Nintendo Direct is reportedly scheduled to air soon after the launch of the new console
Nintendo’s upgraded and more powerful Switch 2 console is scheduled to launch next week on June 5. Currently, Mario Kart World is the only brand-new title confirmed for the launch lineup.
Get ready for smoother gameplay! Several Switch titles will get free upgrades on Switch 2 at launch, and premium updates for games like Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hogwarts Legacy will unlock even more power
Nintendo has slated Donkey Kong: Bananza for a July 17 release on the Switch 2, while Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are positioned for release later in the year, rounding out a strong post-launch lineup.
The wait might be almost over! Insiders reveal Nintendo could be holding a major Direct around the Switch 2 launch, likely on June 2 or June 9. With a history of June showcases, fans can expect fresh announcements and new game reveals.
A fan commented on the anticipation of a Metroid Prime 4 release date, along with potential shadow releases of HD versions of Prime 2 and 3.
Another fan noted that Nintendo may be allowing Mario Kart World to lead the launch, reserving upcoming promotions for Donkey Kong Bananza and future titles.
Another fan suggested that Nintendo could be preparing to announce its major fourth-quarter release, with speculation centered on a new 3D Mario platformer, Animal Crossing or The Legend of Zelda.
Additionally, some fans are expressing interest in seeing more Nintendo GameCube titles made available through the Switch 2’s Online Library.
Gamers are hungry for updates! We need launch dates for Metroid Prime 4, Kirby Air Riders (and a proper gameplay trailer), Hyrule Warriors 3, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Plus, bring on more first-party Switch 2 exclusives!
The Switch 2 Direct left some fans wanting more from Nintendo’s internal teams. One Redditor speculated that Luigi’s Mansion 4 could be the next major title revealed, pointing out that Next Level Games is likely due for an announcement. Another voiced the community’s sentiment clearly: “This is desperately needed.”
Now, with its release just around the corner, the Switch 2 is on track to become the fastest-selling console ever! But fans are finding pre-orders tricky, and many are posting fake eBay listings to block scalpers from hiking prices.
The 2017 release of Star Wars: Battlefront 2 saw a record-breaking weekend, fueling fan hopes for another installment in the franchise.
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