July 23 Will Be a Packed Day for Nintendo Switch 2 Fans
Nintendo Switch 2 players who want something fresh to dive into should mark Thursday, July 23 on their calendars. The Switch 2 has kept momentum since it arrived last summer, with Nintendo continuing to roll out strong first-party releases while third-party studios have also shown up in a big way. That growth is especially noticeable when you look at what’s landing on the platform on July 23.
Key takeaways
- The Switch 2’s July 23 slate includes five separate game releases happening the same day.
- Third-party support at launch featured notable titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut.
- Resident Evil Requiem released earlier this year on the Switch 2, and Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is scheduled next month.
- Splatoon Raiders is positioned as the headline release for July 23, focusing on single-player missions alongside co-op play.
- Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a 2D fighter tied to Avatar: The Last Airbender, with a release date that comes just before the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender movie hits Paramount+.
More third-party momentum for Switch 2
When the Switch 2 launched, it immediately had major third-party hits in its lineup, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut. Earlier this year, Resident Evil Requiem arrived on the system to strong feedback, and next month Bethesda plans to bring The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered to the platform. Older Nintendo systems have often struggled to consistently attract third-party support, but the Switch 2 appears to be bucking that trend—something that becomes clear fast once you examine the July 23 releases.
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New Switch 2 games arriving on July 23
- Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
- Cultic
- Disgaea Mayhem
- Final Fantasy 10/10-2 HD Remaster
- Splatoon Raiders
On July 23, Switch 2 owners will get five new games all at once: Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Cultic, Disgaea Mayhem, Final Fantasy 10/10-2 HD Remaster, and Splatoon Raiders. Releasing that many titles on the same day is uncommon, so July 23 is shaping up to be a particularly packed day for the Switch 2 community.
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Among the new arrivals for July 23, a few stand out for different kinds of players. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, for instance, is a 2D fighting game built around the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe. It includes a roster of fan-favorite characters and stages drawn from the show, and it’s launching just a couple of days before the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender movie releases on Paramount+.
Final Fantasy 10/10-2 HD Remaster is another option Switch 2 players may want to consider. Final Fantasy 10 is widely regarded as one of the strongest entries in the Final Fantasy franchise, and while its sequel doesn’t enjoy the same level of love, it’s still generally seen as a solid follow-up. Bundling both games together makes for a strong package, and even though the titles are currently playable via backward compatibility, it should feel better for owners to get them as native releases on the platform.
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That said, the standout headline release for Switch 2 on July 23 is Splatoon Raiders. This is a new Splatoon spin-off that emphasizes single-player missions rather than PvP. Splatoon Raiders also includes co-op support, letting up to four players team up to tackle its challenges. With Splatoon Raiders, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, and the rest of the July 23 lineup arriving together, Switch 2 players have a full schedule ahead.
