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- The Nintendo Switch 2 was released on June 5, 2025, featuring Mario Kart World and subsequent additions like Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokémon, and Metroid titles.
- Capcom is planning to release Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Pragmata, and potentially a new PvP game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, The Duskbloods, in the near future.
- Expected releases for 2026 include Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Mario Tennis Fever, Pokémon Pokopia, and possible announcements of Luigis Mansion 4 and a new Super Smash Bros. game.
- Dragon Quest XII and Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 are rumored to be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in the near future, with trailers potentially appearing at Nintendo Direct events.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Debuts with Mario Kart, More Titles; Charging Case Pro Announced
The Nintendo Switch 2 arrived in stores on June 5, 2025, accompanied by Mario Kart World. Within its first seven months, the console also received Donkey Kong Bananza, as well as Pokémon and Metroid titles shared with the original Nintendo Switch. Game developers have announced a new charging case for the Nintendo Switch 2 called the Charging Case Pro, priced at $99.99. Featuring an LED battery indicator, the case is expected to be released this month. The Nintendo Switch 2’s early game lineup includes: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade – January Dynasty Warriors: Origins – January Dragon Quest VII (full remake) – February Yakuza Kiwami 3: Dark Tides – February Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil Village, and Resident Evil Requiem – by the end of February.
Nintendo Switch 2 Expands Game Lineup with Capcom Titles and New Releases in Fan-Favorites
Following these releases, Capcom plans to release Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and Pragmata on the platform. 007: First Light is slated to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside its release on other platforms. Elden Ring will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 after a slight delay. FromSoftware is also developing The Duskbloods, a new PvP game exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2, potentially connected to Elden Ring Nightreign. It is rumored that The Duskbloods release could be delayed until next year. Looking ahead to 2026, Nintendo intends to introduce new games in established, fan-favorite series while also launching new intellectual properties. Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, confirmed this strategy in a recent interview with Kyoto Shimbun, stating, “We are developing games in popular series that many fans are eagerly awaiting, but also entirely new software.” Several 2026 titles have already been announced, including Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Mario Tennis Fever, and Pokémon Pokopia.
Nintendo Switch 2 Lines Up Capcom Games, Dragon Quest XII, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 with Potential Super Smash Bros. and Luigi’s Mansion 4
Gaming analyst RogersBase predicts that Luigi’s Mansion 4 will appear, and that a new Super Smash Bros. game might be announced for the Nintendo Switch 2 within the next two years, but does not anticipate any major 3D Mario or The Legend of Zelda titles this year. The Dragon Quest XII trailer from Square Enix suggests that the game is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, and a trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 might appear at a Nintendo Direct event. While Nintendo plans to revive additional series, fans can also anticipate surprise announcements.
In Case You Missed It
In a whirlwind of gaming news, Larian Studios has shared some intriguing insights about the Nintendo Switch 2 situation for Baldur’s Gate 3. Carlos Mendoza, in his recent article “Larian Head States They’d Love to See Baldur’s Gate 3 on Switch 2” Larian Head States They’d Love to See Baldur’s Gate 3 on Switch 2, But It’s No Longer Their Decision, reveals that while Larian was initially eager, the final call now lies with publisher Wizards of the Coast. Meanwhile, Marcus Thompson’s latest post on Xbox Wire, “The First 2026 Game Releases” Xbox Wire: The First 2026 Game Releases, gives us a comprehensive rundown of over 20 upcoming Xbox games, from realistic simulators to chilling horror titles. And speaking of the Switch’s successor, Marcus also explores Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa’s statements regarding the potential impact of RAM price volatility on the Switch 2’s pricing in his insightful analysis “Nintendo Switch 2 Price May Be Impacted by RAM Crisis” Nintendo Switch 2 Price May Be Impacted by RAM Crisis. It’s a joyful smorgasbord of gaming news, so dive in and stay ahead of the curve!
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