Scheduled for release later in 2025, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s Switch 2 Edition will offer players the choice of using Joy-Con 2 mouse controls for precision gameplay. Gamers can opt for Quality Mode, delivering 4K visuals at 60 fps with HDR, or Performance Mode, running at full HD with a smooth 120 fps. Pricing details are still forthcoming, but this title is poised to be a visual and gameplay standout.
Pokémon Legends Z-A
Set to launch in late 2025, Pokémon Legends Z-A’s Switch 2 Edition will feature upgraded resolution and smoother frame rates. While details are sparse, these enhancements promise a more immersive adventure for trainers. Pricing information is yet to be confirmed.
Beloved Classics Reimagined
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
This iconic Switch title will receive its Switch 2 Edition on June 5, boasting smoother frame rates, faster load times, and enhanced graphics. A new Zelda Notes feature, exclusive to this edition, will guide players to hard-to-find locations with fresh commentary from Princess Zelda. For Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, the upgrade is free if the base game is owned. Otherwise, the upgrade pack costs $10 (R180), with the full game priced at $70 (R1,260).
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Launching alongside Breath of the Wild on June 5, the Switch 2 Edition of Tears of the Kingdom will mirror its predecessor’s upgrades, including improved visuals, quicker loading, and the Zelda Notes feature. Expansion Pack subscribers can access the upgrade for free, while others can purchase the upgrade pack for $10 (R180). The full game retails for $80 (R1,440).
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Kirby’s delightful adventure gets a Switch 2 Edition on August 28, introducing a new storyline, Star-Crossed World, triggered by a meteor crash. Kirby gains new abilities, including expanded Mouthful Modes, for single-player and local co-op play. The game will see performance and visual upgrades. The full game costs $80 (R1,440), with the upgrade pack at $20 (R360).
Party and Strategy Upgrades
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Releasing on July 24, this party classic’s Switch 2 Edition introduces new modes and minigames that utilise Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, the built-in microphone, and Switch 2 camera compatibility. A new Bowser Live mode offers 2v2 team battles and physical challenges, with Bowser holding players accountable for defeats. The game is priced at $80 (R1,440), with the upgrade pack at $20 (R360).
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
Launching on June 5, Civilization VII’s Switch 2 Edition delivers a PC-like experience with Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, alongside enhanced performance and visuals. For those with the original Switch version, the upgrade pack costs $10 (R180), with the full game at $60 (R1,080). A must-have for strategy fans.
Cozy and RPG Adventures Upgraded
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Available on June 5, this fantasy RPG, set in a Japanese folklore-inspired world, will feature improved frame rates, higher resolution, and Joy-Con 2 mouse control support. Players can battle monsters, rebuild villages, and manage farms as one of two protagonists. The game costs $70 (R1,260), with the upgrade pack at $10 (R180).
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
This farming simulator, launching on August 27, gets a Switch 2 Edition with enhanced resolution, smoother frame rates, and Joy-Con 2 mouse control support. Ideal for players seeking a relaxing experience, the game is priced at $60 (R1,080), with the upgrade pack at $10 (R180).
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
Hitting the Switch 2 on June 5, this title’s enhanced edition offers improved graphics, faster load times, and better frame rates. For those upgrading from the original Switch version, the upgrade pack costs $2.60 (R47). This adventure promises a vibrant world for exploration.