Summary
TheNintendo Switch 2will feature several heavy hitters, includingCyberpunk 2077,Borderlands 4,Enter the Gungeon 2, andFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. This all comes as Nintendo continues to show off its shiny new Switch successor, with tons of additional details, games, and features set to be unveiled in the lead-up to its official debut this summer. While portability remains key, theNintendo Switch 2appears to be Nintendo’s most powerful console to date and is far more capable of running AAA titles than the original Switch.
Few could have predicted theimpact the Nintendo Switch would have, not just on the video game industry but technology as a whole, with the portable console becoming one of the company’s best-selling products. Since the original Switch’s release in 2017, Nintendo has provided a steady stream of new and old games alike for the system, though many have eagerly been awaiting a Switch 2, which for the longest time seemed like nothing more than a fantasy. However, the Switch 2 has officially been revealed, as have several key games that will be coming to the system.
Nintendo revealed more details about itshighly anticipated Switch 2 during a Directdedicated to the console, with multiple high-profile games being confirmed for the device. Among the games coming to the Switch 2 areCivilization 7andEnter the Gungeon 2, as well asFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. One of the most surprising and exciting titles confirmed for the Switch 2 isCyberpunk 2077, which feels like a monumental leap forward given the specs of the original Switch.
Cyberpunk 2077, Borderlands 4, and Civilization 7 Are All Coming to Switch 2
Borderlands 4, one of the year’s most anticipated games, will also be coming to Nintendo Switch 2. The firstBorderlands,Borderlands 2, andBorderlands: The Pre-Sequelwere already available on the original Switch as part of a “Legacy” collection, withBorderlands 3also getting a port. Also coming to Switch 2 isSurvival Kids, which will be a launch title, as well as the highly anticipated next chapters ofDeltarune.
Beyond ports, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to feature a number of exclusive titles, too. At thetop of this list isMario Kart World, a brand-newMario Kartexperience that blends the classic gameplay of the series with open-world environments and brand-new features. The game will feature 24-player races, a day/night cycle, and numerous other firsts for Nintendo’s iconic racing franchise. The Nintendo Switch 2 itself boasts some big changes as well, both externally and internally, with the console featuring a bigger screen, better specs, and upgraded Joy-Cons.
