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The first week of June marks a momentous occasion for the entire video game industry and the fans that make the industry thrive, as we are about to embark on a new adventure. Nintendo is releasing the follow-up to their hit 2017 console on June 5 with anew entry in theMario Kartseries. You love to see it. TheNintendo Switch 2might not have the best launch lineup ever, but there’s still going to be plenty of games to keep you busy, even if you’re not aMario Kart fanatic.
This guide will show you every game coming to theNintendo Switch 2, including the classic GameCube games coming to Switch Online, the juggernaut third-party titles likeCyberpunk 2077, as well as Switch 1 games that are getting major upgrades.
All Launch Titles for the Nintendo Switch 2
First-Party Switch 2 Launch Games
To kick things off, this initial section will list the newfirst-party Switch 2 gamesavailable on launch day, including the three GameCube classics being added to Switch Online. There’s not much, but thankfullyMario Kart Worldcarries the launch:
While there are only three GameCube games at launch, Nintendo has promised we’ll see some other games soon,likePokemon XD: Gale of Darkness,Super Mario Strikers, andLuigi’s Mansion.
Third-Party Switch 2 Launch Games
Switch 1 Games With Upgrade Packs Coming to Switch 2
Several Nintendo Switch games will not receive standalone Switch 2 versions, but will instead offerUpgrade Packs for purchase à la carte. It seems that mostgames will cost $10 to upgrade, likeBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom, but third-party developers can set whatever price they choose.Fantasy Life i’s Switch 2 upgradeis only going to cost players $2.59, for some reason.
It’s worth noting thatRune Factory: Guardians of Azumawill have a Switch 2 version as well as an Upgrade Pack.
