Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are now officially live in the US, and if you've successfully navigated the preorder chaos, you'll definitely want some exciting games to play on launch day. We've compiled a comprehensive list of every Switch 2 game available for preorder, complete with all the retailer links you'll need to secure your copies.
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 go live or restock Switch 2 preorders in the lead-up to the launch. For the latest updates, follow @IGNDeals on Twitter/X or Bluesky, and bookmark our Switch 2 preorder guide.
The Switch 2 is already building an impressive library of upcoming games, featuring a mix of new exclusives and upgraded re-releases. Leading the charge are titles like Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) and Mario Kart World ($79.99), both available for preorder now. Enhanced versions of classics like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have been fine-tuned for the new hardware. New releases such as Super Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby and the Forgotten Land are also up for grabs, alongside exciting third-party options like Cyberpunk 2077 and Sonic X Shadow Generations.
Where To Preorder Switch 2 Games
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PSA: Don’t expect all titles to launch on day one, June 5. Some games, like Donkey Kong Bananza, won't hit shelves until July 17, while big names like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A are still missing from preorder listings for both Switch 2 and the current model.
For those looking to enhance their gaming setup, today is the perfect day to explore new Switch 2 accessories, including the new Joy-Con 2, Switch 2 Pro controllers, and more.
How Much to Upgrade Switch Games to Switch 2 Edition?
Nintendo has confirmed the cost of upgrading certain Switch games to the Switch 2 Edition. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will cost $9.99 to upgrade, but Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree will set you back more than double that amount. While specific U.S. prices are not yet available on the American Nintendo eShop, the UK Nintendo eShop lists the upgrade pack 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's noteworthy that almost all physical third-party Nintendo Switch 2 games revealed in Japan so far are Game-Key Cards, a trend that seems to be mirrored 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. Exceptions include 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, which are available as traditional physical copies.
Switch 2 Game Previews
IGN recently had the opportunity to go hands-on with two of the biggest upcoming Switch 2 titles, Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World, both available for preorder now. Here's what Brian Altano and Logan Plant had to say:
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. Alongside the Switch 2, there are many other great games coming out in the coming months that are worth keeping an eye on. Here are some of our other preorder guides:
- Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Preorder Guide
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Preorder Guide
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Preorder Guide
- Doom: The Dark Ages Preorder Guide
- Elden Ring Nightreign Preorder Guide
- Metal Gear Solid Delta Preorder Guide
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Preorder Guide
- Silent Hill f Preorder Guide
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Preorder Guide
