Nintendo delivered a packed Nintendo Direct presentation in June 2026, revealing a slate of new games and updates primarily targeting the Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase, held outside the typical E3 window, featured announcements ranging from entirely new titles to enhanced versions of existing games and ports.
Fans of rhythm games can look forward to Rhythm Paradise Groove, slated for release on July 2, 2026. This title promises over 80 new rhythm games and a magical adventure mode where players use beat-matching to defeat foes, with support for up to four players.
The Onimusha series returns with Onimusha: Way of the Sword, arriving on September 25, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Players will once again battle monsters known as Genma using swords and Oni armaments, with optional Joy-Con motion controls.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is set to launch on October 9, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This expanded version allows players to revisit the role of the Arisen and explore the new region of Norgan.
Stellar Blade, originally released in 2024, will make its Nintendo Switch 2 debut in 2026. The action-adventure game tasks players with taking on the role of Eve to protect Earth from creatures called Naytibas.
Orbitals, a two-player co-op space adventure with anime aesthetics, is scheduled for release on September 3, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. Players will control either Maki or Omura in their quest to save their home from a cosmic storm.
Rayman Legends Retold, a remake that transitions the original 2D visuals to 3D, is planned for October 1, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. It will include four new musical stages, a new realm, and the Cave of Trails for ongoing challenges. Rayman Oranges: Enhanced Edition will be bundled with every copy.
Big Walk, a cooperative digital walking experience featuring puzzles and communication tools for friends, is set for release on August 4, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Mac.
One Piece: Grand Gourmet, a game centered around building and managing a restaurant with Strawhats, will launch on October 23, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, iOS, and Android. The game allows players to cook and serve meals to over 400 characters from the One Piece universe.
Pokémon Pokopia will receive a free software update in August 2026, introducing an underwater theme. Additionally, an Expansion Pass for Pokopia, featuring a new town called Bubbly Basin, new Pokémon, furniture, and outfits, will be released in stages, with Bubbly Basin arriving in August 2026, further content in late 2026, and a new town in 2027.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the latest entry in the tactical RPG series, is scheduled for release on September 17, 2026, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game centers on competing in the Heroic Games for a wish granted by the Divine Sovereign.
Ninjala 2 The Uncharted Planet, a sequel that places players on a distant planet where they must use ninja skills and bubble gum to explore, fight enemies, and find clues to return home, is set to release in Spring 2027 for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch Online will host a limited-time DK Challenge event from June 10, 2026, to September 1, 2026, offering challenges set in Donkey Kong games for players to earn digital challenge cards. A collaboration event between Donkey Kong Bananza DLC and Super Mario Bros. for its 40th anniversary will also occur in four waves between June and September 2026, featuring Mario and Luigi outfits and items.
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton, a survival royale game for up to eight players, is planned for release in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game involves fighting monsters before a final one-on-one battle between the top two players.
Lords of the Fallen II, a soulslike action RPG, is slated for an Autumn 2026 release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Players will engage in both melee and magic combat against various monsters.
Lies of P: Complete Edition, featuring the action RPG inspired by Pinocchio and its prequel expansion Overture, will be released digitally on August 6, 2026, and physically on October 2, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23, 2026. This edition includes additional battle tracks, character colors, and Devil Breaker weapons for Nero.
Muramasa Revenant Blades, an action RPG set in Japan with multiple character choices including a farm girl and an oni girl, will be released in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are all coming. These enhanced versions will feature 60 FPS gameplay, 4K resolution in TV mode, and full HD in handheld mode, with updated cutscenes and new gameplay features. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition and its upgrade pack are available digitally today, with a physical version on July 30, 2026. Xenoblade Chronicles 2's digital version and upgrade pack release July 30, 2026, with a physical edition on October 1, 2026. Xenoblade Chronicles 3's digital, upgrade pack, and physical editions will all launch on December 3, 2026.
Xenoblade Genesis, a new adventure in the series, is slated for a 2027 release on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game will introduce characters known as the Vesselai and begins with the player arriving at Leukos, a school for the Vesselai, amidst a conflict involving a vengeful fallen god.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is set to launch on October 22, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. It will feature 12 sports, including returning favorites like boxing and bowling, alongside new additions such as skateboarding and thumb wrestling, utilizing Joy-Con motion controls.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds, a survival crafting game from Jagex, will be released on September 15, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The game tasks players with traveling to the land of Ashenfall to build a life and fight dragons.
Hello Kitty Party Land offers over 40 mini-games for up to four players and is scheduled for release on October 29, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64, will launch on June 25, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. This remake will expand upon the original game's level design and story, and features new character designs. A demo is available now.
Final Fantasy Resonance, a game with pixel graphics based on the first story arc of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, is set for release on October 22, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Pikuniku 2, a puzzle-adventure sequel, will be released in 2027 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. The game continues the adventures of Pikuniku and features full 3D graphics.
Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World is scheduled for release on December 3, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game allows players to befriend and command monsters in battle, with the ability to combine them for more powerful allies.
The Duskbloods, an upcoming soulslike action RPG from FromSoftware, has no announced release date but will feature a closed network test in Summer 2026 for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is set in a world facing the end of humanity, with converging time and space allowing for numerous monsters to defeat.
Splatoon Raiders, the first spinoff for the Splatoon series, will be released on July 23, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. While focusing on a single-player narrative, it will also include a co-op mode. A dedicated Splatoon Raiders Direct will air on June 30, and a Splatoon 3 Splatfest celebrating Raiders will run from July 11 to July 13, 2026.
A new set of Joy-Con controllers, inspired by Deep Cut with blue and yellow accents, will be released on July 23, 2026.
Deltarune Chapter 5 is set to arrive on June 24, 2026, as a free update for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Metaphor: ReFantazio will be released on November 12, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. Players journey through the United Kingdom of Euchronia, forging alliances, battling monsters, and uncovering secrets in this fantasy RPG.
Minecraft will arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom and the Guide of Memories, a fantasy adventure game, is slated for release in early 2027 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is planned for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Winter 2026.
Observer: System Redux, a cyberpunk detective horror game where players hunt a killer while confronting their past, will be released on June 18, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2.
DayZ Cool Edition will bring its survival experience to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, featuring the new Livonia map with fishing and wildlife.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, including Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection), is set for release on August 27, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 later today.
Tales of Eternia Remastered is scheduled to release on October 16, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
SnowRunner, offering an off-road truck driving experience, will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 later today.
Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer Switch 2 Edition will be released on July 16, 2026, utilizing Joy-Con motion controls.
Everbloom, a farming simulation game where players control a fox, is set to arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 and PC in Spring 2027.
Final Fantasy XIV Online will launch in early access on the Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026.
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 and 2.5 Remix, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re-Mind, along with the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I - III], will all be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. A demo for Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re-Mind is available today.
Kingdom Hearts 4 was briefly shown, confirming its continued development for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S from launch.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is confirmed for release in 2026 on the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring expanded level design and story, along with new character designs. A demo is available now.