Nintendo says Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are “genre-defining” and “franchise-defining” games
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Nintendo’s Bill Trinen has labeled Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza as “genre-defining” and “franchise-defining” games.
Both were just announced as two of the company’s initial titles for Switch 2. With Mario Kart World, Nintendo is introducing various new features and mechanics, including the ability to free roam. As for Donkey Kong Bananza, it’s the first 3D Donkey Kong game since the N64 days and features huge amounts of environmental destruction. Both games “really take advantage of the uniqueness of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.”
Hollow Knight: Silksong confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, out this year
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April 2: There’s an update on Hollow Knight: Silksong, with the game confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, the game launches in 2025.
This is our first real news about the game in quite some time. There’s unfortunately still not much else to report, but fans will be happy to hear that it’s trucking along – and we have a new, concrete launch window.
Nintendo says it’s not starting US Switch 2 pre-orders yet as it assesses tariffs and market conditions [update: Canada delayed]
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April 4: Nintendo has issued a statement about Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States, noting that they have been delayed. Reservations have not started since the company is evaluating “the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.”
Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 were set to begin stateside on April 2. Now, however, that has been pushed back to an unspecified date, though the console remains on track for June 5. Meanwhile, pre-order have opened in some other regions – and many have already sold out.
The full statement regarding the delay of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the United States are as follows:
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Nintendo understands that some consumers won’t be able to afford Switch 2
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While discussion surrounding Switch 2’s price continues, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser understands that some consumers “may not be able to afford” the system.
Bowser was speaking about the cost in a recent interview. For those interested in Nintendo’s overall ecosystem, Bowser highlighted that it will continue to have Switch 1 available. New games for that console will also continue to launch heading into 2026.
Hades 2 confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 1
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April 2: It’s official: Hades 2 will be released on Nintendo Switch 2. A release date was not provided.
On top of the Switch 2 news, it was confirmed that the game will be released on the current Switch as well.
Hades 2 is a sequel to the acclaimed god-like roguelike dungeon crawler. Learn more about it via the following overview:
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Metal-themed survivor-like Devil Jam announced for Nintendo Switch
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Today, Rogueside announced its new game Devil Jam. The title will be available for Nintendo Switch and other platforms after the PC version debuts in Q3 2025.
Devil Jam is a Metal-themed survivor-like with beat-driven combat. With a twelve-slot inventory system, players can come up with near-infinite demonic builds.
Further information can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo Switch 2 getting a Piranha Plant camera
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A listing has appeared on MediaMarkt, which shows that Nintendo Switch 2 Camera will be receiving an alternate edition based on the Piranha Plant from the Super Mario series.
HORI, which has made a ton of add-ons for the current Nintendo Switch over the years, is behind the product. The listing does not provide any information, but it should function exactly the same as Nintendo’s official camera. The Big N is actually publishing the Piranha Plant version – at least in Europe. It also seems that HORI’s version is €39.99 as opposed to Nintendo’s official €59.99 product.
Utakata no Uchronia getting English release in the west [update: called Illusion of Itehari, launch window]
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July 5: After a previous Japanese debut, the Switch title Utakata no Uchronia is getting an English release in the west. Aksys Games is planning the localized version for 2025.
Utakata no Uchronia was originally made by LicoBiTs. Broccoli published it in Japan this past April.
For a rundown of the game, check out the following overview:
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Nintendo working “very closely” with third-party on Switch 2 backwards compatibility
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Although some third-party Switch games are currently experiencing a few issues on Switch 2 based on Nintendo’s internal testing, the company is working “very closely” with outside developers and publishers for backwards compatibility.
Many titles that you boot up on Switch 2 will work perfect. However, a few have in-game compatibility issues. On top of that, there are some others that won’t actually start up. Another Crab’s Treasure, Doom Eternal, and Fortnite are just a few Nintendo have cited as having issues.
Nintendo comments on Switch 2’s GameChat choppiness and frame rate
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One of the major features of Nintendo Switch 2 and its game screen sharing functionality, but there’s been some discussion surrounding its quality, including the frame rate. The developers of the system have now given more insight into why things appear the way they do.
Ultimately, things come down to resources. It seems the choppiness was an intentional decision to ensure that GameChat wouldn’t be taxing on the hardware so that the games themselves could take advantage of the console’s power.
