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Here's Everything Announced During Nintendo's 2026 Summer Direct Presentation From The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake To Deltarune Chapter 5 And More

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With Nintendo's Direct Presentation this morning, an argument can be made that Summer Game Fest 2026 has officially concluded. We can all take a breath and maybe a nap as we dream of all the games we will be playing later this year (mostly in September) and next year.

Below you will find a recap of everything shown during Nintendo's presentation, but you can find everything we wrote about as it relates to Summer Game Fest right here.

Every Game Shown During The 2026 Nintendo Direct Presentation

Below, we'll list each game in the order they appeared during the show, along with key details you need to know and their trailers. 

Rhythm Heaven Groove

  • Launches July 2 for Switch (but is playable on Switch 2).
  • The trailer showcases new games, co-op, and an RPG-inspired mode.

Onimiusha: Way of the Sword

  • The Onimusha sequel is coming to Switch 2 on September 25
  • Optional motion controls will be available exclusively for the Switch 2 version of the game.

Dragons Dogma 2: Dark Arisen

  • Dark Arisen is coming to Switch 2 on October 9.

Stellar Blade

  • Stellar Blade is coming to Switch 2 later this year.
  • Optional motion controls will be available exclusively for the Switch 2 version of the game.

Orbitals

  • The local co-op sanime inspired space adventure game launches September 3.

Rayman Legends Retold

  • Ubisoft's remake of arguably the best Wii U game made by a developer not called Nintendo is coming to Switch 2 October 1.
  • The revamped Kung Foot multiplayer mode can be played using GameShare locally and online

Big Walk

  • The co-op adventure game is coming to Switch 2 on August 4.

One Piece: Grand Gourmet

Pokémon Pokopia Expansions

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet

  • The Uncharted Planet is the first chapter of a two-part saga.
  • The sequel is a Switch 2 exclusive and launches Spring 2027.

DK Challenge Event

  • Starting June 9, players can play an assortment of Donkey Kong games to complete various challenges to unlock bonuses.

Donkey Kong Bananza Mario Content

  • Various Mario-themed costumes and themes have been added to Donkey Kong Bananza's DLC content today.

JuJutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton

  • Survivaton is a Vampire Survivors-style game from the makers of Vampire Survivors that is JuJutsu Kaisen-themed.
  • It is coming to Switch 2 in 2026.

Lords Of The Fallen II

  • The soulslike action game is coming to Switch 2 Fall 2026.

Lies of P: Complete Edition

  • The soulslike action game is coming to Switch 2 August 6.
  • The Overture expansion will be included.

Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition

  • The 2019 action game is getting ported to Switch 2 and will run in 60 FPS in both docked and handheld mode.
  • The game releases June 23.

Muramasa: Revenant Blades

  • Vanillaware's 2009 action game, which only released on Wii and Vita is getting ported to Switch and Switch 2.
  • Originally titled Muramasa: The Demon Blade, the Switch 2 version is called Muramasa: Revenant Blades.
  • This port will have improved 4K visuals, new game modes, added English voice acting, improved localization, and more.
  • The game releases early 2027.

Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2 and 3 Switch 2 Enhanced Editions

Xenoblade Genesis

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

RuneScape: Dragonwilds

  • The next RuneScape  launches on Switch 2 September 15.

Hello Kitty Party Land

  • The game will feature 40 minigames and board games and feature Sanrio cahracters.
  • The game launches exclusively on Switch and Switch 2 on October 29.

Star Fox

Final Fantasy Resonance

  • Resonance is a new HD-2D Final Fantasy game.
  • The game is an adaptation (but not a port) of the story and world from the first arc of Brave Exvius, a Final Fantasy-themed mobile game that was shuttered last year
  • Final Fantasy Resonance releases on Switch 2 October 22.

Pikuniku 2

  • A sequel to the goofy puzzle game is coming to Switch 2 next year,

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World

  • The Withered World is the next entry in the Dragon Quest Monsters series.
  • The game is coming to Switch and Switch 2 December 3.

The Duskbloods

Splatoon Raiders

Deltarune: Chapter 5

  • The next chapter, chapter 5, in the Deltarune saga releases on June 24.

Metaphor: ReFantazio

  • Metaphor: ReFantazio, the Atlus RPG from the makers of the Persona series is coming to Switch 2 on November 12.

Minecraft

  • Minecraft is coming to Switch 2 with all the content from the Switch version of the game (like the Mario biomes) and improved visuals.
  • Save content from the Switch version of Minecraft will work for the Switch 2 version.
  • Minecraft is coming to Switch 2 later this year.

Additional Game Switch 2 Release Reminders And Announcements

  • Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & The Guide Of Memories is coming to Switch 2 early 2027.
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is coming to Switch 2 holiday 2026.
  • Observer: System Redux is coming to Switch 2 June 18.
  • DayZ is coming to Switch 2 in 2026.
  • Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is coming to Switch 2 August 27.
  • Rise of the Tomb Raider is available for Switch 2 today.
  • Tales of Eternia Remastered is coming to Switch 2 October 16.
  • Snow Runner is available for Switch 2 today.
  • Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is coming to Switch 2 July 16.
  • Everbloom is coming to Switch 2 Spring 2027.
  • Final Fantasy XIV is coming to Switch 2 August 2026.

Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III For Switch 2

  • This new Switch 2 collection includes Kingdom Hearts - HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC. 
  • Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III For Switch 2 releases Oct. 8. Owners of the Switch 1 cloud version can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 version at a discount.
  • A demo of Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC will be available later on Switch 2.

Kingdom Hearts IV

The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake

  • The long-rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is officially real.
  • The brief footage shown of the game showed Link in the game's new visuals asleep in his home in Kokiri Forrest, which is how the original Ocarina of Time begins.
  • In a press release Nintendo simply wrote, "The Nintendo 64 classic returns for a new generation in 2026, reborn exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2!"
  • Nintendo did not reveal a release date, but offered a 2026 window.

And that's everything revealed during today's Nintendo Direct Showcase. Thanks for reading this recap! What was your favorite announcement?

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