Scorching on the heels of the Zelda 40th anniversary Direct, Nintendo turned up with a second September Direct. This time, it was all about video games coming to Swap 2 within the subsequent six months or so, with just a few additionally launching for the unique Swap. For those who had been hoping for wall-to-wall first-party reveals, properly, do not. The Direct featured quite a lot of ports, some updates to present Swap 2 video games, and only a few new ones, together with a brand-new 2D Metroid.
Under, we have rounded up each trailer and announcement from the September 2026 Nintendo Direct.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ Swap 2 launch date
Nintendo kicked off the showcase with a take a look at Capcom’s divisive Monster Hunter Wilds on Swap 2. It will help native multiplayer, and it consists of all Title Updates Capcom’s launched to this point. It doesn’t embrace the upcoming Ascendance expansion, although Nintendo mentioned Ascendance will launch individually for the platform sooner or later. Monster Hunter Wilds on Swap 2 launches Dec. 4.
Ultimate Fantasy 7 Revelation on Swap 2
We have already seen quite a lot of Ultimate Fantasy 7 Revelation, however Sq. Enix popped one other trailer within the Direct. It seems a bit much less crisp, and I am fairly positive I noticed Yuffie’s hair suffering from Cloud Syndrome, however general, the temporary glimpse seems similar to how Remake and Rebirth operate on Swap 2. FF7 Revelation launches April 8.
Disaster Core: Ultimate Fantasy 7 Reunion will get a shock Swap 2 model
If three video games remains to be not sufficient Sephiroth for you, you will get a Swap 2 model of the excellent (and, plot-wise, just about important) Crisis Core: Final Fantasy Reunion now.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity lastly has a Swap 2 version
Age of Calamity was fairly tough on Swap, however the Swap 2 model provides it an Age of Imprisonment-style makeover with higher decision and better framerates. There is a increased problem mode, too. And When you’ve got the unique model, you will get the digital Swap 2 version, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Version to make use of its full title, at a reduction. Age of Calamity‘s Swap 2 model launches Feb. 25.
Meccha Chameleon is coming to Swap 2
2026’s hot hide-and-seek game is coming to Switch 2. Actually, we’re simply shocked extra video games like this have not made their method off Steam. Meccha Chameleon on Swap 2 is out later at this time.
Pokémon get sun shades in Pokopia’s growth cross
And ribbons and different unbearably lovely equipment. It is as over-the-top cute because it sounds, and extra Pokémon are coming to Pokopia, together with Doduo and Skitty. There is no launch date, however the equipment DLC is deliberate for someday later this 12 months.
Nintendo’s including split-screen multiplayer to Star Fox
A free Star Fox replace is including split-screen multiplayer and three new battle mode levels. 4 folks can take part on a single Swap 2, as properly. It is out Sept. 29.
Star Fox Adventures is lastly coming to Nintendo Swap On-line
After months of rumors a few new Star Fox Adventures, Nintendo confirmed up with the previous one. Star Fox Adventures will land on NSO’s GameCube app (accessible through the Enlargement Go) later at this time.
Get a take a look at The Witcher 3 Remastered on Swap 2
CD Projekt Pink confirmed off The Witcher 3 Remastered operating on Swap 2, and even when it (unsurprisingly) would not fairly match what we have seen of it on different platforms, it seems so, so a lot better than the unique model. The Witcher 3 Remastered launches Sept. 29, and it is a free improve when you already personal the sport on the unique Swap.
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 can also be coming to Swap 2
Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, which we known as one of 2025’s best games, can also be making its technique to Nintendo’s hybrid console in a “royal version.” It consists of all beforehand launched DLC, and it is out someday in 2027.
Nintendo desires you to recollect Fireplace Emblem Fortune’s Weave is out quickly
Despite a preview and months of teases, we nonetheless have not seen a lot about Fireplace Emblem Fortune’s Weave. And we nonetheless do not get to. The most recent trailer is temporary and solely exhibits a little bit of a white-clad warrior combating what seems like undead.
Degree-5 is again with Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
After years of silence, we get to see the brand new Professor Layton sport, The New World of Steam. It is a brisk trailer that exhibits little or no of the puzzles in motion, however we do get a launch date not less than. Professor Layton and the New World of Steam launches Dec. 10.
Yo-Kai Watch will get a second probability at life
Yo-Kai Watch by no means fairly discovered its footing exterior Japan, however it’s getting an opportunity within the close to future. Degree-5 teased Yo-Kai Watch 2: Haunted Area for Swap 2. Is it a compilation of the tripartite Yo-Kai Watch 2? One thing new? Who can say. Degree-5 had little to disclose about it apart from its existence.
Pikmin 4’s Swap 2 version permits you to put Oatchi to work
Effectively, greater than regular. The improve provides voice help so you possibly can order Oatchi round with voice instructions and inform him what boy he’s. There is a new Dandori mode known as Dandori Academy too, with a number of puzzles and three problem ranges. Pikmin 4‘s Swap 2 version launches on Nov. 12. For those who already personal Pikmin 4, you will get the Swap 2 version by buying an improve pack.
Onyx: The Darkish Grip really makes use of Swap 2’s touchscreen
Onyx: The Darkish Grip seems lots like a DS sport. It is a new horror-puzzle sport the place you information the protagonist through the touchscreen, however he views it as supernatural interference and would possibly lose his thoughts when you hold doing it. Onyx launches someday in 2027.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Swap 2 model provides a brand new mode and hero
The Swap 2 model of Xenoblade 3 provides a brand new RTS-lite mode the place you information a small military throughout the battlefield, taking down enemies and upgrading your fighters as you steadily unlock extra heroes to hitch and face off in opposition to an enormous foe on the finish. Nintendo additionally revealed Shimmer, an attacker who can see the longer term, although did not say how she suits into the story.
Stage Fright places a horror-lite spin on Overcooked
The Overcooked devs are again with a brand new co-op multiplayer sport, Stage Fright. You and your pals work collectively to make your method by means of an odd haunted city, and it seems completely charming. It is out on Swap and Swap 2 in 2027.
Ondeh Ondeh: Kaya’s Tasty Story is a delightful-looking rhythm platformer
There aren’t sufficient rhythm platformers on the earth, and Ondeh Ondeh: Kaya’s Tasty Story is right here to alter that. It is a charming-looking top-down platformer journey a few younger lady proving herself by touring the world, scooping up its rhythms, and fixing all its issues. It is out someday in 2027.
The wonderful Cairn can also be coming to Swap 2
Cairn is a fantastic game about climbing an enormous mountain and being very, very annoyed while you inevitably fail. It is out on Swap 2 in early 2027, and a demo is out there later at this time.
Months after promising to place Resident Evil 2 remake, Resident Evil 3 remake, and Resident Evil 4 remake on Swap 2, Capcom turned up with trailers for every. All of them have their respective DLCs and expansions included, they usually’re launching digitally on Oct. 16.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is — shock! — additionally coming to Swap 2
I may in all probability have simply mentioned “each sport is coming to Swap 2, get pleasure from” for this roundup and it will’ve been correct. Anyhow, the brand new Tomb Raider sport, Legacy of Atlantis, is coming to Swap 2 on Feb. 12.
Remember Nintendo Swap Sports activities Resort
It has been some time since Nintendo confirmed off Swap Sports activities Resort, however the Direct trailer highlights a few of what you are able to do, together with a brand new offline island crown mode. It is a Swap 2 unique, and it is out Oct. 22.
That new 2D Metroid rumor was true
Rumors swirled for months a few new 2D Metroid, and it seems they had been proper. It is known as Metroid Ravenous and it seems extra action-packed than something Mercury Steam did earlier than. Samus is stranded on a moon desperately making her technique to the floor, combating big snakes, samurai-like warriors, and utilizing her particular Metroid powers from Metroid Dread to soak up enemy skills. Metroid Ravenous is out Jan. 28.
Mario Kart World will get one other free replace
It is not the rumored growth, however Nintendo does have a brand new Mario Kart World replace. It is free, and it makes these retro-looking programs dotted across the open-world playable, mainly a free revamp of 10 classic Super Mario Kart courses. The replace provides two new Knockout Tour routes as properly. It goes reside later at this time.
Marvelous will get in on the HD-2D motion
Marvelous revealed Everlasting Anima, a few world coated in water the place there’s only one metropolis. One rule governs everybody: Do not make life higher. Wade, the hero of the piece, discovers a brand new metropolis and he can re-live the reminiscences of earlier heroes. It is all very Ursula Ok. Le Guin. Everlasting Anima is out on March 4.
One other Danganronpa 2×2 trailer, eventually
Following Danganronpa 2×2‘s delay earlier within the 12 months, Spike Chunsoft had a brand new trailer to point out. The sport consists of the unique Danganronpa 2 and a brand new mode with distinction eventualities that unfold after Monokuma disappears. Danganronpa 2×2 is out on Jan. 14 for Swap and Swap 2.
Metallic Slug: Final Assortment consists of Metallic Slug 1-6, X, 7, and Metallic Slug Advance, together with the unique location take a look at model. The gathering consists of on-line co-op, and it is out in 2027.
And Yu-Gi-Oh Tag Power is again from the grave
Konami’s reviving the previous Yu-Gi-Oh Tag Power collection with Tag Power GX on Swap and Swap 2. You and a accomplice work to develop into the perfect there ever was at a duel academy. Who wants math when you possibly can simply play playing cards? Tag Power GX is out on Feb. 16.
Within the persevering with spirit of nostalgia, Romancing Saga 3 can also be again
Sq. Enix would possibly’ve pared again its new releases, however it hasn’t given up on making its classics accessible to trendy audiences. Romancing Saga 3 Destinies United provides the unique a makeover with up to date graphics, a brand new soundtrack, and voice performing for cutscenes. It is out Feb. 16 for Swap and Swap 2.
Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 are coming to Swap 2
Atlus is launching Persona 4 Revival on Swap 2, however later than its launch on different platforms. It is out on Could 20. Hopefully, the port runs higher than the Persona 3 Reload port did at launch. Persona 6 can also be coming to Swap 2, although there isn’t any launch date for that.
There is a new 3D Kirby sport
Nintendo closed issues out with a brand new Kirby sport reveal. It seems a bit like “what if Kirby did his personal Donkey Kong Bananza?” The pink puffball runs and floats round massive, open areas, sucking up foes, monitoring down treasures, and smacking King Dedede round — all the same old stuff, till a flying purple girl turns up and offers Kirby a magic sword that slices by means of house and time into the world past. Therefore the title. Kirby and the World Past is out in spring 2027.