Nintendo Quietly Confirms First Three Games for Switch 2—And Fans Are Hyped

Nintendo has given fans a quiet but exciting update about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The company recently hinted at three major games set to launch with the new console.

During Nintendo’s Q3 earnings call on February 4, the company confirmed that Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are both on track for a 2025 release. These games will likely launch alongside the already teased Mario Kart 9.

While Nintendo did not officially confirm these as Switch 2 launch titles, many believe the timing suggests that they will arrive with the new console.

If they were only for the current Switch, it would be a surprising decision, as Nintendo would likely want to showcase its next-gen hardware with big releases.

What to Expect Next?

Nintendo has remained tight-lipped about the Switch 2’s specifications and official release date. However, more details are expected during the Nintendo Direct event on April 2.

This event will likely provide information about the console’s hardware, features, and more games coming at launch.

The original Nintendo Switch launched in 2017 with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, setting a high standard for launch titles.

If Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and Mario Kart 9 are indeed Switch 2 launch games, Nintendo fans could be in for an exciting start to the new console’s lifecycle.

More Surprises Coming?

Rumors suggest that a new 3D Super Mario game and a remaster of a Legend of Zelda title could also be part of the lineup.

Additionally, Xbox head Phil Spencer recently hinted that Xbox games like Doom: The Dark Ages and Halo: The Master Chief Collection might be coming to the Switch 2.

With all these exciting possibilities, the Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to be a must-have console. More details should emerge in the coming months, leading up to the much-anticipated April Nintendo Direct.