Nintendo shares official Switch 2 tech specs sheet, battery life and more revealed
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Nintendo has come forward with an official specs sheet for Nintendo Switch 2, sharing things like battery life.
The console itself is included here, but we also have tidbits about the dock, Joy-Con, and more. For those interested in battery life, it’s approximately 2 – 6.5 hours.
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GameMaker engine announces Nintendo Switch 2 support
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GameMaker games will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, it’s been confirmed.
The 2D development engine has collaborated with Nintendo to enable games made with the tech to be exported directly to the new console. Further details regarding support for Nintendo Switch 2, including features, timelines and how developers can get involved, will be announced soon.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders confirmed for April 9
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Those looking to put in a pre-order for Nintendo Switch 2 will need to wait just a bit longer. It’s just been shared that reservations start on April 9, 2025.
If you’re interested in purchasing straight through Nintendo, you can sign up and register your interest on the My Nintendo Store here. Those in the UK can do so here.
Invitations from Nintendo will be sent out starting on May 8, 2025 on a first-come, first-serve basis and you’ll have 72 hours to complete your purchase. There’ll then be more going out until Nintendo’s store has things available for all consumers.
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Nintendo Switch 2 third-party announcements – Fornite, Human Fall Flat 2, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S, Star Wars Outlaws, Wild Hearts S, more
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While today’s Nintendo Direct 2 presentation had a ton of third-party announcements, a bunch of extra ones were squeezed in via a quick sizzle reel. We figured it’d be smart to round up everything into a single post.
Here’s the lineup shown in that footage:
Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 recap announcement, price revealed and more
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We now have an official recap announcement for today’s Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation. After weeks of anticipation, the broadcast happened today with all of the important details shared about the new system, upcoming games, and more.
One of the more notable things here concerns the price. We now know that the system will cost $449.99.
Here’s the full Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 recap announcement:
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Donkey Kong Bananza announced for Nintendo Switch 2, a 3D Donkey Kong game
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Nintendo today revealed Donkey Kong Bananza, which is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Fans can grab this one on July 17, 2025.
This is the first time a 3D Donkey Kong game is being made since the N64 era. According to Nintendo’s it’s officially categorized as a platforming action adventure title.
Kirby Air Riders announced for Nintendo Switch 2, directed by Sakurai
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Today, Kirby Air Riders was unveiled for Nintendo Switch. Nintendo will be publishing the title later in 2025.
Kirby Air Riders brings back the classic GameCube game directed by Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of Smash Bros. Once again, Sakurai will be directing here.
Only a brief trailer was shown today with Kirby on his Warp Star machine and other Kirby air riders on a variety of unique machines, as they joined together on a racetrack.
Below is that video:
FromSoftware reveals The Duskbloods for Nintendo Switch 2
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A massive FromSoftware announcement was made today with the studio revealing The Duskbloods for Nintendo Switch 2. The game launches in 2026.
The Duskbloods is a multiplayer game from the creators of Dark Souls and Elden Ring. We’re waiting for more details, but a Creator’s Voice developer diary series with director Hidetaka Miyazaki is planned, which debuts on April 4.
Here’s the first trailer:
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade announced for Nintendo Switch 2
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Square Enix made a huge splash at the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, confirming Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for the new console.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are two parts of the overall reimagining for the PlayStation classic. A third piece to the trilogy is also in the works, but has yet to be shown in any form.
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition announced for Nintendo Switch 2
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Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, it’s been announced. It’ll be out on launch day.
The open-world action adventure RPG is landing on a Nintendo console for the first time. Gyroscope aiming, motion controls, touch screen commands, and mouse capabilities are all supported. Those that pick up the physical version can do so via a 64GB catridge.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
