Every New Announcement At The September 2026 Nintendo Direct

Following a dedicated The Legend of Zelda showcase yesterday, Nintendo returned this morning with a comprehensive Direct presentation packed with major updates, fresh reveals, and launch dates for highly anticipated titles like Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. High-profile announcements included brand-new entries in both the Kirby and Metroid franchises. If you missed the live stream, we have assembled a complete breakdown of every trailer, announcement, and essential update right here.

Monster Hunter Wilds

• Launches on Switch 2 on December 4.
• The upcoming expansion, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, arrives on Switch 2 in 2027 alongside previously confirmed platforms.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion

• Available on Switch 2 starting today.
• A polished remaster of the classic PSP prequel detailing the journey of Zack Fair.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition

• Releases on Switch 2 on February 25.
• Bundles all Expansion Pass content, improved framerates, enhanced graphics, and larger on-screen enemy counts.
• Introduces the challenging new Calamity Mode difficulty.
• Full save data transfer supported from the original Nintendo Switch version.

Mecca Chameleon

• The fan-favorite multiplayer hide-and-seek sensation launches on Switch 2 today.
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Pokémon Pokopia – Expansion Pass Part 2

• Scheduled to release later this year.
• Latest trailer showcases exclusive accessories coming in the second phase of the expansion.
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Star Fox

• A complimentary update introduces local splitscreen multiplayer to Battle Mode alongside three classic arenas: Kantina, Sector X, and Venom.
• Enables 4-player online multiplayer on a single Switch 2 console.
• Update goes live on September 29.
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Star Fox Adventures

• The acclaimed 2002 action-adventure title joins the GameCube Classics lineup for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members today.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Royal Edition

• Arrives on Switch 2 in 2027.
• Includes the complete base campaign, major story expansions, exclusive equipment, and an additional bonus questline.

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

• Launches on December 10 for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
• Set at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, the iconic duo travels to the American frontier town of Steam Bison to investigate a series of bizarre phenomena.

Yo-Kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain

• Heading to Switch 2 with a release date to be confirmed.
• A comprehensive, enhanced reimagining of 2016’s Yo-Kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits/Fleshy Souls and 2017’s Psychic Specters.
• Features brand-new narrative chapters and unannounced gameplay additions.

Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy

• Releases on November 12 for Switch 2.
• Integrates innovative voice commands for Oatchi utilizing the built-in Switch 2 microphone.
• Introduces the brand-new Dandori Academy time-attack challenge mode.
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Onyx: The Dark Grip

• Releases exclusively on Switch 2 in 2027.
• An atmospheric 2.5D horror experience by Bloober Team where players control an ethereal entity guiding a lone wanderer through a desolate ghost town.
• Exclusively playable in handheld mode.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

• Features the brand-new Heroes’ Vault mode, testing players against relentless waves of adversaries to earn powerful allies and gear.
• Welcomes Shimmer, a mysterious new hero gifted with precognitive abilities.

Stage Fright

• Arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2027.
• Developed by the creative minds behind the Overcooked series.
• A cooperative two-player adventure—supporting both local and online play—focused on solving intricate escape rooms and uncovering ancient secrets.

Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea

• A captivating Little Mermaid-themed expansion bringing fresh storylines and iconic figures like Milo Thatch (Atlantis: The Lost Empire), Megara (Hercules), and Captain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean).
• Releasing for both Switch versions this November.

Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale

• Launches for Switch 2 in 2027.
• An imaginative 3D platformer centered entirely around rhythm-driven musical puzzles.

Kirby Air Riders

• New amiibo figures featuring Sword Kirby & Dragoon alongside Noir Dedede & Hydra launch on November 12.
• An upcoming in-game event promises exclusive rewards for active players.

Cairn

• Releases on Switch 2 in early 2027.
• A playable free demo is available to download today.

Resident Evil Remakes

• Digital editions of Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition (including DLC), Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition arrive on Switch 2 on October 16.
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Metroid Ravenous

• Launches on Switch 2 on January 28.
• A stellar 2D side-scrolling adventure serving as a narrative continuation of Metroid Dread.
• Special Edition bundles and new amiibo figures will be available at launch.
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Mario Kart World

• A free update adds 10 nostalgic Super Mario Kart tracks, featuring Choco Island, Vanilla Lake, and Ghost Valley.
• Introduces two thrilling new Knockout Tour routes: Propeller and Turnip Rally.
• The update is available to download today.
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Mega Man: Dual Override

• Showcases the very first gameplay footage for Proto Man.
• Mega Man and Proto Man amiibo figures will launch alongside the game.
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Eternal Anima

• Releases on March 4 for Switch 2.
• An ambitious time-traveling RPG crafted by Marvelous featuring a striking HD-2D visual style.
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Danganronpa 2×2

• Launches on January 14 for Switch and Switch 2.
• A complete overhaul and remake of the 2012 psychological thriller Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves

• Releases on Switch 2 on October 22, with a physical retail edition following in January.
• The Starter Edition features crossover guest fighters Mikey and Draken from Tokyo Revengers.
• Includes all previously launched downloadable fighters out of the box.

Metal Slug Ultimate Collection

• Launches for Switch and Switch 2 in 2027.
• Compiles 10 classic titles: Metal Slug 1–7, Metal Slug X, Metal Slug Advance, and—for the first time ever—the rare, long-lost prototype location-test build of the original Metal Slug.
• Packed with online co-op, a dedicated gallery mode, an expanded Combat School, and bonus content.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX

• Arrives on February 16 for Switch and Switch 2.
• An enhanced, modernized edition of Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force 3 featuring upgraded visuals and previously unreleased localized content.
• Physical editions include three exclusive physical Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards.

Romancing SaGa 3: Destined United

• Launches on February 16 for Switch and Switch 2.
• A magnificent 3D remake of the 1995 classic featuring contemporary graphics, full voice acting, newly arranged orchestrations, and additional narrative depth.

Switch 2 & Switch Third-Party Release Date Round-Up

• 007 First Light – 2026 (Switch 2)
• Far Cry 3 Classic Edition – Spring 2027 (Switch 2)
• Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon – Classic Edition – Spring 2027 (Switch 2)
• The Crew Motorfest – October 8 (Switch 2)
• The Apothecary Diaries – Early 2027 (Switch 2, Switch)
• House Flipper 2 – October 15 (Switch 2)
• Sonic Pico Park – November 12 (Switch 2, Switch)
• Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World – Playable demo available today on Switch 2
• Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon – Classic HD – Available today (Switch 2, Switch)
• Hela: of Mice & Magic – December 1 (Switch 2)
• Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream – December 3 (Switch 2)
• Stellar Blade Complete Edition – November 5 (Switch 2)
• The Ascent Ultimate Edition – December (Switch 2)
• It Takes Two – October 15 (Switch 2)
• Palia – December (Switch 2)
• Bluey’s Happy Snaps – October 15 (Switch 2, Switch)
• Fading Echo – September 17 (Switch 2, demo available today)
• Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy – November 5 (Switch 2)

Persona 4 Revival

• Launches on May 20 for Switch 2.
• A ground-up remake of Persona 4 releasing on February 18 for competing platforms.

Persona 6

• Officially confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 following its prior announcements for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Kirby and the World Beyond

• Releases in spring 2027 exclusively for Switch 2.
• An expansive new 3D open-world adventure placing Kirby’s versatile copy abilities front and center.
• Serves as a major highlight for the franchise’s upcoming 35th-anniversary celebrations next year.
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