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The Crime ArchivesNintendo Switch 2 is finallyin everyone's hands, and so far, it's a smashing success. Now, it's time to start loading up on all the new games you can play to get the full Switch 2 experience — and yes, there's more to check out than just Mario Kart World(though that game is fantastic).

Even if the first-party lineup at launch is a bit thin — the next release, Donkey Kong Bananzaisn't out until July 17 — there's a decent amount of third-party titles and upgrades to original Switch games that you can play around with right now.

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Check out all the Nintendo Switch 2 games you can play at launch (that aren't Mario Kart World) below.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Credit: Nintendo

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is a lot like Astro's Playroomin that it serves as an intro to the new console, but in a gamified way. In it, you'll be able to walk around a virtual Switch 2 as a kind of interactive exhibit, learning about all the handheld's features. That's way more fun than reading the instruction manual.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo 'Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour' $9.99 at Nintendo

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

Credit: CD Projekt Red

Cyberpunk 2077 had a rocky launch, but at this point, it has fully recovered and solidified itself as one of the best RPGs in recent memory. The Switch 2 edition comes with all the updates, as well as the stellar Phantom Liberty DLC.

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Opens in a new window Credit: CD Projekt Red 'Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition' $69 at Amazon

Fast Fusion

Credit: Shin'en

If you have racing game aspirations beyond Mario Kart, Fast Fusion may be the perfect match for you. Mashable Tech Reporter Alex Perry has deemed it one of the most underrated Switch 2 launch games, and it's only $15.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shin'en 'Fast Fusion' $14.99 at Nintendo

Split Fiction

Credit: Hazelight Studios

Split Fiction is co-op gaming perfected. Play through the engaging tale side-by-side with a friend, guiding each other through each wacky level and game mechanic that only get more interesting as the journey continues. It's one of the best games of 2025 so far, and it's on Switch 2 at launch.

Opens in a new window Credit: Hazelight Studios 'Split Fiction' $49.99 at Best Buy

More Nintendo Switch 2 games you can play right now:

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom— $79.99

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomSwitch 2 upgrade — $9.99

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild— $69.99

• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildSwitch 2 upgrade — $9.99

• Nintendo GameCube Classics— Free for Nintendo Switch Online members

• Yakuza 0 Director's Cut— $49.99

• No Man's Sky— $59.99

• Sonic X Shadow Generations— $49.99

• Street Fighter 6— $39.99

• Fortnite— $0

• Hitman: World of AssassinationSignature Edition — $59.99

• Deltarune Chapters— $24.99

• Bravely Default Flying FairyHD Remaster — $39.99

• Civilization 7— $69.99

• Civilization 7 Switch 2 upgrade — $9.99

• Nobubaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition— $69.99

• Hogwarts Legacy— $59.99

• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma— $69.99

• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Switch 2 upgrade— $10

• Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S— $39.99

• Survival Kids— $49.99

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