Nintendo Switch 2 launch games: every title coming to Nintendo's new console
Here are all the games that came to Nintendo Switch 2 at launch and are set to release during the console's launch window
Update: Read our in-depth Nintendo Switch 2 review.
👇 We’ve rounded up all the Nintendo Switch 2 launch games
🤔 Some games will also release during the system’s launch window
💪 Nintendo has had plenty of time to prepare a strong launch lineup
📆 Nintendo revealed which games were coming on April 2
Nintendo Switch 2 released on June 5, but which games were available on day one? And what’s coming in the future? We’ve created a definitive list of Nintendo Switch 2 launch games and titles coming soon – and there’s plenty to enjoy.
We've rounded up all the games confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, as well as the new Nintendo Switch 2 Editions – which are enhanced versions of existing Switch games. We'll update this list with every upcoming game announced so check back regularly.
Nintendo Switch 2 launch games
These games launched alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. Mario Kart World was joined by several high profile third-party games including Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy
🚗 Arcade Archives 2: Ridge Racer
🧚 Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
🦾 Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
🌻 Deltarune Chapters 1-2-3-4
💨 Fast Fusion
⛏️ Fortnite
👔 Hitman World of Assassination: Signature Edition
🪄 Hogwarts Legacy
🌸 Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
🍄 Mario Kart World
🐴 Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
🙌 Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
💚 Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
🦔 Sonic x Shadow Generations
🤝 Split Fiction
👊 Street Fighter 6
🗡️ Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
👧 Survival Kids
🎤 Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games
Nintendo is making the best Switch games even better with Switch 2 Editions. These enhanced versions feature higher frame rates, resolution and new gameplay features. You’ll need to buy an upgrade pack if you already own the game, though some titles will be free to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. Some Nintendo Switch 2 Editions are also free to upgrade if you own the original version.
June
Civilization 7 - Out now
Fantasy Life: The Girl Who Steals Time - Out now
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Out now
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Out now
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Out now
July
Shadow Labyrinth - Out now
Super Mario Party Jamboree - Out now
Tamagotchi Plaza - Out now
August
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World - August 28
October
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - October 16
September
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - September 30
2025
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 launch window games
These Nintendo Switch 2 games weren’t available at launch, but they’re coming to Nintendo’s new system shortly after. Highlights include a brand-new 3D Donkey Kong game called Donkey Kong Bananza and Drag x Drive.
June
Ruffy and the Riverside - Out now
July
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 - Out now
Donkey Kong Bananza - Out now
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army - Out now
WWE 2K25 - Out now
No Sleep For Kanume Date - From AI: The Somnium Files - Out now
Wild Hearts S - Out now
August
Apex Legends - Out now
Madden NFL 26 - Out now
Drag x Drive - Out now
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar - August 27
September
Star Wars Outlaws - September 4
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion - September 5
Cronos: The New Dawn - September 5
NBA 2K26 - September 5
EA Sports FC 26 - September 26
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac - September 26
October
Borderlands 4 - October 3
Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition - October 10
Little Nightmares III - October 10
Just Dance 2026 Edition - October 14
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted - October 23
Persona 3 Reload - October 23
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - October 30
November
Goodnight Universe - November 11
Yakuza Kiwami - November 13
Yakuza Kiwami 2 - November 13
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero - November 14
Kirby Air Riders - November 20
December
Octopath Traveler O - December 4
Nintendo Switch 2 games coming soon
Slipping just outside what could be considered the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch window, these titles are out later this year or in early 2026. We’re getting a new Hyrule Warriors game, as well as Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows - TBC
Enter the Gungeon 2 - TBC
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition - 2025
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade - TBC
Goodnight Universe - 2025
Hades 2 - 2025
Hela - 2026
Hollow Knight: Silksong - 2025
Human Fall Flat 2 - TBC
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - Winter 2025
Marvel Cosmic Invasion - Holiday 2025
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection - 2026
My Time at Evershine - 2026
007 First Light - 2026
Professor Layton and The New World of Steam - 2025
Reanimal - 2025
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions - 2026
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales - 2026
The Duskbloods - 2026
Two Point Museum - 2025
Witchbrook - Holiday 2025
Yooka-Replaylee - 2025
It’s clear there’s plenty to play on Nintendo’s next system from launch and until the end of the year. We’ll update this list with any new titles that get announced, so make sure you check back soon to see what’s coming out next.
Last updated: August 19, 2025
Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.