Summary
If the latest rumors are to be believed,Doom: The Dark Agescould be coming to theNintendo Switch 2. TheNintendo Switch 2was revealed in a brief video that showed off the new console’s design and some of its Joy-Cons' unique features, but the only game that Nintendo confirmed for it was a newMario Kart. Various indie developers have declared their intentions to release their games for the Switch 2, but by and large, the console’s game lineup remains a mystery.
That will all change on Wednesday, April 2nd. That day, Nintendo is hosting aspecial Switch 2 Nintendo Direct eventthat is expected to reveal the console’s price, release date, and launch lineup. That day should give fans a great idea of what to expect not only from the first-party games coming to the Switch 2, but what third parties have in store for the new home console/handheld hybrid as well.
While fans will have to wait until April 2 to get concrete answers about upcoming Switch 2 games, leakers continue to reveal plans for the console.Leaker extas1s has suggestedthat one such game coming to the Switch 2 isDoom: The Dark Ages, a highly-anticipated first-person shooter from id Software, Bethesda, and Xbox Game Studios.
Doom: The Dark Ages Rumored for the Switch 2
Doom: The Dark Agesis a prequel to the 2016Doomgame and blends typicalDoomover-the-top action with a medieval setting. RecentDoom: The Dark Agesgameplay has looked incredibly impressive, making it one of the most highly-anticipated games of the year for many. This makes it a huge get for the Nintendo Switch 2, assuming it is indeed coming to Nintendo’s new console as claimed.
IfDoom: The Dark Agesdoes come to the Switch 2, one has to wonder if it will be a launch title for the system. TheDoom: The Dark Agesrelease date is May 15, and the Switch is rumored to be releasing in May or June itself. If so,Doom: The Dark Ageswould be one of the stronger potential third-party Switch 2 launch games, as it will be released so close to the console itself, whereas many of the other third-party titles are expected to be older. Of course, it’s always possible thatDoom: The Dark Ageswill be coming to the Switch 2 at some later date beyond the console’s release date, so fans should keep that in mind before getting too excited.
Nintendo Switch 2
The successor to 2017’s Nintendo Switch continues down the same path as its predecessor, providing a hybrid experience that supports both home and handheld gaming. Launching on July 02, 2025, with games like Mario Kart World, the basic Nintendo Switch 2 bundle comes with the console, Joy-Con 2, straps for the controller, a dock, an AC adapter, an HDMI cable, and a Joy-Con 2 grip.
