Rumors are flying, and Nintendo is taking the stage. It’s time for a Direct that could be big.
After revealing more of the Ocarina of Time remake, Nintendo is now ready to drop an even longer showcase to show off upcoming Switch 2 games launching throughout the end of 2026 and even further beyond.
Here’s everything that Nintendo revealed during the September 2026 Nintendo Direct.
Table of contents
- Nintendo Direct September 2026 – Everything announced
- Monster Hunter Wilds and Ascendance
- Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Crisis Core
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition
- Meccha Chameleon
- Pokémon Pokopia – DLC part 2
- Star Fox updates
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – Royal Edition
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – New trailer
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
- Yo-Kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain
- Pikmin 4 – Switch 2 Edition
- Onyx: The Dark Grip
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Switch 2 Edition
Nintendo Direct September 2026 – Everything announced
The show is about to begin. It’s scheduled to last around 45 minutes and there will be a Treehouse presentation afterwards. What are you expecting to see?
Monster Hunter Wilds and Ascendance
First up is Monster Hunter Wilds and its Ascendance DLC, which are both coming to Switch 2 for the first time. It supports local play for those of us who have IRL friends. It’s launching on Dec. 4, and Ascendance will follow in 2027.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Crisis Core
A new trailer for the finale to the FF7 remake trilogy, it’s launching on Switch 2 alongside all other platforms on April 8. Crisis Core: FF7 Reunion is also launching on Switch 2, later today.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition
The Dynasty Warriors-style Zelda game is coming to Switch 2, now enhanced for the new console, and with a new difficulty mode. It’s launching on Feb. 25, 2027.
Meccha Chameleon
The viral hide and seek game is coming to Switch 2 later today.
Pokémon Pokopia – DLC part 2
The new expansion for Pokopia is all about accessorizing your pocket monsters, giving them sunglasses, ribbons, and other cute clothing items. New monsters including Doduo, Skitty, Braixen, and more will be added as well. It’s releasing later this year.
Star Fox updates
A free update for the new Star Fox game adds split screen for Battle Mode, along with three new stages, coming on Sept. 29. Star Fox Adventures is also coming to Nintendo Classics for GameCube today.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered
The classic RPG’s updated edition is coming to Switch 2 later this month. The Songs of the Past DLC is also coming to the console in 2027.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – Royal Edition
Another top tier RPG comes to Switch 2. It includes the base game plus more, and launches in 2027.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – New trailer
The next entry in the RPG franchise launches next week.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
The new whodunit launches on Dec. 10.
Yo-Kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain
Nintendo confirmed a new game is in development in this series.
Pikmin 4 – Switch 2 Edition
Another Switch 2 port of an existing game, this one features enhanced visuals, voice commands using the consoles built-in mic, a new mode called Dandori Academy, and more. It launches on Nov. 12.
Onyx: The Dark Grip
A spooky Switch 2 game is in development from Bloober Team with all sorts of touch controls to use in handheld mode, which is where it must be played exclusively. It’s coming in 2027.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Switch 2 Edition
An updated version of the RPG is coming with a survival mode and other enhancements.
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