Key Highlights from the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase

Nintendo and its third-party partners showcased an exciting lineup during the latest Direct presentation, featuring a mix of classic titles making their way to the Switch and Switch 2, alongside some fresh announcements. Among the highlights was a new look at the original game Orbitals, which channels ’80s anime vibes and is set to launch this summer.

For Switch 2 owners eager to dive into a treasure trove of classic games, the Direct revealed a plethora of ports, including fan favorites like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Valheim, and Fallout 4.

Here’s a summary of the key announcements from the showcase:

The Direct offered another glimpse of the stunning co-op adventure Orbitals, arriving on Switch 2 in summer 2026.

Bethesda is ramping up its Switch 2 offerings with ports of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (launching May 12), Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition (arriving Feb. 24), and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered (scheduled for 2026). All three titles will be available in both digital and physical formats.

Switch 2 players recently received the first part of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 remake, and the next installment, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, is set to drop on June 3.

The Turok franchise is making a comeback on Switch 2 this fall.

Square Enix’s new HD-2D RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, is slated for release on June 18.

Capcom’s latest entry in the Monster Hunter Stories series, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections, will be available on March 13, with a free demo launching today that allows progress to carry over to the full game.

Resident Evil Requiem was showcased running on Switch 2, featuring gameplay from both Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy’s perspectives. While the visuals look impressive, Leon’s aim could use some work! Additionally, amiibo figures for Grace and Leon are set to release this summer, with the game launching on Feb. 27.

Bandai Namco’s anime soccer series is also making its way to Switch this year.

The Super Bomberman Collection, which includes seven Bomberman games from the NES and Super NES era, is now available for Switch and Switch 2. This collection features previously unreleased localized versions of Super Bomberman 4 and 5.

Square Enix is bringing the next Paranormasight adventure to the original Switch on Feb. 19, set in the coastal region of Ise-shima, promising a captivating supernatural mystery told from multiple perspectives.

In the survival-puzzle-action game Tokyo Scramble, players will navigate an underground Tokyo overrun by dinosaur-like creatures, launching on Switch 2 on Feb. 11.

Valheim is also set to arrive on Switch 2 this year.

The original Hollow Knight is now available on Switch 2 as a free upgrade for existing owners of the original version.

Nihon Falcom’s action-platformer Kyoto Xanadu, which blends deck-building and relationship-sim elements, is coming to both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 this fall. Players will explore the labyrinth of Xanadu while building relationships in their daily life.

Digimon Story Time Stranger is set to launch for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on July 10.

In Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, players will embark on an adventure with a diverse cast, exploring stunning floating islands and battling formidable foes. This action RPG promises over 20 playable characters and supports local and online multiplayer for up to four players, launching on July 9 for Switch 2.

Retro game enthusiasts will be pleased to know that Hamster Corporation is expanding its Arcade Archives lineup on Switch 2, including Namco’s Ridge Racer sequel, Rave Racer. The studio is also introducing the Console Archives series, featuring Switch 2 versions of Ninja Gaiden 2: The Dark Sword of Chaos (NES), Cool Boarders (PlayStation), Sonic Wings Special (PlayStation), and Doraemon (Famicom).