The latest Nintendo Direct has just wrapped, with over 50 minutes of games coming to Switch and Switch 2.
The Direct will be followed by a Nintendo Treehouse showing off more gameplay from the games shown during the Direct. The Treehouse should last about 95 minutes.
You can watch the full showcase below, or read on to see every game shown, in the order they were revealed.
Nintendo Direct – 9 June 2026
Where possible we have included all known platforms, demo availability, release date, and most recent trailer.
Rhythm Heaven Grove (Switch, Switch 2)
Take on over 80 games & challenge your rhythm in single player or play with up to four friends & get in the groove with over 30 co-op & competitive rhythm games.
It releases 2 July 2026.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series)
An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?
It releases 25 September 2026.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (Switch 2) – already available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Experience Capcom’s dynamic action RPG together with your Pawn companions and venture into the all-new Norgan region—where the Relic Expedition Cycle from Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen makes a return.
It launches 9 October 2026.
Stellar Blade (Switch 2) – already available on PC, PS5
Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.
Experience EVE’s journey at home or on the go, with Joy-Con 2 gyro controls for activities like fishing.
It’s launching this year.
Orbitals (Switch 2)
Join forces with a friend to bravely navigate this wild co-op, retro anime adventure together! You’ll step into the shoes of the daring duo, Maki and Omura, as they journey through space. Will you be able to save their home?
It releases 3 September 2026.
Rayman Legends Retold (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series)
Whether you’re playing solo or in co?op with friends, musical maps deliver some of the adventure’s most memorable moments—where precision, coordination, and rhythm are everything. Every jump, punch, and glide counts!
It launches 1 October 2026.
Big Walk (PC, PS5, Switch 2)
In this co-op online walker-talker from the creators of Untitled Goose Game, set out with your friends through a wide-open world full of challenges, puzzles, and discoveries. Work together to find your way around, stay in contact using an assortment of tools and toys, and figure out new ways to communicate when you suddenly find yourself speechless.
Adventuring aside, there’s plenty of time to just hang out. Sit and watch the sunset or steal your friend’s binoculars and kick them into the ocean. Spending time with friends is the best part of a big walk.
It launches 4 August 2026.
ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet (Android, iOS, PC, Switch, Switch 2)
Season the seas! Over 400 One Piece characters await at the grand opening of ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet on Oct 23, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch! Build a floating restaurant with the Straw Hat Crew—cook up new dishes using Devil Fruit abilities, collect ingredients, and customize your space in a charming management sim. Serve up an unforgettable dining experience, and watch familiar characters become regulars as your restaurant grows into the greatest restaurant on the seas.
It releases 23 October 2026.
Pokemon Pokopia – New Update + DLC (Switch 2)
art 1: Bubbly Basin of the Expansion Pass paid DLC is planned for release this August! Enjoy an underwater town, with new Pokémon to encounter, furniture, and outfits for Ditto. A free update is also coming to Pokémon Pokopia this August that adds a new move: Dive. With Dive, you’ll be able to explore the world on the ocean floor and enjoy a life with Pokémon living under the sea.
The free update releases August 2026. An expansion pass paid DLC will release later today (9 June).
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (Switch 2)
In the capital of the Dagdan Empire, powerful fighters gather to participate in the Heroic Games, where the winner is granted one wish. Hone your techniques at the training grounds, recruit new allies, or travel beyond Dagsion’s walls to gain experience. How you spend your free time is up to you.
It releases 17 September 2026. A special edition will also be available.
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet (Switch 2)
he Ninja Gum action of Ninjala is back, now with the series’ first-ever open-world! In Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet, the first half of a two-part saga, the protagonist is hurtled into an unknown world after breaking a forbidden seal. Adventure across vast landscapes on a quest to return to Earth. Master diverse Ninja Gum actions like Gum Hook, Gum Boost, and Gum Balloon to speed across the planet. Score exhilarating IPPON victories against enemies with weapons like katanas, hammers, and rockets! Or try your hand at co-op with a maximum of four players and battle against fearsome, giant foes.
It releases in Spring 2027.
DK Challenge Limited Event (Switch 2 Online)
For a limited time only on Nintendo Switch 2, take on challenges in Donkey Kong Bananza and other select Donkey Kong Nintendo Classics titles via Nintendo Switch Online. Active Nintendo Switch Online members can earn collectible digital Challenge Cards.
They start today through to 1 September 2026.
Donkey Kong Banaza DLC Super Mario Bros. Collaboration (Switch 2)
In the Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush paid DLC, a limited-time collaboration with Super Mario Bros. is breaking through! This limited-time collaboration event will be held in four waves with the first wave beginning later today!
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivation (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series)
From the creators of Vampire Survivors and Shueisha Games, dive into an intense survivors royale where eight players compete—but only one can stand victorious.
Fight cursed spirits while competing against other players for points using simple movement controls and auto-attacks. Victory comes down to smart positioning, precise timing, and strategic choices.
Play as 20+ iconic Jujutsu Kaisen characters and unleash devastating abilities like Domain Expansions and Black Flash. Climb the rankings with game-changing “Rule Additions” every 100 points and face off in the final 1v1 duel for ultimate victory!
With randomized skills ensuring no two matches are the same, build your perfect character and claim victory in this deadly competition.
Lords of the Fallen II (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series)
Lords of the Fallen II is a dark fantasy action-RPG where brutal, soulslike combat meets a world splitting at its core. Battle against the darkness in an epic adventure across a shattered kingdom. One world. Two realms. No mercy.
Lies of P: Complete Edition (Switch 2) – already available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series
You are Geppetto’s puppet, caught in a web of lies in a city overrun by unimaginable monsters and untrustworthy allies. Experience the complete journey in Lies of P: Complete Edition which tells the full story of the Krat tragedy. In the base game, awaken to a city poisoned by madness and carve your path to humanity. In the included expansion, Lies of P: Overture, cross the bounds of time to witness Krat in its final days of Belle Époque grandeur—all in one seamless package.
It releases digitally on 6 August 2026. A physical version will release on 2 October 2026.
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition (Switch 2) – already available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Dive head-first into the game’s signature blend of high-octane action and otherworldly original characters, including Dante’s longtime rival and fan-favorite Vergil as a playable character! Enjoy blistering speed, impeccable controls, flashy visuals, a thrilling story and more, all at a smooth 60 frames per second in both TV Mode and Handheld Mode. This is the pinnacle of S-S-Stylish action!
It releases 23 June 2026.
Muramasa Revenant Blades (Switch, Switch 2)
Behold the legend of the Demon Blades, refined to new heights of breathtaking beauty for a new generation! Experience the side-scrolling action RPG epic from Vanillaware and Marvelous with stunning 4K visuals, all-new English voiceover and localization, new modes and more.
Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2 + 3 (Switch 2) – already available on Switch
Switch 2 editions of all three Xenoblade Chronicles games are coming.
- Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles releases today digitally, with a physical version releasing 30 June 2026.
- Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 releases digitally on 30 Juily 2026 with a physical version releasing 1 October 2026.
- Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 releases physically and digitally on 3 December 2026.
Xenoblade Genesis (Switch 2)
Xenoblade Genesis, a new beginning for the series.
It releases in 2027.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2)
Welcome to Wuhu Island, home to all kinds of sports. There are 12 sports to choose from, all with intuitive motion controls. Use the Joy-Con 2 controllers as rackets, bows or even handles!
It releases 22 October 2026.
RunseScape: Dragonwilds (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series)
On RuneScape’s forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Journey alone or together in this open world survival adventure for 1-4 players. Gather resources, build shelters, and master wild magic to withstand the growing threat.
It releases 15 September 2026.
Hello Kitty Party Land (Swtich, Switch 2)
Team up with your favorite Sanrio characters and jump into a lively collection of cute mini-games designed for fun with friends and family. Whether you’re playing solo, locally, or online, it’s packed with charm, competition, and customization.
It launches 29 October 2026.
StarFox (Switch 2)
A battle for the fate of the galaxy begins! Blast off for adventure across the Lylat System with Fox McCloud and his crew in a free demo that includes a tutorial and one of the game’s opening stages.
It releases 25 June 2026. A demo launches today.
Final Fantasy Resonance (PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series)
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.
It releases 22 October 2026.
Pikuniku 2 (PC, Switch 2)
Absurd puzzle-exploration adventure Pikuniku 2 brings the whimsy! Wander, solve, and gossip your way through a weird and wonderful world where not everything is as happy as it seems. Protect the potato!
It releases in 2027.
Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series)
The monsters are taking center stage! From the iconic Slime to brand-new faces, discover hundreds of monsters to scout, train, and battle alongside. Mix and match your favorites or create entirely new companions through synthesis to build your dream team.
It releases 3 December 2026.
The Duskbloods (Switch 2)
Step into this new PvPvE multiplayer action game from FromSoftware, where you 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.
A closed network test takes place this Summer.
Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2)
Team up with the musical trio Deep Cut and hunt for treasure on the Spirahlite Islands in this new single-player-focused game.
A Splatoon Raiders Direct is coming 30 June 2026. The game releases 23 July 2026.
Deltarune (Switch 2) – already available on PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series
Join Kris, Susie, and Ralsei as they continue their journey to seal the Dark Fountains that threaten the world. Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters in this epic role-playing adventure that serves as the parallel story to UNDERTALE.
It releases 24 June 2026.
Metaphor: ReFantazio (Switch 2) – already available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series
Enter the royal tournament to fight for the throne and for the future. Control your destiny, face your fears and awaken magical Archetype powers that lie dormant in your heart.
It launches on 12 November 2026.
Minecraft (Switch 2) – already available on Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series
Survive the night or create a work of art in Minecraft, the ultimate sandbox game! Now with Vibrant Visuals, a graphics upgrade that transforms the way players experience Minecraft with enhanced visual elements such as improved lighting, fog, and more. Uncover mysteries and face thrilling foes in an infinite world that’s unique in every playthrough. Have a blast with friends, whether you’re sitting on the same couch in split-screen or miles apart.
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Games include:
- FINAL FANTASY XIV – early access begins August 2026
- Tales of Eternia Remastered – releases 16 October 2026
- Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories – available early 2027
- Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration – releases today, 9 June 2026
- METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2 – releases 27 August 2026
- Snow Runner – releasing today, 9 June 2026
- Observer: System Redux – releases 18 June 2026
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – available winter 2026.
- DAYZ – coming this year
- Everbloom – coming Spring 2027
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – releasing 16 July 2026
Kingdom Hearts Games (Switch 2)
Join Sora, Donald and Goofy as they travel through Disney & Pixar worlds to overcome Darkness through the power of the Keyblade. While adventuring, experience stories and create friendships with an iconic cast of characters. Experience the KINGDOM HEARTS series with this perfect entry point for new players and long-time fans alike.
Kingdom Hearts IV (PC, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series)
KINGDOM HEARTS IV is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and will be available day and date at launch!
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2)
A remake of the classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been confirmed to release in 2026.
And that’s everything from the Direct. Some big announcements, eh?
Keep it tuned to GSC for more Summer Game Fest coverage.
