Confirmed games for the Nintendo Switch 2 are somewhat limited right now, as the company has only recently unveiled its next console after months of eager speculation and numerous leaks. However, there are already some titles to look forward to.
Although Nintendo chose to primarily focus on hardware during their January 16 announcement, they did mention one game. Still, several developers had already confirmed their games for the Switch 2 before this reveal, and it’s likely that more announcements will follow soon. In fact, there’s a new Nintendo Direct event lined up for April 2.
The following list outlines the Switch 2 games we know of so far. If none of these catch your eye, keep in mind the console offers backward compatibility. While it may not fully utilize the console’s enhanced capabilities, it provides options for eager gamers ready to embrace the new hardware while waiting for exclusive titles.
An update on February 14 added Fur Squadron Phoenix to this list of confirmed games.
At the moment, the list of known Switch 2 games isn’t extensive, partly because the initial reveal trailer focused more on the console itself than on game titles. Here’s what we have on record:
That’s it for now, yet there’s a lingering curiosity about whether upcoming titles for the current Switch will also make their way to the Switch 2.
So, what other gaming experiences might the Switch 2 offer? Besides those confirmed, multiple publishers have shown enthusiasm for developing games for the new console. Notably, Electronic Arts’ CEO, Andrew Wilson, expressed optimism about titles like FC and Madden finding a vibrant audience on the platform. Similarly, Microsoft’s Gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, is keen on bringing more Xbox games to non-Xbox systems.
Nintendo has a history of dual-platform game release strategies. Take The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, for instance, which launched on both the GameCube and Wii. Similarly, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was available for both the Switch and the Wii U. This could be a hint that we might see major titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4 refreshing the Switch 2’s game library in its first year by utilizing its advanced hardware better than they could on current systems.
While all this is speculative until these releases are officially confirmed, we might gain more insight during the upcoming Nintendo Direct event in April. Even if some of these potential games remain exclusive to the original Switch, the backward compatibility of the new console lets you enjoy them on the latest hardware, ensuring you won’t miss out on the thrilling upcoming Pokémon and Metroid chapters.
