Nintendo Switch 2: Everything We Know So Far

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to launch on June 5, 2025
• Rumored features include DLSS upscaling, backward compatibility, and a hybrid design like the original Switch.
• Developers reportedly have dev kits and are working on launch titles.
• Mario Kart World, the next entry in the popular racing game series, will be out June 5 with the Switch 2. The previous game has sold more than 67 million copies.

Nintendo Co. will release its new Switch 2 console on June 5, starting at $450 in the US, an increase from the $300 the company charged for the original Switch.

🧩 Confirmed Features of the Switch 2

The Switch 2 will continue the hybrid format, letting players transition between handheld and docked mode. Here’s what’s new and confirmed:

• 🖥️ 8-inch LCD screen – Larger than the current Switch but not OLED.
• 🧠 NVIDIA Tegra T239 chip – Enables DLSS upscaling for smoother visuals and up to 4K when docked.
• 🎥 Built-in video camera – Located on the front of the device for communication and creative applications.
• 💬 New chat feature – Integrated voice chat, finally letting users communicate in-game without a phone app.
• 🕹️ Backward compatibility – Works with current Switch cartridges and digital titles.

🏁 Mario Kart World Unveiled

One of the headline announcements from the livestream was Mario Kart World, a new mainline entry in the beloved racing franchise.

Key features:

• 24 playable racers
• New free roam mode – Players can explore open environments between races, a first for the series.
• Online multiplayer will support the new voice chat system.
• Scheduled for day-one release alongside the Switch 2.