Nintendo shared its launch plans for the Swap 2 console in a long-awaited livestream Wednesday, saying that the successor to the massively common convertible recreation machine will launch in June.
The Swap 2 will hit North American retailers on June 5, however the firm didn’t disclose the value in the course of the stream.
Nintendo additionally shared some particulars about what new {hardware} options imply for the Swap 2 expertise. The Swap 2 will characteristic a 7.9-inch LCD show at a crisper 1080p decision, with HDR assist and the choice for 120 frames per second on supported video games—however the {hardware} itself will not be any thicker than the unique Swap mannequin.
The system will include 256GB of inner storage—that is eight occasions greater than the unique Swap mannequin. It’s going to additionally assist microSD Categorical playing cards for expandable storage, however not conventional microSD playing cards.
And the dock will allow 4K decision once you play in your TV. As beforehand introduced, the Swap 2 may also play authentic Swap video games, each bodily and digital, with a Swap switch characteristic accessible to maneuver knowledge over to the brand new console.
The brand new Pleasure-Con controllers characteristic a magnetic attachment, as beforehand hinted, with bigger management sticks that hopefully will probably be much less vulnerable to breaking down (or “drifting”) over time. And sure, the Pleasure-Cons can be utilized individually like a mouse on a desk for supported video games.
For instance, the beforehand noticed “C” button on the correct Pleasure-Con controller will pull up a GameChat characteristic that allows you to join with pals in a Discord-like audio dialog when you recreation.
There’s additionally a screen-sharing characteristic accessible, although even Nintendo’s personal stream prompt that the video high quality will probably be fairly uneven for exterior observers. You’ll be able to add your personal picture to streams through a USB digicam, together with one which Nintendo itself will launch on day one, in addition to put your face in sure supported video games.
GameChat will probably be free to make use of for any Swap 2 proprietor by means of March 31, 2026, although it would require a Swap On-line paid subscription after that.
The {hardware} will probably be flanked by notable video games akin to Mario Kart World—a extra expansive-looking sequel to the hit driving collection, with bigger tracks, 24 drivers on the programs (double the earlier norm), and contemporary components like climate situations and swappable costumes.
You will even drive between the interconnected programs alongside your rivals, with a separate Free Roam mode letting you discover all the related terrain. Nintendo will host one other livestream devoted to Mario Kart World on April 17 to showcase extra particulars from the sport.
Nintendo additionally teased one other racing recreation, Kirby’s Air Riders, and a brand new 3D Donkey Kong recreation referred to as Donkey Kong Bananza—sure, like “bananas.” The latter will launch on July 17.
Nintendo may also launch upgraded editions of some authentic Swap video games—akin to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, each of which is able to characteristic crisper graphics and smoother body charges.
In the meantime, an upgraded model of final fall’s Mario Social gathering Jamboree brings in numerous new options, together with gameplay that makes use of cameras, whereas Kirby and the Forgotten Land provides a brand new world alongside visible upgrades. These enhanced variations will probably be offered on their very own for Swap 2, and house owners of the Swap originals should purchase an improve pack to get the enhancements on Swap 2.
Upcoming Nintendo video games Metroid Prime 4: Past and Pokémon Legends: Z-A will each be launched throughout the Swap and Swap 2 alike, with efficiency enhancements added for the Swap 2 variations.
The stream additionally featured numerous third-party video games coming to Swap 2, akin to Elden Ring: Tarnished Version, Hades 2, Break up Fiction, EA Sports activities FC, Madden NFL, Road Fighter 6, Ultimate Fantasy VII Remake, Tony Hawk’s Professional Skater 3 + 4, Hitman: World of Assassination, Borderlands 4, and enhanced variations of Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 and Hogwarts Legacy.
Nintendo can also be engaged on a brand new Hyrule Warriors motion recreation with Koei Tecmo, Age of Imprisonment, that includes a storyline set earlier than the beginning of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It is due out subsequent winter.
The Swap 2 may also characteristic GameCube video games accessible completely to Swap On-line + Growth Pack subscribers, with titles like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2, and F-Zero GX supplied digitally—with each native and on-line multiplayer accessible.
Further titles like Tremendous Mario Sunshine and Luigi’s Mansion are additionally deliberate for the library, with Nintendo set to promote a GameCube-like wi-fi controller for Swap 2 as properly.
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