Highlights from the June 2026 Nintendo Direct Showcase

Nintendo made a stylish entrance to the not-E3 weekend with its own presentation, showcasing a slew of exciting titles for the Switch and Switch 2. If you missed the live stream, you can catch it below. For those looking for the key announcements, here’s a rundown.

The show kicked off with **Rhythm Heaven Groove**, the latest installment in the quirky rhythm mini-game series. This Switch release will feature 80 new games, including a unique turn-based battle game. Plus, it will offer over 30 multiplayer experiences, both cooperative and competitive. Mark your calendars for July 2.

Capcom is bringing the long-awaited **Onimusha** game to Switch 2, set to launch on September 25. They’re also releasing **Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen**, an expanded version of the 2024 action RPG sequel, on October 9.

**Stellar Blade** is making its way to Switch 2 later this year, and we got a fresh look at the anime-inspired co-op game **Orbitals**. Ubisoft also showcased the remake of **Rayman Legends Retold**.

From the team behind **Untitled Goose Game**, **Big Walk** is a walk-and-talk co-op adventure arriving on Switch 2 on August 4.

**One Piece: Grand Gourmet** is a restaurant management sim that lets you collaborate with characters from the beloved anime and manga series. It’s set to launch on both Switch and Switch 2 on October 23, with mouse controls supported on the latter.

The charming **Pokémon** life sim is receiving a free update that introduces the Dive ability, allowing players to explore the ocean floor and build underwater towns. An expansion pass will also roll out new content over the next year, starting with the first paid update, **Bubbly Basin**, in August, which will add a new area and more Pokémon.

Next up was a character showcase for **Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave**, the next tactical RPG entry, launching on Switch 2 on September 17.

The first part of the open-world co-op game **Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet** is set to debut on Switch 2 in spring 2027.

Nintendo Switch Online is hosting a **Donkey Kong Challenge Event**, featuring challenges from various **Donkey Kong** games available until September 1. Additionally, **Donkey Kong Bananza** is collaborating with the **Mario Bros.** series for its 40th anniversary, introducing themed skins and challenges.

**Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton** is the next title from the developers of **Vampire Survivors**. Based on the popular anime/manga, it will feature over 20 playable characters and is coming to Switch 2 later this year.

We also got quick updates on several challenging titles headed to Switch 2, including **Lords of the Fallen II** this fall, **Lies of P: Complete Edition** on August 6, **Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition** launching on June 23, and **Muramasa: Revenant Blades** arriving in early 2027.

Switch 2 will see enhanced editions of the **Xenoblade Chronicles** games, boasting improved resolution and framerate, along with new features. The first game’s updated version will be available later today, with the second launching on July 30 and the third on December 3.

In addition to the remasters, we got a glimpse of **Xenoblade Genesis**, the next series entry set for 2027.

A new title in the **Nintendo Switch Sports** series is on the way, featuring motion-controlled versions of various sports, including boxing, table tennis, and more. It’s scheduled for release on October 22.

**Runescape: Dragonwilds**, a fantasy survival RPG, is set to arrive on Switch 2 on September 15.

**Hello Kitty Party Land**, a Mario Party-style game featuring Sanrio characters, will launch on both Switch and Switch 2 on October 29. The **Star Fox 64** remake received a brief mention ahead of its June 25 release, with a demo available on the eShop.

A new **Final Fantasy** title, **Resonance**, marks the series’ first HD-2D entry, allowing players to summon characters from previous games, including Cloud Strife from **FF7**. It’s set to launch on October 22 for both Switch and Switch 2.

The sequel to the absurdist puzzler is also on its way to Switch 2 next year.

**Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World**, the latest spin-off in Square’s iconic RPG series, is coming to Switch and Switch 2 on December 3.

We got a quick trailer for **The Duskbloods**, an upcoming Switch 2 exclusive from the creators of **Dark Souls**, along with news of a closed network test scheduled for later this summer.

A new trailer for **Splatoon Raiders** showcased the upcoming single-player **Splatoon** adventure, where players will explore multiple islands while treasure hunting and battling foes with ink. A dedicated Direct is set for June 30, leading up to the game’s launch on July 23.

Toby Fox and his team revealed the fifth chapter of **Deltarune**, launching on June 24.

In a surprise announcement, **Metaphor: ReFantazio**, a political fantasy RPG from the team behind **Persona**, is coming to Switch 2 on November 12.

**Minecraft** is getting a dedicated port for Switch 2, allowing players to import their Nintendo Switch worlds, set to launch in 2026.

A montage of upcoming titles featured several more games on the horizon.

The **Kingdom Hearts** collections are making their way to Switch 2 as native versions, launching on October 8, with cloud save transfers available from the previous streaming options.

In a thrilling reveal, **Kingdom Hearts IV** has resurfaced with new footage of Sora battling heartless in Quadratum. It will launch on Switch 2, though a release date is still under wraps.

Closing out the presentation was the much-anticipated remake of **The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time**, completely rebuilt from the ground up. A brief teaser trailer showcased a young Link, and with a launch planned for later this year, more details are sure to follow soon.