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Nintendo Switch 2 Fully Unveiled in 60-Minute Direct

Nintendo reveals the Switch 2's features, launch date, and flagship game lineup ahead of its June 5 release.

A finalised render of the Nintendo Switch 2, complete with C button previously obscured in prior renders.
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Switch 2 Controller
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date

Overview

  • The Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025, with preorders expected to begin in April.
  • New features include 4K HDR support, 120 FPS, Joy-Con mouse functionality, and a 'C' button for online chat and screen sharing.
  • Mario Kart World, featuring free roam and 24-player races, will be a flagship launch title.
  • The console will support backward compatibility with most existing Switch games and offer enhanced versions of select titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
  • Nintendo announced Treehouse livestreams on April 3 and 4 to showcase hands-on gameplay of Switch 2 games.