Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026: All Third-Party Highlights for Switch 2 and Switch
The February 2026 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase brought a new wave of announcements and fresh updates for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch owners, with the spotlight firmly on third-party developers.
Unlike traditional mainline Nintendo Directs, this Partner Showcase did not feature core Nintendo properties, but instead offered a comprehensive look at forthcoming titles from some of the industry's leading publishers and studios.
This approach continues Nintendo's strategy of bolstering its hardware lineup through strong collaborations and content diversity within its expanding ecosystem. During the showcase, viewers were treated to trailers and gameplay reveals for both previously anticipated and new third-party titles confirmed to launch on either the Nintendo Switch 2 or the legacy Switch platform.
Among the headline announcements were 'Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth' from Square Enix, a long-awaited RPG installment now coming to the Nintendo ecosystem, and 'Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok,' which brings its action-packed fantasy world to Nintendo consoles. Other featured games included the classic party-action fun of 'Super Bomberman Collection,' Bandai Namco's latest entry 'Digimon Story: Time Stranger,' and the return of a beloved shooter franchise with 'Turok: Origins.' Adventure fans were excited to see 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,' while two major Western RPGs—Bethesda's 'Fallout 4' and the remastered 'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion'—highlighted the showcase’s commitment to offering genre diversity to Switch users.
The event also spotlighted upcoming releases such as 'Tokyo Scramble' and the award-winning RPG 'Tales of Arise,' all slated for the Nintendo Switch platforms in the coming months. A Nintendo spokesperson summarized the Partner Showcase by emphasizing the importance of third-party support: "Our continued focus on collaborations with developers worldwide ensures a diverse catalog of experiences for every Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owner.
We are committed to making our platforms a preferred destination for both new titles and legacy franchises." The community responded with a mixture of enthusiasm and anticipation, with several fans highlighting their most-anticipated titles.
For example, one user shared their excitement for picking up 'Outlaws,' while another looked forward to 'Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.' Fans revisited favorites too, such as 'Kirby and the Forgotten Land,' taking advantage of improved performance on the latest Nintendo hardware.
Some community members celebrated recent victories in titles like 'Hades 2' and debated their next big adventure between fan-favorite RPGs. With the February 2026 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Nintendo continues to demonstrate the growing value of its platforms by actively bringing in blockbuster content from global partners.
Whether on the innovative Nintendo Switch 2 or the enduring appeal of the original Switch, the latest third-party lineup promises an exciting year ahead for Nintendo fans worldwide. Stay tuned for further updates as these games approach their launch dates, and revisit this page for comprehensive recaps of future Nintendo Direct and eShop releases.
Unlike traditional mainline Nintendo Directs, this Partner Showcase did not feature core Nintendo properties, but instead offered a comprehensive look at forthcoming titles from some of the industry's leading publishers and studios.
This approach continues Nintendo's strategy of bolstering its hardware lineup through strong collaborations and content diversity within its expanding ecosystem. During the showcase, viewers were treated to trailers and gameplay reveals for both previously anticipated and new third-party titles confirmed to launch on either the Nintendo Switch 2 or the legacy Switch platform.
Among the headline announcements were 'Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth' from Square Enix, a long-awaited RPG installment now coming to the Nintendo ecosystem, and 'Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok,' which brings its action-packed fantasy world to Nintendo consoles. Other featured games included the classic party-action fun of 'Super Bomberman Collection,' Bandai Namco's latest entry 'Digimon Story: Time Stranger,' and the return of a beloved shooter franchise with 'Turok: Origins.' Adventure fans were excited to see 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,' while two major Western RPGs—Bethesda's 'Fallout 4' and the remastered 'The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion'—highlighted the showcase’s commitment to offering genre diversity to Switch users.
The event also spotlighted upcoming releases such as 'Tokyo Scramble' and the award-winning RPG 'Tales of Arise,' all slated for the Nintendo Switch platforms in the coming months. A Nintendo spokesperson summarized the Partner Showcase by emphasizing the importance of third-party support: "Our continued focus on collaborations with developers worldwide ensures a diverse catalog of experiences for every Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owner.
We are committed to making our platforms a preferred destination for both new titles and legacy franchises." The community responded with a mixture of enthusiasm and anticipation, with several fans highlighting their most-anticipated titles.
For example, one user shared their excitement for picking up 'Outlaws,' while another looked forward to 'Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.' Fans revisited favorites too, such as 'Kirby and the Forgotten Land,' taking advantage of improved performance on the latest Nintendo hardware.
Some community members celebrated recent victories in titles like 'Hades 2' and debated their next big adventure between fan-favorite RPGs. With the February 2026 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Nintendo continues to demonstrate the growing value of its platforms by actively bringing in blockbuster content from global partners.
Whether on the innovative Nintendo Switch 2 or the enduring appeal of the original Switch, the latest third-party lineup promises an exciting year ahead for Nintendo fans worldwide. Stay tuned for further updates as these games approach their launch dates, and revisit this page for comprehensive recaps of future Nintendo Direct and eShop releases.
