Nintendo’s latest Direct presentation was packed with announcements for Nintendo Switch, revealing a strong lineup for the remainder of 2025. Highlights include the return of fan-favorite franchises, remastered classics, and new adventures from top studios.
Nintendo Switch 2: All Together, Anytime,
Anywhere – Launching June 5th, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 is the latest evolution in hybrid gaming, offering enhanced power, flexibility, and connectivity. With a new 7.9-inch full HD screen, dramatically improved CPU/GPU performance, and crisp 3D audio, the console delivers vivid, smooth gameplay at home or on the go. The redesigned Joy-Con 2 controllers attach magnetically, function like a mouse, and support new control styles.
Social gaming is revolutionized through GameChat, enabling voice and video chats with up to 12 players, screen sharing, and parental controls—free to use until March 2026. GameShareallows players to share and play games locally or online with friends who don’t own the title. The system supports existing Nintendo Switch games and accessories, while offering new features like virtual game cards, adjustable kickstand, top-mounted USB-C port, and a dock that outputs up to 4K/120fps.
Nintendo Switch 2 comes bundled with essential accessories and is also available in a Mario Kart World bundle at launch. Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online with Expansion Pack introduces Nintendo GameCube classics in enhanced quality. With strong accessibility features and robust parental controls, Nintendo Switch 2 is designed to bring people together through richer, safer, and more inclusive play.
Major First-Party Titles
1. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond After a long wait, Nintendo revealed a gameplay trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, set to release in 2025. Samus Aran returns in a new intergalactic mission that combines exploration and intense combat. The trailer showcased both new enemies and atmospheric environments.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom In a fresh twist, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom stars Princess Zelda as the playable character. Using the Tri Rod, Zelda can copy objects and enemies to solve puzzles. The art style mirrors Link’s Awakening on Switch. It launches September 26, 2025.
3. Super Mario Party Jamboree: The Mario Party series expands with Super Mario Party Jamboree, featuring over 110 minigames and five new boards. Online play supports up to 20 players in a battle royale-style mode. Launches October 17, 2025.
4. Mario & Luigi: Brothership The beloved RPG series returns with a
seafaring twist. Mario & Luigi: Brothership brings vibrant visuals,
classic humor, and turn-based battles, arriving November 7, 2025.
