Nintendo (NTDOY) remains silent about what games will launch alongside the Switch 2, but plenty of rumors highlight titles that could be released with the upcoming handheld/home console hybrid. That includes Mario Kart 9, which was all but confirmed when Nintendo showed the video game off alongside its Switch 2 reveal trailer.
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Other first-party games, meaning those made by Nintendo, are expected alongside the Switch 2’s release. Rumors claim that the Switch 2 launch lineup will include a remake of a game in The Legend of Zelda series, a remaster of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Metroid Prime 4. There’s also talk of new 3D Mario and Star Fox games in development with rumors pointing toward a 2025 release, possibly around the holidays.
What Third-Party Games Will Launch on Switch 2?
Turning to support from third-party developers, Microsoft (MSFT) has expressed interest in releasing its games on the Nintendo Switch 2. The latest rumors claim the Xbox owner intends to release Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Starfield, Fallout 4, Diablo IV, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition as part of the Switch 2 launch lineup.
Support from other third-party developers is expected with Electronics Arts’ (EA) EA Sports FC 25, NetEase’s (NTES) Marvel Rivals, Ubisoft’s (UBSFY) Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and Take-Two’s (TTWO) Red Dead Redemption 2 releasing alongside the Switch 2.
These are only a portion of the games rumors claim will come to the Switch 2 at launch. Investors and gamers will likely learn more when Nintendo hosts its Switch 2 Direct on April 2, 2025. A potential Nintendo Direct focused on upcoming titles may follow that hardware-focused presentation. Also, the console will be backward compatible with regular Switch games.
Is NTDOY Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Turning to Wall Street, only one analyst has covered Nintendo stock over the last three months. Four-star Jefferies analyst Atul Goyal has a Buy rating and a $17.20 price target for NTDOY stock. This represents a potential 4.2% upside for the shares.
