Highlights from the June 2026 Nintendo Direct Event

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The 2026 Nintendo Direct was packed with over two dozen exciting announcements. Highlights included ports of major titles like Metaphor Re:Fantazio and Dragon’s Dogma, along with updates on Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Kingdom Hearts 4. Plus, there’s a new turn-based Final Fantasy game set to release later this year.

Here’s a rundown of the key announcements from the Nintendo Direct 2026, featuring trailers and updates.

The showcase kicked off with a deep dive into Rhythm Heaven Groove, showcasing its quirky minigames, including tossing frogs over a rainbow. This title boasts over 80 new games and introduces an RPG-style mode that combines elements of Street Fighter and Theatrhythm, where players hit button combos in sync with the music. Rhythm Heaven Groove is set to launch on July 2 for both the original Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2.

Capcom is bringing its latest Onimusha game to the Nintendo Switch 2, complete with motion controls, launching on September 25 alongside other platforms.

Capcom is fully committed to the Switch 2, with Dragon’s Dogma 2, a massive RPG from 2024, scheduled for release on October 9, featuring a built-in expansion.

The port parade continues with Stellar Blade, which is also making its way to the Switch 2, though a specific release date hasn’t been announced yet.

The Orbital, which has been featured in Nintendo’s Switch 2 marketing for months, finally has a release date: September 3, along with a new trailer.

Rayman Legends, first revealed during a previous event, is set to launch on Switch 2 on October 1.

Big Walk is a laid-back co-op game where you play as a quirky little round bird with musical chirps, enjoying nature with friends. You can build, play games, or simply relax and watch the sunset. Big Walk is scheduled for release on August 1.

Forget high-seas adventures; One Piece: Grand Gourmet puts you in the role of a chef at a prestigious restaurant, where you’ll cook for clients and manage your business using a mix of Devil Fruits and savvy financial skills. Grand Gourmet is set to launch for Switch and Switch 2 on October 23.

Nintendo and Koei Tecmo are rolling out a free Pokopia update in August, allowing players to explore underwater, meet new Pokémon, and build more settlements. A paid expansion pass is also available, but the first part of the update won’t be playable until August.

After a long silence, Nintendo finally revealed Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, which is set to release on September 17, accompanied by an extensive new trailer detailing the story and characters.

Ninjala 2, a sequel to the 2020 online multiplayer game, is on the way, launching in parts, with the first part being a Switch 2 exclusive expected in spring 2027.

In a nostalgic twist, players can engage in special challenge levels in classic Donkey Kong games to earn collectible digital cards, along with missions in Donkey Kong Bananza. This challenge set is live now and will run until September 1.

Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton is an online “survivors royale” game reminiscent of Vampire Survivors, set to release later this year.

Another port is Lords of the Fallen 2, though a release date has yet to be announced.

Lies of P, the Pinocchio-inspired soulslike, is coming to Switch 2 digitally on August 6 and physically on October 2, featuring a complete edition that includes the expansion prequel, Overture.

After much speculation, Capcom confirmed Devil May Cry 5 for Switch 2, promising 60fps in both docked and handheld modes. Titled Devil May Cry: Devil Hunter Edition, it’s set to release on June 23.

Vanillaware, known for 13 Sentinels and Unicorn Overlord, is developing a new Muramasa game, Muramasa: Revenant Blades, an action RPG expected in 2027.

Nintendo and Monolith are bringing upgraded versions of Xenoblade Chronicles, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to Switch 2, promising 4K and 60fps in docked mode and 1080p and 60fps in handheld mode. Enhanced cutscenes and new gameplay features, including a new vehicle in Xenoblade Chronicles and wave-based combat in XBC 3, are also included.

The updates will roll out on staggered release dates.

Xenoblade Genesis is a brand-new title with no direct ties to the previous Chronicles games. It features a protagonist attending an elite academy by day while uncovering political drama and the truth about their world. Expect an angry fallen god to spice things up. Xenoblade Genesis is set for release in 2027.

The legacy of Wii Sports continues with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, a follow-up to the original Nintendo Switch Sports. This new installment will feature 12 sports, including archery, jet ski racing, thumb wrestling, and boxing, all utilizing motion controls.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is making its console debut, including on Switch 2, launching on September 15.

Bandai Namco announced Hello Kitty: Party Land, a delightful collection of minigames featuring numerous Sanrio characters, exclusive to Switch and Switch 2, arriving on October 29.

Nintendo is also offering a Star Fox demo on Switch 2, available later today, featuring the game’s first mission.

While it’s not Final Fantasy 17, fans have long awaited Final Fantasy in HD-2D. Final Fantasy Resonance is a classic-style turn-based game focused on corrupt rulers and special crystals, launching on October 22 for Switch and Switch 2. This title is a standalone adaptation of a former mobile game, removing the gacha elements.

The quirky Pikuniku returns in Pikuniku 2, a 3D platformer puzzler where a strange blob helps solve friends’ problems. A release date is yet to be announced, but it’s expected in 2027.

Square Enix showcased a new Dragon Quest Monsters during the series’ anniversary livestream, revealing a new synthesis feature for fusing monsters. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is set to launch on December 3.

After a year of anticipation, FromSoftware provided more details on The Duskbloods, a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive multiplayer game, though a release date is still pending. A closed network test is scheduled for this summer.

Splatoon Raiders made a surprise appearance in a recent announcement, resembling a single-player Salmon Run mode but focusing on loot collection during exploration. It’s set to launch on July 23, with a special Splatoon Raiders Direct on June 30 and a themed event in Splatoon 3.

Chapter 5 of Toby Fox’s acclaimed RPG Deltarune will be available as a free update on June 24.

Atlus’ fantastic RPG Metaphor Re:Fantazio, which made waves upon its 2024 launch, is coming to Switch 2 on November 12.

Minecraft is also making its way to Switch 2 later this year, featuring enhanced lighting and shadow effects. Players can transfer their worlds from the original Switch version to continue their adventures seamlessly.

Square Enix is releasing three Kingdom Hearts collections on Switch 2 on October 8, essentially encompassing the entire series. Players who used the cloud versions can transfer their saves to these new versions. A demo for Kingdom Hearts 3 is already available.

After years of anticipation, Square Enix unveiled a gameplay trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. Sora is seen navigating Shibuya Crossing with style, though a release date remains unannounced. It will launch on Switch 2 when it becomes available.

The rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is confirmed. The reveal trailer dives into the lore of Ocarina’s Hyrule, reminiscent of the storytelling in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, before showcasing in-engine footage of Link. The Ocarina of Time remake is set to launch sometime in 2026.

Originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, Ocarina of Time has seen multiple ports, including a GameCube bonus disc, a 3DS version, and more recently, it was added to the Switch Online Expansion Pack’s classics library.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Devil May Cry 5, and an expanded Dragon’s Dogma 2 are all on their way to Nintendo’s console this year.