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Nintendo Switch 2, and a 'Nintendo Direct' packed with games
Nintendo Switch 2 will be released on June 5th. The Korean retail price is ₩648,000.
Detailed information, including the release date of the Nintendo Switch 2, was revealed through the Nintendo Direct held on the 2nd (Korean time). In addition to upgrading the device's performance with a larger and improved display, magnetically attached Joy-Con 2, game chat and sharing features, many new features have also been added.
At the same time, many titles to be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 were introduced. You can play three types of games on the Nintendo Switch 2: software exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, most of the software released on Nintendo Switch 1, and finally, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Nintendo Switch 2 Information
■ More Powerful Device Performance
The Nintendo Switch 2 features a larger 7.9-inch display with the same 13.9mm thickness as the Switch 1, allowing you to enjoy games on a larger screen. It supports up to 120fps at 1080p resolution, providing a clearer and smoother screen. It also features an HDR-supported LCD screen, and in TV mode, you can see clear graphics with up to 4K resolution and HDR support. A cooling fan is also stored inside the dock.
Joy-Con 2 has also been upgraded. Unlike the previous version, it is attached to the main body with a strong magnet, and can be easily detached by pressing the release button on the back. The SL and SR buttons and the stick are all larger, and in games that support the feature, you can also move the Joy-Con like a mouse.
The sound has also been enhanced and supports spatial audio. You can use the game chat function without additional devices through the built-in microphone. The stand is wider and more robust, allowing you to freely adjust the angle in table mode, and two additional USB-C ports have been added for convenient charging.
The built-in storage space provides 256GB and supports faster data read and write speeds, which will greatly reduce game loading times. The corresponding memory card is a Micro SD Express card, which enables high-speed data communication.
■ Added New Features Including Game Chat
The most central of the new features added to the Nintendo Switch 2 is game chat. You can communicate with friends and family via voice while playing games through the microphone built into the Nintendo Switch 2 console. It supports noise canceling and can recognize voices even from a distance. It can also be used in handheld mode.
It can be used by activating the game chat function, and you can quickly bring up the chat menu using the C button added to the Joy-Con 2. When connecting a separate Nintendo Switch 2 camera, video calls are also possible during the game. The camera will be released with the Switch 2 console.
You can also use the game screen sharing function. If you turn on the option in the game chat menu, you can share the game screen with the other person and play together. It is also possible to adjust the size of the game screen. The game chat function requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership, but you can try it for free until March 31, 2026.
Sharing communication has also been added, which allows you to play games with other consoles without additional software. Through this, you can play multiplayer on up to 4 consoles with one game, and you can also immediately share communication with game chat partners. Sharing communication is only possible with compatible software.
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Games
You can play three types of games on the Nintendo Switch 2: software exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, most of the software released on Nintendo Switch 1, and finally, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Exclusive software is a game that utilizes the performance and features of the Nintendo Switch 2, and the Switch 2 Edition is a game that improves the graphics of titles released on the Switch 1 and adds Switch 2-only play. In the case of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, if you own the existing Nintendo Switch version software, you can play it by purchasing an upgrade pass.
■ Mario Kart World
The new Mario Kart game, Mario Kart World, was introduced as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2. This series is set in various regions around the world, and the atmosphere changes depending on the time of day and weather conditions. A key feature is that you can run anywhere in the world, off the track. Various modes are available, including Grand Prix Race, Knockout Tour Race, and Free Run Mode. Mario Kart World will be released with the Nintendo Switch 2, and more detailed information will be revealed at the Direct on April 17th.
■ Kirby Air Ride
Kirby Air Ride was revealed for the first time at Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. This is a completely new game released 22 years after Kirby Air Ride for the Nintendo GameCube. Masahiro Sakurai is the director. Kirby Air Ride is scheduled to be released this year.
■ Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong is back on the Nintendo Switch 2. Donkey Kong Bananza is a new action-adventure game made for the Nintendo Switch 2. You can play the game by destroying and breaking through not only enemies but also walls and the ground with Donkey Kong's powerful punch containing tremendous power. The game is scheduled to be released on July 17th this year, and more details will be revealed later.
■ Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is exclusive software where you can check the functions of the Nintendo Switch 2. You can also experience how to use it directly by playing mini-games and demos in the Welcome Tour. You can check various information from the unique features of the Nintendo Switch 2 to detailed technologies. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour will be released as downloadable software at the same time as Switch 2.
■ Duskblood
Duskblood from FromSoftware, the developer of Dark Souls and Elden Ring, will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game, a completely new title first revealed through Nintendo Direct, is scheduled to be released as a Switch exclusive in 2026. The trailer included scenes of the protagonist fighting against various unidentified monsters and transcendental beings in a Victorian-style city. Detailed information about the game will be released on the Nintendo official website on the 4th through Creator's Voice.
■ Drag & Drive
Drag & Drive is a completely new title that utilizes the mouse operation of Joy-Con 2. Holding the Joy-Con 2 in both hands, you can operate it like two mice to enjoy a special 3:3 ball competition. Drag & Drive is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2025.
■ Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classic
Nintendo GameCube will be added to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive service. Nintendo GameCube was released in 2001. Titles that can be played at the start of the service include The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2, and F-Zero GX.
For titles that support multiplayer, up to 4 people can play locally, and you can also play online with friends. The screen resolution has also been improved, allowing you to enjoy clearer image quality than at the time, and you can check the title operation method and assign buttons. Titles will be added sequentially after the service starts.
Nintendo GameCube - Nintendo Classic will be distributed along with the release of Switch 2. And a dedicated controller that allows you to play with the feeling of the time will also be released at the same time. Wireless connection is possible, and you can connect to game chat with the C button.
■ Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition takes the contents of the existing Super Mario Party Jamboree as is, but adds new Switch 2-only modes such as mouse operation, built-in microphone, richer vibration, and play using a separately sold camera. You can experience Mario Party using the camera, Kupa On Stage using the camera and microphone, and Super Coaster supporting mouse operation. The game will be released on July 24th.
■ The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the two titles has improved resolution and frame rate, and also supports HDR, allowing you to play with higher resolution and smoother graphics. You can also use Zelda Note to enjoy Hyrule's adventure more deeply. Zelda Note is Nintendo Switch 2 Edition-only content that can be used in the Nintendo Switch app on smartphones. You can guide various places with your voice or share what you have created with a QR code.
■ Kirby's Discovery - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
In Kirby's Discovery, you can take advantage of the improved graphics and frame rate to experience additional stories that can only be played in the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Set in a new world that changes with the power of a mysterious meteor, you can experience Kirby's new adventure.
■ Metroid Prime 4 Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
In addition to the Nintendo Switch 1 version, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond will be released as a Switch 2 Edition. In addition to general operation, intuitive play is possible with mouse operation, and it supports 60fps 4K quality mode and 120fps FHD performance mode. You can choose one of two modes that support HDR.
■ Pokémon Legends Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Pokémon Legends Z-A, which is scheduled to be released in the fall, will also be available in the Switch 2 Edition in addition to the Switch 1 version. You can enjoy a more comfortable game play with improved graphics and frame rate.
■ Zelda Musou Sealed War Record
The new Nintendo Switch 2 game Zelda Musou Sealed War Record has been revealed. Zelda Musou is a Musou-style action series based on The Legend of Zelda in collaboration with Koei Tecmo and Nintendo. Just as the previous work was connected to Breath of the Wild, Sealed War Record will unravel content related to the sequel Tears of the Kingdom. The game is scheduled to be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the winter of 2025.
■ Elden Ring - Tarnished Edition
Elden Ring will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2. Elden Ring, which was released on PC, PS, and Xbox in 2022, was praised for combining Soulslike action with a fantastic open world. And through this Nintendo Direct broadcast, the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 version, 'Tarnished Edition', has been confirmed within 2025.
■ Street Fighter 6
Capcom's Street Fighter 6 can also be found on the Nintendo Switch 2. Street Fighter 6 includes battles through local communication and a new mode unique to the Nintendo Switch 2. There are two versions of the software: a general version and a version containing a total of 26 characters. Amiibo and Amiibo cards will also be released at the same time as the Nintendo Switch 2.
■ Enter the Gungeon 2
Enter the Gungeon 2 was revealed for the first time through Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. The roguelike bullet hell shooting game aiming for the depths of the dungeon remains the same, and the style has been changed to 3D space. You can also find familiar elements from the previous work. The release date and detailed game information will be revealed later.
■ Other Titles Introduced
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