Early adopters of the Nintendo Switch 2 are eagerly anticipating fresh gaming experiences, and summer 2025 promises to deliver with at least four exclusive titles. The console debuted with five exclusives, led by the visually stunning Mario Kart World, but players hungry for new adventures won't have to wait much longer.

While Nintendo has remained tight-lipped about its 2025 lineup beyond summer, two anticipated titles - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and Kirby Air Riders - are expected later in the year, though release dates remain unconfirmed. Additionally, enhanced versions of popular Switch 1 games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends: Z-A will offer improved performance on the new hardware, though without exclusive content.

Rumors suggest an upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation will reveal more about the Switch 2's future. In the meantime, summer 2025 brings four exciting prospects:

Upcoming Switch 2 Exclusives Coming Soon

• Donkey Kong Bananza - July 17
• Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV - July 24
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World - August 28
• Drag x Drive - TBA Summer 2025

While Super Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby and the Forgotten Land originated on Switch 1, their Switch 2 upgrades (priced at $19.99 each) offer significant enhancements. The Jamboree upgrade delivers improved visuals, smoother performance, and new game modes leveraging the Switch 2's advanced controls. Kirby's upgrade includes performance boosts, new abilities, and the substantial Star-Crossed World story expansion - particularly exciting given the original game's critical acclaim.

The standout summer release is undoubtedly Donkey Kong Bananza, marking the franchise's first 3D platformer since Donkey Kong 64. Early previews highlight its innovative destructible environments, fresh character designs, and gameplay reminiscent of Super Mario Odyssey, potentially making it a system-seller for the Switch 2.

The mysterious Drag x Drive presents an intriguing concept - a wheelchair basketball game utilizing Joy-Con motion controls. While details remain scarce, it could fill an important multiplayer niche for the platform. Fans hope the rumored Nintendo Direct will shed more light on this and other upcoming titles.