Unveiling the Exciting Rumors: Nintendo Switch 2 Game Lineup Revealed!

This week appears to be significant for Nintendo enthusiasts, as multiple reports have suggested that the successor to the Switch will be officially unveiled on January 16. Although the initial glimpse of the forthcoming Nintendo console is expected to concentrate solely on the hardware, numerous games for the system have purportedly been leaked thus far.

Per Podcaster NateTheHate, a completely new Mario Kart title is set to be released concurrently with the Switch 2, while a 3D Mario game is anticipated during the holiday season. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ranks as Nintendo’s top-selling game ever, with 64.27 million units sold as of September 30, 2024. The following installment in the series has lofty expectations to meet, but with a loyal fanbase and a “fresh twist” on its gameplay, it is likely to capture significant interest.

In the meantime, Mario aficionados haven’t really been deprived of games featuring Nintendo’s iconic plumber; however, it’s been eight years since we last experienced a true 3D adventure with him. Super Mario Odyssey received outstanding reviews upon its 2017 release, and since that time, Nintendo has satiated the desire for 3D Mario titles by remastering older GameCube and Wii U games for the Switch, in addition to launching Bowser’s Fury in 2021.

On Nintendo’s official page for upcoming titles, it lists Metroid Prime 4, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam for a 2025 release, indicating that this year is poised to be packed for the Switch. Although these games haven’t been confirmed as cross-generation titles, the Switch will maintain backwards compatibility with Switch games, providing the option to enjoy these titles on newer hardware if acquired.

On the side of third-party developers, it is rumored that Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be showcased on the Switch 2. Both games are visually striking on PC and PS5—Final Fantasy 7 Remake debuted on PS4—so it will be intriguing to see how they perform on the new Nintendo hardware, should these rumors hold true. Even Konami is reportedly preparing Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for the Switch 2, suggesting that a variety of genres will be addressed.

Reports indicate that Ubisoft is also preparing to bring numerous titles to the Switch 2, starting with ports of its Mario + Rabbids games and incorporating others like The Division, Assassin’s Creed, and Rainbow Six Siege. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot previously suggested that Nintendo advised Ubisoft to postpone releasing the Mario + Rabbids sequel on the Switch successor, given that the game supposedly performed poorly in sales despite receiving critical acclaim.

The Switch 2 may also welcome an expanded array of Microsoft titles, following the recently launched Pentiment and Grounded on the Switch. NateTheHate noted that Microsoft will be a “major supporter,” and games like Microsoft Flight Simulator, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Sea of Thieves, and Hi-Fi Rush are expected to be available on the platform. We’ve compiled all the leaked games so far; however, until Nintendo, Microsoft, and various third-party associates officially verify them, it may be wise to maintain a sense of skepticism.