January 20th 2025.
Are we going to see all of this on the new Nintendo Switch 2? With more and more leaks coming out about third party support for the new console, it seems like Microsoft will be jumping on board as one of the most eager partners. Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially revealed, it's possible that we won't hear any more news until April, when a Nintendo Direct is planned to showcase the console's games. This means that we may have many more months of rumors and leaks, specifically from third party publishers. It's already been rumored that these publishers are planning to provide a high level of support for the new console.
Just days after the reveal, two separate sources have claimed that Microsoft will be one of the biggest supporters of the Switch 2. This includes games like Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Diablo 4, and Fallout 4. According to leaker eXtas1s, we can also expect to see Microsoft Flight Simulator, Starfield, and an unknown Call of Duty game on the Switch 2. This list is similar to those rumored for the PlayStation 5, and if it's true, it's likely that Microsoft will try to bring as many of its games as possible to the new console.
During Microsoft's campaign to buy Activision Blizzard, they focused heavily on bringing Call of Duty to the Nintendo Switch. This was previously not possible due to the console's lack of power, but with the new graphical capabilities of the Switch 2, it's now a possibility. It's been reported that the Switch 2 will be able to handle newer games like Hellblade 2 and Gears of War: E-Day.
Will the new Halo game be playable on the Switch 2? While the idea of bringing former Xbox exclusives to the PlayStation 5 has caused some concern among fans, there seems to be less opposition to them appearing on a Nintendo console. We've already seen this happen with games like Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Penitent. However, it would still be a bit strange to see Halo on the Switch 2.
This collaboration with Microsoft could open up opportunities for future projects, as they have already agreed to bring Minecraft and Banjo & Kazooie to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Other rumored third party titles for the Switch 2 include Tekken 8 and Elden Ring. Bandai Namco has also been confirmed as a supporter of the new console.
Leaker PH Brazil claims that Microsoft has the largest list of confirmed games for the Switch 2 compared to any other company. They state, "Of all the companies I'm aware of that are making Switch 2 games, the largest list of confirmed games is from Microsoft. Literally, there are more games from Microsoft for the Switch 2 than any other company, it's a lot of stuff, a lot."
Microsoft is hosting a Developer Direct showcase on January 23, and it will be interesting to see if they mention the Switch 2. There have been rumors that they will discuss their multi-platform plans in more detail, but it's unclear if they will mention the Switch 2 specifically. It's possible that they will avoid mentioning the console by name, as they have done with the PlayStation 5 in the past.
It's also unclear if Nintendo will allow third party publishers to talk about their plans for the Switch 2 before the April Nintendo Direct. If the console is crucial to Microsoft's future plans, they will have to follow Nintendo's guidelines just like any other third party publisher. Stay tuned for more updates on the Switch 2 and don't forget to email us, leave a comment, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our newsletter. You can also submit your own letters and features through our Submit Stuff page.
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