All The Announcements From Nintendo Direct June 2026

Nintendo just broke a nine-month silence with a jam-packed, 50-minute presentation detailing a stellar software lineup for the second half of 2026 and beyond. The showcase was filled with massive reveals, highly anticipated sequels, and major third-party ports heading to both the original Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2.

The Blockbuster Headliners

The show saved its most spectacular surprise for last. Closing out the broadcast, Nintendo officially confirmed the heavily rumored project that fans have been dreaming about for years: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. "The Nintendo 64 classic returns for a new generation in 2026, reborn exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2!" While the brief teaser trailer didn't show full gameplay, it offered a glimpse of Link asleep in his hut, signaling that the legendary adventure is officially coming back this year.

Square Enix also made waves with the long-awaited reveal of Kingdom Hearts 4. Complete with a surprise look at gameplay, the title is confirmed as a day-one launch on the Switch 2, alongside its releases on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. To hold fans over, the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] will land on the Switch 2 on October 8th, with a playable demo for Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind going live on the eShop immediately.

Heavy Hitter Releases & Release Dates

Several highly anticipated titles have finally secured firm launch windows:

• Rhythm Heaven Groove - July 2nd: Kicking off the showcase, this entry lands on both Switch and Switch 2. It features over 80 rhythm games, including quirky tasks like tossing frogs over a rainbow, and an RPG-style mode reminiscent of Street Fighter and Theatrhythm. Up to four players can jump into more than 30 multiplayer games.
• Star Fox - June 25th: The full galactic adventure drops later this month, but eager pilots can download a free demo today featuring a tutorial and an opening stage.
• Splatoon Raiders - July 23rd: This single-player-focused treasure hunt takes players to the Spirahlite Islands alongside the musical trio Deep Cut. Fans can expect a dedicated Splatoon Raiders Direct on June 30th to reveal more.
• Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave - September 17th: After a year of silence, a lengthy new story trailer dropped detailing the protagonists fighting in the capital of the Dagdan Empire's Heroic Games.
• Nintendo Switch Sports Resort - October 22nd: Returning to Wuhu Island exclusively on Switch 2, the game utilizes intuitive Joy-Con 2 motion controls for 12 sports like Archery, Boxing, and Basketball, alongside a newly revealed Thumb Wrestling mode.
• Final Fantasy Resonance - October 22nd: A brand new HD-2D turn-based RPG from Square Enix coming to Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC. It evolves classic pixel art with dynamic camera work and lets players summon legendary franchise heroes as Visions.

Expansion Packs and DLC Updates

Available Today: Active Nintendo Switch Online members can start earning collectible digital Challenge Cards on Switch 2 by tackling special retro missions in Donkey Kong Bananza and other classic DK titles until September 1st. The Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush paid DLC also kicks off a four-wave collaboration event with Super Mario Bros. starting today.

Pokémon Pokopia players can purchase a paid Expansion Pass today, with Part 1: Bubbly Basin arriving in August to offer an underwater town filled with fresh pocket monsters, furniture, and outfits for Ditto. A free August update will also introduce the move Dive, allowing players to explore the ocean floor.

Additionally, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen was announced for an October 9th launch on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The package brings Capcom's 2024 action-RPG to the hybrid platform alongside an all-new Norgan region that revives the original game's Relic Expedition Cycle.

Upcoming Switch 2 Upgrades & Ports

The march of incredible ports coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 ecosystem covers everything from cozy indie adventures to massive third-party blockbusters:

Looking further ahead into 2027, Nintendo confirmed several massive projects in development for Switch 2, including the episodic multiplayer title Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet (Spring 2027), Vanillaware's stunning 4K action-RPG Muramasa: Revenant Blades, the whimsical sequel Pikuniku 2, and Monolith's highly anticipated new entry, Xenoblade Genesis.