The Nintendo Switch 2 is just around the bend, and excited fans won’t have to wait much longer! It has been officially announced and will feature a special Direct event on April 2. There are rumors that its launch was delayed to ensure a robust lineup of games, and the successor to the original Switch is set to make a big impression. The first Switch recently surpassed 35 million sales in Japan alone and has sold over 146 million units globally as of September 2024. While it’s uncertain if the new console can reach those heights, the Switch 2 is definitely aiming high.
Numerous leaks have provided a sneak peek into the upcoming features, suggesting that the Switch 2 will deliver a significant performance upgrade. The only detail Nintendo has confirmed ahead of the official announcement is that the Switch 2 will support backwards compatibility with the original model, potentially improving the performance of many existing Switch games. However, what fans are really eager to learn about are the new games for the console, and there are already several third-party titles being speculated for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The Most Recent Round of Credible Switch 2 Game Leaks
The year 2025 is buzzing with rumors about the Switch 2, but not all sources are equally trustworthy. One reliable insider is podcaster Nate the Hate, who has accurately forecasted several third-party games set to launch in the coming years. Additionally, Jez Corden, the executive editor at Windows Central, has confirmed some of the Xbox ports and shared a few more insights.
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Sparks of Hope collection
- The Division (unknown title)
- Rainbow Six Siege
- Halo: Master Chief Collection
- Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Sea of Thieves
- Grounded
- Pentiment
- Ori and the Blind Forest
- Ori and the Will of the Wisps
- Hi-Fi Rush
- Hellblade 2
- Age of Mythology
- Gears of War 1 Ultimate Edition
- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Although some of these titles are based on speculation, Nate and Jez primarily assert that Microsoft and Ubisoft are eager to get their latest games onto the Switch 2 as soon as possible. Even if the Switch 2 doesn’t offer 4K support or performance enhancements for certain games, it could still be the ideal platform for playing them.
Every Other Third-Party Nintendo Switch 2 Game Rumor
These are merely the surface of the leaked third-party titles for the Switch 2, with additional information coming from various sources. The assertions made by Universo Nintendo’s editor-in-chief “Necro” Felipe Lima, well-known Atlus and Sega insider Midori, and prominent leaker Nash Weedle carry more credibility, but it’s wise to approach all of this with some skepticism.
- Monster Hunter Wilds (Felipe Lima)
- Grand Theft Auto 6 (Felipe Lima)
- Far Cry 7 (Felipe Lima)
- Visions of Mana (Midori)
- Persona 1 and 2 Remakes (Midori)
- Persona 6 (Midori)
- New Jet Set Radio (Midori)
- New Crazy Taxi (Midori)
- New Golden Axe (Midori)
- New Shinobi (Midori)
- New Streets of Rage (Midori)
- Elden Ring: Definitive Edition (Nash Weedle)
- Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (Nash Weedle)
- Bayonetta Trilogy (Nash Weedle)
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (likely due to an unspecified 2025 release window)
- Call of Duty (implied by official statements)
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (PH Brazil)
- Rise of the Ronin (Discord user SoldierDelta)
- New Project X Zone title (January 2025 Famiboards list)
- Resident Evil (January 2025 Famiboards list)
- Persona 5 Royal and/or Persona 5 Strikers (January 2025 Famiboards list)
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (Average Lucia Fanatic)
- Persona 3 Reload (Twitter user @MbKKssTBhz5)
- New Super Monkey Ball Game (Zippo)
The addition of popular open-world titles such as GTA6 and Red Dead 2 certainly stands out as major system sellers, but there’s a diverse range of options available. We’ll have to wait and see which of these games make their way to the Nintendo Switch 2. Even if only a few do, the handheld console is sure to provide a great gaming experience.