Get Ready: Nintendo Switch 2 Launches with 2025’s Must-Play Game!

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The April 2nd, hour-long Nintendo Direct was bursting with thrilling announcements about games coming to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. The Switch 2’s library will be expanded by a mix of Nintendo exclusives such as the freshly unveiled Kirby Air Riders and Mario Kart World , in addition to a variety of titles from other developers, spanning from Cyberpunk 2077 to Civilization 7. One highly anticipated launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2 is Split Fiction, an engaging cooperative action-adventure game that received acclaim when it was released in early March 2025.

Split Fiction Is Already Making Headlines As One Of 2025’s Best Games

Titled “Split Fiction,” this innovative cooperative game hails from Hazelight Studios, the creators behind “It Takes Two.” Launched on March 6, 2025, it’s available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 debut slated for June 5, 2025. The narrative revolves around two writers, Mio and Zoe, who embark on a journey inside a machine that transports them into the landscapes of their written tales. The game seamlessly blends fantasy and science fiction, challenging players to work together on numerous tasks to stay alive and make it back to reality.

The game garnered numerous high ratings and favorable feedback from multiple sources, being lauded for its innovative cooperative mechanics, diverse settings that blend futuristic and fantastical elements, and touching narrative exploring the power of imagination and literature. Several experts are already speculating whether it could be among the top games of 2025, with some even questioning if it might contend for Game of the Year – or perhaps even win, similar to Hazelight’s previous release It Takes Two, which claimed the title in 2021.

Split Fiction Is A Perfect Fit For The Nintendo Switch 2

Among the numerous games unveiled for the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 during the April 2 Direct, “Split Fiction” appears to be an exceptional match for this innovative hybrid console. Given that it’s a cooperative game exclusively, it offers a convenient setup for two players to enjoy side by side on their individual Switch 2 devices, regardless of whether they are in handheld or docked mode – similar to the original Nintendo Switch. Moreover, players can utilize the Nintendo Switch Online service to collaborate even when they’re apart.

One unique aspect of the Nintendo Switch 2 will harmonize perfectly with the game, Split Fiction: The innovative Game Chat system, enabling players to converse via voice chat while they are immersed in the gameplay. This feature will be accessible in both handheld and docked modes, thanks to an integrated microphone. Players can adjust settings and control the functions of Game Chat using the new “C” button on the right Joy-Con.

Starting from launch, the Game Chat feature in Split Fiction will necessitate a Nintendo Switch Online account. However, Nintendo has kindly provided a free trial of this service that lasts until March 2026, allowing anyone intrigued by Split Fiction ample time to utilize Game Chat while playing. Since Split Fiction heavily emphasizes communication for players to conquer its obstacles, it’s anticipated that the Game Chat function will witness widespread usage among its community of players.

The lineup for the debut of Nintendo Switch 2 is exceptionally strong, boasting over 20 games set to launch on day one. These include “Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma,” “Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut,” new editions for the Switch 2 of “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and “Tears of the Kingdom,” “Mario Kart World,” and many others. Among this impressive roster, “Split Fiction” is a noteworthy addition to the Switch 2 console, offering a cooperative gaming experience that has been praised as one of the best of 2025.

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2025-04-02 21:44