Every Game Announcement Ordered by Release Date

Nintendo’s June 9, 2026 Direct delivered one of the busiest showcases of the year, featuring major first-party reveals, surprise third-party ports, and several long-rumored projects finally made official, including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and a full slate of Xenoblade Chronicles Nintendo Switch 2 Editions. Below is a complete roundup of the games announced during the presentation, ordered by release date and paired with a short description of each title.

 

Available today

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available today in digital form, while the physical edition launches on July 30. This upgraded version enhances the original RPG with improved performance and visuals on Switch 2, and reports also point to additional quality-of-life improvements and extra features tied to the new hardware.

June 23, 2026

Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition

Capcom is bringing Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23, giving players the stylish action experience with fast combat, multiple playable characters, and extra content included in this version. The game focuses on flashy combos, aggressive enemy encounters, and the distinct fighting styles of Nero, Dante, V, and Vergil.

 

June 25, 2026

Star Fox

A new Star Fox launches on June 25 for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing Fox McCloud and his team back for another high-speed sci-fi adventure. The reveal positions it as a fresh return for the series, centered on space combat and a battle for the fate of the galaxy.

July 2, 2026

Rhythm Heaven Groove

Rhythm Heaven Groove arrives on July 2 and revives Nintendo’s rhythm series with more than 80 all-new rhythm games. The game combines simple inputs, musical timing challenges, solo content, and multiplayer-focused rhythm minigames for up to four players.

July 23, 2026

Splatoon Raiders

Splatoon Raiders launches on July 23 as a new single-player-focused adventure connected to the Splatoon universe. Players take on the role of a mechanic traveling with Deep Cut across the Spiralite Islands, using gadgets, support tools, and an exploration bot to survive encounters with hostile Salmonids and hunt for treasure.

July 30, 2026

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition releases digitally on July 30, with the physical edition following on October 1. The upgraded release brings the large-scale fantasy RPG to Switch 2 with technical improvements and additional enhancements, while preserving its real-time combat, Blade system, and story-driven structure.

August , 2026

Pokopia Expansion Pass

Pokopia Expansion Pass Nintendo also announced a paid expansion for Pokopia. The first part, Bubbly Basin, launches in August 2026, and it adds a new town, fresh furniture, new outfits, and new friends to expand the game’s cozy life-sim experience.

August 4, 2026

Big Walk

Big Walk launches on August 4 as an online co-op adventure about wandering through a peaceful world, solving puzzles, and staying in touch with friends in unusual ways. Its focus appears to be relaxed exploration, social interaction, and playful communication rather than combat-heavy progression.

August 6, 2026

Lies of P: Complete Edition

Lies of P: Complete Edition comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on August 6 and includes the main game plus the Overture prequel expansion. This action RPG reimagines Pinocchio in a dark, mechanical world where precise timing, weapon customization, and aggressive enemy design define the experience.

September 3, 2026

Orbitals

Orbitals launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3 as a two-player co-op adventure set across interstellar environments. The game mixes exploration, rhythm-based interactions, traversal challenges, and local or online cooperative play through GameShare support.

September 15, 2026

RuneScape: Dragonwilds

RuneScape: Dragonwilds reaches Nintendo Switch 2 on September 15 and adapts the RuneScape universe into a survival-crafting adventure. Set on the forgotten continent of Ashenfall, the game revolves around resource gathering, shelter building, magic-infused exploration, and battles against dragons.

September 17, 2026

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches on September 17 for Nintendo Switch 2. The new entry continues Nintendo’s tactical RPG series with turn-based strategy, character-driven conflict, and a fantasy narrative built around war, destiny, and political tension.

September 25, 2026

Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Onimusha: Way of the Sword arrives on September 25 for Nintendo Switch 2. Set in Edo-era Kyoto, the game follows Miyamoto Musashi as he fights Genma monsters using parries, counters, swordplay techniques, and motion-control-compatible combat options.

 

October 1, 2026

Rayman Legends Retold

Rayman Legends Retold launches on October 1 and revisits Ubisoft’s acclaimed platformer in a reimagined form. The game features colorful worlds, cooperative play for up to four players, musical stages, and extra content built around fast and expressive platforming.

October 8, 2026

Kingdom Hearts Collection 1 through 3

Kingdom Hearts Collection 1 through 3 launches on October 8 for Nintendo Switch 2, bundling the core arc of Sora’s story into one package. The release brings the action RPG crossover series, known for mixing Disney and Square Enix worlds, to Nintendo’s new hardware in a more complete format.

Kingdom Hearts IV

Kingdom Hearts IV was also confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 during the Direct, although a precise release date was not given in the showcase coverage used here. The game continues the series’ next major story arc and stands as one of the larger long-term announcements from the event.

October 9, 2026

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen launches on October 9 for Nintendo Switch 2. This expanded version of Capcom’s fantasy action RPG centers on pawn-based party combat, open-ended exploration, class choice, and large monster encounters where climbing enemies and targeting weak points play a key role.

October 22, 2026

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort arrives on October 22 as a new motion-focused sports collection for Nintendo Switch 2. It includes 12 sports and uses Joy-Con 2 controllers for activities such as boxing, table tennis, archery, volleyball, basketball, golf, skateboarding, and more.

Final Fantasy Resonance

Final Fantasy Resonance also launches on October 22 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game is presented as the first HD-2D Final Fantasy and features a crystal-powered world, turn-based battles, and summons inspired by iconic heroes from the broader Final Fantasy franchise.

October 23, 2026

One Piece Grand Gourmet

One Piece Grand Gourmet launches on October 23 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Rather than focusing on combat, this spin-off centers on building and managing a floating restaurant with the Straw Hat crew, cooking recipes, collecting ingredients, and serving a wide range of customers from across the series.

October 29, 2026

Hello Kitty Party Land

Hello Kitty Party Land launches on October 29 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game appears designed as a colorful multiplayer party experience with more than 40 themed minigames, board game elements, and a large roster of Sanrio characters.

November 12, 2026

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12. Developed by ATLUS, the fantasy RPG blends political conflict, party-based battles, social themes, and a kingdom-spanning journey involving multiple tribes and rival claimants to the throne.

December 3, 2026

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is part of the late-2026 lineup and has been reported with a December 3 release date in Direct recap coverage. The game follows the monster-collecting and battling structure of the series, with scouting, synthesis, and team-building at the center of progression.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches on December 3 in both digital and physical form. Like the other Switch 2 upgrades, it improves performance and presentation while preserving the original game’s large-scale exploration, party combat systems, and dramatic sci-fi fantasy narrative.

2026 release date TBA

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

One of the biggest reveals of the show was The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2, announced for 2026 without a specific release date. The project brings back one of Nintendo’s most celebrated adventures and immediately became one of the Direct’s headline announcements.

Stellar Blade

Stellar Blade was confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 with a 2026 release window. The game is a sci-fi action title centered on Eve’s mission to reclaim Earth through fast, timing-based combat and skill-driven encounters against hostile creatures.

Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble Survivaton

Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble Survivaton is scheduled for 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. The game is built around online competition for up to eight players, where players first survive on separate maps and then clash in a final battle between top scorers.

Lords of the Fallen 2

Lords of the Fallen 2 is targeting autumn 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. It promises punishing dark-fantasy combat, ranged and melee options, spellcasting, and towering enemies in a grim setting where humanity is on the verge of collapse.

Minecraft

A dedicated Minecraft version for Nintendo Switch 2 is also on the way in 2026. Nintendo highlighted improved visuals, enhanced lighting and shadows, and support for carrying over existing Nintendo Switch worlds to the new hardware.

The Duskbloods

The Duskbloods was also part of the broader Direct coverage as a 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 title, though the date remains unconfirmed in the material consulted here. It stands among the event’s darker fantasy announcements and is positioned as a notable upcoming release for the platform.

2027 and beyond

Xenoblade Genesis

Monolith Soft also revealed Xenoblade Genesis, a brand-new entry in the Xenoblade series scheduled for 2027. The announcement shows that Nintendo is treating the franchise as both an active legacy catalog and a future-facing pillar for Switch 2.

Muramasa: Revenant Blades

Muramasa: Revenant Blades is slated for 2027 and presents a mythic action RPG set in a mystical version of Japan’s past. The game emphasizes six protagonists, demon blades, and a dramatic fantasy tone rooted in sword-focused combat.

PikuNiku 2

PikuNiku 2 was announced for 2027 as a sequel that expands the original game’s strange humor and puzzle-solving into full 3D exploration. Its colorful style and oddball world make it one of the more distinctive indie-style announcements from the showcase.

Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet

Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet is scheduled for spring 2027 as an open-world action adventure exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. The game mixes traversal abilities, gum-powered combat tools, cooperative multiplayer, and off-world survival across a mysterious alien planet.