On the heels of Sumer Game Fest 2026, a wild Nintendo Direct has appeared, showcasing what’s coming to Nintendo for the coming 2026 year and beyond.
It has been an exciting weekend for video game fans, as Summer Game Fest 2026 has given a whole lot for consumers to look forward to when it comes to playing a good title. PlayStation unveiled a new God of War: Laufey, Xbox brought out the big guns and showed what’s coming in Gears of War: E-Day, and now, it’s Nintendo’s turn. Just yesterday, Nintendo confirmed that there would be a Nintendo Direct today to cap off SGF 2026, and they delivered.
Every Nintendo Direct is loaded with developments ripe from Nintendo, giving fans a look behind the curtain at what’s coming to the Nintendo Switch family of consoles in the coming calendar year and stoking hype for first-party titles, and the Nintendo Direct for June 2026 was no different. We here at CGMagazine have compiled the full list of announcements from the Nintendo Direct, and they can be seen just below in the order they were announced.
Rhythm Heaven Groove
The first title revealed at The Nintendo Direct presentation is for the Nintendo Switch (and Nintendo Switch 2), and it involves hitting notes to the right beat. Rhythm Heaven Groove invites players to hit the right button at the right time, but not always the right rhythm.
Fans who enjoy WarioWare’s brand of mini-games will feel right at home here, as Rhythm Heaven Groove has many. On top of that, there’s a new campaign-based mode where you play a spellcaster against waves of enemies that you cast-to-the-beat to. Rhythm Heaven Groove also invites friends to play and compete against one another in over 30 cooperative or multiplayer mini-games. Rhythm Heaven Groove arrives on July 2.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
The latest title in the Onimusha series, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, is officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s coming September 25.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is releasing an expanded version with Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and it’s officially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. This new release comes with everything the original release comes with, except it includes a new location and enemies. It launches on October 9.
Stellar Blade
Nintendo is seriously supporting the Nintendo Switch 2 with third-party offerings in the Nintendo Direct presentation. A port of Stellar Blade has been announced and is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Orbitals
The previously anticipated Orbitals co-op title has received a release date, and it’s coming on September 3.
Rayman Legends Retold
The latest title in the Rayman series, Rayman Legends Retold (announced at the PlayStation State of Play), is coming to Switch 2. It lands on October 1.
Big Walk
The highly anticipated indie title, Big Walk, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as announced at the Nintendo Direct. This title allows players to use cross-platform, so all Big Walkers can play together when it launches on August 1.
ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet
The next title revealed at the Nintendo Direct presentation is a ONE PIECE title that includes cooking and 8-bit graphics, to let players make delicious foods for diners. ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet will feature over 400 ONE PIECE characters, and it’s coming on October 23 for both Switch and Switch 2 consoles.
Pokopia
A new trailer for Pokopia showed off a free new update that will let players explore the depths of the sea and build underwater. While a free update is coming, so is paid DLC. The Expansion Pass will be available later today, and Bubbly Basin (the first part of the DLC Expansion Pass) is coming in August (with Manaphy teased!).
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
The latest Fire Emblem, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, has finally been given a fresh new look at the Nintendo Direct presentation. Players will have the choice of choosing four main characters to embody, and will be able to recruit characters and spend free time as they see fit (similar to Three Fates). Each main character comes with their own special techniques that can change the tide of battle. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches on September 17.
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet
After accidentally breaking a mysterious seal, you’re stranded on a planet and must find your way back home in Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet. Up to four Ninjas can play at once when it launches in the Spring of 2027.
Nintendo Switch Online DK Challenge Event
This limited DK Challenge event will let players take on old Donkey Kong game challenges (and levels) from titles like Donkey Kong Country for a card collection. The DK Challenge starts later today, and it will last until September 1. Fans who own Donkey Kong Bananza will have access to brand new levels, too (with a challenge) via way of DLC.
JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON
From the makers of Vampire Survivors comes another one, and this time it’s a Jujutsu Kaisen-flavoured title from poncle, and more than 20 characters from the series will be playable in JUJUTSU KAISEN RUMBLE: SURVIVATON. It’s coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Lords of the Fallen II
The next title in the Lords of the Fallen series by CI Games, Lords of the Fallen II, is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on launch. It’s coming Fall 2026.
Lies of P: Complete Edition
Lies of P is finally coming to the Nintendo family of consoles (the Nintendo Switch 2), in a complete edition that gives fans access to the Overture DLC. It’s coming on August 6.
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition
This Nintendo Direct has been one for the ports, as now Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Additional content is coming to the Switch 2 edition, and it’s coming on June 23.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades
Behold the legend of the Demon Blades, first released on the Wii U, then ported over to the PlayStation Vita. Now, fans can experience this ARPG title from Vanillaware on a modern console. Muramasa: Revenant Blades is coming early 2027.
Xenoblade Chronicles for Nintendo Switch 2
A gratuitous amount of quality of life updates and content are coming to the Xenoblade Chronicles series of games. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is launching later today (digital) with a physical release coming next week, and the other two Xenoblade Chronicles titles are coming soon for Switch 2.
Xenoblade Genesis
A new Xenoblade title was then unveiled at the Nintendo Direct, and it involves students learning at an academy on how to fight against monsters. Players will face off against a god’s vengeance in Xenoblade Genesis when it launches in 2027.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
A new Nintendo Sports title has been revealed, and it’s coming with a whopping 12 sports. Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Thumb Wrestling, Skateboarding, Power Cruising, Prop Plane and Jump Rope are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort on October 22.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
The anticipated new entry into the world of RuneScape, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, has now been confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2 console, allowing fans to take RuneScape on the go. It’s coming on September 15.
Hello Kitty Party Land
Allows fans to create their own character and meet 140 other Sanrio characters when it launches on both Nintendo Switch consoles on October 29.
Star Fox
The next Star Fox title (which is based on Star Fox 64) is getting a demo tonight on Nintendo Switch 2!
Final Fantasy Resonance
Fans can imagine what classic FINAL FANTASY could have become if pixel art kept evolving. FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE is the first HD-2D FINAL FANTASY title blending pixel art with dynamic camera work, and it will allow fans to summon characters from FINAL FANTASY mainline titles to help out inn battle. It’s coming October 22.
Pikuniku 2
In this zany, long-awaited adventure sequel, fans will embody Piku on a strange and whimsical mission to foil a dastardly plot. Wander, solve, and gossip your way through a charming, colourful world, and as with all great adventures, it’s the journey that counts rather than the destination. Along the way, Piku will meet many odd folk, each with a story to tell. Pikuniku 2 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World
A new Dragon Quest Monsters title has been revealed, and instead of playing the dark Prince, you’re playing an adventurer in this new title where Monsters take the centre stage. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is coming on December 3.
The Duskbloods
Fans were given a fresh look at The Duskbloods, a title where players can step into this new PvPvE multiplayer action game and take on the role of a Bloodsworn. Fight through a world overrun with enemies using unique weapons and abilities, while occasionally forming transient alliances on your path to victory. FromSoftware gave fans another very brief glimpse at The Duskbloods, with the promise of an open network test coming in Summer 2026.
Splatoon Raiders
The next title shown at the Nintendo Direct is Splatoon Raiders, and Nintendo gave fans a fresh look at the PvE style of gameplay, where fans play as Inklings trying to find treasure in a solo adventure in the world of Splatoon. Players are able to find and use their own playstyle! Fans should expect more details in the upcoming Splatoon Raiders Direct, airing on June 30. Splatoon Raiders is coming on July 23. Nintendo is also launching new Joy-Con 2 controllers for the new title, in a new colourway.
DELTARUNE Chapter 5
New adventures are blooming in DELTARUNE Chapter 5, a free update coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on June 24, 2026.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Metaphor: ReFantazio is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 edition, and it’s coming on November 12.
Minecraft
A dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version of Minecraft is in the works, and enhanced lighting and shadow effects will be improved. Fans can import their previous worlds from the Nintendo Switch when it arrives later in 2026.
Partner Sizzle Reel!
Nintendo Direct then blasted fans with myriad release dates for upcoming titles. Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and more are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III]
Three Kingdom Hearts collections are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, and they’re coming on October 8.
Kingdom Hearts IV
A new look at Kingdom Hearts IV was then shown, giving fans a fresh look at combat gameplay in the new contemporary setting and how Sora will face off against the Heartless. It’s coming soon and will be available at launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The final announcement at the Nintendo Direct confirmed The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be reborn on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
That wraps the entire Nintendo Direct presentation. Fans looking for more news and SGF 2026 coverage can find it over on CGMagazine!
