Multiple games potentially coming to theNintendo Switch 2have allegedly been leaked ahead of any official announcement from Nintendo. Since the first whisperings of a Switch successor, Nintendo fans have speculated about every possible aspect of the as-yet-unrevealed console, from its hardware to its release date to potentialgames on the Switch 2. With early rumors claiming that the Switch 2 is roughly equivalent in processing power to the PlayStation 4, the possibilities seem endless. And a fairly reliable source has finally revealed some of those possibilities, causing a whole new wave of speculation.
Frequent leakerNate The Haterecently offered a look at the Switch 2’s supposed release lineup on his podcast, includinga newMario Kartas a launch title,Final Fantasy 7 Remakebefore the end of 2025 (withRebirthto follow), and multipleAssassin’s Creedports(beginning withMirage) sometime after launch, according to a report byIGN. Nate The Hate also says thatMetal Gear Solid Delta, Konami’s remakeofMetal Gear Solid 3, might be on the Switch 2 - perhaps on the same date it’s released for other platforms. Nintendo has yet to confirm or deny any of this, but it paints an impressive picture of the Switch 2’s library.
Nate The Hate Has More Info On The Switch 2
Including A Potential Reveal Date
This comes immediately after a similar bombshell from Nate The Hate, who revealed, in the same episode of his podcast, the alleged date on whichthe Switch 2 will be revealed. Nate holds thatNintendo will officially announce the Switch 2 on June 25, 2025, in a presentation focusing on the console’s hardware. Following that, he predicts a May or June release date for the console.
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However, don’t expect to see any of the games listed above (or below) to be featured. Apparently,this first presentation will focus solely on the console and its features, with details about the Switch 2’s library to be revealed later.
Several Major Titles Are Allegedly Coming To The Nintendo Switch 2
What Nate The Hate Expects For The Switch 2’s Library
During his podcast, Nate The Hate also rattled off several other games that may be coming to the Switch 2. The list begins with several Microsoft games, includingHalo: The Master Chief CollectionandMicrosoft Flight Simulatorare also rumored to be coming to the Switch 2. This goes along withMicrosoft’s recent shift to cross-platform releases, so it’s not out of the realm of possibility.
Nate also suggested the Switch 2 could get a hefty dose of Ubisoft, including a pair of games from theTom Clancy’suniverse:The DivisionandRainbow Six Siege. LikeAssassin’s Creed MirageandFF7 Rebirth, these were both available on the PS4 at launch, so if rumors about the Switch 2’s processing power are accurate, it only makes sense to bring these online shooters to Nintendo.
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Finally, Nate also seems to confirm thatthe Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility - kind of. He says first-party Nintendo titles due to be released later this year will likely launch simultaneously on the Switch and the Switch 2. The jury’s still out on full backwards compatibility with the rest of the Switch library, though.
Again, none of this has been corroborated or denied by Nintendo, so take it with a grain of salt. Some insist that, based on Nate The Hate’s track record, these latest revelations are worth keeping an eye on. Still, we have no definite idea what theNintendo Switch 2library will look like, and it’ll likely remain that way until Nintendo makes an official announcement.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is the successor to 2012’s Wii U console. The Nintendo Switch allows gamers to easily switch between playing on a TV to a handheld console. The first model was released in 2017, followed by the Nintendo Switch Lite, which is strictly a handheld console. In October 2021, Nintendo released an upgraded Switch console with an OLED screen.
