Even though almost allNintendo Switchgames will be compatible with theNintendo Switch 2, some of them have been improved for Nintendo’s next-gen console. You are going to have to pay for their upgraded versions, though. The four games getting the Switch 2 Edition treatment areThe Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,The Legend Of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,Kirby and The Forgotten Land, andSuper Mario Party Jamboree.
Despitethe quartet of games being bundled together during the Switch 2 Direct, very little about them is the same. They have different release dates, different prices, and improve upon the base versions of their games in different ways. If it were straightforward, it really wouldn’t be Nintendo. Below, you can find everything you need to know about the four Switch 2 editions of Switch games Nintendo has revealed so far, including where you can pre-order them and how much it will cost to upgrade them if you already own the original Switch versions.
Where To Pre-Order Nintendo’s Switch 2 Edition Games
If you don’t already own the four Switch games getting the Switch 2 upgrade treatment, then all of them will be available to buy separately on the Switch 2, both digitally and physically. As noted above, the prices and release dates of the Switch 2 editions vary depending on the games. Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom’s Switch 2 editions will be launching on the same day as the console - Jul 26, 2025 -and will cost $70 and $80, respectively.
The wait for Kirby and Mario Party’s enhanced editions will be a little longer.Jamboree’s Switch 2 edition will be released on Jul 27, 2025, andThe Forgotten Land will follow it a month later on August 28. Even though they are $60 games on the original Switch,Kirby and Mario Party’s Switch 2 editions will cost $80 each. That’s because they will include additional content along with the visual and gameplay enhancements a next-gen upgrade brings.
Pre-orders for Nintendo’s Switch 2 editions games aren’t live yet, but some of the store pages are at the links below, which means they should be available to order any moment now.
$69.99 at Nintendo
$69.00 at Walmart
$69.99 at Target
$79.99 at Nintendo
$79.00 at Walmart
$79.99 at Target
Kirby And The Forgotten Land
$79.99 at Walmart
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
WHERE TO PLAY
Widely regarded as one of the best games ever made, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sets Link his toughest challenge yet. With free exploration of a huge open world and a story you can complete in your own order, it is a must-play for the Nintendo Switch.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a direct sequel to the Nintendo Switch hit Breath of the Wild. In it, Link must team up with Princess Zelda to rid Hyrule of another threat to its existence.
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Super Mario Party Jamboree is a bumper edition of the popular party game series from Nintendo, with over 100 minigames and seven boards. It also features online play for up to 20 players.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Initially launched in 2022 for Nintendo Switch, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the first 3D title in the main series. This time, Kirby must save the Waddle Dees, and can swallow anything from enemies to cars to help.
Upgrading Your Switch Games To Their Switch 2 Editions
It feels like the majority of people who want to play the Switch 2 editions of these four OG Switch games will be those who already own them. That’s why Nintendo has adopted the upgrade path approach rather than forcing you to pay $70/$80 for the same, slightly better-looking, games with some extra content in two cases.
Nintendo has, unfortunately, confirmed that despite finally adding achievements to Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, the tides have not turned andthere are not plans to add them to any other Switch 2 games.
The Forgotten Land and Mario Party Jamboree’s Switch 2 upgrades aretwice the price at $20 each. That’s because, as was demonstrated during the Switch 2 Direct, they will both be getting extra content along with visual and gameplay upgrades. Jamboree is getting more minigames,some of which will make use of the Switch 2’s cameraif you’re using one, and The Forgotten Land will have DLC called Star-Crossed World. As it stands, those expansions will not be included with any tier of NSO.
FAQ
Will Games Be Enhanced On The Switch 2?
Most Switch games will be compatible with the Switch 2, and some will look better on the newer platform. However, the four games above, along withMetroid Prime 4: BeyondandPokemon Legends: Z-A, will be the only games getting Switch and Switch 2 editions.
Nintendo Switch 2 exclusiveMario Kart World will cost $79.99.
Will All Switch 2 Games Cost $80?
No, not all Switch 2 games will cost $80. Some games, such asDonkey Kong Bananza, will cost $70.
