Nintendo Switch 2 Announcements: Upgraded Zelda Games, Metroid Prime 4 Modes, Exclusive FromSoftware Game, and more
Nintendo's latest Direct presentation was a monumental event, revealing extensive details and announcements surrounding the highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Alongside hardware specifications, several key first-party games and numerous major third-party titles were unveiled, showcasing an exciting future for Nintendo fans.
Upgraded Versions for Zelda: BOTW and TOTK
Nintendo announced enhanced "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions" for two iconic Zelda titles: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. These versions will include upgraded visuals, improved frame rates, and new HDR support, elevating their acclaimed art styles.
Owners of either game on the original Switch will have the option to purchase upgrade packs to obtain these enhancements without buying the full game again. Additionally, the Nintendo Switch Online app, renamed the Nintendo Switch app, will introduce "Zelda Notes"—offering helpful tips and allowing easy sharing of player creations.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Display Modes
Nintendo also provided fresh details about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, emphasizing its performance on the new hardware. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will offer two graphical modes:
Quality Mode: 4K/60 FPS with HDR (docked), 1080p/60 FPS with HDR (handheld)
Performance Mode: 1080p/120 FPS with HDR (docked), 720p/120 FPS with HDR (handheld)
This entry will also support the Joy-Con 2’s new mouse functionality for precise aiming and interaction. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, featuring Samus Aran's new psychic abilities, is slated for a yet-to-be-confirmed 2025 release.
FromSoftware's "The Duskbloods" Exclusive
A surprise announcement came from FromSoftware, creators of Elden Ring and Dark Souls, unveiling a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive title: The Duskbloods. Set in a gothic, vampire-themed world reminiscent of Bloodborne, this multiplayer-focused title promises an atmospheric and intense gameplay experience. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki will detail more about the game during a "Creator’s Voice" series debuting April 4, 2025.
Major Third-Party Games Confirmed
A variety of major third-party titles were confirmed to launch on Nintendo Switch 2, including special editions:
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition (includes Shadow of the Erdtree DLC)
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition (launch title)
Hades 2
Hitman: World of Assassination
Hogwarts Legacy
Star Wars: Outlaws
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Borderlands 4
Enter the Gungeon 2
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Project 007
Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut
Street Fighter 6 - Years 1-2 Fighters Edition
Here's the full list of third-party games announced:
Arcade Archives Ridge Racer
Borderlands 4
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
Deltarune: Episodes 1-4
EA Sports Madden NFL 26
EA Sports FC 26
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition
Enter the Gungeon 2
Fast Fusion
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Fortnite
Goodnight Universe
Hades 2
Hitman: World of Assassination
Hogwarts Legacy
Hollow Knight Silksong
Human Fall Flat 2
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
Marvel Comic Invasion
NBA 2K
No Sleep For Kaname Date: From AI The Somnium Files
Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
Project 007
PuyoPuyo Tetris 2 - The Ultimate Puzzle Match
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
Reanimal
Rune Factory - Guardians of Azuma
Shadow Labyrinth
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Split Fiction
Star Wars: Outlaws
Starseeker
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
Street Fighter 6 - Years 1-2 Fighters Edition
Survival Kids
Tamagotchi Plaza - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
The Duskbloods
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4
Two Point Museum
Wild Hearts
Witchbrook
WWE 2K
Yakuza 0: Director's Cut
Which upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game are you most excited about? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
