The Nintendo Switch 2 release date was announced during a recent Direct conference, alongside a boatload of new games.

The new Nintendo console will launch on June 5, alongside games like Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Fortnite, and Hogwarts Legacy.

Additional first and third-party games will be available in the weeks and months after launch, including Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17 and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond later in the year.

Nintendo will also release enhanced versions of existing Switch games, including upgraded editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

This includes new features like companion apps that highlight locations from the game with narration.

The Switch 2 Enhanced games will feature improved visuals, smoother frame-rates and in some cases and new content.

In terms of what's in the box, the Nintendo Switch 2 console comes with two Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R), Joy-Con 2 Grips, Joy-Con 2 Straps, Nintendo Switch 2 Dock, an Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable, Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter and USB-C Charging Cable.

Fans can also purchase a variety of accessories to enhance the experience, including a camera used for the new GameChat feature.

That's on top of a carry case for portability, a pro controller for first and third-person shooters, and spare JoyCons for multiplayer.