When the Switch 2 comes out on June 5, these are the games you should play first.
After years of rumors and speculation, Nintendo finally revealed the details of its upcoming Switch 2 console. The system will be available on June 5 for $449. You can play several exciting games on day one, including original releases and enhanced ports. Better yet, Nintendo has a release-packed 2025 schedule, so there will be no shortage of games to snap up throughout the year.
If you plan to preorder a Nintendo Switch 2 on April 24, we recommend you start with these five launch-day titles, ranked from #5 to #1.5. Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut
This update to RGG Studio’s excellent beat ’em up features new cut scenes, English voiceovers, and French, German, Italian, and Spanish subtitles. More importantly, Yakuza 0 has a new Red Light Raid online multiplayer mode with 60 unlockable characters.4. Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Editions
Yes, these are technically two games, but they represent some of the best Zelda titles in the series’ history. Nintendo promises faster load times on Switch 2, with smoother frame rates and improved graphics.
