Nintendo Switch 2 Launches With Five Exclusive Games and More on June 5
Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 with five exclusive titles, along with a wide variety of ports featuring new content and enhancements. In total, at least 22 games are set to be available on launch day.
**Switch 2 Launch Day Exclusives:**
– *Mario Kart World* – Flagship launch title, also available in a $499.99 console bundle
– *Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster* – A polished version of the 3DS RPG with new mini-games
– *Fast Fusion* – A futuristic racing game for speed fans
– *Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour* – A built-in tutorial showcasing the system’s features
– *Survival Kids* – A new co-op survival game from Konami
**Launch Titles With Switch 2-Exclusive Content:**
– *Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S* – Includes a new 2v2 Doubles mode
– *Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Switch 2 Edition* – Enhanced performance and Zelda Notes app integration
– *Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Switch 2 Edition* – Boosted visuals and new app support
– *Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut* – Adds new cutscenes and an online mode with 60 playable characters
**Other Notable Day-One Games:**
– *Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition*
– *Split Fiction*
– *Sonic X Shadow Generations*
– *Civilization 7* (with mouse support)
– *Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition*
– *Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster*
– Plus many more, including *Fortnite*, *Hitman*, *Hogwarts Legacy*, and *Deltarune*
Beyond launch, Nintendo has several major titles lined up for 2025 and beyond, including *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond*, *Pokemon Legends: Z-A*, *Donkey Kong Bananza* (July 17), and *The Duskbloods*, a new PvPvE title from FromSoftware arriving in 2026.
With a mix of exclusives, enhanced ports, and promising future titles, the Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to have one of the strongest console launches in years.
