All The Nintendo Switch 2 Games Rumored So Far

The Switch 2 is officially real, with Nintendo confirming the look and some details about the hardware. More details are to come in an April Nintendo Direct, but the big detail missing--aside from a release date or price--was any word about the games. We did get a look at what might be a new Mario Kart game (more on that below), but otherwise it's a complete question mark as to what new games are coming to Switch 2.
Fortunately, there has been no shortage of rumors and reports in recent months. Many of the now-confirmed details about Switch 2 were first revealed by these, but other reports have shared some of the games that may be on the way to Switch 2. Below, we run through all of the games said to be coming to Switch 2. We'll also report back as games are officially confirmed for the console.
According to Podcaster NateTheHate, a brand-new Mario Kart game (which was potentially what we saw during the reveal trailer) will launch alongside the Switch 2, while a 3D Mario game will arrive during the holiday season. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is Nintendo's best-selling game of all time, having sold 64.27 million units as of September 30, 2024. The next game in the series has some big boots to fill, but with an established fanbase and a "new twist" on its gameplay, it's likely that there'll still be plenty of interest in it.
Meanwhile, Mario fans haven't exactly been starved of games starring Nintendo's plumber, but it has been eight years since we last saw him in a proper 3D adventure. Super Mario Odyssey earned rave reviews when it was released in 2017, and since then, Nintendo has scratched the itch for 3D Mario games by remastering his older GameCube and Wii U games for the Switch, while also releasing Bowser's Fury in 2021.
On Nintendo's official upcoming games page, it also lists as Metroid Prime 4, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam for a 2025 release, so this looks to be a stacked year for the Switch. While these games aren't confirmed to be cross-gen titles, the Switch will be backwards compatible with Switch games, in case you purchase these titles and want to enjoy them on newer hardware. The Switch 2 reveal confirmed that both physical and digital Switch games will work on the new console.
On the third-party side, Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are rumored to be making an appearance on the Switch 2. Both games are visually impressive on PC and PS5--Final Fantasy 7 Remake was released first on PS4--so it'll be interesting to see how they run on the newer Nintendo hardware if these leaks turn out to be true. Even Konami is said to be preparing Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for the Switch 2, so it looks like several genres will be covered.
Ubisoft is also reportedly bringing several of its games to the Switch 2, starting with ports of its Switch Mario + Rabbids games and including other games like The Division, Assassin's Creed, and Rainbow Six Siege. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot previously mentioned that Nintendo suggested that Ubisoft should have waited to release the Mario + Rabbids sequel on the Switch successor, as the game reportedly had poor sales despite being critically acclaimed.
The Switch 2 could also be home to even more Microsoft games, following the release of Pentiment and Grounded on the Switch recently. NateTheHate added that Microsoft will be a "very big supporter" and that games like Microsoft Flight Simulator, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Sea of Thieves, and Hi-Fi Rush will find their way onto the system. We've gathered up all the leaked games so far, but until Nintendo, Microsoft, and various third-party partners officially confirm them, you might want to remain skeptical.

Rumored Mario Kart 9 Game

NateTheHate previously reported that he expects to see Mario Kart 9 in 2025. It's possible that's the game we saw featured during the Switch 2 reveal video. Nintendo didn't confirm a name or many other details except to show a brief glimpse of the game, though one shot did make it look as if there could be up to 24 competitors included in a single race.

Assassin's Creed Mirage

"There are a lot of other third-party games that are being considered or will be coming to Switch 2. One title that will be there within the launch window comes from Ubisoft, and it's going to be Assassin's Creed Mirage."
Source: NateTheHate

Assassin's Creed Shadows

"To my understanding, Assassin's Creed Shadows is one of those in-development ports it just won't be ready for launch and probably won't be ready for the launch window."
Source: NateTheHate

Final Fantasy 7 Remake

"I think third-parties are going to show up quite strong, and we can go to the third-party prediction speculation segment. I've already discussed some of the third party games that will be coming to Switch 2. One title coming in 2025 is going to be Final Fantasy 7 Remake."
Source: NateTheHate

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

"[Final Fantasy 7] Rebirth will follow in 2026."
Source: NateTheHate

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

"Expect a lot of Microsoft games on Switch 2 and PS5 moving forward, but Flight Simulator and Halo: Master Chief Collection are two games I have heard about that should be making their way over in 2025."
Source: NateTheHate

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Hi-Fi Rush

"Microsoft is going to be a very big supporter of the Switch 2 when it does come out, they will be porting and patching the current Switch lineup. So games like Grounded, Pentiment, the Ori games will eventually find their way to Switch 2, be patched with 4K support and I wouldn't be surprised if you see Sea of Thieves, maybe Hi-Fi Rush, also find their way over."
Source: NateTheHate

Ori and the Blind Forest

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Sea of Thieves

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle and Sparks of Hope

"[We] had already released a Mario Rabbids game [on Switch], so by doing another we had two similar experiences on one machine. On Nintendo, games like this never die. There are 25 Mario games on Switch. Nintendo [has advised] that it's better to do one iteration on each machine. We were a bit too early, we should have waited for [the next console]. Because you could play a great game. And we think it will last for 10 years, because we will update it for the new machine that will come in the future."
-- Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot
"There was also some consideration of doing a Mario + Rabbids collection so it would have one and two in a single package."
Source: NateTheHate

Rumored 3D Mario Game

"We have heard stuff like a new 3D Mario [game]."
Source: NateTheHate

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Currently scheduled to launch in 2025 for Switch.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

"Some other third-party games I have heard, include Metal Gear Solid Delta, which is coming out in 2025. Right now it lacks a release date for all platforms and I'm hopeful that maybe it is a day-and-date release when it does come to Switch 2."
Source: NateTheHate

Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Currently scheduled to launch in 2025 for Switch systems.

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

Currently scheduled to launch in 2025 for Switch.

Rainbow Six Siege

"I've been told that Ubisoft is doing more than half-a-dozen games for the Switch 2, and a lot of them are going to be late ports. These are from a range of franchises, like The Division, Rainbow Six Siege."
Source: NateTheHate

The Division

Note: It's not clear yet which Division game--or games--will be headed to Switch 2.

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All The Nintendo Switch 2 Games Rumored So Far

Rumored Mario Kart 9 Game

Assassin's Creed Mirage

"There are a lot of other third-party games that are being considered or will be coming to Switch 2. One title that will be there within the launch window comes from Ubisoft, and it's going to be Assassin's Creed Mirage."Source: NateTheHate

Assassin's Creed Shadows

"To my understanding, Assassin's Creed Shadows is one of those in-development ports it just won't be ready for launch and probably won't be ready for the launch window."Source: NateTheHate

Final Fantasy 7 Remake

"I think third-parties are going to show up quite strong, and we can go to the third-party prediction speculation segment. I've already discussed some of the third party games that will be coming to Switch 2. One title coming in 2025 is going to be Final Fantasy 7 Remake."Source: NateTheHate

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

"[Final Fantasy 7] Rebirth will follow in 2026."Source: NateTheHate

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

"Expect a lot of Microsoft games on Switch 2 and PS5 moving forward, but Flight Simulator and Halo: Master Chief Collection are two games I have heard about that should be making their way over in 2025."Source: NateTheHate

Microsoft Flight Simulator

Hi-Fi Rush

Ori and the Blind Forest

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Sea of Thieves

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle and Sparks of Hope

Rumored 3D Mario Game

"We have heard stuff like a new 3D Mario [game]."Source: NateTheHate

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Currently scheduled to launch in 2025 for Switch.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

"Some other third-party games I have heard, include Metal Gear Solid Delta, which is coming out in 2025. Right now it lacks a release date for all platforms and I'm hopeful that maybe it is a day-and-date release when it does come to Switch 2."Source: NateTheHate

Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Currently scheduled to launch in 2025 for Switch systems.

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

Rainbow Six Siege

"I've been told that Ubisoft is doing more than half-a-dozen games for the Switch 2, and a lot of them are going to be late ports. These are from a range of franchises, like The Division, Rainbow Six Siege."Source: NateTheHate

The Division

Note: It's not clear yet which Division game--or games--will be headed to Switch 2.

Topics

"There are a lot of other third-party games that are being considered or will be coming to Switch 2. One title that will be there within the launch window comes from Ubisoft, and it's going to be Assassin's Creed Mirage."
Source: NateTheHate

"To my understanding, Assassin's Creed Shadows is one of those in-development ports it just won't be ready for launch and probably won't be ready for the launch window."
Source: NateTheHate

"I think third-parties are going to show up quite strong, and we can go to the third-party prediction speculation segment. I've already discussed some of the third party games that will be coming to Switch 2. One title coming in 2025 is going to be Final Fantasy 7 Remake."
Source: NateTheHate

"[Final Fantasy 7] Rebirth will follow in 2026."
Source: NateTheHate

"Expect a lot of Microsoft games on Switch 2 and PS5 moving forward, but Flight Simulator and Halo: Master Chief Collection are two games I have heard about that should be making their way over in 2025."
Source: NateTheHate

"We have heard stuff like a new 3D Mario [game]."
Source: NateTheHate

"Some other third-party games I have heard, include Metal Gear Solid Delta, which is coming out in 2025. Right now it lacks a release date for all platforms and I'm hopeful that maybe it is a day-and-date release when it does come to Switch 2."
Source: NateTheHate

"I've been told that Ubisoft is doing more than half-a-dozen games for the Switch 2, and a lot of them are going to be late ports. These are from a range of franchises, like The Division, Rainbow Six Siege."
Source: NateTheHate