Launch of Nintendo's First Game Developed by Mario Party Creators on Switch 2: Introducing Welcome Tour, a Controversial and Polarizing Tech Demo
The Nintendo Switch 2 has recently welcomed a new addition to its growing library of games, the Nintendo Welcome Tour. Despite appearing like a bundled-in tech demo, this game is sold separately, priced at $10.
Nintendo Welcome Tour, developed by Nintendo Cube, is not to be confused with the Nintendo Cube, a device from Nintendo's past. The development of this game by Nintendo Cube, a studio known for its pedigree in creating games, makes it a suitable choice for handling a game like Nintendo Welcome Tour.
The focus now has shifted from Nintendo Welcome Tour to expanding the GameCube classics lineup on the new hardware. The Nintendo Classics collection, launched alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, offers enhanced versions of classic GameCube games with improved resolution and image quality for Switch 2 users with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
Key titles already released or available at launch include The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, SOULCALIBUR II, Super Mario Sunshine, Fire Emblem, and more. This lineup is expected to expand periodically with more GameCube classics added to the Switch Online library on Switch 2.
In addition to these classic GameCube games, Nintendo has announced several new titles for the Nintendo Switch 2. Some of these include Donkey Kong Bananza, Super Mario Party Jamboree, WILD HEARTS S, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY, and The Wandering Village, all set to release in July 2025.
While Nintendo Welcome Tour may not offer a truly engaging gaming experience, according to our review, it serves as a good way to learn about the features of the Nintendo Switch 2 as a product. It is the most recent game developed by Nintendo Cube, as per its Japanese website, which also develops games like Animal Crossing Pocket Camp, Everybody 1-2 Switch, and Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics.
For those interested in staying updated on the latest news from the gaming world, our publication offers a weekly newsletter that includes stories from various communities and other content. Additionally, it is likely that price changes for Switch 1 consoles, games, accessories, amiibo, and more will also occur in other parts of the world.
[1] Source: Nintendo's official website [2] Source: IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 announcement coverage [3] Source: Nintendo Life's Nintendo Switch 2 games list [4] Source: Polygon's Nintendo Switch 2 games roundup
- The Nintendo Switch 2's library of games has expanded with the release of the Nintendo Welcome Tour, a game developed by Nintendo Cube.
- Despite being sold separately and priced at $10, the Nintendo Welcome Tour is not a tech demo, despite its initial appearance.
- The Nintendo Classics collection, launched on June 5, 2025, offers enhanced versions of classic GameCube games for Nintendo Switch 2 users with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
- Games like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Super Mario Sunshine, Fire Emblem, and more are part of the Nintendo Classics collection.
- In addition to these classics, new games for the Nintendo Switch 2 are on the way, such as Donkey Kong Bananza, Super Mario Party Jamboree, WILD HEARTS S, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY, and The Wandering Village.
- These new games are expected to launch in July 2025.
- Our publication offers a weekly newsletter that includes stories from various gaming communities, in addition to news about price changes for consoles, games, accessories, amiibo, and more.
- For the latest news about the Nintendo Switch 2, including updates on its games, check out sources like Nintendo's official website, IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 announcement coverage, Nintendo Life's Nintendo Switch 2 games list, and Polygon's Nintendo Switch 2 games roundup.
