<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/nintendo" rel="" target="" title="Nintendo"><span>Nintendo</span></a><span> is bringing out the big guns for the launch of the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/technology/nintendo-switch-2-every-detail-revealed-price-release-date-explainer/939f9aff-c851-47d9-9429-ab9d1b519ca9" rel="" target="" title="Nintendo Switch 2"><span>Nintendo Switch 2</span></a><span>. With a mix of beloved franchises, fresh takes on classics, and a few surprises — there's a lot to be excited about.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Headlining the show was an all-new 3D Donkey Kong game, </span><em><span>Donkey Kong Bananza</span></em><span>, in addition to </span><em><span>Mario Kart World</span></em><span> and </span><em><span>Kirby Air Riders</span></em><span>. As for a new 3D Mario platformer, we'll have to wait and see. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Here's everything that was announced:</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Donkey Kong Bananza</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Release date: July 17, 2025</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>DK is back! This new 3D adventure lets you smash, swing, and tear through levels — literally. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The environments look to be completely destructible and the famous ape isn't holding back. </span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/technology/nintendo-switch-2-every-game-announced/16ccd74e-8b87-481a-b0a6-91c3e21a0b7d" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's been a while since we've had a full 3D Donkey Kong game, so this one's going to be a treat.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Mario Kart World</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Release date: June 5</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>We're getting a brand-new Mario Kart, and it's bigger than ever! </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>This time, courses are connected in an open-world style, with huge 24-player races and even a Free Roam mode to explore tracks at your own pace. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>This is the official launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 and is exclusive to the console. More details are coming in a special Mario Kart Direct on April 17.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Metroid Prime 4: Beyond</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Release date: 2025</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>Metroid Prime 4: Beyond</span></em><span> will hit the Nintendo Switch 2 (and the original Switch) this year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The game, which was originally revealed in 2017, restarted production in 2019 because "progress had not reached the standards (Nintendo) expected" of a </span><em><span>Metroid Prime </span></em><span>title. Six years later, the game looks gorgeous. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Samus will explore Planet Viewros with new "psychic abilities" in </span><em><span>Metroid Prime 4: Beyond</span></em><span>, allowing her to curve the path of her beams, missiles and bombs.  </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>Metroid Prime 4: Beyond</span></em><span> is also set to take advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2's new mouse controls. It also features a 4K 60fps game mode, a 1080p 120fps mode, and has full HDR support.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Pokemon Legends Z-A</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Release date: Late 2025</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>Pokemon Legends Z-A</span></em><span> continues the Pokemon Legends series with new gameplay and story elements. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Fans can expect to explore a new region and encounter unique Pokemon. Its release is highly anticipated by the Pokemon community.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The game, which will also release on the Nintendo Switch, isn't a graphical showcase for the system, but will certainly sell.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h2><strong><span>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild &amp; Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Editions</span></strong></h2></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Release date: June 5, 2025</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Both Zelda Switch masterpieces are getting an upgrade! </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Smoother gameplay, faster load times, and an exclusive new feature — Zelda herself will give you hints through a new in-game app.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There's so much to love about these games and fans of the series will be thrilled they'll be able to experience it all again in 4K. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>If you own the original versions of these games, an upgrade will be available to purchase.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><span>Kirby Air Riders</span></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Release date: 2025</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A fresh take on the classic </span><em><span>Kirby Air Ride</span></em><span> is on the way! </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The first game was released on the Nintendo Gamecube in 2003, now it's getting a sequel some 22 years later. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>High-speed racing, wild machines, and new power-ups — this is gonna be fun.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>This is the second racing game Nintendo is putting up for the Nintendo Switch 2.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><span>The Duskbloods</span></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Release date: 2026</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>This one was a major surprise. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A brand-new multiplayer action RPG from the creators of </span><em><span>Dark Souls</span></em><span> and </span><em><span>Elden Ring</span></em><span>? Yes, please! It's exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, and we can't wait to hear more.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><span>Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World</span></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Release date: August 28, 2025</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>That's not all from Kirby... Kirby's big 3D adventure is getting even bigger. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A mysterious meteor crash kicks off a brand-new story, with fresh Mouthful Modes and co-op play. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Players will also go on a new journey with Kirby titled </span><em><span>Star-Crossed World</span></em><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Nintendo Switch Welcome Tour</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Release date: June 5, 2025</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In a similar vein to what </span><em><span>Astro's Playroom</span></em><span> did for the PlayStation 5, Nintendo now has it's own version — but you've got to pay for it.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The game is designed to give players a tour of the Switch 2, learning the features and hardware of the system in an interactive way. Not so sure about this one.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Enter the Gungeon 2</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Release date: 2026</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A bigger, crazier sequel to the beloved bullet-dodging dungeon crawler, now in full 3D. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>We didn't get to see a whole lot of this one but I'm very intrigued to see more!</span><strong><span> </span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>Split Fiction</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Release date: June 5</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>After selling millions of copies in the past few weeks alone, it's a joy to learn that </span><em><span>Split Fiction</span></em><span> is also coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's the perfect couch co-op game and already one of the best games of the year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><h3><strong><span>All of your old Switch games</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>All of your old Switch games will work on the Nintendo Switch 2. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Better still, they'll look and play better. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Nintendo has confirmed all games will get a modest performance bump on Nintendo Switch 2 with higher frame rates and better resolutions. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Nintendo will also sell upgraded versions as Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Like on PlayStation, if you already own a game on Switch, you can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game for a nominal fee. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will get these upgrades for free.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/technology/nintendo-switch-2-every-detail-revealed-price-release-date-explainer/939f9aff-c851-47d9-9429-ab9d1b519ca9" rel="" target="" title="Nintendo Switch 2: Everything you need to know about the new gaming console"><strong><span>Nintendo Switch 2: Everything you need to know about the new gaming console</span></strong></a><strong></strong></div></div><div class="styles__Wrapper-sc-2o34ro-0 cmwkBV"><div class="styles__Column-sc-2o34ro-3 jJDKrX"><a href="/content/2025/02/04/11/41/most-anticipated-video-games-releasing-in-2025"><img alt="Grand Theft Auto VI" sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 636px, (min-width: 768px) 396px, 100vw" src="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/jHw05v24XBtkRdWpKopP-N1AdgA=/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F04fe5421-e2f2-43e7-a8be-36aa3e025fc3" srcset="https://imageresizer.static9.net.au/jHw05v24XBtkRdWpKopP-N1AdgA=/396x223/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F04fe5421-e2f2-43e7-a8be-36aa3e025fc3 396w, 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games on the way below:</span></strong></h3></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Sid Meier's Civilization VII – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Release date: June 5, 2025</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Hogwarts Legacy</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Release date: June 5, 2025</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Release date: June 5, 2025</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Yakuza 0 Director's Cut</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Release date: June 5, 2025</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Fortnite</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Release date: June 5, 2025</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Release date: 2025</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>Drag x Drive</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Release date: Late 2025</span></div></div><div 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