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Nintendo Switch 2 Builds Launch Library With Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza and Metroid Prime 4

other · 2026-09-18

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been released, showcasing a mix of new titles and enhanced classics. Leading the sales is Mario Kart World, followed closely by Zelda and Donkey Kong. Among the new offerings, Donkey Kong Bananza is a platformer, while Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduces real-time combat. Hades II has received acclaim for its dynamic combat, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade elevates RPG storytelling. Two-player experiences are emphasized in Street Fighter 6 and Split Fiction, while Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV boasts over 100 minigames. Anticipated future releases include Mario Tennis Fever, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Resident Evil Requiem, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The Switch 2 Editions of popular games promise enhanced visuals and performance.

Key facts

  • The Nintendo Switch 2 launched after a delay meant to give developers more time and ensure a smoother rollout
  • Mario Kart World is currently the best-selling Nintendo Switch 2 game
  • Mario Kart World ranks among the top three Switch 2 games alongside Zelda and Donkey Kong
  • Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV includes over 100 minigames
  • Resident Evil Requiem splits its story between FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy
  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is described as arguably the biggest Switch 2 game on the horizon
  • Hades runs at a smooth 60 FPS in handheld on Switch 2
  • Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition includes the Phantom Liberty expansion and all major updates

Entities

Artists

  • Grace Ashcroft
  • Leon S. Kennedy
  • Samus
  • Mario
  • Donkey Kong
  • Yoshi
  • Kirby

Institutions

  • Nintendo
  • Displate
  • Displate Blog

Locations

  • Hyrule
  • Night City
  • Mushroom Kingdom

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