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Over an hour of announcements happened at the June 2026 Nintendo Direct and here were the highlights.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake Is Real
The hotly anticpated The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake was announced with a brief trailer revealing a 2026 release date. It’s described as being “reborn” on the Nintendo Switch 2, although we didn’t get a look at what gameplay will look like.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Got A New Trailer
A new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 was revealed. It will be available at launch on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Kingdom Hearts Collection (I-III) Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch 2
All three games are coming in a big way to Nintendo Switch 2, available individually or as part of a collection come October 8th this year.
Xenoblade 1, 2, and 3 Are Coming To Nintendo Switch 2
The three games are coming to Nintendo’s latest console with a variety of updates and added content. All three will run at 60 FPS running in 4K docked, or 1080p in handheld. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition (and upgrade pack) are available digitally later today, with the others out in the near future.
Xenoblade Genesis Was Announced
Xenoblade Genesis, a new game in the famed franchise was announced. It’s set a release window of next year, with a lengthy story trailer revealing the game hot off the heels of the announcement that Xenoblade 1, 2 and 3 are coming to Nintendo Switch 2.
The Duskbloods Is Getting A Closed Network Test
In addition to a new trailer, giving be Bloodeborne vibes IMO, a Closed Network Test was announced for later this year.
Final Fantasy Resonance Was Announced
It’s the first Final Fantasy game in HD 2D, coming to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 22nd, alongside Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Was Announced
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort was announced, a spiritual successor to Wii Sports Resort, destined for the Nintendo Switch 2. It includes skateboarding that makes use of the mouse functionality of the new Joy-Cons. Boxing, tabel tennis, volleyball, bowling, basketball, golf, jump rope, archery, tennis, power cruising, prop playing and thumb wrestling (yep you read that right) are all also included. It’s coming out October 22nd.
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Kicking off the Nintendo Direct was Rhythm Heaven Goove, out in just a couple of week on July 2nd. The latest Rhythm Heaven game comes to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and includes over 80 rhythm games.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Is launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 September 25th. The trailer did suggest a bit of a visual downgrade, but hey we’ll take it.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is an expanded version of Dragon’s Dogma 2, coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 October 9th.
Stellar Blade 2 is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
The original Stellar Blade was announced for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing in 2026.
Orbitals is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
The game continues to look epic, with its very distinct visual style on full force. The game includes GameShare and is coming exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 September 3rd with pre-orders kicking off today.
Ray-Man Legends Retold is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Announced earlier in Summer Game Fest, we got another look at the remake of Ray-Man Legends on the Switch 2 with up to four player co-op and support for GameShare.
Big Walk is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
The House House developed game was confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch 2.
One Piece: Grand Gourmet is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
It’s a One Piece themed cooking game coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Pokemon Pokopia Expansion Pass is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Added content is coming to Pokopia with a free update dropping today and three paid expansions on the horizon available through an Expansion Pass.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
The turn-based strategy RPG was shown off with an extended trailer showing plenty of gameplay and glimpse of the story. It’s out on the 17th September. A special edition was announced the Dagdan Collection, dropping at launch.
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
The “first part” of Ninjala 2, The Uncharted Planet, is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2. Plenty of gameplay was shown off in a new trailer.
A Donkey Kong Event is Coming to Nintendo Switch Online
The DK Challenge can be accessed in Nintendo Switch Online with limited time challenges across a range of Donkey Kong games to unlock rewards.
A Mario Collaboration is Coming to Donkey Kong Bananza
It’s celebrating the 40th anniversary of Mario, with costumes for DK and Pauline themed around Mario and Luigi. It’s available later today with more to come.
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble Survivation
The game is a “survivors royale” that looks like Vampire Survivors but pitching you head-to0. You outscore your opponents to win.
Lords of the Fallen II Is Coming To Nintendo Switch 2
The upcoming action RPG is also coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later this Spring.
Lies of P Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
The highly acclaimed Lies of P: Complete Edition is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, August 6.
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition
The complete edition of Devil May Cry 5 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, June 23rd.
Hello Kitty Party Land Was Announced For Nintendo Switch 2
Hello Kitty Party Land is party game full of mini games with solo play and local or online multiplayer, coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Oct 29, 2026.
Runescape Dragonwilds Was Also Announced For Nintendo Switch 2
It’s featured a lot through Summer Game Fest. It’s a co-operative, standalone adventure set in the Runescape universe. It’s coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 September 15th.
Star Fox Is Getting A Demo Later Today
Star Fox is launching right around the corner on June 25th. A free demo that features the game’s opening stages is available later today.
Pikuniku 2 Was Revealed From Devolver Digital
Another quirky new Pikuniku game is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 next year.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World
It’s coming December 3rd to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Splatoon Raiders is Getting a Dedicated Direct
In addition to plenty of gameplay clips, an upcoming dedicated direct for Splatoon Raiders was announced. The single-player adventure is coming out July 23rd and will get some special Joy-Con controllers.
Deltarune Chapter 5 is Coming
A free update to DELTARUNE Chapter 5 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on June 24, 2026.
Metaphor Refantazio Is Coming To Nintendo Switch 2
The multi-award winning Metaphor Refantazio is making the jump to Nintendo Switch 2 November 12th. Great opportunity to play it if you have yet had the chance.
Minecraft Is Getting A Nintendo Switch 2 Version
The game is updated for the latest Nintendo console, with your worlds able to be transferred over to the newer version.
Okay, A Whole Lot Of Games Are Coming to the Nintendo Switch 2
Observer, DayZ, Metal Gear Sold 2, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Tales of Eternia, Snow Runner, Fitness Boxing 3 Personal Trainer, Everbloom and Final Fantasy XV Online we all announced for the Nintendo Switch 2 in a sizzle reel.
