Nintendo Switch 2early adopters may be hungry for new experiences, and luckily, at least four exclusives are still on deck for summer 2025.Nintendo Switch 2launched with five exclusive games, headlined byMario Kart World, and while many fans are likely still having a blast racing onMKW’s eye-popping tracks, others may be anxious for new games.
As it stands, Nintendo has yet to reveal much about the Switch 2 lineup for the rest of 2025. In fact, fall 2025 is almost completely barren, minusHyrule Warriors: Age of ImprisonmentandKirby Air Riders, both of which currently lack solid release dates. Fans can also look forward toSwitch 2 Editions of Switch 1 gameslikeMetroid Prime 4: BeyondandPokemon Legends: Z-A, though they don’t have any exclusive content. They just run and look better on the Switch 2.
Nintendo is rumored to be hosting a Direct presentation at some point in the near future that should shine a light on more upcoming Switch 2 games. In the meantime, summer 2025 has at least four games for fans to look forward to.Donkey Kong Bananzais the big one, launching for the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, but fans can also look forward to Switch 2-exclusive content coming toSuper Mario Party JamboreeandKirby and the Forgotten Land. Finally, the brand-new IPDrag x Drive, a basketball wheelchair game that utilizes the Joy-Cons' mouse functionality, is also expected to launch this summer.
Upcoming Switch 2 Exclusives Coming Soon
Super Mario Party JamboreeandKirby and the Forgotten Landare technically Switch 1 games, but they are getting Switch 2-exclusive content on July 24 and August 28, respectively. The $19.99 upgrade pack forJamboreeimproves the game’s visuals and frame rate, plus adds brand-new game modes that utilize the Switch 2’s mouse, microphone, and camera.Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s $19.99 upgrade pack also features improved performance, along with brand-new abilities and a full-blown story expansion in the form ofStar-Crossed World.Kirby and the Forgotten Landwas a hit when it was first released, and so the new story content is definitely something Switch 2 owners should be excited about.
Out of all the Switch 2 exclusives coming this summer,Donkey Kong Bananzais the one that stands out as the most exciting.Donkey Kong Bananzais the first 3D platformer the franchise has seen sinceDonkey Kong 64, and it features a brand-new look for Donkey Kong,an impressive level of destructibility, and seriousSuper Mario Odysseyvibes. If it lives up to the hype,Donkey Kong Bananzacould easily become a must-have for Switch 2 owners.
Not enough is known aboutDrag X Driveto make a determination, but it’s an interesting concept. The Switch 2 could definitely use more multiplayer games, but whetherDrag x Drivesuccessfully fills that void remains to be seen. Hopefully, theNintendo Direct rumorsare true and fans can learn more about it and the other upcoming Switch 2 games soon.
