Nintendo Switch 2 Reviews Postponed to June 5

The gaming community eagerly awaits the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 this June 5, ready to hit that metaphorical A button with anticipation. However, we've received important news from Nintendo that affects our usual coverage plans: there will be no early review access to the Switch 2 hardware ahead of launch. This unusual decision means we won't be able to test Mario Kart World's Welcome Tour, upgraded Zelda titles, or other ports before launch day to deliver our standard comprehensive reviews.

This presents challenges for both our team and gamers looking for trusted insights before making purchase decisions. We take great pride in providing timely, in-depth hardware and game evaluations exactly when readers need them most - it's what makes our work at IGN so valuable to players worldwide.

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Though this situation isn't ideal, we're adapting quickly to provide the next best solution. The moment our pre-ordered Switch 2 units arrive, our expert team will immediately begin evaluations including:

• Mario Kart World review-in-progress with racing game specialist Logan Plant
• Performance comparisons for enhanced Zelda titles (Breath of the Wild & Tears of the Kingdom)
• Third-party port analyses (Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy technical comparisons)
• Full hardware breakdowns from our Switch veterans
• Accessory testing for new Joy-Cons, Pro Controller 2

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We aim to publish most of these evaluations within the launch week, while closely monitoring the global community's early experiences with the new hardware. Though the process will be more accelerated than we'd prefer, we're committed to maintaining our high standards while delivering the insights our readers need.