Nintendo's September 2026 Direct presentation has concluded, revealing a variety of new titles and updates for the Nintendo Switch 2. Among the key announcements were Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D side-scrolling entry in the Metroid series, and Kirby and the World Beyond, a new 3D Kirby adventure.
Metroid Ravenous is set to launch on January 28, 2027, and will feature new amiibo figures and a special edition Switch 2 console. Kirby and the World Beyond will arrive in Spring 2027, coinciding with the series' 35th anniversary, and will offer players freedom to explore using Kirby's copy abilities. Atlus also confirmed that Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 will be coming to the Switch 2.
Fans of JRPGs can look forward to Eternal Anima, developed by Marvelous Europe and directed by Katsuhisa Higuchi. The game, originally teased as "PROJECT LIFE is RPG," aims to evoke the spirit of late 1990s and early 2000s JRPGs with a time-traveling narrative and strategic turn-based combat. It is scheduled for release on March 4, 2027.
Several other titles received new trailers and release windows. Mega Man: Dual Override is slated for Spring 2027, with companion amiibo figures also planned. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort will launch on October 22, 2026. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is scheduled for February 12, 2027. The Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition will all arrive on Switch 2 on October 16, 2026. Cairn will launch in early 2027, with a demo available today on the eShop. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is set for September 18, 2026. Ondeh Ondeh Kaya's Tasty Tale from Bandai Namco is due in 2027. Stage Fright, from Overcooked! developer Ghost Town Games Ltd, will release on Switch and Switch 2 next year. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will launch on December 3, 2026, featuring a new battle mode and a hero named Shimmer. Onyx: The Dark Grip, a supernatural horror game from Bloober Team, will be exclusive to Switch 2's handheld mode in 2027. Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, including a new Dandori Academy mode, is set for November 12, 2026. Professor Layton and The New World of Steam received a new trailer and a December 10, 2026 release date. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will launch on September 17, 2026. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Royal Edition is coming next year. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches on September 29, 2026, with its paid expansion "Songs of the Past" also arriving next year. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition, featuring enhanced visuals and a new difficulty mode, is scheduled for February 25, 2027. The Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy concludes with Revelation on April 8, 2027. Crisis Core –Final Fantasy VII– Reunion is available today on the Nintendo eShop.
Monster Hunter Wilds also made an appearance, showcasing its Switch 2 release on December 4, 2026, which will include local play and all previously released updates. Its expansion, Ascendance, is planned for 2027.
Updates were also announced for existing titles. Mario Kart World will receive a free update today, adding ten classic courses from Super Mario Kart and two new routes to Knockout Tour. Star Fox is getting a free update on September 29, adding three new stages for Battle Mode. Star Fox Adventures is launching on Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics today. Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass DLC will receive Part 2 later this year. Steam hit Meccha Chameleon is also available on Switch today.
Notable omissions from the Direct included FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, which is currently slated for release in 2026 without a confirmed date. The Ocarina of Time remake and the next 3D Mario game were also not shown.