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The first game price for Nintendo Switch 2 is in, and it turns out that Mario Kart World will cost $80.

This is by far the most amount for a title in the industry thus far. Even across other consoles, the standard had started to become $70. Most of Nintendo’s Switch 1 games were priced at $60, though Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was at $70.

Tulin, Yunobo, Sidon, Riju

Four new amiibo for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are confirmed to be in production with the lineup adding
Tulin, Yunobo, Sidon, and Riju. The set is due out on June 5, 2025.

In addition to the above, a Mineru’s Construct amiibo is in the pipeline. It will be coming later – no release date was provided.

Nintendo Switch 2 specs

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.

Here’s the full rundown:

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Nintendo Direct Switch 2 recap announcement

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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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

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:

The Duskbloods

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

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:


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