Nintendo has confirmed that the long-awaited Switch 2 will be released this June.
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The successor to the original Switch was confirmed earlier this year and today (April 2) Nintendo hosted a special hour-long Direct presentation to reveal more details about the Switch 2. As part of the reveal, it was announced the Switch 2 release date June 5, 2025.
The redesigned console is bigger and more powerful than the original Switch, and also boasts 8 times as much internal storage. The magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers have also been upgraded.
A new Mario Kart game World will be one of several launch titles for the console, with up to 24 different characters going head-to-head in a variety of racemodes. A special Mario Kart direct is planned for later this month (April 17) to reveal more details about the game, but developers have already confirmed an open-world mode will allow players to explore the various levels at their own pace.
A special Nintendo Switch 2 tour game will also be available on launch day, giving players a guided introduction to the many new features of the console.
Nintendo has also confirmed a number of classic Switch titles will receive special Switch 2 upgrades, including Super Mario Party Jamboree, The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild and Tears Of The Kingdom. Upcoming games Metroid Prime 4 and Pokemon Legends: Z-A will also get special Switch 2 editions that will add new features and more control options.
A prequel to Tears Of The Kingdom, Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment is currently being developed for the new console.
A number of iconic third party games will also be coming to the Switch 2, including Elden Ring, Split Fiction, Hogwarts Legacy and Split Fiction. James Bond game Project 007, Hitman: World Of Assassination and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 will also be coming to the new console.
As part of the Switch 2, the Nintendo Switch Online Library will be getting a number of Gamecube games including The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2 and F-Zero: GX which will be available on launch day with more to be announced in the coming weeks.
Nintendo has yet to reveal pre-order details for the Switch 2.
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