by Camila May 04,2025
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are now officially live in the US, and if you've managed to secure your console amidst the preorder frenzy, you're likely eager to find some exciting games to dive into on launch day. We've done the legwork for you, compiling a comprehensive list of every Switch 2 game available for preorder, complete with direct retailer links to make your shopping experience seamless.
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More retailers are expected to go live or restock Switch 2 preorders in the run-up to launch. For the latest updates, follow @IGNDeals on Twitter/X or Bluesky, and bookmark our Switch 2 preorder guide.
The Switch 2 is already building an impressive library of upcoming games, featuring a mix of new exclusives and enhanced re-releases. Leading the charge are heavyweights like Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) and Mario Kart World ($79.99), both available for preorder now. Enhanced versions of classics like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are also fine-tuned for the new hardware. Additionally, new versions of Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby and the Forgotten Land are up for grabs, alongside exciting third-party titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Sonic X Shadow Generations.
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Please note that not all titles will be available on launch day, June 5. Some games, like Donkey Kong Bananza, won't hit shelves until July 17, and major titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A are still missing from preorder listings on both Switch 2 and the current model.
For those looking to enhance their gaming setup, we've also got you covered with new Switch 2 accessories. From the new Joy-Con 2 and Switch 2 Pro controllers to cameras and more, today is the perfect day to add these to your cart.
Nintendo has confirmed the cost of upgrading two more Switch games to the Switch 2 edition: Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree. These upgrades are not cheap. While upgrading The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom costs $9.99, both Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree will cost more than double that. Although precise U.S. prices are not yet available on the American Nintendo eShop, the UK Nintendo eShop lists the upgrade pack at £16.99 / €19.99, significantly higher than the £7.99 / €9.99 charged for upgrading Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
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It has been revealed that nearly all physical third-party Nintendo Switch 2 games in Japan are Game-Key Cards, and a similar trend is emerging in the West. In the US, Sega's Switch 2 games, such as Sonic X Shadow Generations and Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, are listed as Game-Key Cards. So far, we've identified only four third-party physical Switch 2 games that aren't Game-Key Cards: Cyberpunk 2077, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Aiba Edition.
IGN recently had the opportunity to go hands-on with two of the most anticipated Switch 2 launch titles, Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World, both available for preorder now. Here's what Brian Altano and Logan Plant had to say about these highly anticipated games:
Donkey Kong Bananza: "I also think Bananza is on track to be one of the most gorgeous Nintendo games I’ve seen. It really does take advantage of Switch 2's hardware – the environments are beautiful and DK’s animations are wonderfully expressive, and I left feeling like the next generation of first-party Nintendo games had truly arrived."
Mario Kart World: "Mario Kart World feels like the definitive Switch 2 launch game and will certainly be one of the defining games of the Switch 2 generation. The new open world format and Knockout Tour modes are massive new additions to the franchise, the visuals are gorgeous, the gameplay is a blast, and we can’t wait to play more, even if we wish it was a few bucks cheaper."
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for game releases. Alongside the Switch 2, there are numerous other great games on the horizon worth keeping an eye on. Below are some of our other preorder guides covering exciting releases like Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Doom: The Dark Ages, and more:
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