These are the Games Launching with the Switch 2
See what games you’ll be able to play launch day on your new hardware
(Editor's note: Nintendo announced more games will be updated for the launch. We added them to the list of "Free Updates" below.)
The Switch 2 releases this week, and already has a huge catalog of games thanks to backwards compatibility with the original Switch. Still, those who are buying the next generation console likely want something different to play on their new hardware. Here are all the physical and digital games launching June 5 for the Switch 2.
Physical Games
There are two types of physical games available for the Switch 2. These will have the entire game on a cartridge and be available June 5. They are:
- Mario Kart World
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
- Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma
Game-Key Card Games
Game-Key Cards are Nintendo’s new hybrid games that require both the cartridge and an internet download. The cartridge needs to be in the system to play the game, but the content is all downloaded to your Switch 2 via the internet. Here are the Game-Key Card games available at launch:
- Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
- Hitman World of Assassination Signature Edition
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
- Sid Meier's Civilization VII
- Sonic x Shadow Generations
- Split Fiction
- Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighter Edition
- Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
Digital Releases
Most of the games listed above will also be available digitally, but a number of Switch 2 games will be released digitally-only. They are:
- Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer
- Deltarune
- Fast Fusion
- Fortnite
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
- Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
- Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
- Suikoden I&II HD Remaster
- Survival Kids
Free Updates
Nintendo announced a few of their Switch games will have free updates for the Switch 2. These games are:
- 51 Worldwide Games
- Arms
- Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Game Builder Garage
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
- Super Mario Odyssey
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Added 6/4
- Kirby’s Dream Buffet
- Kirby Star Allies
- Pikmin 3 Deluxe
- Super Mario 3D All-Stars
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Finally, Nintendo put out lists of original Switch games that have general issues that are being addressed, have startup issues, or have some in-game compatibility issues on the Switch 2. If you are having trouble getting one of your favorite games to work on the new hardware, it is worth checking these lists to see if it is on there.
Which games are you most excited to play? Let us know in the comments.
