Capcom Reveals Its Launch Lineup for Nintendo Switch 2

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 02, 2025

News: Capcom’s popular fighting franchise and popular action game will both be available on Nintendo’s new console on day one.

During the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct today, Capcom revealed that Street Fighter 6 and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess will be arriving on Nintendo’s new console when it launches on June 5, 2025. Street Fighter 6 is bringing its signature action-packed brawls to the newest Nintendo platform, offering fresh ways to play, an exciting new mode, and more. Meanwhile, the critically acclaimed Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess places the story of the Kami in the palms of players’ hands with brand new features. Players on the Nintendo Switch 2 can look forward to experiencing and exploring both games fully reimagined.

Street Fighter 6

Launching on June 5, 2025, fighters will get to experience all the heart-pounding action and combat, while on the go. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or newcomer, you can jump into a brawl anywhere, anytime, and immerse yourself in the next level of fierce street fighting competition.

New Modes and Features for Every Fighter:

Local Wireless Match: One on one brings all of your favorite Street Fighter 6 characters to the forefront for serious bouts against any rival via Local Wireless mode. Challenge your friends who also have the Nintendo Switch 2 and test your skills in epic showdowns.

Local Avatar Match: Bring your personalized fighter to life in Avatar Matches, newly added in Local Wireless mode. Play as your custom avatar from World Tour and use newly acquired moves you’ve learned during your journey.

Fun, Unique Ways to Battle with Friends:

Tabletop Mode: Share the excitement with friends using the Joy-Con and enjoy Street Fighter 6 in tabletop mode. Classic, Modern, and Dynamic control types have been configured for the Joy-Con 2, making it a perfect opportunity to battle it out anywhere.

Gyro Battle: Get ready to shake things up with Gyro Battles. Using the Joy-Cons, two players can battle it out using dynamic motion controls, all while following the same rules as one-on-one matches.

Calorie Contest: Step up your game in the Street Fighter 6 Calorie Contest Mode! This unique and fun twist enables players to use their Joy-Cons to perform various actions, such as landing attacks and performing Super Arts that will build up Calorie Gauges. It’s a contest that challenges both your strength and endurance.

Collectible amiibo and amiibo Cards

New amiibo Figures and Cards: Street Fighter 6 will be releasing collectable amiibo figures of fan-favorite characters Luke, Jamie, and Kimberly, available at launch alongside the release of the Nintendo Switch 2. You can also grab collectible amiibo cards with the Starter Pack featuring all 22 characters from Street Fighter 6 through Year 1. Booster packs will also be available in the future, with new characters and designs. These amiibo figures and cards can be loaded into the game, unlocking exclusive in-game content.

Customizable amiibo Figures and Cards: Take customization to the next level with amiibo interactions. Customize and save your character’s outfit and button settings to the amiibo figures/cards and load them immediately into the game. You can also use the Ryu and Ken amiibo figures from Super Smash Bros. for even more fun.

Rewards: Each figure and card you collect, including the Ryu and Ken amiibo figures from Super Smash Bros., unlocks a range of exclusive rewards. For both amiibo figures and cards, you will receive character-specific device wallpapers and photo frames. Furthermore, amiibo figure owners will also receive exclusive BGM, Device Wallpaper, and Photo Frame.

A New Edition for the Perfect Way to Play

The Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition will be available on June 5, 2025, across all platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and the new Nintendo Switch 2. This edition includes the characters and stages released through Years 1 & 2, making it a total of 26 characters including their Outfit 1, Colors 3-10, and 20 stages. Standard Edition is also coming to Nintendo Switch 2!

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Makes its Mystical Debut as a Launch Title on the Nintendo Switch 2

Capcom has revealed that the beloved action game Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is slashing its way to Nintendo Switch 2, making it one of Capcom’s first entries to the brand-new platform.

In this mystical journey, cunning tactics and kagura sword dancing collide in a whirlwind of intense strategy and action. Step into the shoes of Soh, the brave protector tasked with defending the sacred Maiden Yoshiro against relentless waves of otherworldly creatures known as the Seethe. Command rescued villagers and wield their strength as you explore, purify, strategize, and prepare your defenses through unrelenting day and night cycles. Dive into a world where every choice shapes the battle to come.

As a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess delivers brand new features to the game:

Adventure On-the-Go: Take the world of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess with you wherever you go. With the Nintendo Switch 2, experience the thrilling adventure on-the-go in handheld mode, tabletop mode, or TV mode.

Control Reimagined: Enhanced for Nintendo Switch 2 with multiple ways to play - including mouse and gyro controls.

A New Challenge: New extra content called “Otherworldly Venture” will be introduced with this release for a fresh new experience on top of the base game. This will be a free update that will also be available for existing platforms.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess for the Nintendo Switch 2 and all other platforms will be available at a MSRP of $39.99 as a digital download. Are you interested in either Street Fighter 6 or Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess on Nintendo Switch 2? Tell us what you think.