Nintendo Switch 2 Reviews Delayed Until June 5

The gaming community is on the edge of their seats as the countdown to the Nintendo Switch 2 launch on June 5 ticks away. But there's a twist 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 means we won't be able to give you our usual in-depth reviews of launch titles like Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, and the upgraded Zelda games before they hit the shelves.

This change in policy is less than ideal and has disrupted the plans not only for IGN but also for other media outlets, including our friends at Digital Foundry. We pride ourselves on providing you with comprehensive insights into new hardware and games right when you need them to make informed decisions about your time and money. It's a crucial part of what we do at IGN, and we're committed to maintaining that standard.

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View 91 ImagesOf course, we've faced similar challenges before and are ready to adapt. We're geared up to bring you the next best thing, even if it means working harder than we'd like. As soon as our preordered Switch 2s arrive, we'll dive right in. We'll start with a review in progress of Mario Kart World, led by our in-house champion and NVC host, Logan Plant. We'll also provide 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, focusing on their performance and how they stack up against their counterparts on other platforms. Simultaneously, our team will evaluate the hardware itself, including the Switch 2 console, new Joy-Cons, Pro Controller 2, camera, and other accessories, with insights from experts like Tom Marks and Michael Higham.

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