With the Nintendo Switch 2 just weeks away from release, fans are buzzing over its impressive launch lineup. Major franchises like Mario Kart and Hyrule Warriors are leading the charge into Nintendo’s next era—but there’s one genre noticeably absent from the hype: life simulators. Despite the genre’s massive popularity, there’s still no sign of The Sims 4 or the rising star InZOI, leaving an unexpected gap in the Switch 2’s early offerings.