The presentation of a new console is always an event not to be missed! Big N has therefore seen things in a big way for its Nintendo Switch 2. With a one-hour conference dedicated to the presentation of the machine and its first new features—including games, as you might expect—we can say that the manufacturer is determined to make a big splash once again. Relive with us the highlights of the big Nintendo Direct.
The Nintendo Switch 2 plays the novelty card
Nintendo's new console has shown off its new features compared to its big sister. Thus, several rumors have been confirmed. For example, the Joy-Con will indeed be able to be used as a mouse. In addition, the microphone will be well integrated into the console with a brand new chat system in the Big N ecosystem.
New accessories were also presented. Motion-gaming will once again be in the spotlight with an exclusive camera. New controllers are also planned, including a pro model that will delight those who want to play even more comfortably.
But the good surprise is in the console's performance! Against all expectations, the Nintendo Switch 2 will offer 4K and will be able to run certain games up to 120 frames per second (with a lower resolution, of course). All of this will be offered at a price of €469.99 for a release on June 5, 2025.
The first games for the new Nintendo console are announced
The conference opened in style with the highly anticipated Mario Kart 9, officially titled “World”. This new installment promises to thoroughly renew the experience, drawing inspiration from a certain Forza Horizon 5 along the way. As for in-house licenses, the new Hyrule Warriors also gave us chills by presenting itself as a prequel to Tears of the Kingdom. Let's not forget Kirby, who returns for an amazing adventure... of racing! But, the big surprise is the brand new open-world Donkey Kong game.
Third-party publishers also showed up in force, and that's an understatement! FromSoftware was clearly the headliner of this conference with the port of Elden Ring and, above all, the official announcement of its new game: The Duskbloods, which will be released exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. As the leaks had predicted, we will also return to Night City with a port of Cyberpunk 2077. Without going into exhaustive details, we will have the pleasure of finding Hogwarts Legacy, Street Fighter 6, Hades 2 and even Yakuza 0 on the new console. It is therefore a huge opening to recent third-party catalogs!
The Nintendo Direct took the opportunity to present the first examples of first-party games that will be entitled to a “Nintendo Switch 2 edition”. We got a glimpse of Super Mario Party Jamboree, as well as Zelda Breath of the Wild and its sequel. This revealed that these will not only be graphical updates, but will also add console-specific features such as camera support.
All Nintendo Switch 2 announcements
Mario Kart World, the future best-seller of the Switch 2 opens the conference
The Nintendo Switch 2 is fully presented
Super Mario Party Jamboree gets an upgrade
Zelda Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom too
Even Kirby and the Forgotten World will return to Nintendo Switch 2
Gamechat in detail
La Switch 2 rethinks parental control
Drag x Race, a disabled sports game revealed
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, the huge surprise of the Nintendo Direct
Hades 2, Yakuza 0, Hogwarts Legacy, Split Fiction... third-party publishers on the coup
Also count on Borderlands 4, Cyberpunk 2077 and the FF7 remake
Hollow Knight Silksong Makes a Comeback at the Nintendo Direct
In the absence of any new footage, Hollow Knight Silksong made a very brief appearance during the livestream. It confirmed its release on Nintendo Switch 2.
Hyrule Warriors Chronicles of the Seal, the unexpected prequel
Nintendo Switch Online finally welcomes the GameCube
The Duskbloods, the new game from FromSoftware is announced at the Nintendo Direct
Kirby Air Riders, the Nintendo star takes to the track
Donkey Kong Bananza, an open world return on Switch 2
The complete Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2 (FR)
Source: Nintendo.
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