Nintendo didn’t have a lot to show at the latest Nintendo Direct, but its third-party partners sure did! During a new Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase broadcast on Thursday, major publishers and indie developers revealed what they’re bringing to Nintendo Switch 2 (and the original Switch) in 2025 and beyond.
That includes a new Monster Hunter game from Capcom for Switch 2, two new HD-2D role-playing games from Square Enix, a new Katamari game, and the return of Plants vs. Zombies. Plus, we even got a new look at Legend of Zelda spinoff Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
Here’s every big announcement from Nintendo’s latest Direct presentation.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Capcom surprised Switch 2 owners with a reveal of the next Monster Hunter game, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, a new adventure in the spinoff Stories series coming sometime in 2026.
Octopath Traveler 0
A new entry in the HD-2D RPG that started it all, Octopath Traveler 0 is headed to Switch and Switch 2 on Dec. 4.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
But that’s not all that Square Enix had planned for its HD-2D brand. A new game, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, is an original adventure that stars Elliot (of course) and his fairy friend Faie in a story that will last a thousand years. The Adventures of Elliot is headed to Switch 2 in 2026.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Still no release date beyond “winter,” but here’s a new look at the Dynasty Warriors-style brawler set in the Legend of Zelda universe, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
Once Upon A Katamari
A new entry in the Katamari Damacy series is coming to the original Switch. The classic roll-’em-up is getting a new entry with a classic feel soon: Once Upon A Katamari comes to Switch on Oct. 24.
Plants vs Zombies: Replanted
EA is bringing PopCap Games’ classic Plants vs. Zombies action to Switch and Switch 2 with Plants vs Zombies: Replanted. In addition to old school gardening-on-undead strategic action, there’s local co-op and PvP. This remaster of the OG Plants vs. Zombies experience launches Oct. 23.
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
Square Enix is bringing its modernized version of tactical role-playing game Final Fantasy Tactics to Switch and Switch 2 on Sept. 30.
Persona 3 Reload
You may already be awash in massive role-playing games for Switch 2 this year, but make room for Persona 3 Reload, which is coming to Switch 2 on Oct. 23.
Apex Legends
EA and Respawn Entertainment’s venerable battle royale set in the Titanfall universe is dropping in on Switch 2 on Aug. 5. That will coincide with Apex Legends’ new season.
Star Wars Outlaws
Ubisoft is bringing Star Wars Outlaws to Switch 2. If you waited this long to experience Kay Vess’ interplanetary open-world adventure, you’re getting a polished version of Outlaws. It’s out on Sept. 4.
EA Sports FC 26
EA’s soccer franchise is coming to Switch and Switch 2 on Sept. 26.
Pac-Man World Re-Pac 2
Bandai Namco is bringing its HD remaster of Pac-Man World 2 to both Switch and Switch 2 on Sept. 26.
Cronos: The New Dawn
Switch 2 owners will get their share of scares with Bloober Team’s follow-up to Silent Hill 2. Cronos: The New Dawn is promising looking third-person survival horror game, and it’s also coming to Switch 2 on Sept. 5.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 (and Kiwami)
Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 are brawling their way onto Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov. 13. The original Kiwami was already on Switch, but the Switch 2 version will look soooo much better.
Just Dance 2026 Edition
Death, taxes, and Just Dance. Next year’s edition is coming this year, on Oct. 14, for the original Switch.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
The Dragon Ball fighter is coming to Switch and Switch 2 on Nov. 14 — and, yes, Goku’s in this one!
Madden NFL 26
EA’s going all in on Switch 2 with a version of its other football game, Madden NFL 26, which kicks off on Nintendo’s new console Aug. 14.
NBA Bounce
If you’re still hungry for sports, but want your basketball family-friendly and arcade-y, there’s NBA Bounce, a 3-on-3 take on hoops that lets you play as lil’ guys and NBA mascots. It’s coming to Switch 2 on Sept. 26.
Hela
Who doesn’t love a tiny mouse adventure? Or a froggy backpack? Open-world adventure Hela will come to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Chillin’ by the Fire
Go ahead, fire up the virtual fire with Chillin’ by the Fire, a campfire-making simulator and hang out space that’s launching on Switch 2 today. You can roast marshmallows and dry wet logs, folks! And yes, you can chill with your buds, thanks to Switch 2’s camera accessory.
