Nintendo held its Nintendo Direct on June 9, 2026, a roughly 50-minute presentation that delivered multiple trailers, release dates for Switch 2 editions, and saved its biggest reveal — a Switch 2–exclusive remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — for the finale. The remake is slated for 2026 with no specific release date announced.
Major Switch 2 release dates and ports revealed
Several updated editions and ports for the Nintendo Switch 2 were showcased, many with firm release dates and some available for pre-order.
- Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition — launches June 23, 2026; pre-orders open the day of the Direct; trailer.
- Xenoblade Chronicles series — Nintendo Switch 2 Editions announced: the Definitive Edition (digital available immediately), Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on July 30, 2026, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on December 3, 2026; physical versions ship July 30, October 1 and December 3 respectively; trailer.
- Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (includes MGS4, Peace Walker and Ghost Babel) — August 27, 2026.
- Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration — available now; trailer.
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer — July 16, 2026.
- Final Fantasy XIV Online — arriving on Switch 2 in August 2026 with roughly one month of early access; the port does not require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
- Kingdom Hearts collections (HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and KH III + Re Mind) — all come to Switch 2 on October 8, 2026; a bundle including everything was announced; a free demo of Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind is available today.
- Nintendo Switch Sports Resort — a new sports title with 12 events exclusively for Switch 2, launches October 22, 2026; pre-orders open now.
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 — scheduled for the year-end holiday season.
New and cross-platform titles highlighted
The Direct included announcements for new entries and multi-platform releases coming to both Switch and Switch 2.
- One Piece: Grand Gourmet — a pixel-art restaurant management game from Kairosoft featuring over 400 characters; releases October 23, 2026 for Switch and Switch 2.
- Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World — releases December 3, 2026 for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series and PC; trailer.
- Hello Kitty Party Land — a party game with 40+ minigames and 140+ Sanrio characters, launching October 29, 2026 for Switch and Switch 2; trailer.
- Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton — a Survivors-style online title from poncle and Shueisha Games for up to 8 players, due in 2026; trailer.
- Star Fox — a new cinematic entry exclusive to Switch 2, arriving June 25, 2026; a free demo is available today on the eShop; trailer.
- Xenoblade Genesis — a new series installment exclusive to Switch 2, targeted for 2027; trailer.
- Kingdom Hearts 4 — confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 on the game’s launch day (the launch date itself was not announced); trailer.
Pokémon Pokopia update and paid expansion pass
Pokémon Pokopia will receive a free update in August 2026 that adds an underwater area enabled by a new Dive move; players will be able to plant, build and expand underwater towns.
Additionally, a paid Expansion Pass is on sale today in the Nintendo eShop and will be released in three parts. The first expansion, Bubbly Basin, arrives in August 2026 and brings a new underwater city, furniture, outfits and new Pokémon. Parts two and three have no dates yet; further details will be shared throughout the year.
Donkey Kong events and DLC
The DK Challenge begins June 9 as a limited-time event to promote Nintendo Switch Online. Players can take on challenges in classic Donkey Kong titles from the Nintendo Classics catalog, earn points and collect digital cards. Owners of Donkey Kong Bananza receive extra developer-created challenges. Access is through the Nintendo Switch Online app on the Switch 2 menu.
Donkey Kong Bananza’s paid DLC, DK Island & Emerald Rush, will feature a limited-time collaboration with Super Mario Bros. in four waves beginning today. Players can use Donkey Kong and Pauline skins styled as Mario and Luigi, plus classic items like coins, Super Mushrooms and “?” blocks.
Smaller highlights and demos
Some additional notes from the Direct:
- Star Fox demo is available on the eShop today.
- Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind demo is available today.
- Several ports and Switch 2 Editions were emphasized throughout the show rather than numerous wholly new first-party releases.
The remake: The Legend of Zelda — Ocarina of Time
The Direct closed with the announcement of a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, confirmed as exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 and promised for release sometime in 2026. A teaser shown during the presentation presents a more realistic visual approach than the original game.
Reception and overall assessment
Reactions to the presentation were mixed: critics noted the show featured many smaller titles and a large number of third-party ports and Switch 2 editions rather than an abundance of brand-new blockbuster announcements. For some viewers the lineup felt light for an anniversary year live showcase.
Yet the lineup expands the Switch 2 catalog across genres and audiences, and for fans of Nintendo exclusives the Ocarina of Time remake may have justified the Direct. The company also provided a consolidated list of available games and demos in its official store listing.
See all available games and demos listed in the official store: store page.
