Every Nintendo Switch 2 Game Announced So Far (Release Dates & Countdowns)
All confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 games with release dates — Mario Kart World, Zelda, and every announced title. Live countdown timers for each game.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is officially on the way, and the game lineup is looking strong. Nintendo's next-generation hybrid console brings upgraded hardware, better graphics, and a growing library of both first-party exclusives and third-party ports.
Here's every confirmed Switch 2 game we know about so far, with live countdown timers for each release.
Console Launch
Nintendo Switch 2 — June 5, 2026
Nintendo has confirmed the Switch 2 launches on June 5, 2026. It features a larger screen, enhanced processing power, magnetic Joy-Con controllers, and full backward compatibility with original Switch games. The console is priced at $449.99.
Launch date: June 5, 2026
Launch Window Games
Mario Kart World — June 5, 2026
The headlining launch title. Mario Kart World is a brand-new entry built from the ground up for Switch 2 — not an upgrade of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Expect new tracks, new characters, stunning visuals, and what promises to be the definitive kart racing experience. This alone will sell consoles.
Release date: June 5, 2026 — Switch 2 launch title
Donkey Kong Bananza — June 5, 2026
A new Donkey Kong platformer at launch! Details are limited, but a fresh DK game is exactly the kind of first-party muscle Nintendo needs alongside Mario Kart to make the launch irresistible.
Release date: June 5, 2026 — Switch 2
Confirmed Switch 2 Games (2026)
The Legend of Zelda: New Title — 2026
Nintendo has confirmed a new Zelda game for Switch 2 but hasn't revealed many details. After Tears of the Kingdom set the bar impossibly high, expectations for the next entry are through the roof. Whether it's a brand-new adventure or a reimagined classic, this will be the system-seller.
Expected: 2026 — Switch 2
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond — 2026
Originally announced in 2017, Metroid Prime 4 went through a complete development restart and has been one of Nintendo's most anticipated games for nearly a decade. It's now confirmed for Switch 2, and the trailer showed a gorgeous return to the atmospheric, first-person exploration that defined the Prime series.
Expected: 2026 — Switch 2
Pokémon Legends: Z-A — 2026
The follow-up to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, set in the Kalos region (specifically Lumiose City). Game Freak is taking the open-world formula from Arceus and applying it to a dense urban setting. Originally announced for the original Switch, it may also receive a Switch 2 enhanced version.
Expected: 2026
Resident Evil 7 + Resident Evil Village — February 27, 2026
Capcom is bringing two of its most acclaimed horror games to Switch 2. RE7 and Village on a handheld console is a big deal for horror fans, and showcases the Switch 2's significantly improved processing capabilities.
Release date: February 27, 2026 — Switch 2
Note: This has already released alongside the Switch 2 pre-launch period.
Third-Party Titles Confirmed for Switch 2
The Switch 2's improved hardware means it can run games that were previously impossible on the original Switch. Here are confirmed third-party titles:
- Cyberpunk 2077 — CD Projekt Red's massive RPG, finally portable
- Assassin's Creed Mirage — Ubisoft's return to classic AC gameplay
- Hogwarts Legacy — Full version (not the stripped-down Switch port)
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — Square Enix's critically acclaimed RPG
- Balatro — The addictive poker roguelike
- Hades II — Supergiant's sequel running natively on Switch 2
- Hollow Knight: Silksong — The long-awaited indie sequel
What We're Still Waiting For
These are games that fans are hoping to see on Switch 2 but haven't been officially confirmed:
- Super Smash Bros. — A new entry or enhanced port seems inevitable
- Animal Crossing — The next mainline entry is one of Nintendo's biggest potential sellers
- Splatoon 4 — The franchise has been a massive hit on Switch
- Mario 3D adventure — A new Super Mario Odyssey-style game
- Kirby — A new adventure for the pink puffball
- Fire Emblem — Strategy RPG fans are ready for the next entry
- Xenoblade Chronicles — Monolith Soft is likely working on something
Why Switch 2 Matters
The original Nintendo Switch sold over 140 million units, making it one of the best-selling consoles of all time. Switch 2 doesn't need to reinvent the wheel — it just needs to offer better graphics, smoother performance, and great games. Based on what we've seen so far, Nintendo is delivering on all three fronts.
The hybrid home console/portable concept remains unique in the market, and the Switch 2's backward compatibility means your existing game library carries forward from day one.
Stay Updated
Nintendo is known for announcing games via Nintendo Direct presentations, which can happen at any time. Bookmark this page — we'll update it as new Switch 2 games are announced and dates are confirmed.
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