The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, finally gave us a comprehensive look at what games we can expect for Nintendo's new console launching on June 5th. After months of anticipation following January's hardware-focused reveal,

The Nintendo Switch 2 and its games look phenomenal, but neither the console or its upcoming Switch 2 games will come cheap. Mario Kart World – a Switch 2-exclusive launch game, will cost a whopping $80 in the United States – quite a jump from the $60 price tag of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

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But Mario Kart World ’s high asking price doesn’t appear to be the standard for Switch 2 software. Nintendo also confirmed Wednesday that Donkey Kong Bananza, coming to Switch 2 in July, will cost $69.99. Still, these are indicators that Nintendo is comfortable charging more not just for the Switch successor, but for its next-gen games too.

At its Switch 2 Direct presentation earlier Wednesday, Nintendo (NTDOY) announced that “Mario Kart World,” a new open-ended take on “Mario

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The new Mario Kart World video also suggests the game will have at least 28 tracks spread across seven Cups, along with 24 vehicles. Interestingly, it looks like Mario Kart World has fully formed vehicles; players seemingly no longer select individual parts to assemble a car.

The digital version of the game costs £66.99, it's another £8 on top of that for a physical copy - or pay an an extra £35 for a version of the Switch 2 with it built-in, something which pushes the console price to £429.99.

Nintendo has announced a brand new 3D platforming action Donkey Kong game called Donkey Kong Bananza, due out on July 17, 2025.