The Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly getting the best Xbox Series X exclusive game, and it could be a Switch 2 launch game.

But few are as blatant and hilarious as this Mario Strikers ripoff that just touched down on Xbox. How blatant are we talking? Well, the top-down sports game is literally called Mariostro Strikers: Soccer League.

Xbox is "evolving" and as part of its new strategy, it's now releasing major first-party IP on other platforms. Now, ahead of the 'Switch 2 Direct' this April, Microsoft's gaming division has announced it's bringing its popular open-world arcade racer Forza Horizon 5 to the PS5 this Spring.

There's still no release date for Nintendo's Switch 2 console and the launch lineup is a mystery, but one thing has been revealed: gamers can expect Xbox games to become available for it at some point.

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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer made it clear that Xbox plans to bring games to the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches later this year.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that Xbox games will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 after it launches.

While this news is certainly welcome, it’s not exactly surprising. After all, former Xbox exclusives like Grounded, Sea of Thieves, Pentiment, and High-Fi Rush arrived on Nintendo Switch (and PS5) last year. Because of that, it makes sense that Xbox would continue its relationship with Nintendo for the latter’s upcoming console.

And despite obviously being a knock-off Mario Strikers game, over two weeks later, it is still available to purchase and play on Xbox for the low, low price of $4. I’d include a trailer below, but I can’t find one.