With the Nintendo Switch 2's imminent arrival, speculation abounds regarding its launch day titles. While an official lineup remains elusive, we offer some educated guesses, blending likely Nintendo staples with anticipated indie releases.
While a day-one release of all these titles is highly optimistic, even a partial inclusion promises an exciting launch. Here's our hopeful (and somewhat realistic) prediction:
Likely Launch Titles:
- Mario Kart 9: A successor to the wildly successful Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is almost guaranteed. Rumors of a "new twist" heighten anticipation. A launch-day release would be a powerful statement.
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New 3D Super Mario: The Switch's relative lack of 3D Mario titles makes a new entry highly probable. A launch alongside Mario Kart 9 would be a monumental event for Nintendo fans.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: After years of anticipation and a recent gameplay reveal, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's smooth visuals suggest a possible Switch 2 launch.
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom Enhanced: Backward compatibility is expected, but enhanced versions leveraging the Switch 2's power (4K, improved framerates) would be a welcome addition.
Possible Launch Titles (or Soon After):
- Ring Fit Adventure 2: The success of the original makes a sequel likely, potentially showcasing the Switch 2's motion control capabilities.
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Resident Evil 4 Remake: The Switch's original limitations prevented this title's inclusion, but the Switch 2's increased power could make it a reality.
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Doom: The Dark Ages: Given the success of previous Doom titles on Switch and Microsoft's cross-platform strategy, this is a plausible, albeit less certain, contender.
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The Haunted Chocolatier: A launch-year release is more realistic, but a day-one appearance for this highly anticipated indie title isn't entirely out of the question.
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Earthblade: A 2025 release window has been suggested, making a Switch 2 launch a viable possibility.
The Switch 2's launch lineup will undoubtedly be a significant event. These predictions offer a glimpse into the potential excitement awaiting gamers.
