Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Reveals Major Titles Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025 and Beyond

Nintendo has once again set the stage for a new era of gaming on its hardware platforms with the latest Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, aired this week and packed with blockbuster announcements.

The presentation highlighted an eclectic lineup blending immersive role-playing adventures, high-octane action titles, and beloved franchise returns, all coming to both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch starting in 2025 and beyond. The showcase opened with a bang, introducing Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the highly-anticipated next installment in Capcom’s turn-based RPG series.

Set to debut on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, the game follows two royal heirs venturing into forbidden lands amid an environmental calamity, promising a fresh narrative for both series veterans and new players. In sports news, EA SPORTS FC 26 is bringing its revamped gameplay and new Manager Live Challenges to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on September 26, with pre-orders now available via the Nintendo eShop.

Official communications from Electronic Arts highlight gameplay overhauls informed by community feedback and authentic storylines modeled after real football icons. RPG fans can look forward to the return of Final Fantasy Tactics in the form of Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, launching September 30 on both Switch platforms.

Square Enix revealed fully voiced dialogue, enhanced visuals, and deeper strategic mechanics, marking a triumphant comeback of a genre-defining classic. Additional highlights included the reveal of OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, a prequel that allows players to customize their protagonist and recruit over 30 party members.

The game promises the series’ signature HD-2D visuals and tactical combat, arriving on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on December 4. More highly-anticipated titles set to expand the Switch library include Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 launching with upgraded graphics, and DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, which boasts a franchise-record roster of over 180 playable characters and is set for release on November 14.

Fans of action-adventure games can also anticipate Star Wars Outlaws arriving September 4, delivering the franchise’s first open-world experience with innovative motion controls tailored for Switch gamers. On the lighter side, titles such as Just Dance 2026 Edition, hitting Nintendo Switch on October 14, and Chillin’ by the Fire, launching today for Nintendo Switch 2, further diversify the selection for casual and family audiences.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales—an HD-2D action-adventure RPG from Square Enix—will offer an exclusive demo on the eShop ahead of its 2026 release. Classic favorites are not left out, with Plants vs.

Zombies: Replanted returning in HD on October 23, and PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC providing an enhanced take on the 3D platformer genre, available September 26.

The fighting game arena is bolstered by Persona 3 Reload launching October 23, and the ninja action of SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance arriving August 29 with a playable demo. Expanded glimpses into upcoming titles like Borderlands 4 (October 3), Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, NBA BOUNCE, and Hello Kitty Island Adventure showcase Nintendo’s commitment to diverse experiences.

Unique titles such as Goodnight Universe and Hela are poised to enrich the Switch lineup even further into 2026. With dozens of new games and enhanced editions from world-renowned publishers and developers including Capcom, Sega, Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and Bandai Namco, the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase confirms a robust future for both the Nintendo Switch and its next-generation successor.

As new details emerge and launch dates approach, the Nintendo eShop remains the go-to destination for pre-orders and exclusive demos.

For the full list of announcements, visit Nintendo’s official website and stay tuned to your trusted gaming news sources.

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