Summary
- Nintendo Switch 2 may feature Doom: The Dark Ages, according to recent rumors.
- Major Switch 2 announcements are expected to come on April 2.
- It’s possible Doom: The Dark Ages will be a launch title, but it may also launch later in the console’s lifespan instead.
If the latest rumors are to be believed, Doom: The Dark Ages could be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 was 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 new Mario 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 a special Switch 2 Nintendo Direct event that 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.
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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 suggested that one such game coming to the Switch 2 is Doom: 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 Ages is a prequel to the 2016 Doom game and blends typical Doom over-the-top action with a medieval setting. Recent Doom: The Dark Ages gameplay 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.
If Doom: The Dark Ages does come to the Switch 2, one has to wonder if it will be a launch title for the system. The Doom: The Dark Ages release date is May 15, and the Switch is rumored to be releasing in May or June itself. If so, Doom: The Dark Ages would 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 that Doom: The Dark Ages will 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 Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in 2025. Confirmed as backwards compatible, it will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. A full reveal is pencilled in for April 2, 2025.
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Nintendo
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2025