April's Nintendo Direct had us literally on the edge of our seats. We got to see the brand new Nintendo Switch 2 and several new games that would be coming out throughout the year. The Nintendo Switch 2 will release on June 5th at a starting price of $449.99 with a Mario Kart World bundle that will be available at 499.99. Let's go over all the games that we are excited for. What a fun summer it's going to be!
Mario Kart World will release on June 5th. Get ready to hit the open road with Mario and friends. This game is exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Depending on the time of day and weather conditions the atmosphere will change. You can go off the race track and drive virtually everywhere in this world on a new addition to the game called free roam. This game looks so fun. We are huge fans of Mario Kart so we can't wait for this new game to play together as a family.
Donkey Kong Bananza is a brand-new 3D platforming action adventure game coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17! Help Donkey Kong make his way through the depths of the Underground World. The deeper he goes, the more amazing places he finds. We are huge Donkey Kong fans. We can't wait to play this game.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, the latest game in the Zelda franchise, releases exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 this winter! This game takes place before Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild.
Kirby Air Riders, a brand-new title directed by Masahiro Sakurai, is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch in 2025.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Kirby’s 3D platforming adventure gets an extra boost in Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World, launching for Nintendo Switch 2 on Aug. 28.
Super Mario Party Jamboree: Experience new modes, new minigames, and new ways to play in Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, releasing for Nintendo Switch on July 24.
Pokemon Legends Z-A: Welcome to Lumiose City, where skilled Trainers participate in the Z-A Royale, a tournament where you’ll rank up via unique Pokémon battles that happen in real time and can feature Mega Evolutions! Pokemon Legends Z-A comes to Nintendo Switch in 2025.