For you, Hitek followed the Nintendo Direct live on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Below, discover all the information on the upcoming Mario Kart and Donkey Kong games, but also and above all on the mysterious and highly anticipated Switch 2!
The Nintendo Switch 2 is revealed
The big new features of this console will be the Joy-Con 2 and GAMEChat. With the C Button, you'll have access to new sharing experiences: whether you're playing solo or with others, you can now communicate with your friends during a game. Your voice will be recognized by the console's microphone, even from a distance and when you're surrounded by noise. You can also share your game screen. You can also start an online chat. A dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 camera can also be connected to the console and incorporate you into the game screen (a subscription will be required).
The Nintendo Switch 2: the specifications
At 7.9 inches, it will be larger but not thicker than the previous Nintendo Switch. The number of pixels will be higher. The gaming experience will be smoother with 120 frames per second and more intense colors. The new Joy-Con 2 controllers are magnetic and can be used like mice. The SL/SR buttons are larger, and the speakers are improved and clearer. An internal microphone allows you to chat via GameChat. 3D sound offers a more immersive experience. The Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, an interactive game, will allow you to discover all the secrets of this new console and play mini-games.
The game cards are red and read faster. Micro SD Express, not standard. You can transfer your data from your old Switch. New Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller.
Nintendo Switch 2: Launch Date
The launch date is scheduled for June 5, 2025.
Nintendo Switch 2: Price
The price was not announced during the live stream. However, in Japan, Nintendo has confirmed a price of 49,980 yen, or around 308 euros.
Nintendo Switch 2: The Games
Three types of games will be available on the console: exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 games that take advantage of the console's new features, compatible Nintendo Switch games, and updated games. Discover below the different games announced by Nintendo and their (very numerous) partners.
#1 Mario Kart World
Exclusive to the Switch 2, you can leave the circuit and drive all over the world in "Ride" mode, to discover new regions, alone or with friends, and immortalize your outings with selfies. Its record-breaking 24-driver races will make it an exception in the series. Mario Kart World will be available at the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2.
#2 Donkey Kong Bananza
The king of the jungle is back in an all-new 3D adventure! Donkey Kong Bananza will arrive on July 17th exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2
#3 Super Mario Bro Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
New modes, new mini-games, new ways to play... Invite yourself to the biggest party yet in Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, available July 24th!
#4 The Legend of Zelda - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Discover The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in sublimated versions on Nintendo Switch 2.
#5 Kirby and the Forgotten World - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Discover a new adventure, improved graphics, and more in Kirby and the Forgotten World – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + The Land of Shooting Stars, available August 28.
#6 Kirby Air Riders
Kirby Air Riders, directed by Masahiro Sakurai, will arrive this year on Nintendo Switch 2.
#7 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Discover the mysterious planet Viewros... Learn to harness Samus's new psychic powers to survive and find a way to escape in Metroid Prime4: Beyond, coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025.
#8 Pokemon Legends: Z - A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Win the Z-A Royale and unlock the secrets of Illumis in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, coming to Nintendo Switch this year.
#9 Elden Ring Tarnished Edition
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition, the critically acclaimed dark fantasy action-RPG, is coming to Nintendo Switch this year. This edition includes the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and an appearance customization feature for Torrent.
#10 Hades 2
#11 Street Fighter 6
#12 Arsenal
#13 Split Fiction
#14 EA Sports FC
#15 Hogwarts Legacy
#16 Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4
#17 Hitman: World of Assassination
#18 James Bond (upcoming project)
#19 Bravely Default: Flying Fairy
Rediscover the world of Luxendarc in Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster, available June 5 on Nintendo Switch2!
#20 Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
#21 Hyrule Warriors: The Sealed Chronicles
Dive into the epic battles of the War of the Seal in Hyrule Warriors: The Sealed Chronicles, coming this winter exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2.
#22 Deltarune
#23 Borderlands 4
Release date unknown (2025)
#24 Civilization VII
#25 Survival Kids
#26 Enter The Gungeon 2
Release date unknown (2025)
#27 Starseeker
Released in 2026
#28 Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition
#29 Final Fantasy VII
Release date unknown.
#30 The Duskblood
The Duskbloods, a brand-new multiplayer game from FromSoftware, the creators of Dark Souls and ELDEN RING, will be coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
#31Drag x Drive
Use both Joy-Con2s like mice in this 3-on-3 sports game! Get ready to hit the field in Drag x Drive, coming digitally to Nintendo Switch 2 this summer.
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