Nintendo rolled out the red carpet for the Switch 2 in a big way this morning. A dedicated Nintendo Direct showed off the console’s features and release date, and then Nintendo shared the console’s price in a press release. We also learned of a number of new Switch 2-exclusive titles, a bevy of third-party software, and even enhanced upgrades for Switch 1 games.
If you missed the event live, we’ve gathered up each announcement, divided them into categories, for a quick and dirty recap of what’s likely to be Nintendo’s biggest event of the year.
Hardware News
Hardware News
Switch 2 Gets June Launch Date And Price
Nintendo answered the most burning questions for Switch 2: when does it release, and how much does it cost? It also revealed a separate bundle that includes the new Mario Kart. | Read More
Switch 2 Features and Hardware Details Revealed
From 120 FPS gameplay to HDR, here are all the hardware bells and whistles the Switch 2 has to offer. | Read More
Switch 2 Pre-order Details
We’ve outlined the steps you need to take to reserve your Switch 2 in advance | Read More
Nintendo Reveals C-Button Functionality in the Form of GameChat
The Switch 2 has native voice chat and a separate camera peripheral. | Read More
New First-Party Game Reveals
New First-Party Game Reveals
Mario Kart World
Mario Kart World Arrives To Switch 2 At Launch
The ninth entry and the first open-world Mario Kart arrives on Switch 2 for launch day. | Read More
Donkey Kong Bananza Is Coming This July
The next mainline Donkey Kong platfomer is on the way. As opposed to Donkey Kong Country, Bonanza is a 3D platformer more akin to Donkey Kong 64. | Read More
Kirby Air Riders Revives The GameCube Favorite Racer
A sequel to 2003’s Kirby Air Ride is flying to Switch 2 with Kirby/Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai in the director’s chair | Read More
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Announced
The next Zelda Musou game is another prequel within the Tears of the Kingdom universe, and may potentially only star Zelda. | Read More
Drag x Drive is a Mouse-Controlled Competitive Basketball Game
As wheelchair-bound players, two teams of three compete in motion-controlled basketball bouts. | Read More
Third-Party Game Announcements
Third-Party Game Announcements
The Duskbloods
From Software Reveals The Duskbloods As a Switch 2 Exclusive
The next big From Software game is a multiplayer title coming only to Switch 2 next year. | Read More
Every Third-Party Game Update
A round-up within a round-up, you say? That shows just how much news came out of this thing. There were so many third-party software updates that we gathered them neatly into this own list, which includes a release window for Hollow Knight: Silksong and Switch 2 ports of Elden Ring, Hades II, Cyberpunk 2077, and many more. | Read More
Other Switch 2 Updates
Other Switch 2 Updates
GameCube Games Are Coming To Switch 2
Arguably the most requested Nintendo console library will finally become available on Nintendo Switch Online, and the first line-up of games were revealed. | Read More
Several Switch 1 Games Are Getting Enhanced Switch 2 Editions
From Metroid Prime 4 to Breath of the Wild, some of the biggest Switch 1 games either already released or on the horizon will have improved versions on Switch 2. | Read More
Game Sharing Between Switch 2 and Switch 1 Owners Detailed
A new social feature allows owners of both Switch generations to share a single game between them. | Read More
New Tears of the Kingdom Amiibos Are On The Way
Nintendo has unveiled a fresh batch of Zelda Amiibos arriving alongside the Switch 2 on launch day. | Read More
