen Mario and Zelda titles.
 
Woopah said:
They already two games for launch day. I do think RE ports will come later.
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For sure they will get them at some point, but I'm surprised that wasn't a priority. RE was always a big game for Nintendo fans. And it should be pretty easy to get any of them up and running.
 
Jesb said:
For sure they will get them at some point, but I'm surprised that wasn't a priority. RE was always a big game for Nintendo fans. And it should be pretty easy to get any of them up and running.
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yes re engine already port all game come bookmarked


hemo memo said:
I don't know what is more impressive, that list of upcoming titles or how clean the text is.
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arm the spirit of copy pasta ahaha

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Random question for Switch 2 GAF:

Is this sold out everywhere?

I got a nice pay bonus and was finna cop one next week. 👀
 
IlGialloMondadori said:
No. Nintendo has tons of stock. Go buy one.
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Don't have money now so I have to wait until next week.

Hope it stays that way.

I was going to wait but id rather start finishing up Zelda totk, and be ready for Metroid prime 4.

Still wish they'd update all the Xeno games to be 60fps :(
 
About a 3D Mario game, isn't the new Donkey Kong being made by the Tokyo based Mario team?

I don't know for sure but I suspect it is. If that's the case we should probably not expect a new 3D Mario game so soon..
 
Arsic said:
Don't have money now so I have to wait until next week.

Hope it stays that way.

I was going to wait but id rather start finishing up Zelda totk, and be ready for Metroid prime 4.

Still wish they'd update all the Xeno games to be 60fps :(
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Thought I saw it posted somewhere on here xeno updates will be winter!

Ah cool yeah, just get one when you can. I went in a bit tepid, but I love the switch 2 so far. It's the switch pro everyone always wanted.
 
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IlGialloMondadori said:
Thought I saw it posted somewhere on here xeno updates will be winter!

Ah cool yeah, just get one when you can. I went in a bit tepid, but I love the switch 2 so far. It's the switch pro everyone always wanted.
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Proof? This has me mad hype if true…
 
Can't believe none of the Xenoblade games have received 1080p/60 fps updates! Come on Nintendo don't do this, do the right thing and update all your important switch 1 games! Or at least the ones that could REALLY benefit from a patch...

Tried Metroid Prime Remastered ...it does not look good on the 1080p LCD screen ...

Metroid Dread looks OK but looks better on the Oled

Smash Ultimate looks surprisingly good despite not having a patch

Luigis Mansion 3 looks better on Oled

Pikmin 4 looks better than I expected but could look amazing with a Switch 2 patch

Legends Arceus looks bad/worse than Oled

Both mainline Fire Emblems, both Hyrule Warriors, and Bayonetta 3 really could use updates

Astral Chain needs 60 fps

Kirby games look alright but not as good as on Oled

See the pattern? Games could look and RUN better on Switch 2 but unless they're patched they tend to look better on the native 720p Oled screen
 
Ok I have basically played nothing of the SW1 library except Zelda botw.

Potential list for when I get one next week to consider but likely won't buy more than 2-3:

Mario kart world (getting bundle hopefully)
Metroid Dread
Metroid Prime (already own it.)
Xeno 1&2(already own them)
Zelda totk (already own it)
Tropical freeze
Mario odyssey
Pokémon violet (is this the best one?)
Luigi's mansion 3
Super Mario RPG
Paper Mario
Bayonetta 2&3
Raidou


I think that's a healthy list to consider. I'm trying to pick up 2-3 games and I'm keeping in mind I want my 7 year old son to play.

The most likely are:
Tropical freeze
Mario odyssey
Dread

He can do Mario and tropical and I get dread plus all the games I own digitally I mentioned, plus we both can play Mario kart together.

What do you guys think?

Edit: Did a bunch of searching and it's still sold out everywhere. Idk why I trusted a random gaffer that I can get it from Nintendos website when I still don't even have an invite for a chance to buy.

Ugh. 😑
 
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Metroid Prime 4 is sure to be a banger and Donkey Kong Bananza looks great. I really wish Nintendo would do a direct though.

If the rumors are true and they had the console ready for a while but were waiting on games, how is the slate so sparse?
 
Jesb said:
For sure they will get them at some point, but I'm surprised that wasn't a priority. RE was always a big game for Nintendo fans. And it should be pretty easy to get any of them up and running.
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For some reason Capcom likes having Street Fighter at a Nintendo launch, and then bring RE later. That's what happened with Switch and 3DS.
 
I bought the switch 2 for Nintendo games almost exclusively, so I'm hoping a new 3d Mario gets released this year
 
I'm looking forward to new Fire Emblem game.

Say what you want about FE Engage's story and character designs but actual gameplay, maps and combat animation was fantastic.
 
It's a nice start, but I'll be disappointed if they don't have a direct soon with something else for or before the holiday and a few more titkes for the launch window.
 
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