Nintendo issued a full recap following the September 2026 Nintendo Direct, highlighting a slate of first- and third-party releases for the new Nintendo Switch 2 system and the original Nintendo Switch.
The showcase put Nintendo Switch 2 first-party tentpoles front and center, with release windows and edition details confirmed for several high-profile franchises.
The Direct confirmed that Metroid Ravenous will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on Jan. 28, 2027, positioning the 2D action adventure as a major early-year exclusive for the new hardware.
Nintendo described the title as an intense 2D Samus Aran experience and announced accompanying amiibo statues and a Special Edition bundled with a steel game case.
Kirby and the World Beyond was presented as a 3D Kirby adventure slated for spring 2027, coinciding with the series 35th anniversary.
Nintendo framed the game as an expansive world where Kirbys copy abilities are central to exploration.
Nintendo also confirmed several remasters, ports and definitive releases for Nintendo Switch 2.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definite Edition will launch Feb. 25, 2027, and includes all Expansion Pass content plus enhanced visuals and an ultra-tough Calamity Mode.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches Dec. 3 with new modes and a paid upgrade pack for existing owners.
Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition plus the new Dandori Academy mode releases Nov. 12 and adds voice-command interaction with Oatchi using the system microphone.
Square Enix outlined dates for its remake conclusion project, with Final Fantasy VII Revelation arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 8, 2027.
Persona 4 Revival is scheduled for May 20, 2027, while Persona 6 was announced for Nintendo Switch 2 without a firm date.
Third-party highlights included Monster Hunter Wilds on Dec. 4, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 with full cross-platform multiplayer support, and The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Remastered arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 29 with a new paid expansion, Songs of the Past, planned for 2027.
Capcom brought three survival horror classics to Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 16, including Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, with a limited early adopter discount through Nov. 7, 2026.
Nintendo closed by pointing readers to the full presentation at the official Nintendo Direct page and the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Store for pre-orders and purchase details.
The Direct reinforced Nintendo Switch 2 as the focal platform for 2027 releases while confirming upgrade paths and discounts for select Nintendo Switch owners.
The showcase put Nintendo Switch 2 first-party tentpoles front and center, with release windows and edition details confirmed for several high-profile franchises.
The Direct confirmed that Metroid Ravenous will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on Jan. 28, 2027, positioning the 2D action adventure as a major early-year exclusive for the new hardware.
Nintendo described the title as an intense 2D Samus Aran experience and announced accompanying amiibo statues and a Special Edition bundled with a steel game case.
Kirby and the World Beyond was presented as a 3D Kirby adventure slated for spring 2027, coinciding with the series 35th anniversary.
Nintendo framed the game as an expansive world where Kirbys copy abilities are central to exploration.
Nintendo also confirmed several remasters, ports and definitive releases for Nintendo Switch 2.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definite Edition will launch Feb. 25, 2027, and includes all Expansion Pass content plus enhanced visuals and an ultra-tough Calamity Mode.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches Dec. 3 with new modes and a paid upgrade pack for existing owners.
Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition plus the new Dandori Academy mode releases Nov. 12 and adds voice-command interaction with Oatchi using the system microphone.
Square Enix outlined dates for its remake conclusion project, with Final Fantasy VII Revelation arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 on April 8, 2027.
Persona 4 Revival is scheduled for May 20, 2027, while Persona 6 was announced for Nintendo Switch 2 without a firm date.
Third-party highlights included Monster Hunter Wilds on Dec. 4, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 with full cross-platform multiplayer support, and The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Remastered arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 29 with a new paid expansion, Songs of the Past, planned for 2027.
Capcom brought three survival horror classics to Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 16, including Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, with a limited early adopter discount through Nov. 7, 2026.
Nintendo closed by pointing readers to the full presentation at the official Nintendo Direct page and the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Store for pre-orders and purchase details.
The Direct reinforced Nintendo Switch 2 as the focal platform for 2027 releases while confirming upgrade paths and discounts for select Nintendo Switch owners.
