Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Delivers Major Nintendo Switch 2 Game Announcements and Release Dates

Nintendo delivered a landmark Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase today, unveiling a robust lineup of new releases, classic remasters, and exciting exclusive titles for both the Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.

The presentation highlighted a cross-section of developers and franchises, affirming Nintendo’s commitment to delivering a diversified portfolio as the Switch ecosystem grows.

Among the most high-profile announcements was the debut of key Bethesda franchises on Nintendo platforms.

Titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered are all set to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2, marking a pivotal moment for fans of Western AAA games.

In a statement, Bethesda Softworks Studio Head Todd Howard remarked that their partnership with Nintendo on the original Switch was an incredible experience and expressed excitement about bringing their celebrated franchises to Nintendo systems for the first time. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on May 12, with pre-orders opening today via the Nintendo eShop.

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, commemorating a decade of open-world adventure and role-playing, arrives digitally on February 24 and physically on April 28.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, featuring significantly enhanced visuals and performance, is slated for release physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Fans of Japanese games were also treated to major reveals.

The Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase featured the exclusive debut of Orbitals, a two-player co-op puzzle platformer inspired by retro anime, as well as TOKYO SCRAMBLE, a challenging survival-puzzle-action title set in subterranean Tokyo.

Additionally, Resident Evil Requiem from Capcom is launching February 27 alongside a themed Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and the first-ever Resident Evil amiibo figures for Grace and Leon, enhancing the survival horror experience. Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 3, giving fans an expanded globe-trotting chapter in the beloved remake saga.

Pre-orders begin today and include digital bonuses for early adopters.

Meanwhile, franchise fans beyond Square Enix have more to look forward to, with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection set for a March 13 release, Digimon Story Time Stranger launching July 10 with over 450 Digimon, and Capcom’s PRAGMATA arriving April 24. Nintendo’s Direct also delivered news on enhanced returning classics and multiplayer favorites.

Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available now, boasting improved performance and a complimentary upgrade for existing owners.

Super Bomberman Collection compiles classic party fun with new features and launches later today.

Moreover, titles like Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, and PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse round out a diverse slate of RPGs, sports, and mystery adventures. Nintendo closed the presentation with a reel of upcoming software, spanning Disney Dreamlight Valley – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (March 25), PGA TOUR 2K25 (February 6), WWE 2K26 (March 13), and additional high-profile releases such as Goat Simulator 3, Culdcept BEGINS, Scott Pilgrim EX, and Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown.

Fans can also look forward to continued support for classic games via Arcade Archives and Console Archives, broadening the Switch catalog further. For full details on every reveal, updates, and new release dates, visit Nintendo’s official Direct archive at https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-direct.

This Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase cements 2024 as a transformative year for Nintendo Switch and the new Nintendo Switch 2, ensuring players across all genres have much to anticipate in the months ahead.