Today, the gaming community is on the edge of their seats as the countdown to the Nintendo Switch 2 launch on June 5 ticks away. However, IGN readers should be aware of a significant change in the usual pre-launch process: Nintendo has announced that there will be no traditional pre-launch review access to the Switch 2 hardware. This departure from the norm means we won't be able to provide early reviews of key titles such as Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, and the upgraded versions of Zelda games and other ports before the launch.
This news is less than ideal and disrupts the plans we, along with other media outlets like Digital Foundry, had in place to provide you with detailed insights right at or before the launch. At IGN, we take great pride in being able to offer comprehensive information about new hardware and games, helping you make informed decisions on your investments of time and money. It's one of the most rewarding aspects of our work.
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Although this isn't the first time we've had to adjust our approach, we're committed to bringing you the next best thing. It will require more effort than usual, but rest assured, we'll work tirelessly to provide you with quality content as soon as possible. The moment our preordered Switch 2 units arrive, we'll dive right into our work. This includes an in-progress review of Mario Kart World led by our in-house champion and NVC host, Logan Plant, and 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 closely examine how these games perform compared to their predecessors on other platforms. Simultaneously, our team will evaluate all aspects of the hardware, including the Switch 2 console itself, reviewed by our Switch and Switch Lite expert Tom Marks, the new Joy-Cons, the Pro Controller 2, reviewed by controller specialist Michael Higham, the camera, and any other accessories we can get our hands on.
AnswerSee ResultsOur goal is to have the majority, if not all, of these reviews published within a week or so after the launch. We aim to address any significant questions that arise as early adopters worldwide start to explore the capabilities of this new console. There's a lot to cover, but we're fully prepared to deliver.
