Nintendo Switch 2 Reviews Delayed Until June 5

As the gaming community eagerly anticipates the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, IGN readers have been hit with some unexpected news: Nintendo has decided against providing traditional pre-launch review access to the new console's hardware. This departure from the norm means that there won't be any early reviews of eagerly awaited titles such as Mario Kart World, Welcome Tour, or the enhanced versions of Zelda games and other ports before the official release.

This development has disrupted the usual plans of IGN and other media outlets, including our friends at Digital Foundry, who were prepared to provide detailed insights into the new hardware and games. We understand the importance of delivering comprehensive information at the crucial moment when you're deciding how to invest your time and money, and it's a core part of what we do at IGN.

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View 91 ImagesHowever, this isn't our first rodeo with such challenges. We're geared up to offer you the next best thing, even if it means a bit more hustle. The moment our preordered Switch 2s arrive, we'll dive straight into a variety of content, including an in-progress review of Mario Kart World 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 previous versions on other platforms. Simultaneously, our team will be evaluating all aspects of the hardware, from the Switch 2 console itself, reviewed by Switch and Switch Lite expert Tom Marks, to the new Joy-Cons, the Pro Controller 2, analyzed by controller specialist Michael Higham, the camera, and every other accessory we can lay our hands on.

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AnswerSee ResultsOur aim is to publish most, if not all, of these reviews within a week of the launch, addressing any major questions that arise as early adopters worldwide put the new console to the test. We have a lot on our plate, but we're ready and excited to get started.