Here are the Nintendo Switch 2 launch games that arrived alongside the new console

The Nintendo Switch 2 is out now, with a whole host of games launching alongside it. It was a solid launch line-up, with an absolute juggernaut leading the pack alongside an impressive third-party offering, and new versions of Switch games. You can now read our Nintendo Switch 2 review, too.

The headline launch title was easily Mario Kart World, which expands the classic arcade racing formula into an interconnected world that can be explored with friends. There's also Split Fiction, which is a match made in heaven for a new Nintendo console.

Here are the Nintendo Switch 2 launch games, including Fortnite, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, and Hogwarts Legacy. Now that the console is out, these are the games to play first, most of which we've already played and reviewed.

Nintendo Switch 2 launch games

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Here's the full list of Nintendo Switch 2 launch games. These launched alongside the console on June 5, 2025.

• Arcade Archives 2 Ridge Racer
• Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
• Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
• Deltarune
• Fast Fusion
• Fortnite
• Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition
• Hogwarts Legacy
• Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
• Mario Kart World
• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
• Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
• No Man's Sky (significantly updated for Switch 2)
• Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
• Sid Meier's Civilization 7 (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition)
• Split Fiction
• Street Fighter 6
• Survival Kids
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch 2 Edition)
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 Edition)
• Yakuza 0 Director's Cut

It's likely that we'll hear more from Nintendo regarding upcoming Switch 2 games post-launch. We'll keep you up to date, and add to the list as the news comes in.

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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

Wake up, Samurai

Solid performance

Great visuals

Smartly integrated Nintendo Switch 2 features

The complete Cyberpunk 2077 experience

Some areas in Phantom Liberty are rough

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition made its way to Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day. It's a massively updated version of the last-gen builds of the game, and it features the excellent Phantom Liberty DLC as well.

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Fortnite

The best value in gaming

Increased resolution and draw distance from Switch 1

Mouse controls are a great fit

The closest thing to an endless amount of content you can get

Cross-progression from other platforms

Mouse control setup and buttons are a bit awkward

Sometimes the new seasons are real bad

Nintendo's restrictions make the V-Bucks transfer awkward

Fortnite is now playable on Nintendo Switch 2, meaning you'll be able to earn a Victory Royale wherever you are. The game is currently in its sixth Chapter, and what we've heard about the next Season of Fortnite sounds very exciting indeed.

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Mario Kart World

Seemless kart racing

A stunning showcase of Switch 2’s increased power

Knockout Tour is a chaotic blast

A vast, eclectic soundtrack that I need on Nintendo Music immediately

Online play is impressively stable

Seamlessly transitioning to Free Roam from the menu is a blessing

Unlocking some characters can be frustratingly random

Character select screen is a total mess

While Free Roam can be fun, it feels a little empty

Stickers are a very underwhelming collectible

There’s no dedicated circuits-only option for Grand Prix events

Perhaps the most anticipated Switch 2 launch game was Mario Kart World. For good reason, too, as we certainly came away impressed after spending some time with the game. In TechRadar's Mario Kart World preview, Hardware Editor Rhys Wood praised the game's seamless open world and the new Knockout Tour mode.

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Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition)

Through the dragon's eye

An incredibly immersive experience

Beautiful landscapes that pop in HDR

60fps makes gameplay genuinely fun and combat silky smooth

The resolution upgrade feels like wearing glasses for the first time

Zelda Notes rules

Zelda Notes would be better in the actual game

I still wish it had proper voice acting

A Nintendo Switch 2 version of Tears of the Kingdom arrived on June 5, with upgraded visuals and performance. In TechRadar's Nintendo Switch 2 preview, hardware editor Rhys Wood had this to say about the new versions:

"Playing it (Breath of the Wild) and Tears of the Kingdom at a rock-solid 4K 60fps on console feels like it’s not real. But it is on Switch 2. Both games also have drastically sharper image quality, meaning they’re absolutely the definitive version of each release."

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Street Fighter 6

A new contender

It’s feature complete (minus older battle passes)

Has all Year 1 and 2 characters

Online matches work great

Smooth performance everywhere except…

…World Tour is a choppy mess

Classic motion inputs aren’t a good fit for the Joy-Con 2

Slightly grainy image compared to other systems

We absolutely adored Street Fighter 6 on PS5, and thankfully we found it to be a similar experience on Switch 2. TechRadar even previewed it during our Switch 2 hands-on finding that "It maintained a solid 60fps throughout gameplay and felt as responsive (and loaded just as quickly) as versions on those other systems."

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Deltarune

A new tale

Unique, personable characters

Hilarious, off-the-wall writing

Stunning chiptune soundtrack

Surreal, atmospheric pixelated worlds

Delve deeper into the story with each chapter

Bullet Board can feel impossible to maneuver at times

Encounters can be repetitive, especially in Chapter 1

Deltarune released its next two chapters alongside a full release on Nintendo Switch 2. This one is from the creator of Undertale and features a story that runs in parallel to 2015's beloved cult RPG.

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Split Fiction

Enter the mirror

Unique, fun-filled, character-driven story

Brilliant (and sometimes surreal) level design

Varied gameplay mechanics and environments

Play portable, on tabletop, or on TV thanks to Switch 2's hybrid design

Excellent sound, even in Tabletop mode

Drop in visual quality, shadow renders, and framerate from PS5

A multitude of confusing local and online co-op options

You need two sets of Joy-Con 2 controllers

Certain gameplay mechanics can be harder to see in Tabletop mode

Split Fiction is one of our favorite games of 2025 so far, building on team Hazellight's previous titles to deliver a truly explosive co-op experience. In TechRadar Gaming's Split Fiction review, we said that "It packs an array of captivating mini-games into a linear, yet highly rewarding platformer, laced with Hazelight’s trademark storytelling to keep you on your moral toes."

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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Take a guided tour

Exploring a giant Switch 2 is quite endearing

Minigames and tech demos can be cool

You’ll genuinely learn a thing or two about the console

Unlocking new areas can involve a pixel hunt

Flat out assumes you have a 4K TV and Switch 2 accessories

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is essentially an interactive demo for the new console. It's a good choice for the first game to play once your Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, though be aware that Nintendo is charging for Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. A strange decision indeed.

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Civilization 7

Making history

Visually impressive

Matches have a more consistent pace

Swapping Civs is smartly implemented

Fantastic roster of leaders to choose from at launch

Legacy Path system ultimately leads to samey games

Diplomacy feels half-baked

Civilization 7 makes some bold changes to the tried and tested formula, changes that we praised in our Civilization 7 review. It makes use of the Switch 2's Joy-Con mouse mode as well, which makes playing even easier for fans of 4X strategy games.

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Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition

Stone-cold killer

Looks good in handheld mode

Hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of things to do

Some of the best level design ever

Stealthy infiltration is still brilliant

Choppy performance at times

A fair number of bugs

Very limited offline functionality

Hitman World of Assassination bundles the three main Hitman games, their DLCs, as well as a whole heap of extra content. The Nintendo Switch 2 gets a Signature Edition, which features some Mario-themed cosmetics.

Personally, I'm loving being able to take Hitman on the go in portable mode. Being able to chip away at Freelancer Mode while commuting is an absolute dream, as is trying out time trial challenges for levels like Sapienza and the Berlin techno club-set "Apex Predator" mission.

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