No matter how powerful or sleek a new video game console is, it doesnt matter if there are no good games to play on it. When the Switch 2 was revealed, we learned that it would feature backwards compatibility with the best Switch games to automatically give the library a head start. However, most of us have already played those games and are looking for a shiny new title to make the purchase feel justified. We know of a ton of upcoming Switch 2 games for the rest of 2025 and beyond, but what are the hot new games you have to pick from at launch? Nintendo launch titles are traditionally very good, so lets take a look at every launch title you can play on the Switch 2 and see how it compares.Each game is sold separately, but you can preorder the Switch 2 in a bundle with Mario Kart Worldto save a little bit of money.Recommended VideosNintendoThe Switch 2 launch lineup is quite impressive, featuring both Nintendo first-party games, third-party titles, and some older ports or remasters never seen on a Nintendo console before. There are also some Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games of existing Switch games that improve the visuals, frame rates, and sometimes even add more content.RelatedThese are all the games launching with the Switch 2 on June 5, in alphabetical orderArcade Archives 2: Ridge RacerBravely Default: Flying Fairy HD RemasterCyberpunk 2077: Ultimate EditionDeltaruneFast FusionFortniteHitman World of Assassination Signature EditionHogwarts LegacyKunitsu-Gami: Path of the GoddessMario Kart WorldNintendo Switch 2 Welcome TourNobunagas Ambition Awakening Complete EditionPuyo Puyo Tetris 2SRune Factory: Guardians of AzumaCivilization 7Split FictionStreet Fighter 6Survival KidsThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 EditionThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 EditionYakuza 0: Directors CutEditors Recommendations