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List of Nintendo Switch 2 launch games

With a ton of Nintendo Switch 2 games having been announced this week, we thought it’d be a good idea to fill you in on everything that’s been confirmed with a list of launch titles plus everything else in the pipeline.

Compared to the previous system, there’s a lot dropping on day one. Between Nintendo and third-parties, well over a dozen games are set to release immediately – it’s essentially double without counting Switch 2 Editions. On top of that, we know of many more that are planned for the future.

Here’s the full roundup:

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The Duskbloods details

FromSoftware has come forward with the first details about The Duskbloods, its new Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive announced this week. Aside from learning more about its development history including how it started out as a game planned for Switch 1, we get concrete gameplay details here. All of the important comes from a new interview with director Hidetaka Miyazaki.

Below is the full roundup:

Zelda Breath of the Wild Switch 2 vs Switch 1 comparison

During today’s Nintendo Treehouse: Live event, official footage was shown that offered a graphics comparison for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch 2 vs. Switch 1.

This is one of the upcoming titles that will have extra bells and whistles on the new console. Aside from an improved resolution, the action is now at 60 frames per second rather than 30. That results in an experience that’s booth smoother and clearer. Especially with the comparison, that’s especially evident. Loading is significant improved as well.

Below is the full comparison for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1:

Nintendo Switch 2 mouse pants

Nintendo Switch 2’s brand new mouse mode will work well on your pants, according to the system’s producer.

During a press conference recently, Kouichi Kawamoto spoke about the new feature. He went as far as to say that for some members of the Drag x Drive development team, they preferred playing the game that way.

When asked about how the new mouse functionality for Nintendo Switch 2 came about, Kawamoto had this to say:

Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 Day 1 live stream

The first day of Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 is about to begin. Fans can tune in starting at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe.

Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Drag x Drive, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Metroid Prime 4, and GameCube games will all apparently be shown here. Nintendo has indicated that the event will be four hours long.

Here’s the Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 Day 1 live stream:

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Donkey Kong Bananza details

Hands-on previews of Donkey Kong Bananza are coming in, and we’ve now got fresh details about the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. The game was just revealed yesterday and is coming out in a few short months.

IGN is one such site that has provided information about what to expect. Get the full roundup of tidbits below.

Nintendo Switch 2 DLSS ray tracing

Nintendo has confirmed a couple of key technical points for Switch 2, as we now know officially that it will support DLSS upscaling tech as well as ray tracing.

DLSS has been one of the earlier rumors surrounding the console. Essentially, if a game uses it, that means it can reach a higher resolution without actually hitting that target natively.

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Nintendo Switch 2 C button

April 2: For months now, there’s been talk about a brand new C-button for Nintendo Switch 2. This can be found on the right Joy-Con that sits right underneath the home button. Fans have been wondering what the new C button is for, and today’s Nintendo Direct presentation provided that answer.

Game Chat is included as a new feature on the console. By using it, players can communicate with friends and family while playing a game. A microphone is built directly into the system for chat, supporting both docked and handheld modes.

Nintendo Switch OLED

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Pocket Bravery

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of April 3, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Pocket Bravery and more.

Here’s the full roundup:


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