The season of gaming showcases continues, as now it’s Nintendo’s turn to show us what they’ve got in store, and the Nintendo Direct June 2026 had no shortage of announcements, including the long-awaited first look at Kingdom Hearts 4, alongside surprise reveals like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Xenoblade Genesis, and Final Fantasy Resonance, alongside a number of currently released titles finally making their way to the hybrid console.
Here’s everything revealed during the Nintendo Direct Showcase June 2026:
Kingdom Hearts 4
As possibly the biggest surprise of the entire showcase, Square Enix left its mark by finally revealing the first looks at gameplay for its long-awaited RPG sequel, Kingdom Hearts 4. Although brief, the snippet of gameplay showcases Sora wielding his Keyblade once more to battle against demons, with the trailer also showcasing the game’s new look running on Unreal Engine 5. Still, the title has yet to receive an official release window, so fans might be in for a long wait.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake
This one was another surprise, but one that fans saw was coming. Heavily rumoured prior to its announcement, Nintendo has finally unveiled that it will be remaking one of the most successful games of all time, 1998’s The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. While the reveal trailer didn’t show off much, it did offer a look at what seems to be the game’s updated art style, which looks to lean towards realism more than the cell-shaded nature of the past two modern Zelda titles. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and will launch sometime in 2026.
Xenoblade Genesis
Five years after 2022’s Xenoblade Chronicles 3, fans are finally getting another game in the form of Xenoblade Genesis, which will mark a “new beginning for the series” and is set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Final Fantasy Resonance
Marking the first Final Fantasy game to adopt the HD-2D art style, Final Fantasy Resonance will bring the franchise’s classic turn-based combat to the realm of pixel art, where players can call on legendary heroes from across the franchise as Visions to aid in battle. The game will launch on 22 October 2026.
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Here’s a charming one to shake things up. Rhythm Heaven Groove is an upcoming party game where players and their friends can take part in over 80 games that test their rhythm, all in a quirky, hand-drawn-esque art style. The game will launch on 2 July 2026.
Orbitals
Co-op retro anime adventure Orbitals has received another trailer ahead of its release on 3 September 2026, showing off more shenanigans players will get up to as space explorers Maki and Omura.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom’s much-anticipated RPG Onimusha: Way of the Sword will launch simultaneously on the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside other consoles and PC on 25 September 2026, with Nintendo’s version even coming with a unique control scheme where players can use motion controls with their Joy-Cons to dispatch the legions of powerful foes.
Rayman Legends Retold
Ubisoft’s upcoming remake, Rayman Legends Retold, will see its launch on Nintendo Switch 2, alongside other platforms, on 1 October 2026, letting players partake in classic platforming chaos on the go.
Big Walk
Big Walk, the next quirky game from House House, the creators of Untitled Goose Game, has received another trailer showcasing its open world. Players will explore the lands with their friends, solving challenges along the way, all while staying in contact through voice chat or other tools. The game will launch on 4 August 2026.
One Piece: Grand Gourmet
Build up a floating restaurant with the Straw Hat Crew in One Piece: Grand Gourmet, a management sim game where players cook dishes using Devil Fruit abilities, collect ingredients, and customise their space, all while serving familiar characters. The game will launch on 23 October 2026.
Pokémon Pokopia DLC
Pokémon Pokopia is getting a free update in August 2026, which adds the ability to dive underwater and explore new locations. Additionally, the game will also get its paid expansion pass, offering a host of new content, the first of which is Bubbly Basin, a new underwater town launching in August that brings new furniture, outfits and most importantly, more Pokémon friends like Mudkip and Corphish.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will bring the next chapter in the tactical turn-based RPG franchise on 17 September 2026. Players will gather powerful fighters to participate in the Heroic Games, where the winner is granted one wish, taking part in tactical battles where unit positioning and an understanding of terrain are key.
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, the first half of a two-part saga, will drop players into a massive open world filled with dangers and places to discover. Wielding Ninja Gum-based abilities, players can traverse the lands with their Gum Hooks, use weapons like hammers and katanas to combat foes, or even summon powerful buddies like a giant mech in battle. The game will launch in Spring 2027.
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton
From the creators of Vampire Survivors comes the 2D battle royale game Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton, where up to eight players compete with each other to secure victory while also surviving against hordes of cursed spirits. The game will launch in 2026.
Lords of the Fallen II
The Soulslike sequel Lords of the Fallen II will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside other consoles in Fall 2026, bringing the punishingly difficult RPG to players on the go.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades
Muramasa: Revenant Blades is a side-scrolling 2D action RPG launching in early 2027 that lets players fight as one of six souls determined to forge their own destinies.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Embark on a trip to Wuhu Island in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, where players can create their own Mii character or Sportsmate to take part in 12 different sports like Skateboarding, Boxing, Power Cruising, and even Thumb Wrestling, all played using the motion sensor controls of the Joy-Con. The game will launch on 22 October 2026.
Hello Kitty Party Land
In Hello Kitty Party Land, players team up with their favourite Sanrio characters and jump into a lively collection of cute mini-games designed for fun with friends and family. The game will launch on 29 October 2026.
Star Fox
Ahead of the Star Fox remake’s launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on 25 June 2026, a free demo is now available, and will encompass the game’s tutorial alongside one of its opening stages.
Pikuniku 2
The long-awaited adventure sequel, Pikuniku 2, will see Piku embark on a strange and whimsical mission to foil a dastardly plot. Players will roam the world, solve puzzles and meet quirky characters when the game launches in 2027.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World
The Dragon Quest monsters are taking centre stage in The Withered World, an upcoming turn-based adventure that sees players fighting and recruiting iconic monsters like the Slime to brand-new beasts, mixing and matching their favourites or creating entirely new companions through synthesis to build their dream team. The game will launch on 3 December 2026.
The Duskbloods
FromSoftware’s PvPvE multiplayer action game The Duskbloods has received a new cinematic trailer, and although it doesn’t show much, it did reveal that a Closed Network Test is coming soon in Summer 2026.
Splatoon Raiders
The Splatoon franchise is embarking on a new single-player adventure with Splatoon Raiders, which sees players on the hunt for treasure on the Spirahlite Islands. Players will battle against foes with their iconic ink guns, alongside summoning allies in battle or using a variety of gadgets. The game will launch on 23 July 2026, with a dedicated game Direct showcase on 30 June.
Deltarune Chapter 5
Deltarune Chapter 5 marks the newest chapter of Undertale’s parallel story, letting players fight or spare their way through action-packed battles as they explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters when it launches on 24 June 2026 as a free content update.
Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories
The next chapter of the Atelier Karia turn-based RPG franchise will launch in early 2027.
DayZ Badlands expansion
A new mode is coming to the zombie survival game DayZ via its Badlands expansion, which sees players competing with other survivors for limited resources.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2
The upcoming collection, which includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, the series’s first handheld title, will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside other consoles on 27 August 2026.
Tales of Eternia Remastered
Experience the remastered edition of Tales of Eternia, a JRPG where a band of heroes race to prevent a disaster that could destroy two intertwined worlds. Featuring updated visuals, dynamic real-time battles, and a cast of unforgettable characters, this enhanced version brings the beloved classic to a new generation when it launches on 16 October 2026.
Everbloom
Escape to the whimsical world of Everbloom, a cosy open-world farming and social sim launching in Spring 2027. Players will dive into a heartwarming adventure solo or with up to 4 players to bring magic and taste back to a community of quirky townsfolk.
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III]
To help prepare for the eventual release of Kingdom Hearts 4, Square Enix is launching a collection of all the previously released games in the franchise, which will comprise Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind when it launches on 8 October 2026.
Finally, the showcase also announced a whole bunch of previously released games now headed to the Nintendo Switch 2 console via ports or enhanced editions. Check out the list of titles below:
- Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (9 October 2026)
- Stellar Blade (2026)
- Lies of P: Complete Edition (6 August 2026)
- Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition (23 June 2026)
- Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Now available)
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (30 July 2026)
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (3 December 2023)
- RuneScape: Dragonwilds (15 September 2026)
- Metaphor: ReFantazio (12 November 2026)
- Minecraft (2026)
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (Holiday 2026)
- Observer: System Redux (18 June 2026)
- Rise of the Tomb Raider (Now available)
- SnowRunner (Now available)
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (16 July 2026)
Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.
