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With the Switch 2 now in stores–and selling quite well–Nintendo is kicking off its new console era with one of its semi-regular Direct livestreams. Nintendo says that today’s event will offer roughly 25 minutes of information on “upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games” from its publishing partners, a description that it has used in the past for livestreams focused on third-party games. What this means is that we probably won’t be getting a new extended look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but that does pave the way for some exciting announcements to potentially be made.
We already know that games like Final Fantasy 7 Remake are on the way to the system, so a confirmed release date for it would be quite nice. Then there are the games rumored to be headed to the Switch 2, like Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Starfield, and Diablo 4. Could this also be the day that Hollow Knight: Silksong fans have been waiting years for? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s to tune in and watch. As usual, we’ll be keeping a few tabs open to cover all of the announcements, and you can hit your F5 key regularly to see all of the updates in this post.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Capcom kicked things off with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. The game will be out in 2026 for Switch 2, and it sports a vibrant anime-influenced system.
Once Upon a Katamari
Get ready to rock and roll, roll, and roll, in another Katamari adventure. This time, you’ll keep on rolling through the Jurassic Period, Ice Age, feudal Japan, and several more eras in an effort to rebuild the starry sky. It’ll launch for Switch on October 24.
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
Last year’s massive Dragon Ball game is coming to Switch systems on November 14. Like the PC, Xbox, and PlayStation versions of the game, you can expect explosive action and a gigantic roster of over 180 fighters.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted
Popcap’s classic Plants Vs. Zombies game is coming to Switch and Switch 2, and this version will also feature local and online co-op. It’ll launch on October 23.
Persona 3: Reload
One of last year’s best JRPGs is coming to Switch 2 soon. Persona 3: Reload launches for Switch 2 on October 23.
Just Dance 2026
Can you truly call the Switch 2 a Nintendo handheld if Ubisoft’s Just Dance series doesn’t appear on it? Fortunately, that existential question is being answered with Just Dance 2026 , which will offer 40 new tracks for you to dance to.
Apex Legends
EA and Respawn Entertainment’s battle royale game Apex Legends will launch for Switch 2 on September 5, just in time for the start of a new season in the game.
EA Sports FC 26
Get ready for a new season of soccer, as EA Sports FC 26 is coming to Switch 2 on September 26. Like the PC and other console versions of the game, you can expect realistic soccer action and a ton of official support with real-life players, clubs, and leagues.
Yakuza Kiwami and Kiwami 2
Yakuza 0 brought the fan-favorite series to the Switch 2 when the console launched earlier this year, and you can continue the story of the Dragon of Dojima with the Kiwami games. These remakes of Yakuza 1 and 2 will arrive on November 13 with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
A new trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment showed off more of the game and its story. The game is still scheduled for a Winter 2025 release, and it’ll chronicle The Imprisoning War that ultimately led to the events of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac
Pac-Man World 2 returns on Switch 2, this time with enhanced graphics and several other graphics. After the Ghosts steal the Golden Fruit and accidentally release the malevolent ghost King Spooky, it’s up to Pac-Man to retrieve the fruit and stop the sinister monarch. The game launches for Switch 2 on September 26.
EA Sports Madden NFL 26
Billed as the “realest” Madden game yet, a new trailer for the football game showed off plenty of sporting action. This game was confirmed for the Switch 2 several months ago, and it’s still on track to hit its August 14 release date.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
While we didn’t get a release date for the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Switch 2, we did get a new look at Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. This will launch for both Switch 2 and Switch, bringing the classic tactical-RPG from the late ’90s to a new audience.
Chillin’ By the Fire
True to its name, Chillin’ By the Fire is all about enjoying a low-poly campfire. This game will task you with building and maintaining campfires in a variety of different relaxing locales, and to add to its social features, you can do video chats with a connected camera through the CameraPlay mode. It’s now available for Switch 2.
Hela
Ready for an open-world adventure game where you play as a cute mouse? Then you’ll want to check out Hela when it arrives on the Switch 2 in 2026. Set in a world inspired by Scandinavian folklore, the game features magical forests, tranquil lakes, and rugged mountains for you to explore, either on your own or in co-op mode via local and online options.
Star Wars Outlaws
A year after it first arrived on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, Star Wars Outlaws will be dropping out of hyperspace and onto Switch 2 on September 4. In a new featurette, developer Massive Entertainment revealed how it had been working to bring the open-world Star Wars game to the Nintendo console and how it planned to take full advantage of the console’s unique capabilities for this version of it.
Cronos: The New Dawn
Cronos: The New Dawn is shaping up to be a spooky spiritual successor to Dead Space from the team behind the Silent Hill 2 remake, Bloober Studio. The third-person survival-horror game now has a release date of September 5, and it’ll be launching on Switch 2 in addition to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
This brand-new action-RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default combines the HD-2D design of those games with a more action-orientated direction. Set in a wide-open world woven across time and space, it’s up to you to explore an untamed continent in a journey spanning hundreds of years, and it’ll launch in 2026 for Switch 2.
Octopath Traveler 0
The other big reveal from Square Enix was Octopath Traveler 0, a prequel to the previous two games in the JRPG series. Like those fan-favorite adventures, Octopath Traveler 0 offers fast-paced turn-based combat, but for the first time in the history of the series, you’ll craft your own custom protagonist. The game will feature 30 recruitable party members and several other new features, as well as the signature HD-2D graphics that have come to define the series. It launches on December 4 for both Switch 2 and Switch.
Borderlands 4
You don’t need to be a psychic to predict that a Borderlands 4 trailer will feature guns, more guns–and you guessed it–lots of guns. While the short trailer didn’t show off any Switch 2 gameplay, it did remind fans that Borderlands 4 will be out on October 3 for the Nintendo console.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
A Shinobi game from the studio behind the excellent Streets of Rage 4 beat-’em-up sounds like a recipe for success, and that’s just what you can look forward to on August 29. Even better, you can grab a free demo for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance right now.
The annual NBA games are typically one of the best-selling games of any year that they launch in, but can the kid-friendly NBA Bounce dethrone the king? probably not, but at least this looks like an adorable spin-off featuring fast-paced 3v3 action with easy-to-learn controls.
Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven
Out now for Switch 2, Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven is another great JRPG with a non-linear structure. Offering a story that unfolds across several millennia, the Switch 2 version features high-definition graphics, smoother frame rates, and decreased loading times.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Wheatflour Wonderland DLC
A new character in the form of Cogimyun is coming to Hello Kitty Island Adventure in the Wheatflour Wonderland DLC. This new journey will let you craft powerful wands, discover the secrets of beautiful gemstones, and unlock magical transformations.
Goodnight Universe
Described as an emotional adventure that puts you in the role of a six-month-old baby who just so happens to be developing mysterious psychic powers, Goodnight Universe will launch for Switch 2 and Switch on November 11.
