Switch 2 in June: These Are the Games You Must Try On The New Console!

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is probably the strangest “game” on this list, but its quirky concept has people oddly intrigued. It’s basically a playable tech demo slash theme park inside your console that shows off all the new gizmos and features of the Switch 2. Think Astro’s Playroom vibes, but instead of a cute robot exploring a PlayStation, you’ve got mini-games about the Switch 2 itself – super meta in that classic Nintendo way. Gamers are joking about paying for what’s essentially a guided tour of their own system (“$10 to learn how to use a console? Thanks, Nintendo, you cheeky thing”), yet they’re still excited to hunt for Easter eggs and nostalgia nuggets hidden in there. Love it or side-eye it, Welcome Tour adds a dash of whimsical fun to the lineup, basically turning your new console into both the playground and the toy at the same time. | © Nintendo

Mario Kart World

Mario Kart World is revving up to be the ultimate Switch 2 crowd-pleaser at launch. Everyone and their grandma is hyped to drift through new courses, especially with rumors of tracks connecting in one epic road trip so you never even have to stop racing between cups. Expect chaotic new items and surprise characters (yes, even a Goomba wants in on the action), plus the return of the dreaded blue shell to keep things hilariously unfair. Nothing says “next-gen” like Mario and friends tossing bananas in glorious HD, and it has both casual racers and speedrun pros counting down the days. This is the party-starter of the Switch 2 lineup, ready to turn friendships into rivalries with a single well-timed lightning bolt. | © Nintendo

Breath of the Wild

Breath of the Wild may be a modern classic at this point, but its Switch 2 edition still has fans giddy to revisit Hyrule in upgraded style. This is the game that redefined open-world adventures, and now it’s back looking sharper and running smoother – climbing every mountain and shield-surfing down has never felt this effortless. Sure, many of us have already sunk 200 hours into chasing Koroks and taming wild horses, but the allure of doing it all again with faster load times and steadier performance is hard to resist. Players joke that Nintendo just wants us to buy BOTW for the third time, and honestly, we’re kind of okay with that if it means seeing our beloved Hero of the Wild at his very best. It’s a testament to how special BOTW is that even as the “grandpa” of the lineup, it’s still turning heads and tempting us into one more epic journey across the wilds. | © Nintendo

Tears of the Kingdom

Tears of the Kingdom may not be brand-new for Switch 2, but that isn’t dampening the hype one bit. Players are eager to dive back into Hyrule and its floating islands, this time enjoying smoother performance as they build even more ridiculous contraptions (yes, your Korok-launching machines will run better than ever). This epic adventure still feels fresh and massive, and on the new hardware it’s like putting on a comfy pair of upgraded climbing boots – everything just fits and looks better. Whether you’re solving ingenious puzzles or accidentally setting fields on fire, doing it in high resolution and steady frame rates makes it even more magical. It’s a testament to how legendary this game is that a lot of us are excited to replay a 100+ hour quest just to see it shine on the new console. | © Nintendo

Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy is finally casting its spell on Switch 2, and the demand from aspiring wizards is still sky-high. Fans who held off for a Nintendo version can now roam the halls of Hogwarts and fly over the Forbidden Forest on a broomstick with beefed-up visuals and performance. It’s like getting accepted to wizard school all over again – only this time you can take the entire magical world with you on the go (no Marauder’s Map needed). Expect plenty of excited chatter about how good it feels to sling spells in handheld mode – and maybe a few jokes about using Joy-Cons as wands. Better late than never, this massive open-world adventure is set to be a summer hit on Switch 2, proving that your Hogwarts letter might just arrive via console after all. | © Warner Bros.

Sonic x Shadow Generations

Sonic x Shadow Generations is speeding onto Switch 2 with a double dose of hedgehog attitude. This crossover has fans buzzing because it promises both the bright, classic Sonic thrills and the dark, edgy flair of Shadow in one wild ride. Imagine blasting through loops and ramps as Sonic, then tag-teaming with Shadow to unleash chaos control on robot baddies – it’s basically a nostalgia sandwich with extra chili dogs. The community is jokingly preparing for a battle of quips between Sonic’s cheesy one-liners and Shadow’s brooding coolness, but everyone agrees it’s going to be a blast. With Switch 2’s improved hardware ensuring those high-speed set pieces run silky smooth, this is one Sonic adventure that might actually keep up with our hype-fueled expectations. | © SEGA

Sid Meier’s Civilization 7

Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 is bringing turn-based world domination to Switch 2, and strategy fans are ready to lose sleep over “just one more turn” all over again. The buzz is real – not only is it a brand-new Civ (huge on its own), but the idea of building an empire on a portable console feels dangerously convenient. You can found cities on your lunch break, negotiate peace treaties on the bus, and inevitably wonder why Gandhi is dropping nukes when you’re in bed. With the Switch 2’s beefier specs, this entry can pack in even more detail and complex simulations without breaking a sweat, making world-conquering feel smooth and satisfying. It’s the kind of deep, addictive gameplay that has folks joking about needing a Civ-anon support group, but we all know we’re gleefully signing up for global conquest anyway. | © 2K Games

Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4

Deltarune Chapters 3 and 4 are poised to charm and troll players in equal measure on Switch 2, and the indie community couldn’t be more excited. Creator Toby Fox has a knack for turning expectations upside-down, so you can bet these chapters will mix heartfelt storytelling with laugh-out-loud weirdness (Spamton cameos, anyone?). Fans have been awaiting this like the next season of a beloved show – sharing theories and fangirling over every teaser or musical motif. The Switch 2 launch gives Deltarune’s retro-style graphics and chiptune bops a chance to shine brighter, and maybe even throw in some console-specific Easter eggs just to break the fourth wall. In a lineup full of blockbusters, this quirky, soul-packed adventure holds its own by reminding us that sometimes the most hyped surprises come in small, heartfelt packages. | © Toby Fox

Street Fighter 6

Street Fighter 6 is punching its way onto Switch 2, a knockout moment for fighting fans who are excited to take these battles on the road. This is the full-fat SF6 experience, meaning you can throw Hadoukens as Ryu or flash-kick as Guile in crisp detail without your console breaking a sweat. The hype is half about the game (already a proven hit) and half about Switch 2 showing it can handle those buttery 60fps combos – finally, portable Street Fighter that doesn’t pull its punches. Gamers are joking they’ll be doing Shoryukens in their sleep and swapping Joy-Con D-pads for real fight sticks, but hey, that’s the price of victory. With a diverse roster and robust online, Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 is set to turn every café, park bench and couch into an impromptu tournament arena. | © Capcom

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Switch 2 has people doing double-takes and saying, “Wait, they fit that on a Nintendo?!” This ambitious open-world RPG is infamous for pushing hardware to its limit, so the fact that Switch 2 can run Night City in handheld mode is a flex fueling a lot of hype (and curiosity). The Ultimate Edition means you’re getting every neon-drenched storyline and Keanu Reeves cameo packed in, turning your console into a cybernetically-enhanced experience machine. Gamers are cracking jokes about hacking their Switch 2 for real after spending hours as V hacking everything in sight – honestly, the line between reality and sci-fi might blur when you’re playing at 3 AM. Beyond the memes, there’s genuine excitement to see how well this version performs, and if it delivers, it’s a sign that Switch 2’s future with big third-party titles is looking bright (and very neon). | © CD Projekt Red

Split Fiction

Split Fiction is crashing the Switch 2 launch party with wild co-op energy, and gamers itching for a buddy adventure are here for it. This game basically throws two players into a blender of genres and worlds – one minute you’re outrunning a supernova in a sci-fi city, the next you’re in a fantasy realm challenging a monkey to a dance-off (seriously). It’s got that “from the makers of It Takes Two” pedigree, which means equal parts heartwarming story and laugh-out-loud teamwork chaos as you solve puzzles and battle bizarre baddies together. The community’s hyped to test friendships with this one, joking that if you can survive a hoverboard escape on a sandshark with your co-op partner, you can survive anything. With Switch 2 making split-screen (and cross-play) a breeze, Split Fiction is set to be the ultimate feel-good, “WTF just happened?!” co-op experience of the summer. | © Electronic Arts

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is ready to scratch that farming-and-fighting itch on Switch 2, and its niche community is buzzing like it’s harvest season. This series is all about living a double life – one moment you’re tending adorable crops and wooing the townsfolk, the next you’re diving into dungeons to smack monsters with an oversized sword. The new Azuma region hints at fresh fantasy lore and maybe a touch of Eastern flair, which has fans excited to see what (or who) they can befriend, battle, or marry this time around. It’s not as loud as the Marios and Zeldas, but those in the know are hyped about the improvements Switch 2 brings: faster load times between your farm and the field, prettier graphics for those cozy town vibes, and smoother combat when things get chaotic. If balancing turnips and dragons sounds like your kind of fun, Guardians of Azuma might just be your quiet obsession amid all the bigger launch blockbusters. | © Marvelous

Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut

Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is making its way to Switch 2, proving that even a tale of 1980s Japanese gangsters can feel right at home on a Nintendo console. This definitive edition of the cult-classic prequel comes packed with all the bone-crunching combat, dramatic crime drama, and utterly bonkers side quests intact (yes, you can still breakdance-fight goons and then go sing karaoke in the same night). Community chatter is a mix of disbelief and delight – disbelief that they can now smash thugs with bicycles at 60fps on a handheld, and delight that a whole new audience gets to experience Kazuma Kiryu’s rise and Goro Majima’s glorious madness. It’s a niche thrill compared to the Marios of the world, but Switch 2 owners are excited to step into Kamurocho’s neon-soaked streets without needing a PlayStation. Plus, there’s something inherently amusing about playing a gritty yakuza epic on a device with neon Joy-Cons attached – and we are so here for it. | © SEGA

Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition

Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition is sneaking onto Switch 2 as the stealthy surprise of the lineup, and it’s got would-be assassins polishing their fiber wire in anticipation. This edition wraps up Agent 47’s entire recent trilogy (all those creative assassination sandboxes) into one killer package – finally playable on a Nintendo device without any cloud-streaming shenanigans. The hype is simmering: players can’t wait to revisit iconic locales like the Paris fashion show or the Miami racetrack on a portable, trying ridiculous new ways to eliminate targets (exploding rubber duck, anyone?) between daily errands. There’s a tongue-in-cheek excitement too, with fans joking about playing in public and feeling like undercover agents as they tilt their screen so strangers can’t spot their devious plans. It might not grab the same spotlight as the colorful mascots, but for those who love a little assassination with their afternoon coffee, this Switch 2 port is a very welcome assignment. | © IO Interactive

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster is stirring up nostalgic excitement on Switch 2, especially among JRPG lovers who remember when this gem first graced the 3DS. This spruced-up version brings back the Brave/Default battle system that let you stack turns or hunker down defensively – a brilliantly strategic twist that still feels unique years later. Fans are eager to see the upgraded visuals; imagine those charming chibi heroes and lavish job costumes now popping on a big screen, yet you can still take it on the go for old times’ sake. There’s plenty of witty chatter about the subtitle’s not-so-subtle secret (if you know, you know), and how newcomers are in for mind-blowing twists wrapped in a classic RPG veneer. It might not dominate the hype headlines, but this remaster is like comfort food for the RPG crowd, offering a perfect blend of old-school adventure and modern polish to savor on the new console. | © Square Enix