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🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo's new Switch 2 Joy-Con colors are a disappointment
Splatoon is normally a bright, in-your-face franchise, and Nintendo fails to capture that with its upcoming Joy-Con 2.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformHere's Everything Announced During Nintendo's 2026 Summer Direct Presentation From The Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Remake To Deltarune Chapter 5 And More
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/09/6a88a279/zelda01.jpg.webp) With Nintendo's Direct Presentation this morning(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/08/nintendo-direct-announced-for-tomorrow-june-9-and-it-will-be-50-minutes), 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(https://www.gameinformer.com/sgf). 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 - As opposed to pirating and adventuring, players will manage a restaurant in this pixelated management sim based on the popular anime and manga.(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/manage-a-pixelated-restaurant-in-one-piece-grand-gourmet-for-switch-and) - You will be able to optionally use mouse controls. - One Piece: Grand Gourmet launches on Switch and Switch 2 October 23. Pokémon Pokopia Expansions - A free update will let players explore underwater.(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/pokemon-pokopia-gets-new-bubbly-basin-biome-this-august-alongside-free) - Paid Expansion Pass DLC is also planned and will add three expansions. The first, Bubble Basin, launches in August. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave - Fortune's Weave introduces the protagonist Cai who is trying to save his imprisoned father.(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-has-four-playable-protagonists-and-a) - The next Fire Emblem launches September 17. 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 - All three Xenoblade Chronicles games are coming to Switch 2 with various visual and gameplay improvements.(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/xenoblade-chronicles-1-2-and-3-are-getting-updgraded-switch-2-ports) - Xenbolade Chronicles 1 is available today for Switch 2 and adds high-speed vehicles for navigate=ing the environment. - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will be available digitally July 30 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 releases digitally December 4. Physical versions of all the games will be available at later dates. Xenoblade Genesis - Xenoblade Genesis is a brand new Xenoblade game(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/xenoblade-genesis-revealed-and-it-launches-on-nintendo-switch-2-next) and is a new beginning for the series. - Xenoblade Genesis launches in 2027 for Switch 2. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort - The latest Nintendo motion control sports game will include Boxing, Table Tennis, Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Thumb Wrestling, Jump Rope, Skateboarding, Power Cruising, and Prop Plan flying.(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/nintendo-switch-sports-resort-brings-wii-sports-games-to-switch-2-this) - The game still takes place on Wuhu Island. - The game launches on Switch 2 October 22. 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 - A free demo for Star Fox will be available later today featuring the game's tutorial and one of the first levels.(https://www.gameinformer.com/node/126844) - Star Fox launches June 25 on Switch 2. Final Fantasy Resonance - Resonance is a new HD-2D Final Fantasy game.(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/final-fantasy-resonance-is-an-hd-2d-rpg-based-on-brave-exvius-dropping) - 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 - The Switch 2-exclusive From Software game is getting a closed network test this Summer.(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/the-duskbloods-a-nintendo-switch-2-exclusive-rpg-from-elden-ring) - It is still set to launch later this year. Splatoon Raiders - The single-player Splatoon Raiders is coming to Switch 2 July 23.(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/splatoon-raiders-is-getting-a-nintendo-direct-later-this-month-new) - There will be a Direct with more info on June 30. - Splatoon Raiders-themed Joy-Con 2 controllers are coming soon. 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 - Nintendo aired a new Kingdom Hearts IV gameplay trailer during its Direct Presentation.(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/kingdom-hearts-iv-gameplay-trailer-revealed-will-launch-simultaneously) - The game will coming to Switch 2 alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, but we still don't know when. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake - The long-rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is officially real.(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/the-nintendo-switch-2-remake-of-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time) - 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?
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformIf You’ve Been Sitting On Xenoblade Chronicles, You Have No Excuse With These New Switch 2 Editions
Xenoblade Chronicles has been one of Nintendo's most significant JRPG series in recent years, but also at a scope pushing the original Switch hardware beyond its limits. So if you've been waiting for a better opportunity to experience these games, Nintendo has announced during the summer Nintendo Direct(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-direct-june-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/) that all three mainline games will be receiving Nintendo Switch 2 editions. And the first game is out digitally today. Originally released for Wii, the first Xenoblade Chronicles almost wasn't released outside of Japan until a fan campaign convinced Nintendo to localise the game. Since then, it's earned a reputation for being one of the best JRPGs, with epic storylines set on vast semi-open world environments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTaD8maruNs While there was a free Switch 2 update for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 that improved its performance, the newly announced Switch 2 editions mean that all three mainline games will be getting enhanced visuals and performance, giving you the most definitive version of each game. That doesn't mean this is just for newcomers, since if you already bought these games on Switch, there's also an upgrade path as with other Switch 2 Edition releases. But for fans who have already put in hundreds of hours across Bionis, Alrest, and Mira, there are also exclusive new features to make revisiting worthwhile. That includes a new high-speed vehicle in the first game, new mercenary squad battles in the second game, and new wave-based challenges in the third game. Fortunately, given the time sink these games are, Nintendo has wisely opted to spread these releases out. The Switch 2 Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is out digitally today, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is out digitally on July 30, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is out December 3. Each of these upgrades is priced at $10 for owners of the Switch 1 versions.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformNintendo Direct 2026: Every Switch 2 game reveal, trailers, and announcement
The June 2026 Nintendo Direct was packed with announcements. These are all the reveals from the 2026 Nintendo Direct
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformYou Can Play Star Fox Today Thanks To A New Demo
Today, during the Nintendo Direct livestream, Nintendo announced that you can give the new Star Fox a test flight later today with a new demo out now on the Switch 2 eShop. The demo was announced alongside a new look at the full release, with missions on Solar and Zoness among the included footage. The demo, meanwhile, will include the game's tutorial, as well as Meteo, one of the adventure's early missions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL6e98lg644&pp=0gcJCTkLAYcqIYzv The new Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64, was announced during a surprise Nintendo Direct that released on May 6 that showed over 15 minutes of gameplay. It features updated graphics, new cutscenes expanding the original game's story, and a online multiplayer battle mode. Today's Nintendo Direct also confirmed the long-rumored remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-finally-reveals-the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-for-2026/) as well as new footage from Kingdom Hearts IV(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/kingdom-hearts-4-gets-a-surprise-look-at-nintendo-direct-2026/), which hasn't been seen since its debut trailer in 2022. Multiple Switch 2 versions of existing games were also announced, including Lies of P, Devil May Cry 5, and Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen. Star Fox is set to launch June 25 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformXenoblade Genesis announced during June Nintendo Direct
Nintendo's latest Direct presentation was full of new game announcements, including news that a brand-new Xenoblade title is on the way.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformXenoblade Fans Are Eating Good With A New Game, Genesis, Announced For 2027
Nintendo executive Yoshiaki Koizumi revealed that "a new story in the Xenoblade series is about to begin" at today's Nintendo Direct(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-direct-june-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/). Xenoblade Genesis is coming to Switch 2 in 2027. Developing ... https://x.com/NintendoAmerica/status/2064355280284954774
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformMinecraft Is Finally Coming To Switch 2, With A Huge Improvement
Today, Nintendo announced that Minecraft will be coming to Switch 2 in 2026, with improvements over its Switch 1 counterpart. The Switch 2 supports backwards compatibility, so Minecraft has been playable on the console since launch. However, the Switch 2 version brings enhanced lighting and shadow effects, meaning owners of the newest console will have an improved experience. https://youtu.be/pBL7nJLH8ro The game was rated for Switch 2 on the ESRB classification database in recent weeks, leading many to believe a Switch 2 version was on its way. The motto is: Always trust the ESRB ratings. There's good news for Switch 1 owners wanting to play on the Switch 2 too, as the Nintendo Direct(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-direct-june-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/) announcement confirmed that your progression can be transferred across consoles and versions. There's no firm release date for the Switch 2 version of Minecraft, although it is confirmed to be available before the end of 2026.
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformSplatoon Raiders Is Getting A Nintendo Direct Later This Month, New Gameplay Trailer Released
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/04/21/f1526efa/splatoon-raiders-art-crop.jpg.webp) We're just a few weeks away from the launch of Splatoon Raiders(https://www.gameinformer.com/product/splatoon-raiders), the Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive PvE Splatoon spin-off, and we got another look at it during today's Nintendo Direct. Launching July 23, today's Splatoon Raiders trailer highlights more of the third-person shooter gameplay players can expect in the game. Plus, Nintendo has announced it will host a Splatoon Raiders Nintendo Direct on June 30. It also revealed that in the Nintendo Today app, you can see the Splatoon story events leading up to Raiders with daily comics ahead of launch. There will also be a Splatoon Raiders Splatfest in July. Check it all out in the latest Splatoon Raiders trailer below: In Splatoon Raiders, players will control a customizable Inkling mechanic who travels to a new setting called the Spirhalite Islands alongside Deep Cut, the trio of musicians from Splatoon 3. There, your mechanic and Deep Cut will fight off the villainous Salmonids using familiar paint-based weapons like guns, brushes, and more. Nintendo calls the game a "single-player-focused" Splatoon experience, but you can also play with up to three other players in online co-op. Nintendo previously announced that when Splatoon Raiders launches on July 23, it will do so alongside three new Amiibo(https://www.gameinformer.com/2026/04/21/splatoon-raiders-gets-new-trailer-and-july-launch-date) – Raiders versions of Shiver, Big Man, and Frye – and you can check them out in the image below: !Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/04/21/50ac35a3/splatoonraidresamiibo.jpg.webp) Splatoon Raiders launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23. In the meantime, read Game Informer's Splatoon 3 review(https://www.gameinformer.com/review/splatoon-3/multicolored-mayhem), and then check out the Splatoon Raiders reveal trailer(https://www.gameinformer.com/2025/06/10/splatoon-raiders-is-the-series-first-spin-off-game-and-its-coming-exclusively-to-switch) from last year. Are you picking up Splatoon Raiders on day one next month? Let us know in the comments below!
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformJujutsu Kaisen goes Vampire Survivors in a new Nintendo Switch 2 game
The world of Jujutsu Kaisen collides with the addictive survivor-like formula of Vampire Survivors in Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivation for Nintendo
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformThe Nintendo Switch 2 Remake Of The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Drops In 2026
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/09/3a228e8a/zelda02.jpg.webp) After years of rumors, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is officially officially getting a remake for Nintendo Switch 2 and it is coming in 2026, sometime later this year. Ocarina of Time was originally released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64. The game was a critical and commercial success and is often cited as one the best reviewed games of all time, so the fervor for a remake is not unexpected. The new trailer is minimal, beginning with a voice over from an unknown narrator giving a rundown on the Kokiri, who Link lives amongst at the start of the game. Each child has a fairy, but there's one boy who doesn't have a fairy of his own. The trailer then fades to a young, sleeping Link, who you can see in the image below. He stirs in his sleep, a Triforce symbol glows on his hand, and a modern logo for Ocarina of Time appears on the screen. Despite not seeing much more than that, the game is due to launch in 2026. This, of course, is not the first time Ocarina of Time has been re-released following its initial launch. Ahead of the release of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker in 2002, Nintendo offered reservation customers a pair of GameCube discs that contained a port of Ocarina of Time as well as the not-released-in-North America Master Quest, which rearranged the puzzles in Ocarina of Time. There was also The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition, a GameCube game compilation that included The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Ocarina of time, Majora's Mask, and a demo for Wind Waker. Ocarina of Time was also made available on the Wii and Wii U Virtual Consoles, and the game is currently available for Switch and Switch 2 as part of the Nintendo Online subscription service. !Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2026/06/08/2e2c748b/zeldaocarina.jpg.webp) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (2011) The game has been ported to nearly every Nintendo platform since its original release, but this will actually be the second time Ocarina of Time has been fully remade. In 2011, Ocarina of Time was rebuilt for the 3DS with updated visuals, motion controls, and stereoscopic 3D visuals by developer Grezzo. That version of the game also included Master Quest. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on 2026. For more on today's Direct, check out the news about Nintendo Switch Sports Resort(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/nintendo-switch-sports-resort-brings-wii-sports-games-to-switch-2-this), Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-has-four-playable-protagonists-and-a), and the new Pokopia update(https://www.gameinformer.com/nintendo-direct/2026/06/09/pokemon-pokopia-gets-new-bubbly-basin-biome-this-august-alongside-free). !(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/06/09/6a88a279/zelda01.jpg.webp)!(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/entitybrowserthumbnail/public/2026/06/09/f8124b02/nintendodirect6.9.2026nintendotreehouselivejune20261-23-37screenshot.jpg.webp)
🍄 Nintendo Switch, Multi-platformDeltarune Chapter 5 Revealed, And It’s Out Very Soon
During today's Nintendo Direct(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-direct-june-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements-and-games/), a new chapter for episodic RPG Deltarune has been announced, and it's out later this month. The follow-up from Toby Fox originally had its first chapter released for free in 2018 on PC, before the game officially went on sale for multiple platforms--and as a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title--which included the first four chapters. Deltarune Chapter 5 will release on June 24, and will be available as a free update on all platforms if you already own the game. Fans who completed Chapter 4 would have noticed after the credits that Chapter 5 was confirmed for 2026. Its arrival a year later means the shortest wait for a new Deltarune chapter so far. According to the game's menu screen, Deltarune is expected to consist of seven chapters, though it's not yet confirmed when these will release. As with Chapter 5, these will also be made available as free updates on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4.