Following the presentation dedicated to The Legend of Zelda series, Nintendo held its second Direct in a week. The main topic was the games that will be released on Switch 2 this winter, but there was also room for more distant releases and for titles on the original Switch.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake will release on November 5th on Switch 2
The broadcast opened with the announcement of the port of Monster Hunter Wilds for Switch 2, which will be released on December 4. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation has also been confirmed – the final part of the remake trilogy will reach the console on April 8, 2027, simultaneously with other platforms. You can warm up for this today, as Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion was released on Switch 2 on the day of the presentation.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition will release on February 25th. The hack-and-slash offshoot of the Zelda series, set a century before the events of Breath of the Wild, features improved visuals, higher frame rates, and more enemies on screen. The edition includes all additions and a new increased level of difficulty.
There will be no free upgrade for owners of the Switch version, but they will be offered a discount. In this case, saves can be transferred.
Lots of indie hits from PC regularly make their way to Nintendo platforms, and Meccha Chameleon is just another case of this. The multiplayer hide-and-seek game, where players search for opponents who have painted their characters to match their surroundings, has sold more than 20 million copies in about two months after its June debut on Steam. Switch 2 owners don’t have to wait – the game is available starting today.
The second expansion for Pokémon Pokopia will add accessories to the slow-paced life simulator. Pokemon will be able to wear sunglasses, ribbons and bow ties, and the list of creatures will be expanded. The release is scheduled before the end of the year.
Star Fox will receive a four-player split-screen battle mode with three new arenas on September 29. Additionally, Star Fox Adventures from GameCube was added to the Nintendo Switch Online library today.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered will be released on September 29 and will be free for those who already own the original on Switch. The Switch 2 version will support mouse, motion and gyro-aim controls, as well as touchscreen.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will come to Switch 2 sometime in 2027. The port of the action role-playing game will include all released add-ons.
In separate videos, Nintendo reminded that Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will be released on September 17, and Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will be released on September 18.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAxKrussGB4
Level 5 studio showed a new part of the puzzle series – Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Promised to be the largest set of mysteries in the history of the franchise, with the solution to each revealing additional plot details. The release on Switch and Switch 2 will take place on December 10th.
The same studio is working on Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain. There are no details about the new role-playing game yet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Fei-sLLQc
The Switch 2 version of Pikmin 4 has learned to recognize voice commands through the console’s built-in microphone. The “Dandori Academy” mode has appeared, where you need to collect treasures on the level in a minimum amount of time.
The mode has three difficulty levels and weekly challenges, for which only one attempt is given. Results can be compared with those of friends and other players. The publication is released on November 12, owners of the original will have a paid upgrade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS7-Se04c8w
Bloober Team presented Onyx: The Dark Grip. The main character faces a series of nightmares in a town shrouded in fog, and the similarities with Silent Hill are instantly readable.
What’s more curious is that the inscription on the screen said that the game is only available in portable mode. They interact with the environment through the touch screen, they can also read the thoughts of other characters, and you have to fight off some threats by tilting the console. A Switch 2 exclusive will be released next year.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on Switch 2 will feature a wave-based survival mode with roguelike elements called Heroes’ Vault. A new heroine, Shimmer, will join the squad, capable of predicting the next actions of enemies. The publication will be released on December 3, owners of the original will be able to buy an update set.
Ghost Town Games studio, known for Overcooked, has revealed details of Stage Fright. The escape room-inspired co-op game supports local and online play as three heroes investigate the mystery of a ghost town. It will be released on Switch and Switch 2 next year.
Disney’s next paid expansion, Dreamlight Valley, will take players underwater with characters from The Little Mermaid and Pirates of the Caribbean. In The Keepsake Sea, you can turn into a mermaid and swim freely. The release is scheduled for November.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiA4Et4yiWM
Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale combines rhythm puzzles and a coming-of-age story, coming to Switch 2 next year. The final Kirby Air Riders amiibo figures, Sword Kirby and Dragoon, as well as Noir Dedede and Hydra, will be released on November 12th. The developers also hinted at an upcoming event that will change the appearance of the menu and paddock.
Climbing simulator Cairn is coming to Switch 2 in early 2027, with a demo available today. Remakes of Resident Evil 2 (in a deluxe edition with all add-ons), Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 (also with add-ons) will be released on consoles on October 16.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of Lara Croft’s first adventure, will release on February 12 on Switch 2 and other platforms. Earlier this year, the game made news for its use of generative AI in its development.
The description on the Steam page says the following:
Any AI-generated assets were either replaced or modified by humans to maintain the creative and artistic vision of the development team.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZmCtpTSI4E
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort will offer free roam mode around Wuhu Island by plane, skateboard and jet ski. The offline single-player mode “Crown of the Island” will allow you to fight with the strongest opponents in different disciplines. There are a total of 12 sports in the game, the release is scheduled for October 22.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku-vSTDNsT8
The main announcement of the evening was Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D part of the series. The game will be released on Switch 2 on January 28, 2027, and the title refers to Samus’ ability to drain energy from defeated enemies. Amiibo and a special edition will be available on release day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nX7R2DI_tE
The update for Mario Kart World came out immediately after the broadcast and added remastered versions of ten tracks from the original Super Mario Kart, including “Ghost Valley 1” with a classic cut. The Elimination Race mode has received two new routes.
The Mega Man: Dual Override video showed a playable Protoman with a shield. The game and Mega Man and Proto Man amiibo will release next spring.
Eternal Anima is a time travel adventure where the hero relives mysterious memories and gains the powers of heroes from the past. The Japanese role-playing game will be released on Switch 2 on March 4th.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZbIzlndR88
Danganronpa 2×2 has been given a release date of January 14th. The visual novel includes a remake of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair and a separate mode with a new story where victims and killers change. Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch and Switch 2.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will arrive on Switch 2 on October 22. SNK will also release the Metal Slug Ultimate Collection on Switch and Switch 2 next year, which includes ten games in the series and support for online co-op.
Card role-playing game Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX will release on Switch and Switch 2 on February 16th. The same day will see the release of Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United, a 3D remake of the 1995 original.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAY2dza_FDg
Block Nintendo rushed through partner announcements:
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007 First Light for Switch 2 is still expected this year, no exact date
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Far Cry 3 and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon will be released in spring 2027
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The Crew Motorfest starts on October 8
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House Flipper 2 and It Takes Two will be released on October 15
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Sonic Pico Park is coming to consoles on November 12th
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Stellar Blade releases November 5th
The photography game Bluey’s Happy Snaps arrives on Switch and Switch 2 on October 15th, while the encore edition of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy releases on November 5th. Persona 4 Revival, a remake of Persona 4 Golden, will arrive on Switch 2 on May 20, several months after the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions. A console version of Persona 6 has also been confirmed.
The broadcast ended with the announcement of Kirby and the World Beyond. The 3D adventure gives Kirby a Link-themed sword and hat, but the ability to copy creatures and objects remains intact. The game will be released on Switch 2 next spring, the 35th anniversary of the series.
