The launch titles for the Switch 2 were recently announced, including those that will be available from Day 1 on the console. The Switch 2’s launch line-up features a mix of brand-new titles exclusive to the Switch 2 and re-releases of popular titles from the Xbox Series X|S and PS5.

With the Switch 2 launching on June 5, in just under a month’s time, what titles have been confirmed to be available at release, and what titles will you need to wait a little longer for?

Available at launch

The following titles have been confirmed to be available at launch on the Switch 2:

In addition to this launch line-up, games on the Nintendo eShop are reportedly fully backward compatible, however only a very small number have been confirmed to have been tested beyond the capability to launch. This in theory adds up to 10,000 games available to Switch 2 on launch, however it remains to be seen just how viable this will be. 

The Switch 2 is already a bit of a hard-sell at its current price tag, does this line up do enough to seal the deal? For me, no. The only real console-seller here is Mario Kart World and it’s not really done enough by itself to convince me it’s worth getting on the Switch 2 ecosystem so early in — I am more interested in Donkey Kong, but that releases 2 weeks after launch. There’s also nothing on the re-release side that is strong enough to draw me in either. Overall, I think it’s a rather weak line-up.

What Smash Jump thinks

I asked some of the Smash Jump team to give me their thoughts on the Switch 2 line-up:

Rowan

As someone who grew up with Nintendo but as of right now is only a fan in some of their franchises, the launch releases just aren’t as exciting to me. The only new game exclusive they have that is of interest to me right now is the Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut and that is only a limited exclusive, so I would rather wait it out then splurge on a new console for it. I’ll probably be holding off on Switch 2 until either Fire Emblem, Pokémon, or Zelda games are released exclusively to the console. The upgrade packs aren’t enough for me personally.

Chris

I am picking up a Switch 2. While Mario Kart World looks great, Breath of the Wild is what I am excited to play. I originally played it on launch, but the performance upgrade to me is how I want to experience it. I love smooth frame rates and seeing the best Zelda game receive it was an instant buy for me!

Jeremy

The Switch 2 has quite the interesting launch lineup. Of course there’s the big system seller in Mario Kart World, but there’s also a plethora of third-party titles releasing on launch day, including Street Fighter 6, Civ VII, and Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. On top of all these titles, the Switch 2 will also inherit most of the original Switch’s library, which is a massive advantage for the system compared to most other console launches. While this lineup is heavily reliant on third-party titles, it is far better than what the original Switch had to offer. There’s a lot more games for players to enjoy, and a lot more reasons to buy the Switch 2 at launch compared to its predecessor.

Adrian

I agree with Rowan and Jeremy, although I don’t think it is a weak launch. The Switch 2 has an interesting and varied line-up, but not amazing. Third-party re-releases like Cyberpunk, Hogwarts Legacy, Street Fighter 6, and Split Fiction will test the graphical and performance capabilities of the Switch 2 from Day 1. I am eagerly waiting to see how the Switch 2 hardware will run those. Nonetheless, I won’t be buying the Switch 2 at launch. Mario Kart World will absolutely be a heavy hitter, but it’s not my type of game. A new Animal Crossing, 3D Mario, and Zelda may sway me to get the Switch 2 eventually, although I suspect Nintendo does not want to over-crowd its first few months. Patience will once again be key, and I know Nintendo will pull me back in…eventually.

Do you think the Switch 2 has a strong or a weak line-up? What Switch 2 Day 1 games are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments and on our social media!

Ben Newton Contributor

Ben is a big nerd, and has been gaming for as long as he can remember. His earliest memories being of playing DOOM with his Dad in the late 90's and he has recently been enjoying rediscovering all of the games he couldn't afford as a kid. His passion for gaming is shared with a passion for writing that he hopes to share by contributing to Smash Jump.