Predicting the Switch 2 Launch Games

With the Nintendo Switch 2's imminent arrival, speculation about its launch lineup is rife. While an official list remains elusive, we can make educated guesses, combining likely Nintendo staples with anticipated indie titles.

While expecting all these titles on day one is optimistic, even a partial release would be exciting. Here are our hopeful predictions for the Switch 2 launch:

1. Mario Kart 9

A successor to the immensely successful Mario Kart 8 is highly probable. Rumors of development and a "new twist" suggest a fresh take while retaining the series' winning formula. A launch-day release would be a significant system seller.

2. New 3D Super Mario Title

The Switch's relative lack of 3D Mario games since Super Mario Odyssey (2017) makes a new entry highly anticipated. A launch-day release alongside Mario Kart 9 would be a powerful statement from Nintendo.

3. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

After years of anticipation and a developer change, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is poised for release. Its smooth gameplay suggests it might be optimized for the Switch 2's capabilities, making a launch-day appearance plausible.

4. Enhanced Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom

Backward compatibility is expected, but enhanced versions leveraging the Switch 2's power (e.g., 4K resolution, improved frame rates) would be a welcome addition.

5. Ring Fit Adventure 2

Following the success of Ring Fit Adventure, a sequel utilizing the Switch 2's features would be a unique and potentially popular launch title.

6. Resident Evil 4 Remake

The Switch 2's enhanced power could finally bring Capcom's acclaimed Resident Evil 4 Remake to Nintendo's platform.

7. Doom: The Dark Ages

Given Microsoft's cross-platform strategy and the success of previous Doom titles on Switch, a Switch 2 release of Doom: The Dark Ages is a possibility.

8. The Haunted Chocolatier

A launch-year release (if not launch-day) of ConcernedApe's The Haunted Chocolatier is highly anticipated by fans of Stardew Valley.

9. Earthblade

Following the success of Celeste, Earthblade from Extremely OK Games could also grace the Switch 2 launch, given its projected 2025 release window.