Nintendo’s June 2026 Direct delivered a broad slate of first- and third-party reveals centered on Nintendo Switch 2 and the existing Nintendo Switch.
The presentation, and the official recap Nintendo distributed afterward, confirmed release dates, pre-order windows on Nintendo eShop, details about paid DLC and free updates, and plans for closed tests and Treehouse deep dives.
In a summary tone, Nintendo framed the show as a comprehensive overview of both established franchises and new IPs coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders and demos rolling out via Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Treehouse: Live.
Key first-party and publisher highlights
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Nintendo confirmed the Nintendo 64 classic will be reborn as an exclusive title for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
No specific day beyond the 2026 window was listed in the recap.
- KINGDOM HEARTS IV and KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III] — Square Enix’s KINGDOM HEARTS IV will be available at launch on Nintendo Switch 2, and the KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III] will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, with a demo of KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind available on Nintendo eShop.
- Xenoblade series updates — Xenoblade Genesis is announced as a new series beginning for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Nintendo also detailed Nintendo Switch 2 Editions and upgrade packs: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on July 30 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on December 3, with physical releases staggered through the year.
- Nintendo Switch Sports Resort — A new entry exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 launches October 22, supporting Joy-Con 2 motion controls across a range of sports.
Selected third-party and indie highlights
- The Duskbloods (FromSoftware) will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026; Nintendo confirmed a closed network test scheduled for summer 2026.
- Minecraft is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version with the Vibrant Visuals upgrade and Super Mario Mash-Up Pack later this year; save data transfer from Nintendo Switch is supported.
- DELTARUNE Chapter 5 is due as a free update on June 24 for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Additional notes
Nintendo announced time-limited events and DLC such as the DK Challenge on Nintendo Switch Online (June 10–September 1) and the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC event, plus Treehouse: Live deep dives for Splatoon Raiders, Star Fox and Rhythm Paradise Groove.
Several demos and pre-orders became available on Nintendo eShop following the presentation.
This Direct emphasized Nintendo Switch 2 as the center of many upcoming releases while maintaining active support for the Nintendo Switch library through updates, DLC and timed events.
For developers and industry watchers, the presentation also clarified testing windows and release cadence for major third-party titles on Nintendo’s platforms.
The presentation, and the official recap Nintendo distributed afterward, confirmed release dates, pre-order windows on Nintendo eShop, details about paid DLC and free updates, and plans for closed tests and Treehouse deep dives.
In a summary tone, Nintendo framed the show as a comprehensive overview of both established franchises and new IPs coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders and demos rolling out via Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Treehouse: Live.
Key first-party and publisher highlights
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — Nintendo confirmed the Nintendo 64 classic will be reborn as an exclusive title for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
No specific day beyond the 2026 window was listed in the recap.
- KINGDOM HEARTS IV and KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III] — Square Enix’s KINGDOM HEARTS IV will be available at launch on Nintendo Switch 2, and the KINGDOM HEARTS Collection [I~III] will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, with a demo of KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind available on Nintendo eShop.
- Xenoblade series updates — Xenoblade Genesis is announced as a new series beginning for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Nintendo also detailed Nintendo Switch 2 Editions and upgrade packs: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on July 30 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on December 3, with physical releases staggered through the year.
- Nintendo Switch Sports Resort — A new entry exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 launches October 22, supporting Joy-Con 2 motion controls across a range of sports.
Selected third-party and indie highlights
- The Duskbloods (FromSoftware) will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026; Nintendo confirmed a closed network test scheduled for summer 2026.
- Minecraft is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 version with the Vibrant Visuals upgrade and Super Mario Mash-Up Pack later this year; save data transfer from Nintendo Switch is supported.
- DELTARUNE Chapter 5 is due as a free update on June 24 for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Additional notes
Nintendo announced time-limited events and DLC such as the DK Challenge on Nintendo Switch Online (June 10–September 1) and the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC event, plus Treehouse: Live deep dives for Splatoon Raiders, Star Fox and Rhythm Paradise Groove.
Several demos and pre-orders became available on Nintendo eShop following the presentation.
This Direct emphasized Nintendo Switch 2 as the center of many upcoming releases while maintaining active support for the Nintendo Switch library through updates, DLC and timed events.
For developers and industry watchers, the presentation also clarified testing windows and release cadence for major third-party titles on Nintendo’s platforms.