It’s the big day for Nintendo fans, as the annual September Direct kicks off in a few minutes. Running for roughly 45 minutes, this broadcast is expected to offer a fresh look at everything coming to Switch consoles from Nintendo and its third-party partners. The June 2026 Nintendo Direct featured a ton of trailers for a wide range of games, so we’re expecting more of the same today–and maybe even a few surprises. As always, we’ll be covering the Direct live, so you can keep scrolling down for fresh updates and trailers.
According to the rumor mill, Nintendo might be looking to drop a few first looks during this presentation, with reports claiming that we could get our first look at new Star Fox and 3D Mario games. While you’ll have to tune in to see if any of those rumors turn out to be true, at least the next couple of months look like a great time to own a Switch 2. Games like Final Fantasy Resonance, Orbitals, and a remaster of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt all look great, and in early November, there’s the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to look forward to.
Until those games hit the scene, here’s a closer look at everything from the September Nintendo Direct, as it happens.
Nintendo Shapes game when?
The best part of a Nintendo Direct–the soothing shapes slotting into place–is currently playing before the presentation kicks off in a few minutes. We need Nintendo to turn this into a game already.
Monster Hunter Wilds
And we’re off! The Direct is kicking 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.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
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: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition
Hyrule Warriors is getting a Switch 2 version, that upgrades the game with improved visuals and a harder difficulty mode. It’ll be out on February 25, 2027.
Meccha Chameleon
The best hide-and-seek video game, Meccha Chameleon, launches later today for Switch 2.
Pokemon Pokopia
A small update for Pokemon Pokopia is on the way, and it’ll finally let you give your pocket monsters some cool sunglasses to wear.
Star Fox
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.
The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt
You’ve played it on PC and several consoles, now get ready to play The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt on Switch 2! The game’s new expansion is also headed to the Nintendo console.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Keeping things focused on swordplay, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 heads to Switch 2 soon. The gameplay shown off does look quite rough though.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
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.
Yo-Kai Watch 2
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.
Pikimin 4 is getting a Switch 2 edition
For its Switch 2 upgrade, Pikmin 4 is being enhanced with dozens of new stages, voice commands for your space-pooch, and community events.
Onyx: The Dark Grip
Bloober Team’s new horror game has been revealed, and it looks like this is the rumored Switch-exclusive from the studio. It has a few interesting ideas, from shifting perspectives to mind-reading powers.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Switch 2 Edition
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.
Stage Fright
The next game from the developers of Overcooked, Stage Fright, is out in 2027.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
One of the best Batman games of all time–don’t let the Lego aesthetic discourage you–Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is out on September 18 for Switch 2. Plus, new DLC featuring the Joker and Harley Quinn is also out soon.
Ondeh Ondeh: Kaya’s Tasty Tale
Well, this looks adorable! Ondeh Ondeh: Kaya’s Tasty Tale launches for Switch in 2027, and the trailer has made me very hungry.
Metroid Ravenous
The next Metroid 2D game has been announced, and it launches in January 2027. Metroid Ravenous has an „eat or be eaten“ theme to it, and it looks like it’ll push Samus Aran to her breaking point.
Cairn
Climbing game Cairn was released earlier this year, and a Switch 2 version of it launches in early 2027.
A whole bunch of Resident Evil is on the way
Capcom’s brilliant Resident 2-4 remakes are launching on October 16 for Switch 2.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
The remake of the very first Tomb Raider is now confirmed for a Switch 2 release on February 12, 2027.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Feeling sporty? Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches for Switch 2 on October 22.
Mario Kart World
Classic Mario Kart SNES tracks are coming to Mario Kart World alongside two new Knockout Tour routes in an update later today.