Switch 2 Games: Exclusive Port or Multiplatform?
The one question every Switch 2 buyer asks.
Before you buy a Switch 2 game, there is one question worth answering: is this title a Switch 2 exclusive you cannot play anywhere else, an enhanced port of a game you may already own on Switch 1, or a multiplatform release available on PS5, Xbox or PC as well? Every existing tracker lists games in release-date order and buries the answer. This page organises by that distinction instead. As of November 9, 2026. The Switch 2 launched June 5, 2025 at USD 449.99; price rose to USD 499.99 on September 1, 2026.
Switch 2 exclusives confirmed (launch + 2025-26)
12
Enhanced ports of Switch 1 games
9
Multiplatform new releases
10
Games with Switch 1 upgrade pack (USD 4.99-9.99)
6
The Duskbloods (FromSoftware)
Delayed to 2027
What each category means.
Exclusive: only on Switch 2. You cannot play this on Switch 1, PS5, Xbox or PC.
Enhanced port: the game exists on Switch 1; the Switch 2 Edition adds 4K, higher frame rates, or new content. If you own the Switch 1 version, an upgrade pack costs USD 4.99 to 9.99 depending on the title.
Multiplatform: a new release that also ships on PS5, Xbox and/or PC. The Switch 2 version may have quality improvements over other platforms, or it may run below them. Worth comparing before buying.
Switch 2 exclusives (new games only on Switch 2)
| Title | Genre | Released / Due | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Kart World | Racing | June 5 2025 | USD 79.99 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour | Tech demo | June 5 2025 | USD 9.99 |
| Survival Kids | Adventure | June 5 2025 | USD 49.99 |
| Fast Fusion | Racing | June 5 2025 | USD 14.99 |
| Donkey Kong Bananza | 3D platformer | July 17 2025 | USD 59.99 |
| Drag x Drive | Action/sports | August 14 2025 | TBC |
| Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment | Musou/action | November 6 2025 | USD 69.99 |
| Kirby Air Riders | Racing/action | November 20 2025 | TBC |
| Pokemon Pokopia | Life sim | March 5 2026 | TBC |
| Star Fox (new entry) | Rail shooter | June 25 2026 | TBC |
| Splatoon Raiders | Shooter | July 2026 | TBC |
| Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave | Strategy RPG | September 2026 | TBC |
Enhanced Switch 1 ports (buy new or upgrade from USD 4.99-9.99)
| Title | Switch 1 original year | Key Switch 2 additions | Upgrade pack? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zelda: Breath of the Wild NS2 Ed. | 2017 | 4K, 60fps, new content | Yes USD 9.99 |
| Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom NS2 Ed. | 2023 | 4K, 60fps | Yes USD 9.99 |
| Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma NS2 | 2024 | 4K, new content | Yes USD 9.99 |
| Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time | 2024 | 4K, new features | Yes TBC |
| Animal Crossing: New Horizons NS2 Ed. | 2020 | 4K, new features | Yes USD 4.99 |
| Super Mario Bros. Wonder NS2 Ed. | 2023 | 4K + Bellabel Park mode | Yes TBC |
| Pokemon Legends: Z-A NS2 Ed. | 2025 | Higher resolution/frame rate | Yes TBC |
| Metroid Prime 4: Beyond NS2 Ed. | 2025 | 4K/60fps or 1080p/120fps | Yes TBC |
| Pikmin 4 NS2 Ed. + Dandori Academy | 2023 | 4K + new Dandori Academy mode | Yes TBC |
Multiplatform new releases (also on PS5 / Xbox / PC)
| Title | Genre | Also available on | Switch 2 notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition | Action RPG | PS5, Xbox, PC | First time on Nintendo hardware |
| Hollow Knight: Silksong | Action platformer | Switch 1, PS5, Xbox, PC | Switch / Switch 2 launched first |
| Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition | Action RPG | PS5, Xbox, PC | Includes Shadow of the Erdtree DLC |
| Split Fiction | Co-op adventure | PS5, Xbox, PC | Strong Switch 2 port |
| Hitman World of Assassination | Stealth action | PS5, Xbox, PC | Signature Edition |
| No Man's Sky NS2 Edition | Open world | PS5, Xbox, PC | Full feature parity |
| Hades II | Roguelike | Switch 1, PC | Switch / Switch 2 launched before PS5 |
| Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | First-person adventure | PC, Xbox | MachineGames / Bethesda |
| Street Fighter 6 | Fighting | PS5, Xbox, PC | Years 1-2 Fighters Edition |
| Yakuza 0: Director's Cut | Action | PS5, Xbox, PC | Director's Cut additions |
The Duskbloods (FromSoftware) was announced as a Switch 2 exclusive due in 2026. On October 29, 2026, Nintendo confirmed the game had been delayed to 2027 to allow more time to adjust rules and balance after an August network test. It remains a Switch 2 exclusive.
The upgrade pack system explained.
If you already own the Switch 1 version of a game digitally or physically, the Switch 2 Edition upgrade pack costs USD 4.99 to 9.99. You buy it once and the enhanced version replaces your existing copy. Physical Switch 1 cartridges require the cartridge to be inserted when launching the upgrade. Some titles (Animal Crossing, Super Mario Bros. Wonder) pair the upgrade with new Switch 2-only content that is not available as a free update on Switch 1.
