Street Fighter 6 coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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Street Fighter 6, the latest entry in Capcom’s legendary fighting series, is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 complete with new amiibo. That news was just shared during today’s Nintendo Direct dedicated to the new console.
This mimics Capcom’s approach with the Nintendo 3DS many years ago. For the launch of that system, the company had Super Street Fighter 4: 3D Edition ready to go for launch.
All of the important details can be found in the following rundown:
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition announced for Nintendo Switch 2
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After its original launch in 2022, Elden Ring is making the jump to Nintendo Switch 2 with a Tarnished Edition. A release on the platform was confirmed as part of today’s Nintendo Direct for the console with the launch planned for 2025.
FromSoftware, the studio behind Dark Souls, is responsible for Elden Ring. The game is a full open world RPG with worldbuilding from American fantasy writer George R. R. Martin, known for the novels A Song of Ice and Fire.
Nintendo announces Drag x Drive for Switch 2
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Nintendo just revealed Drag x Drive, a brand new game for Switch 2. The game launches Summer 2025.
The project is based around the console’s new mouse feature. You’ll use the mice to pull off various moves.
Thanks to Nintendo, we have the following bits of information:
Nintendo confirms mouse functionality for Switch 2
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As has been previously hinted at and rumored, Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a control scheme that lets players essentially use the Joy-Con as a mouse.
If you paid close attention to the system’s announcement video in January, it seemed all but a sure thing. We saw a glimpse of that with the Joy-Con being placed onto an attachment that has a flat surface and moving around in the same way that a mouse would on a mouse pad. Additionally, in February, a patent was discovered that further pointed to the feature being a thing.
Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of games confirmed, first titles revealed
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After it was first discovered a few days ago, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games are now confirmed. These will include things like new features, graphics updates, and more for Switch 1 titles. Everything will be offered physically and digitally. Upgrade packs are planned for Switch 1 owners.
One such game is Super Mario Party Jamboree, which will offer new elements such as new modes and minigames with support for mouse controls and the built-in mic along with Bowser Live, a game-show themed experience. The game launches on July 24, 2025.
Here’s a trailer:
Nintendo Switch 2 release date revealed
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Two of the biggest unknowns coming into today’s Nintendo Switch 2 presentation concerned release date and price. As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, we now have that information. The system is due out on June 5, 2025.
Nintendo Switch 2 seems to be following a similar pattern as its predecessor. In January 2017, Switch 1 had its big blowout. The system then released in March, so it was a pretty quick turnaround.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour announced
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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is being made alongside the new console, it’s been announced. It will be available as a paid digital game.
This is a new game that teachers users about the system. For example, you can learn different secrets such as how the Joy-Con magnets work. A variety of mini games will be included. It’s essentially a a virtual exhibition also containing tech demos and other interactions.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour will be sold exclusively though the Nintendo eShop. We have more news from today’s Nintendo Direct here.
Nintendo confirms 4K support for Switch 2, screen supports up to 120FPS
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As part of the various news emerging about Switch 2 today, Nintendo has confirmed some specs including that the console will include 4K support and the screen will support up to 120FPS.
The system being able to output in that resolution has been rumored and discussed for quite some time. However, a report was published a few days ago that development kits did not support it, causing some to believe that the feature would be missing. Nintendo’s announcement confirms that 4K will indeed be present within Nintendo Switch 2. HDR is also supported in TV mode.
Mario Kart World officially announced for Nintendo Switch 2
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In what will come as no surprise to many, Nintendo officially revealed Mario Kart World for Switch 2 today. It launches alongside the new hardware.
Various elements were shown in the first trailer, including wall grinding and wall jumping, costumes, and more. Time of day and weather conditions will impact the atmosphere. Additionally, you can go off the race track. There’s still Grand Prix, but you’ll drive to the next course as part of the next competition. Knockout Tour has you racing nonstop from one part of the world to another with multiple checkpoints that cause elimination. Free Roam is also included in which you can freely drive around the world.
Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 live stream, live blog
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The big moment is almost upon us with Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 beginning in just one hour. Fans can tune in starting at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe. The event should be going on for about an hour.
Nintendo has actually said very little about today’s presentation. However, what you can expect is a huge blowout of Nintendo Switch 2, including various game announcements. Nintendo should also be explaining what new this time, and we’d be surprised if we didn’t get a release date.
