KYOTO, Japan — Following a wild Summer Game Fest week, Nintendo took center stage today with a blockbuster June 2026 Nintendo Direct. As the Nintendo Switch 2 charges through its highly successful first year on the market, the gaming giant unleashed an absolute onslaught of first-party masterpieces, massive next-gen upgrades, and shocking third-party partnerships.
Nintendo Direct June 2026.
From the holy grail revival of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to native Kingdom Hearts ports, here is your comprehensive breakdown of every major announcement from today’s broadcast.
The megatons: Zelda, Kingdom Hearts 4, and FromSoftware
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake (2026)
In a breathtaking finale that left fans in tears, Nintendo officially announced a ground-up remake of arguably the greatest video game of all time. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2. The debut trailer showcased a hyper-detailed, nostalgic return to Hyrule. While a specific day wasn’t locked in, Nintendo confirmed it will launch sometime in 2026.
Square Enix made a massive double-feature appearance to right past wrongs.
Kingdom Hearts 4 re-emerged with a stunning gameplay trailer showcasing Sora fighting through a strikingly realistic metropolis, officially confirming a Switch 2 version is in active development.
Native Collections: Ditching the heavily criticized cloud versions of the past, the core Kingdom Hearts saga is getting a fully native, hardware-run collection launching on October 8, 2026. To celebrate, a free playable demo of Kingdom Hearts III is available on the eShop starting today.
FromSoftware’s Switch 2 Exclusive: The Duskbloods
The legendary creators of Elden Ring returned with a haunting new trailer for their mysterious, previously announced Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods. The footage dripped with gothic dread, showcasing enigmantic monsters and punishing real-time combat. FromSoftware confirmed that closed beta tests will begin later in 2026, with sign-ups opening in the coming months.
First-Party Powerhouses & The Xenoblade Takeover
A Double Dose of Xenoblade Chronicles
Monolith Soft completely monopolized the RPG segment with a two-part announcement:
The Switch 2 Enhanced Trilogy:Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 are getting native Switch 2 overhauls featuring locked frame rates, upscale resolutions, and new content. Xenoblade 1 Definitive Edition is available today, with Xenoblade 2 arriving in July 2026, and Xenoblade 3 landing in December 2026.
Xenoblade Genesis (2027): Looking to the future, a brand-new, jaw-dropping next-generation mainline entry titled Xenoblade Genesis was revealed. Built exclusively for the Switch 2’s expanded architecture, it boasts gargantuan scale and real-time combat, targeting a 2027 release.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Lands in September
The next tactical RPG milestone has a date. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave debuted a gorgeous trailer introducing its four central protagonists and deep political intrigue. Running natively on Switch 2 hardware, it promises to revolutionize the series’ classic turn-based grid combat when it launches on September 17, 2026.
Star Fox Shadow-Drops a Demo Today
Fox McCloud is back in the cockpit. A dynamic gameplay showcase for the brand-new Star Fox highlighted intense planetary dogfights and cinematic space maneuvers optimized for the Switch 2. The full game launches on June 25, 2026, but fans can download a free playable demo on the eShop right now.
Hardware innovation: Showcasing the Switch 2 “Mouse Mode”
Nintendo quietly highlighted a brand-new hardware feature for the Switch 2 dubbed “Mouse Mode,” utilizing the console’s unique controllers for precision pointer input. Several titles showcased how this feature radically alters gameplay:
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Oct 22, 2026): A massive 12-sport compilation utilizing advanced Joy-Con tracking. Sports include boxing, table tennis, archery, bowling, basketball, volleyball, golf, finger wrestling, jump rope, and skateboarding, the latter of which specifically utilizes the hardware’s new Mouse Mode for advanced tricks. Pre-orders open today.
One Piece: Grand Gourmet (Oct 23, 2026): A charming pixel-art restaurant management sim starring Sanji. Players cook for over 400 characters across the Grand Line, utilizing Mouse Mode to effortlessly manage kitchen chaos. (Coming to Switch 1 & 2).
Big Walk (Aug 4, 2026): An indie multiplayer co-op exploration game that leverages Switch 2 Mouse Mode alongside a highly innovative proximity voice chat system, allowing players to talk naturally as they navigate a colorful open world. Features cross-play support.
Heavy Hitter Ports & Remakes
The Direct proved that third-party developers are fully rallying behind Nintendo’s next-gen hardware with optimized, complete editions of premium titles:
Stellar Blade (2026): Shift Up’s fast-paced, stylish hack-and-slash action game is officially making the jump to Switch 2 sometime next year.
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition (June 23, 2026): Capcom confirmed that Dante, Nero, and V will slash onto Switch 2 later this month, running at a fluid 60 FPS in both docked and handheld modes.
Lies of P: Complete Edition (Aug 6, 2026): The critically acclaimed dark-fantasy Soulslike arrives on Switch 2 as a complete package, bundling the base game and its post-launch DLC from day one.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (Oct 9, 2026): An expanded edition of Capcom’s massive open-world RPG, completely optimized to leverage the enhanced processing power of the Switch 2.
Minecraft Native Upgrade (2026): Mojang announced a native Switch 2 version featuring vastly improved lighting, draw distances, and enhanced performance. Existing players can seamlessly transfer their legacy Switch worlds.
The master release schedule
To help you track this massive wave of software, here is the official timeline of everything shown during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct:
Game Title
Platform(s)
Release Date / Window
Key Feature
Xenoblade 1: Enhanced
Switch 2
Available Today
Performance/Resolution boost
Star Fox (Playable Demo)
Switch 2
Available Today
Surprise trial
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Switch 1
July 2, 2026
80+ musical mini-games
Xenoblade 2: Enhanced
Switch 2
July 2026
Enhanced next-gen port
Splatoon Raiders
Switch 2
July 23, 2026
Robot companion (Dedicated Direct June 30)
Big Walk
Switch 2
August 4, 2026
Proximity voice chat / Mouse Mode
Lies of P: Complete Edition
Switch 2
August 6, 2026
Base game + DLC included
Orbitals
Switch 2
September 3, 2026
Co-op exclusive / GameShare support
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Switch 2
September 15, 2026
Multiplayer survival adventure
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Switch 2
September 17, 2026
Mainline tactical RPG; 4 protagonists
Onimusha: The Way of the Sword
Switch 2
September 25, 2026
Optimized Capcom action (Pre-orders open today)
Rayman Legends Retold
Switch 2
October 1, 2026
Remade visuals / Local co-op
Kingdom Hearts: Native Collection
Switch 2
October 8, 2026
Hardware-native ports (KH3 Demo out today)
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
Switch 2
October 9, 2026
Expanded next-gen edition
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Switch 2
October 22, 2026
12 sports / Features Skateboarding
Final Fantasy Resonance
Switch 1 & 2
October 22, 2026
2D-HD turn-based game featuring Cloud Strife
One Piece: Grand Gourmet
Switch 1 & 2
October 23, 2026
Sanji cooking sim / 400+ characters
Hello Kitty Party Land
Switch 1 & 2
October 29, 2026
Casual Sanrio multiplayer mini-games
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Switch 2
November 12, 2026
Award-winning Atlus RPG port
Xenoblade 3: Enhanced
Switch 2
December 2026
Enhanced next-gen port
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World
Switch 1 & 2
December 3, 2026
Monster catching and fusion mechanics
Persona 4 Revival
Switch 2
February 18, 2027
Rebuilt remake with Golden content
Ninjala 2
Switch 2
2027
Open-world online multiplayer shift
Xenoblade Genesis
Switch 2
2027
Next-gen exclusive mainline sequel
Pikuniku 2
Switch 2
2027
Eccentric indie puzzle-comedy
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake
Switch 2
2026
Ground-up visual and mechanical remake
Stellar Blade
Switch 2
2026
Premium hack-and-slash port
Minecraft (Native Edition)
Switch 2
2026
Upgraded engine with world transfers
Kingdom Hearts 4
Switch 2
TBA
Hyper-realistic visuals trailer debut
Quick hits & live updates
Deltarune Chapter 5: Toby Fox’s epic narrative continues. Chapter 5 launches as a completely free update on June 24, 2026, for both Switch 1 and 2.
Pokémon Pokopia Updates: A free subaquatic exploration update drops in August 2026. Meanwhile, the paid Bubbly Basin Expansion Pass launched today, adding a brand-new hub city, fresh outfits, and unique Pokémon (Parts 2 and 3 will roll out at a later date).
Jujutsu Kaisen: Rumble Survivaton: Developed by the creative minds behind Vampire Survivors, this chaotic 8-player battle royale/bullet-heaven hybrid hits Switch 1 & 2 later this year, complete with offline single-player modes.
Lords of the Fallen 2: Hexworks’ dark-fantasy action RPG sequel is officially locked in for a native Switch 2 release before the end of 2026.
Donkey Kong NSO Event: Active from today until September 1, 2026, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can play retro DK titles to earn exclusive digital profile rewards. Additionally, Donkey Kong Bananza is kicking off a 4-wave Super Mario crossover today, introducing Mario and Luigi themed cosmetics.
Partner Showcase Blitz: A rapid-fire sizzle reel confirmed native Switch 2 ports for Observer: System Redux (June 18), Metal Gear Collection (August 27), Tales of Eternia Remastered (October 16), Fitness Boxing 3 (July 16), alongside Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2, DayZ, and Final Fantasy Online all targeting late 2026 windows. Rise of the Tomb Raider and SnowRunner were announced as shadow-drops, available right now.
