Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: Everything You Need to Know

Last night, Nintendo pulled back the curtain on its highly anticipated next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2. Packed with upgrades and exciting new features, the Switch 2 is set to revolutionize the hybrid gaming experience once again.

A Redesigned System for the Future

The Nintendo Switch 2 boasts a redesigned system optimized for performance, featuring a bigger HDR screen with 1080p resolution in handheld mode. When docked, the console can output in stunning 4K resolution, with support for HDR, VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), and up to 120fps gameplay. The dock also includes a built-in cooling fan for better heat management to ensure smoother gameplay.

Storage has been significantly expanded, with 256GB of internal storage, ensuring players have plenty of space for their digital library.

Next-Gen Joy-Con Controllers

The new Joy-Con 2 controllers snap into place with magnetic connectors for a more secure fit. One of the most exciting features is the introduction of mouse functionality, allowing players to use the Joy-Cons in new ways in supported games.

GameChat and Built-in Camera Support

Nintendo is finally stepping up its communication game with GameChat, a brand-new feature that lets players share their game screen while chatting. Players can also connect face-to-face using the Nintendo Switch 2 camera or any compatible USB-C camera (sold separately).

Major Game Announcements

Nintendo didn’t just unveil new hardware— they also showcased some jaw-dropping game reveals. Here are the biggest highlights:

Mario Kart World

A new global Mario Kart experience is coming! Mario Kart World takes the racing series to the next level, featuring seamless connected courses, allowing 24-player races, and introducing Knockout Tour mode, where racers battle through back-to-back courses without pit stops. The game also features Free Roam mode, letting players drive freely through vast locations and even take scenic photos with friends.

Kirby Air Riders Returns!

A new Kirby racing game is officially in development, led by Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai. While gameplay details are still under wraps, the brief teaser confirmed that Kirby Air Riders is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. This marks the first Kirby Air Riders game since its 2003 GameCube debut.

FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods

In one of the most shocking reveals of the Direct, FromSoftware announced The Duskbloods, a brand-new PvPvE multiplayer action game coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The dark, gothic setting, along with gameplay elements that suggest vampiric powers, is already drawing comparisons to Bloodborne.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

While no new Zelda game was announced, Nintendo revealed Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a Musou-style prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This title, developed by Nintendo and Koei-Tecmo, explores the Imprisoning War, allowing players to control Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and other key characters.

Set for release this winter, the game will put the Switch 2’s upgraded hardware to the test.

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Deltarune Chapters 3 & 4 Arrive at Launch

The long-awaited Chapters 3 and 4 of Deltarune will launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. The game will also be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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Hades 2 Arrives on Switch First

Fans of Supergiant Games can rejoice—Hades 2 will arrive first on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 before making its way to other consoles. The game will target 60fps performance on the new hardware and is expected to launch in 2025.

Third-Party Support Expands

The Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to have strong third-party support, with several major franchises making their way to the system. Some of the biggest upcoming and legacy titles announced for the console include:

  • Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

  • Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (screaming, crying, throwing up)

  • Street Fighter 6

  • Borderlands 4

  • Yakuza 0 Director's Cut

  • Split Fiction

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct has set the stage for an exciting new era for Nintendo fans. With cutting-edge hardware improvements and a stellar lineup of games, June 5, 2025, can’t come soon enough!

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