The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and a new console means a whole new slate of exciting video games. Nintendo’s next generation of hardware is coming out of the gate strong with an incredible 23 launch games, among which includes long-awaited ports such as Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, alongside the titanic Nintendo first-party launch game in Mario Kart World.
Beyond that, there’s plenty of juicy games coming to the Switch 2, including Donkey Kong’s big, brand new game, a new Hyrule Warriors game, and a FromSoftware exclusive in 2026. And we’re sure Nintendo has more and more to announce as we go through the year — so we’ll be keeping this list as up to date as possible (and yes, we know there’s more than 27 here — shh!).
Reminder, this isn’t a list of every single game coming to the new console — just the cream of the crop. You can check out our complete Switch 2 game list for every single game coming to the console.
Here are the game’s we’re most excited to play on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Switch 2 Upcoming Games
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Switch 2)
Launch date: 11th July 2025
Physical?: Code in a box
While Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is coming to Switch, the Switch 2 version is surely the way go. We know very little about this version at the moment, including only a vague release window, but smoother framerates and better visuals are surely on the cards.
Otherwise, this will likely be the same of the Switch version — a bundle on two of the best skating games of all time. 4 has seen some significant changes — its biggest being the replacement of career mode’s more open-ended structure — but early reports have been raving about the games.
Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2)
Launch date: 17th July 2025
Physical?: Yep!
While Nintendo’s first-party output on launch day is relatively small, we won’t have to wait long for its second. Yes, finally, Donkey Kong is getting a brand new game — the first in a decade — and it looks utterly phenomenal.
Donkey Kong Bananza takes the new DK design to a brand new 3D platforming world where you can destroy (almost) everything. Destruction is the name of the game here. And with Pauline by DK’s side, the duo seem unstoppable as they dive towards the Planet’s Core.
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