Nintendo Direct 2026 Delivers Major Switch 2 Reveals and Surprise Announcements
Nintendo also confirmed enhanced editions, new sequels and third-party support, with some releases dated through 2027.
- Nintendo held a Direct presentation showcasing an ambitious lineup for the Nintendo Switch 2, headlined by a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time arriving later this year.
- Square Enix bolstered the showcase with the surprise reveal of Kingdom Hearts 4 and introduced Final Fantasy Resonance, a new HD-2D turn-based RPG scheduled for Switch 2 on October 22, 2026.
- Nintendo unveiled Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, launching exclusively for Switch 2 on October 22, 2026, with 12 sports featuring motion controls, alongside Big Walk arriving August 4, 2026.
- The June 2026 presentation revealed a crowded release calendar for Switch 2 owners, with Minecraft arriving in 2026, Deltarune Chapter on June 24, and upgraded Xenoblade Chronicles titles launching later this year.
- Beyond 2026, Nintendo announced Xenoblade Genesis for 2027, while Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 arrives on Switch 2 during the holiday season to extend platform support.
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Nintendo broadcast this week the most recent Nintendo Direct and certainly the broadcast made the fans very satisfied, certainly. There were many good promises on the way to Nintendo Switch 2.
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