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Nintendo Direct September 2026: All The Biggest Announcements And Games
The September Nintendo Direct has wrapped up, and, as in previous years, this broadcast offered a fresh look at everything coming to Switch consoles from Nintendo and its third-party partners. There weren't too many first-party reveals--sorry, 3D Mario fans--but we did get a first look at both a new Kirby adventure and another Metroid 2D game that leans hard into its "eat or be eaten" theme. In case you missed it, you can catch up on all the reveals below.
And we're off! The Direct kicked off with Monster Hunter Wilds for Switch 2. It'll be coming to the console on December 4, 2026. This version will include local co-op, and the big Ascendance expansion is also coming to the Switch 2 edition of the game.
In case you needed a reminder, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch for Switch 2 in April 2027. Preorders for this version open later today. The prequel game, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy Reunion, is also coming to Switch 2 today.
Hyrule Warriors is getting a Switch 2 version, which upgrades the game with improved visuals and a harder difficulty mode. It'll be out on February 25, 2027.
The best hide-and-seek video game, Meccha Chameleon, launches later today for Switch 2.
2026’s Best Friendslop Game Is Coming To Switch 2 Today
The next part of the Pokemon Pokopia Expansion Pass is all about style! It adds new in-game accessories like sunglasses, ribbons, and bow ties.
A free update for Star Fox will add local four-player split-screen, and it'll be available starting September 30. Star Fox Adventures is also being added to the Nintendo Classics library today.
Now You Can Play Star Fox Adventures On Switch 2 And Decide If It’s Terrible Or Great Yourself
You've played it on PC and several consoles; now get ready to play The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt Remastered on Switch 2! The game's new expansion is also headed to the Nintendo console.
Keeping things focused on swordplay, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 heads to Switch 2 soon. The gameplay shown off does look quite rough though.
The next chapter in the popular Fire Emblem turn-based RPG series is out next week, and yes, it features a nun with a gun.
In the mood for a detective story? Professor Layton and the New World of Steam has a December 10 release date, and this game will feature the "biggest" mystery in the series to date.
After 9 Years, We’re Finally Getting More Of The Excellent Professor Layton
The Yo-Kai Watch games are pretty cool if you're looking for a spooky twist on the Pokemon formula, and you can collect new spirits in Yo-Kai Watch 2 when it's eventually out. There's no release date yet for this game.
For its Switch 2 upgrade, Pikmin 4 + Dandori Academy is being enhanced with dozens of new stages, voice commands for your space-pooch, and community events.
You can add these beastly Kirby Amiibo to your collection when Sword Kirby & Dragoon and Noir Dedede & Hydra launch on November 12.
Bloober Team's new horror game has been revealed, and it looks like this is the rumored Switch-exclusive game from the studio. It has a few interesting ideas, from shifting perspectives to mind-reading powers.
A New Handheld-Only Switch 2 Game Is Coming From The Silent Hill 2 Remake Devs
If you need something to consume dozens of your spare hours, then Xenoblade Chronicles 3 should fit the bill. The Switch 2 upgrade for the RPG includes the new Heroes Vault mode--which looks kind of like Vampire Survivors--and the new hero, Shimmer.
The next game from the developers of Overcooked, Stage Fright, is out in 2027. Two players trapped in different dimensions must fight side-by-side and solve puzzles together if they want to rescue a lost friend in this co-op game.
Under the sea, down where it's wetter, that's where it's better in this new expansion for Disney Dreamlight Valley. And in case you haven't figured it out yet, this new DLC has a Little Mermaid theme to it.
One of the best Batman games of all time--don't let the Lego aesthetic discourage you--Lego Batman: Leg