Nintendo Switch 2 Reviews Begin June 5

As the gaming community eagerly anticipates the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, there's a significant update that IGN readers need to be aware of: Nintendo has announced that there will be no traditional pre-launch review access to the Switch 2 hardware. This departure from the norm means that we won't be able to provide our usual timely reviews of key titles like Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, and the upgraded versions of Zelda games and other ports before the console hits the market.

This change poses a challenge for us and the broader gaming media, including our colleagues at Digital Foundry, as it disrupts our plans to deliver comprehensive insights into the new hardware and games right at the launch. At IGN, we take pride in providing you with all the information you need to make informed decisions about your gaming investments, and this situation is less than ideal.

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View 91 ImagesHowever, we're no strangers to adapting to new circumstances. We're committed to bringing you the next best thing, even if it means working harder than usual. As soon as our preordered Switch 2 consoles arrive, we'll dive right in. Our coverage will include an ongoing review of Mario Kart World by our in-house champion and NVC host, Logan Plant, as well as detailed impressions of the Switch 2 Editions of Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, and third-party ports like Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy. We'll focus on how these games perform and compare to their previous versions on other platforms. Simultaneously, our team will evaluate the hardware, including the Switch 2 console itself, reviewed by Tom Marks, who has covered the Switch and Switch Lite. We'll also assess the new Joy-Cons, the Pro Controller 2, the camera, and other accessories, with insights from controller expert Michael Higham.

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AnswerSee ResultsOur goal is to have most, if not all, of these reviews published within a week or so of the launch. We'll also be ready to address any major questions that arise as early adopters worldwide begin to explore the capabilities of this new console. There's a lot to cover, but we're prepared to deliver the quality content you expect from IGN.