Rumor: One of 2024\'s Best Games Could Be Coming to the Switch 2

Speculation: Metaphor: ReFantazio Poised for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

Whispers suggest that the critically acclaimed 2024 title, Metaphor: ReFantazio, may grace the Nintendo Switch 2 upon its release. While Nintendo remains tight-lipped about the Switch 2, numerous leaks paint a picture of a more powerful successor with enhanced features. Recent rumors point to an imminent Switch 2 unveiling, with a potential May or June launch.

A prominent leak from PH Brazil indicates Metaphor: ReFantazio's potential inclusion in the Switch 2's launch window, although not necessarily as a day-one title. Historically, Nintendo's "launch window" encompasses the console's release date through the year's end.

Metaphor: ReFantazio's Arrival on Switch 2

For the uninitiated, Metaphor: ReFantazio was a 2024 standout, garnering widespread praise and numerous award nominations, including a Game of the Year nod at The Game Awards 2024, ultimately winning Best Narrative and Best Art Direction. Given the strong relationship between Nintendo and Sega (Metaphor's publisher), a Switch 2 port seems plausible.

This isn't the first time we've heard of Metaphor: ReFantazio's potential Switch 2 debut. Previous leaks also mentioned Persona 3 Reload as a possible Switch 2 title. This influx of third-party support for the next-gen console is encouraging.

Beyond Metaphor: ReFantazio, the Switch 2 launch window is rumored to be packed. Ubisoft reportedly has multiple titles in development, alongside potential releases from Konami and even Microsoft. Speculation also points to a new Mario Kart as a launch title, and a new 3D Super Mario game within the launch window. However, the veracity of these claims remains unconfirmed.