NINTENDO DIRECT: NINTENDO SWITCH 2 - RELEASE DATE PRESENTATION AND NEW GAMES ANNOUNCEMENT 2025

On April 2, 2025, Nintendo held a special Nintendo Direct presentation unveiling the Nintendo Switch 2, d
etailing its features, release date, pricing, and upcoming game titles.​

Release Date and Pricing

The Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled for a worldwide release on June 5, 2025. Pre-orders will commence on April 9.
The console is priced at $449.99, with a bundle including Mario Kart World available for $499.99. ​

🔔Hardware Specifications

✅ Display: 7.9-inch LCD screen with 1080p resolution, supporting HDR and up to 120Hz refresh rate. ​

✅Docked Mode: Supports 4K gameplay at 60fps. ​

✅Storage: 256GB of internal memory, expandable via microSD cards. ​

✅Controllers: Redesigned Joy-Con controllers attach magnetically and can function as a mouse for compatible games. ​

✅Additional Features: Built-in microphone with GameChat, camera accessory, GameShare for local play with a single game copy,
two USB-C ports, and Wi-Fi 6 support. ​

🔔Announced Game Titles

🔔First-Party Titles:

✅Mario Kart World: Features dynamic weather and an open-world experience. ​

✅Super Mario Party Jamboree: Set for release on July 24, 2025. ​

✅The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom: Enhanced versions for the Switch 2. ​

✅Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment: A newly announced prequel. ​

✅Kirby Air Riders and Donkey Kong Bananza: New titles expanding the beloved franchises. ​

🔔Third-Party Titles:

✅Elden Ring,
✅Hogwarts Legacy,
✅Hades 2,
✅Final Fantasy 7 Remake,
✅Cyberpunk 2077

These major AAA games are being ported to the Switch 2,
leveraging its enhanced hardware capabilities. ​

✅The Duskbloods: An exclusive title from FromSoftware, scheduled for 2026. ​

🔔Backward Compatibility

The Switch 2 will support both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, though some titles may not be fully compatible. ​
Additional Accessories

A new Pro Controller featuring rear buttons, a headphone jack, and a "C" button for chat menu access was also introduced. ​

For a comprehensive overview of the announcements, you can refer to Polygon's coverage. ​

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