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Nintendo Switch Units Arrive at Retailers Ahead of Launch

The next-generation console is set to release on June 5, with rumors of a Nintendo Direct presentation shortly before or after launch.

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Overview

  • Nintendo Switch 2 consoles have been spotted at U.S. Target stores, with images showing units locked in storage ahead of the June 5 release date.
  • First-party launch titles include Mario Kart World, Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and upgraded versions of existing Switch games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
  • Third-party games confirmed for launch include Cyberpunk 2077, Civilization VII, and Sonic X Shadows Generations, among others.
  • Nintendo has announced free updates for 12 existing Switch games at launch, introducing resolution and frame rate improvements as well as GameShare functionality.
  • A Nintendo Direct presentation is rumored to air during or shortly after the launch week to provide release dates for upcoming titles and possibly new announcements.