Preorder These Nintendo Switch 2 Games Now - News

The excitement is palpable as Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are now officially live in the US. If you've managed to secure your console amidst the preorder frenzy, you'll definitely want to stock up on some fantastic games to enjoy on launch day. We've done the legwork for you, compiling a comprehensive list of every Switch game available for preorder, complete with retailer links to make your shopping experience seamless.

Donkey Kong Bananza

$69.99 at Target

Mario Kart World

$79.99 at Target

Kirby and The Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World

$79.99 at Target

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

$79.99 at Target

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

$69.99 at Target

Street Fighter 6 Year 1-2 Fighters Edition

$59.99 at Target

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

$69.99 at Target

Sonic X Shadow Generations (Game Key)

$49.99 at Amazon

Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut (Game Key)

$49.99 at Amazon

Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (Game Key)

$39.99 at Target

Super Mario Party Jamboree

$79.99 at Target

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

$69.99 at Target

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S (Game Key)

$39.99 at Amazon

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion

$69.99 at Target

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar

$59.99 at Target

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Limited Edition

$99.99 at Target

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Premium

$79.99 at Target

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army (Game Key)

$49.99 at Amazon

No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Aiba Edition

$49.99 at Walmart

More retailers are expected to open or restock Switch 2 preorders as the launch date approaches. Stay updated by following @IGNDeals on Twitter/X or Bluesky, and don't forget to bookmark our Switch 2 preorder guide.

The Switch 2 is set to boast an impressive lineup of upcoming games, featuring a mix of new exclusives and enhanced re-releases. Leading the pack are titles like Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) and Mario Kart World ($79.99), both available for preorder now, alongside optimized versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, tailored for the new hardware. You can also find new iterations of Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby and the Forgotten Land up for preorder, along with exciting third-party options like Cyberpunk 2077 and Sonic X Shadow Generations.

Where To Preorder Switch 2 Games

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A quick heads-up: not all games will be available on launch day, June 5. Some titles will launch with the console, while others will follow later. For instance, Donkey Kong Bananza won't hit the shelves until July 17, and major titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A are still missing from preorder listings on both Switch 2 and the current model.

For those looking to accessorize their new Switch 2, we've got you covered. Today is the perfect day to add items like the new Joy-Con 2, Switch 2 Pro controllers, and a camera to your shopping cart.

How Much to Upgrade Switch Games to Switch 2 Edition?

Nintendo has quietly confirmed the cost of upgrading two more Switch games from the original Switch edition to the Switch 2 edition: Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree. These upgrades come at a higher price than expected. Upgrading The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to the Switch 2 version will cost $9.99. However, upgrading Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree will set you back more than double that amount. While exact U.S. prices on the American Nintendo eShop are still under wraps, possibly due to ongoing trade discussions, the UK Nintendo eShop lists these upgrade packs for £16.99 / €19.99, significantly higher than the £7.99 / €9.99 charged for upgrading the Zelda titles.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Switch 2 Edition Screenshots

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Switch 2: Game-Key Cards?

It has come to light that most physical third-party Nintendo Switch 2 games released in Japan so far are Game-Key Cards, and a similar trend is emerging in the West. In the US, Sega's Switch 2 games, such as Sonic X Shadow Generations and Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, are listed as Game-Key Cards. Out of all third-party physical Switch 2 games, only four are not Game-Key Cards: Cyberpunk 2077, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Aiba Edition.

Switch 2 Game Previews

IGN recently had hands-on experiences with two of the most anticipated Switch 2 launch games, Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World. Both are now up for preorder, and here's what our reviewers had to say about these exciting titles.

Donkey Kong Bananza

"I also think Bananza is on track to be one of the most gorgeous Nintendo games I’ve seen. It really does take advantage of Switch 2's hardware – the environments are beautiful and DK’s animations are wonderfully expressive, and I left feeling like the next generation of first-party Nintendo games had truly arrived."

Mario Kart World

"Mario Kart World feels like the definitive Switch 2 launch game and will certainly be one of the defining games of the Switch 2 generation. The new open world format and Knockout Tour modes are massive new additions to the franchise, the visuals are gorgeous, the gameplay is a blast, and we can’t wait to play more, even if we wish it was a few bucks cheaper."

Other Preorder Guides

2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for game releases, not just for the Switch 2 but across various platforms. Here are some additional preorder guides for other highly anticipated games: