While many publishers joined in on the fun during the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, SEGA released three titles on the latest Nintendo handheld.
Beating up thugs in Japan, speeding through eras as two colorful hedgehogs, and a returning puzzle crossover, here’s some info and impressions on the SEGA line-up for Nintendo Switch 2!
Gotta Go Fast, Again – Sonic X Shadow Generations
Originally launching in Fall 2024, Sonic X Shadow Generations was proudly front-and-center during the Switch 2 launch. Sporting substantially improved visuals and performance over the original Switch 1 release, it’s the definitive way to experience Sonic and Shadow’s latest adventure on the go.

Sonic Generations alone is an amazing game but I didn’t expect Shadow’s adventure to surpass Sonic’s blast from the past. With an emotional narrative that makes you feel things for Sonic’s cast, a level of visual presentation completely foreign to the franchise, and some of the best level design from any 3D Boost title, Shadow Generations alone is worth the price of admission. Pairing that with Sonic Generations merely cements Sonic X Shadow Generations as the Sonic game for anyone who loves the franchise or people new to the series.
We did a full review on the original release on PC last year and recently went into detail about the Switch 2’s performance boosts for the title, but as a die-hard Sonic fan who started the series on Nintendo hardware in 2002, it’s special to see a great-feeling 3D Sonic experience again on Nintendo hardware.
Your Future’s Gonna Be Great – Future of Sonic on Nintendo
It’s been years since Sonic Colors on the Nintendo Wii and Sonic Lost World on Wii U, where SEGA and Sonic Team mastered the hardware of those respective Nintendo generations.
From exploring stunning intergalactic amusement parks to venturing across lost worlds at a near locked 60 FPS, Sonic Team showed mastery on Nintendo’s hardware that matched Nintendo’s offerings.
As the series transitioned to Nintendo Switch, the quality of Sonic’s 3D installments did not match other platforms. Sonic X Shadow Generations on Nintendo Switch 2 reignites a level of care and polish for the Sonic series on Nintendo hardware once more.
A Mean Bean Machine – Puyo Puyo X Tetris 2S
Originally releasing on other platforms in 2020, SEGA and Sonic Team’s Pyuo Pyuo Tetris 2 returns with a new release, Pyuo Pyuo Tetris 2S.
This new release offers various improvements over the original Switch release, specifically its resolution. While the original release ran at the Switch 1’s native targets, Switch 2 now runs the experience at 1080p (portable) and 4k (docked).
Outside of this resolution bump, the game has full Switch 2 Mouse Mode support. You can slide the Joy Con down to slam the Pyuo’s/Tetris blocks. The mouse can be used to navigate menus as well. However, one of the biggest additions is support for GameShare for many of the game’s modes.
This Switch 2 feature lets players with one copy of the game stream their experience over to Switch 2 and Switch 1 consoles. Utilizing streaming, offering something similar to DS Download Play, letting more people experience multiplayer fun.
Like a Dragon – Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut
Rounding out the lineup is Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, an updated remaster of the 2015 PlayStation 4 and Xbox One title. Lord Subeg covers this SEGA release and shares the following regarding his experience with the Switch 2 launch title.

Thoughts from Lord Subeg
Booting into Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut on the switch 2, there is a super neat intro where it flashes all the beloved characters in the Yakuza series. This intro somewhat reminds me of the PlayStation Studios screen that plays when booting into those titles.
Playing Yakuza 0, it feels right at home on Switch 2. The game targets the full resolution of the screen in handheld. And in docked play, it aims to target a 4k resolution. In handheld, It is a crisp 1080p and it looks just as good as its PS4 and Xbox counterpart. Yakuza 0 DE is more of a direct port with extra features added rather than it being a complete remaster or remake of Yakuza 0.
Most if not all the assets and textures in the game remain the same from its original 2015 release. However, this game remains a classic, and it is a great entry point for anyone to jump into the weird and wacky world of yakuza.
I have played a bit in docked mode as well and although it still looks good. I noticed that there is a bit of aliasing in the background details such as gates, tv’s, trees etc.
To my eyes, It may be an upscaled 4k instead of a native 4k. The cutscenes here remain sharp and the gameplay is as smooth as ever. One thing that remains magical is the seamless ease of switching over from docked to handheld play. The Switch 2 is a great home for Yakuza, and I hope to see the rest of the series come over to the new Nintendo console.
Closing Thoughts for SEGA Launch Titles on Switch 2
As one of the major publishers present during the launch, it’s amazing to see their output be this strong. While one could question the use of Key Cards for the three releases, it doesn’t change the quality of these updated releases.
Whenever you want to go fast, beat down thugs in Japan, or get your puzzle action on, you can’t go wrong with these SEGA jams on Switch 2.