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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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:
Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions is in the works for Nintendo Switch 2, it’s been announced. The title is slated for 2026.
The project is a new game set within the Astroneer universe. If you’re interested in learning more, we’ve got the following details:
One of the various announcements for Nintendo Switch 2 today was the reveal of Enter the Gungeon 2. Development is ongoing, so no release date was shared, but it will arrive in 2026.
Enter the Gungeon 2 is a follow-up to the bullet hell dungeon crawler, now with a 3D art style.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far:
Announced today, Survival Kids is being made for Nintendo Switch 2. The game launches alongside the system in June for the new system’s debut.
Survival Kids is an exclusive survival adventure game. Konami will be bringing this one over.
For further details, read the following overview:
