The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming out soon, which will feature backwards compatibility with most Switch games. That said, if you would like to play older games with the best versions available, this is possible. This is done through all of the various Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games and upgrades.
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games, Explained
This special version of these games could be thought of as the new SKU for the upcoming console. Each of these versions are separate from the original edition of the game and feature various upgrades. For instance, some games like Pokemon Legends Z-A will likely feature better graphics and performance.
Other titles, like Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV, will feature additional content. Regardless, all of these improvements are only available with these new versions of the games. Some versions require you to pay extra to get them, while others are free with an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
All Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games and Upgrades
Here are all of the known Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games and upgrades you will be able to get for the upcoming console. In addition to noting which title it is, you can also find any respective release date we know about at this time for the title below:
- Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV: July 24, 2025
- Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Editions
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Switch 2 Edition
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Pokemon Legends Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Late 2025
- Hogwarts Legacy: June 5, 2025 (Launch Title)
- Civilization VII Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: June 5, 2025 (Launch Title)
- Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: August 27, 2025
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: June 5, 2025 (Launch Title)
- Shadow Labyrinth Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: July 18, 2025
- Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: June 27, 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025.
Published: Apr 2, 2025 10:54 am