{"id":2137330,"date":"2026-09-10T06:38:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T03:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2137330"},"modified":"2026-09-10T06:38:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T03:38:02","slug":"nintendo-direct-september-2026-live-report-everything-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2137330","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Direct September 2026 Live Report: Everything Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-2154984108 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-2044616299 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo Direct September 2026 is over, and we have all the announcements right here.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Highlights included <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/metroid-ravenous-announced-a-side-scrolling-sequel-to-metroid-dread\">the reveal of Metroid Ravenous<\/a>, a new 2D, side-scrolling Metroid game, a new Kirby game called <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/kirby-and-the-world-beyond-revealed-with-gameplay-ahead-of-spring-2027-launch\">Kirby and the World Beyond<\/a>, and <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/mario-kart-world-update-to-add-classic-tracks-for-free-later-today\">a free update for Mario Kart world Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">But there were a number of games that were conspicuous by their absence. Perhaps the biggest offender here is FromSoftware&#8217;s Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods, which fans had hoped would get a release date during the Nintendo Direct. This is a game currently down for release in 2026, so Nintendo is running out of time to either announce a release date or delay it into 2027.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct Reveal Trailer Screenshots<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer screenshots.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer screenshots.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 24 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer screenshots.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer screenshots.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer screenshots.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer screenshots.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">We didn&#8217;t see any more of the Ocarina of Time remake, although that was expected after yesterday&#8217;s reveal, nor did Nintendo tease the next 3D Mario game, which was always something of a pipe dream. But we do now have a clearer idea of what&#8217;s coming to Switch 2 for the rest of 2026 and into next year. So, what do you think? Let us know in the comments. And if you need a catchup, all the announcements are rounded up below.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">That&#8217;s a wrap!<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo direct September 2026 ended with a brand new Kirby game, revealed new Mario Kart World DLC, and Metroid Ravenous, among other things. Let us know what you thought of the show in the comments!<\/p>\n<p><span data-cy=\"poll-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-2310533475 jsx-1355461925 box poll-content-block\" data-cy=\"poll-content-block\">\n<fieldset class=\"answers jsx-332304107\" role=\"radiogroup\" aria-labelledby=\"poll-question\">\n<legend class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4192417768\"><span class=\"stack jsx-3547261442\"><\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"poll-question\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-1377259516 headline\" id=\"poll-question\">How would you rate the Nintendo Switch 2 library so far? <\/h2>\n<p><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-4218469134 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1 jsx-3010959690 jsx-2338608387\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/legend>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId67211\" id=\"answerId67211-label\"><span class=\"label\">A<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer highlight\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId67212\" id=\"answerId67212-label\"><span class=\"label\">B<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1945348876\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId67213\" id=\"answerId67213-label\"><span class=\"label\">C<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId67214\" id=\"answerId67214-label\"><span class=\"label\">D<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId67215\" id=\"answerId67215-label\"><span class=\"label\">E<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId67216\" id=\"answerId67216-label\"><span class=\"label\">F<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4255654680 poll-controls\"><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-2267841559 contained disabled full-width large\" type=\"submit\" disabled data-cy=\"poll-answer-btn\">Answer<\/button><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3027214138 jsx-1624977611 nav next-button small\" title=\"See Results\" aria-label=\"See Results\" data-cy=\"see-results-btn\"><span style=\"white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-align:right\">See Results<\/span><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-4173866675\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" aria-label=\"See Results\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Kirby and the World Beyond<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo Direct ended with the announcement of a brand new Kirby Game: Kirby and the World Beyond. It&#8217;s due out on Switch 2 spring 2027. This latest 3D adventure lets you freely explore using Kirby&#8217;s copy abilities. Next year marks Kirby&#8217;s 35th anniversary, and Nintendo said to look out for fresh announcements for the series.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;A new 3D adventure is on the horizon for Kirby!&#8221; Nintendo said. &#8220;Freely explore an expansive world and put Kirby\u2019s Copy Abilities to creative use as you uncover what awaits in Kirby and the World Beyond. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2027, which also marks the Kirby series\u2019 35th anniversary.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Atlus showed up at Nintendo Direct to confirm Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 are coming to Nintendo Switch 2! Persona 4 Revival launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 20, 2027. Persona 6 doesn&#8217;t have a release window yet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Danganronpa 2&#215;2<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Featuring a visually enhanced version of the original Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair scenario alongside a brand new story with the same setting and characters, Danganronpa 2&#215;2 will see players investigate an entirely new set of victims, culprits, and tricks. Danganronpa 2&#215;2 launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on January 14, 2027.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The latest entry in the Yo-kai Watch series evolves the adventures of Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits, Fleshy Souls and Psychic Specters with enhanced graphics and new content on Nintendo Switch 2. Join Nate as he befriends a wide variety of Yo-kai and embarks on the mysterious adventures that define the series. Along with new story content, players may even encounter some new Yo-kai. Additional details will be shared in the future.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE GX<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A new semester begins as Yu-Gi-Oh! GX TAG FORCE 3 is reborn with modern visuals, enhanced Dueling and nostalgic cards from the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime era. Featuring content previously unreleased in the Americas, Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE GX launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Feb. 16, 2027. Pre-orders begin later today on Nintendo eShop and include four in-game items for the Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL game. Physical versions include three Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME cards.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">During today\u2019s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix revealed a 3D remake of 1995 RPG, Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United. Destinies United has 3D graphics, fully voiced cutscenes, overhauls combat and other mechanics, adds selectable difficulty levels and other new features. Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United releases on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam on February 16, 2027.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Metal Slug Ultimate Collection<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo Direct announced Metal Slug Ultimate Collection, which includes 10 classic Metal Slug games. There&#8217;s online multiplayer, online leaderboards, and a gallery of artwork and music from across the series. Combat School Mode returns with expanded content, alongside the long-lost location test version of Metal Slug Metal Slug Ultimate Collection launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2027.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Eternal Anima<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">JRPG Eternal Anima launches on Switch 2 on March 4, 2027. It&#8217;s from Marvelous Europe, and is developed by director Katsuhisa Higuchi, story concept writer Keisuke Makino, and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima. This is the game originally teased under the working title \u201cPROJECT LIFE is RPG\u201d in 2023. Marvelous said Eternal Anima &#8220;evokes the spirit of late 1990s and early 2000s JRPGs, while featuring an ambitious time-travelling narrative, modern visuals, and strategic twists on traditional turn-based gameplay.&#8221; The debut trailer is below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Mega Man: Dual Override<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Mega Man: Dual Override got a new trailer and confirmation of amiibo figures. It&#8217;s due out spring 2027. Here&#8217;s the official word from Nintendo:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Mega Man: Dual Override: Proto Man joins Mega Man as a playable character in this new entry in the classic action series. Players can jump in with Proto Man\u2019s versatile shield-based fighting style or use Mega Man\u2019s ranged firepower, then personalize their playstyle by equipping Custom Chips to mix and match abilities. Both characters can unleash an all-new, powerful Override form to blast beyond their limits and defeat formidable Robot Masters. Mega Man: Dual Override launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in spring 2027. Mega Man and Proto Man amiibo figures2 will also be available the same day.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Mario Kart World free update<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo announced a free Mario Kart World update, which adds classic courses from Super Mario Kart such as Choco Island, Vanilla Lake, and Ghost Valley. The free update adds 10 new courses, and two new routes to Knockout Tour. The 1.8.0 update for Mario Kart World launches later today! Here&#8217;s the official blurb from Nintendo:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Classic courses from Super Mario Kart have been hiding in plain sight across the continent of Mario Kart World, and now 10 of them can be played as standalone races in VS Race. Tear through Choco Island, Vanilla Lake, Ghost Valley and more, complete with ? Panels that grant items just like in the Super NES original. The update also adds two new Knockout Tour routes, Propeller Rally and Turnip Rally, plus a Spectator Mode when playing with friends online3 or via LAN Play4. The free update is available later today.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A free update for Mario Kart World launches later today!<\/p>\n<p>Play 10 classic courses from Super Mario Kart in VS Race mode and two new Knockout tour routes. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get the update: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/K9I0I75Mhh\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/K9I0I75Mhh<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1FIL2jzzQY\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/1FIL2jzzQY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097696070990016647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Metroid Ravenous<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Here&#8217;s a big one! Nintendo announced a new 2D Metroid game called Metroid Ravenous. The trailer revealed fast-paced action, boss fights, and dramatic cutscenes. &#8220;It&#8217;s eat or be eaten,&#8221; Samus declares. It&#8217;s due out January 28, 2027. There are new amiibo figures and a Metroid Ravenous Nintendo Switch 2 Special Edition also due out then.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Here&#8217;s the official blurb from Nintendo:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>It\u2019s eat or be eaten for Samus Aran in an all-new 2D adventure, coming to Nintendo Switch 2! Plus, the Metroid Ravenous amiibo collection will release with individual Samus and Chozo Statue figures at launch. A third amiibo in the lineup, Samus (Metroid Suit), will be bundled with a Special Edition that includes the game and a steel game case. Both the standard and special editions launch Jan. 28, 2027, and pre-orders begin later today.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Nintendo Switch Sports Resort<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As expected, Direct gave us a new look at Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. It&#8217;s due out on Switch 2 on October 22. Here&#8217;s the official blurb:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>There\u2019s more than sports to discover on Wuhu Island! In addition to 12 sports featuring intuitive motion controls, you can freely explore the island, chase dolphins in the ocean, search for hidden hibiscus flowers and collect Spocco Photos to learn more about sightseeing spots around the resort. A new offline Island Crown mode lets you rise through the ranks in each sport to challenge Island Champions and even island Legends. Also, playing any sport in any mode earns Spocco Points, which can be exchanged for customizations to personalize your Mii character or Sportsmate. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 22. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Get moving on Wuhu Island! Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct 22. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pre-order today: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/W21rIC7kUD\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/W21rIC7kUD<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5R1hIswLD9\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/5R1hIswLD9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097695506759561310?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis hits Switch 2 on February 12, 2027. New trailer is below.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Adventure beyond legend. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Feb 12! Pre-orders start later today. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PlayTombRaider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@PlayTombRaider<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yZjBeBJizH\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/yZjBeBJizH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097695142270357918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Resident Evil games coming to Switch 2<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition launch on the Switch 2 on October 16, 2026. Preorders begin later today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Cairn<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Cairn launches on Switch 2 early next year. A free demo goes live on the eShop later today. &#8220;As pro climber Aava, set out to conquer the legendary Mount Kami in this acclaimed climbing simulation with a deeply human story about overcoming impossible odds,&#8221; Nintendo said. &#8220;Climb anywhere, plan your route carefully and manage resources throughout the expedition. The whole mountain is yours to explore as you uncover mysteries and push beyond your limits in pursuit of absolute freedom. A free demo will be available later today on Nintendo eShop, ahead of the game\u2019s Nintendo Switch 2 launch early next year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Kirby Air Riders amiibo<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">New Kirby Air Riders amiibo launches November 12 with the release of Sword Kirby &amp; Dragoon and Noir Dedede &amp; Hydra. That completes the Kirby Air Riders lineup, Nintendo said. An upcoming Kirby Air Riders in-game event will also offer rewards and refresh the look of the main menu and Paddock.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New amiibo figures are riding in to complete the Kirby Air Riders lineup! <\/p>\n<p>Sword Kirby &amp; Dragoon as well as Noir Dedede &amp; Hydra will be available on Nov 12. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ykiQTNjUFZ\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/ykiQTNjUFZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097694185914605736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches on Switch 2 on September 18.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Ondeh Ondeh Kaya&#8217;s Tasty Tale<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Ondeh Ondeh Kaya&#8217;s Tasty Tale from Bandai Namco is due out on Switch 2 next year. It&#8217;s described as &#8220;a charming rhythm and puzzle action-adventure&#8221; developed by Metronomik, &#8220;inviting players to embark on a magical journey inspired by the vibrant cultures of Southeast Asia.&#8221; The game combines action-packed gameplay with exploration and clever puzzles incorporating the region\u2019s rich heritage in music, cuisine and other beloved cultural elements, even taking the name of the traditional sweet snack, ondeh ondeh, into its title.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Stage Fright<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Stage Fright is coming to Switch and Switch 2 next year. It&#8217;s from Overcooked! developer Ghost Town Games Ltd, and is published by No Man&#8217;s Sky studio Hello Games.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Xenoblade Chronicles 3 \u2013 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">We got a new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 \u2013 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which launches December 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Take down waves of enemies in a new battle mode and team up with a newly-added hero, Shimmer, in <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/XenobladeChronicles3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#XenobladeChronicles3<\/a> \u2013 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition,<br \/>launching Dec 3. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pre-order today: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hLMjqrIL9X\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/hLMjqrIL9X<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WZ2AUqjmDh\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/WZ2AUqjmDh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097692652762181826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Onyx: The Dark Grip<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo Direct revealed a creepy supernatural game from Silent Hill remake developer Bloober Team. It&#8217;s playable exclusively in Switch 2 handheld mode, and comes out at some point in 2027. Here&#8217;s the official blurb:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Onyx: The Dark Grip: Survive as a vessel and interfere as a god in this 2.5D supernatural horror game developed by Bloober Team exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. Play as the mysterious Entity, guiding the actions of a lone traveler who arrives in a desolate ghost town. Manipulate the environment with your supernatural powers, solve puzzles, confront terrifying creatures and don\u2019t let your puppet descend into the depths of madness. Blur the line between the game world and reality when Onyx: The Dark Grip launches for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Pikmin 4 \u2013 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo revealed Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition during the Direct. You can use your voice to order  Oatchi about, and there&#8217;s a new mode called Dandori Academy in which you can take on challenges. You can take exams each week, with 72 stages released over time. It&#8217;s due out November 12, 2026, and preorders begin later today on the eShop.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Professor Layton and The New World of Steam<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Professor Layton and The New World of Steam got a new trailer at Nintendo Direct. It&#8217;s due out December 10, 2026!<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Fire Emblem: Fortune\u2019s Weave<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As expected, Fire Emblem: Fortune\u2019s Weave got a new trailer, showing off the upcoming Switch 2 game. It&#8217;s due out September 17.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Royal Edition<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Royal Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next year.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 29. The Songs of the Past paid expansion also hits Switch 2 next year.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt \u2013 Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch 2! Embark on the Path when it releases Sept 29. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thewitcher?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@thewitcher<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Owners of the Nintendo Switch version receive the game for free! Pre-order now: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yOWEKjGqQx\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/yOWEKjGqQx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0dAX3mC4eZ\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/0dAX3mC4eZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097690136339173405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Star Fox free update<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Star Fox is getting a free update to add new stages on September 29. Meanwhile, Star Fox Adventures launches on Nintendo GameCube &#8211; Nintendo Classics later today!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A new update is coming to Star Fox on Sept 29. Join the fray with up to four players locally in Battle Mode with three new stages! <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aHTsHOEl4g\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/aHTsHOEl4g<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jp21z0IPg9\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/jp21z0IPg9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097689194269163989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Star Fox Adventures is landing on Nintendo GameCube \u2013 Nintendo Classics later today!<\/p>\n<p>Alongside his pal Tricky, Fox explores a planet populated by dinosaurs, but who knows what they might uncover? <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iie3IPeKlT\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/iie3IPeKlT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097689692883816580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">New details revealed for Part 2 of the Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">In Part 2 of the Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC, players can dress up Ditto and other Pok\u00e9mon appearing in Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia in a range of accessories. These include items such as cool sunglasses, classy bow ties, and even items which allow Ditto to match other Pok\u00e9mon, such as a Sylveon ribbon. Part 2 is due out later this year.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Get stylish with accessories in Part 2 of the Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC, releasing later this year! <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/E3KjpukNrq\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/E3KjpukNrq<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HST4OWXKJk\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/HST4OWXKJk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097688894409982338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Meccha Chameleon hits Switch<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Steam mega hit Meccha Chameleon hits Switch later today!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Paint yourself to blend in and trick the seekers. Can you stay hidden? \ud83c\udfa8\ud83e\udd8e <\/p>\n<p>MECCHA CHAMELEON is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later today! <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lemorion1224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@lemorion1224<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3rIxa2IVNQ\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/3rIxa2IVNQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097688525651038270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2! Expect better visuals and more enemies on-screen. There&#8217;s also a new harder difficulty called Calamity Mode. If you have the Switch version, you can get a discount on the digital release. It&#8217;s due out February 25, 2027.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Here&#8217;s Nintendo&#8217;s note on the game:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Battle through the events of the Great Calamity in this enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 version of the action-packed adventure set 100 years before the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game. This edition features all Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Pass content, enhanced visuals and frame rate, battles packed with more enemies on screen and an ultra-tough new Calamity Mode. Players with the Nintendo Switch version can transfer existing save data and purchase the digital Nintendo Switch 2 version at a discount via Nintendo eShop. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity \u2013 Definitive Edition launches Feb. 25, 2027, with pre-orders available later today on Nintendo eShop.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity \u2013 Definitive Edition comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on Feb 25. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mJagAUub4C\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/mJagAUub4C<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097688291101294707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Final Fantasy VII Revelation<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy ends with Revelation, which is also coming to Switch 2. It&#8217;s due out on April 8, 2027. Preorders begin later today on the eShop. Meanwhile, Crisis Core \u2013Final Fantasy VII\u2013 Reunion, the HD remastered Final Fantasy VII prequel, launches later today on the Nintendo eShop.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Monster Hunter Wilds<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo Direct September 2026 kicked off with a new look at Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2. Capcom&#8217;s hugely popular action adventure hits Switch 2 with local play support and all the updates released so far. It&#8217;s due out December 4, 2026. The expansion, Ascendance, is also coming to Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 at some point in 2027.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">10 minutes to go!<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li><strong>Here&#8217;s what I&#8217;d love to see from Nintendo:<\/strong> the next mainline 3D Mario game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Here&#8217;s what I think we&#8217;ll see from Nintendo:<\/strong> more Mario Kart DLC and lots of role-playing games from Square Enix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">30 minutes to go!<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">We&#8217;re 30 minutes away from Nintendo Direct start time. 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Set Us as Your Source.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.ign.com\" class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--secondary jsx-3027214138 icon-button contained centered large\" title=\"Add Source\" aria-label=\"Add Source\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ign-icon icon-google jsx-2750866048 jsx-3701596282\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-google\" alt=\"Google\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Google.9e99a9d7.svg?cors=0\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 large\">Add Source<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-1475529924\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-1 pogocnt pg-article\">\n<div data-mix-name=\"secondaryMedrec\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo-hide=\"1\" class=\"jsx-343126785 pogo-slot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo Direct September 2026 is over, and we have all the announcements right here.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Highlights included <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/metroid-ravenous-announced-a-side-scrolling-sequel-to-metroid-dread\">the reveal of Metroid Ravenous<\/a>, a new 2D, side-scrolling Metroid game, a new Kirby game called <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/kirby-and-the-world-beyond-revealed-with-gameplay-ahead-of-spring-2027-launch\">Kirby and the World Beyond<\/a>, and <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/mario-kart-world-update-to-add-classic-tracks-for-free-later-today\">a free update for Mario Kart world Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">But there were a number of games that were conspicuous by their absence. Perhaps the biggest offender here is FromSoftware&#8217;s Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods, which fans had hoped would get a release date during the Nintendo Direct. This is a game currently down for release in 2026, so Nintendo is running out of time to either announce a release date or delay it into 2027.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct Reveal Trailer Screenshots<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer screenshots.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer screenshots.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 24 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer screenshots.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer screenshots.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer screenshots.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Metroid Ravenous \u2014 Nintendo Direct reveal trailer screenshots.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2896921488 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">We didn&#8217;t see any more of the Ocarina of Time remake, although that was expected after yesterday&#8217;s reveal, nor did Nintendo tease the next 3D Mario game, which was always something of a pipe dream. But we do now have a clearer idea of what&#8217;s coming to Switch 2 for the rest of 2026 and into next year. So, what do you think? Let us know in the comments. And if you need a catchup, all the announcements are rounded up below.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">That&#8217;s a wrap!<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo direct September 2026 ended with a brand new Kirby game, revealed new Mario Kart World DLC, and Metroid Ravenous, among other things. Let us know what you thought of the show in the comments!<\/p>\n<p><span data-cy=\"poll-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-2310533475 jsx-1355461925 box poll-content-block\" data-cy=\"poll-content-block\">\n<fieldset class=\"answers jsx-332304107\" role=\"radiogroup\" aria-labelledby=\"poll-question\">\n<legend class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4192417768\"><span class=\"stack jsx-3547261442\"><\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"poll-question\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-1377259516 headline\" id=\"poll-question\">How would you rate the Nintendo Switch 2 library so far? <\/h2>\n<p><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-4218469134 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1 jsx-3010959690 jsx-2338608387\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/legend>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId67211\" id=\"answerId67211-label\"><span class=\"label\">A<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer highlight\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId67212\" id=\"answerId67212-label\"><span class=\"label\">B<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1945348876\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId67213\" id=\"answerId67213-label\"><span class=\"label\">C<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId67214\" id=\"answerId67214-label\"><span class=\"label\">D<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId67215\" id=\"answerId67215-label\"><span class=\"label\">E<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId67216\" id=\"answerId67216-label\"><span class=\"label\">F<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4255654680 poll-controls\"><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-2267841559 contained disabled full-width large\" type=\"submit\" disabled data-cy=\"poll-answer-btn\">Answer<\/button><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3027214138 jsx-1624977611 nav next-button small\" title=\"See Results\" aria-label=\"See Results\" data-cy=\"see-results-btn\"><span style=\"white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-align:right\">See Results<\/span><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-4173866675\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" aria-label=\"See Results\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Kirby and the World Beyond<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo Direct ended with the announcement of a brand new Kirby Game: Kirby and the World Beyond. It&#8217;s due out on Switch 2 spring 2027. This latest 3D adventure lets you freely explore using Kirby&#8217;s copy abilities. Next year marks Kirby&#8217;s 35th anniversary, and Nintendo said to look out for fresh announcements for the series.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;A new 3D adventure is on the horizon for Kirby!&#8221; Nintendo said. &#8220;Freely explore an expansive world and put Kirby\u2019s Copy Abilities to creative use as you uncover what awaits in Kirby and the World Beyond. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2027, which also marks the Kirby series\u2019 35th anniversary.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Atlus showed up at Nintendo Direct to confirm Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 are coming to Nintendo Switch 2! Persona 4 Revival launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on May 20, 2027. Persona 6 doesn&#8217;t have a release window yet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Danganronpa 2&#215;2<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Featuring a visually enhanced version of the original Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair scenario alongside a brand new story with the same setting and characters, Danganronpa 2&#215;2 will see players investigate an entirely new set of victims, culprits, and tricks. Danganronpa 2&#215;2 launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on January 14, 2027.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The latest entry in the Yo-kai Watch series evolves the adventures of Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits, Fleshy Souls and Psychic Specters with enhanced graphics and new content on Nintendo Switch 2. Join Nate as he befriends a wide variety of Yo-kai and embarks on the mysterious adventures that define the series. Along with new story content, players may even encounter some new Yo-kai. Additional details will be shared in the future.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE GX<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A new semester begins as Yu-Gi-Oh! GX TAG FORCE 3 is reborn with modern visuals, enhanced Dueling and nostalgic cards from the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime era. Featuring content previously unreleased in the Americas, Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE GX launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Feb. 16, 2027. Pre-orders begin later today on Nintendo eShop and include four in-game items for the Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL game. Physical versions include three Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME cards.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">During today\u2019s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix revealed a 3D remake of 1995 RPG, Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United. Destinies United has 3D graphics, fully voiced cutscenes, overhauls combat and other mechanics, adds selectable difficulty levels and other new features. Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United releases on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam on February 16, 2027.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Metal Slug Ultimate Collection<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo Direct announced Metal Slug Ultimate Collection, which includes 10 classic Metal Slug games. There&#8217;s online multiplayer, online leaderboards, and a gallery of artwork and music from across the series. Combat School Mode returns with expanded content, alongside the long-lost location test version of Metal Slug Metal Slug Ultimate Collection launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2027.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Eternal Anima<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">JRPG Eternal Anima launches on Switch 2 on March 4, 2027. It&#8217;s from Marvelous Europe, and is developed by director Katsuhisa Higuchi, story concept writer Keisuke Makino, and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima. This is the game originally teased under the working title \u201cPROJECT LIFE is RPG\u201d in 2023. Marvelous said Eternal Anima &#8220;evokes the spirit of late 1990s and early 2000s JRPGs, while featuring an ambitious time-travelling narrative, modern visuals, and strategic twists on traditional turn-based gameplay.&#8221; The debut trailer is below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Mega Man: Dual Override<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Mega Man: Dual Override got a new trailer and confirmation of amiibo figures. It&#8217;s due out spring 2027. Here&#8217;s the official word from Nintendo:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Mega Man: Dual Override: Proto Man joins Mega Man as a playable character in this new entry in the classic action series. Players can jump in with Proto Man\u2019s versatile shield-based fighting style or use Mega Man\u2019s ranged firepower, then personalize their playstyle by equipping Custom Chips to mix and match abilities. Both characters can unleash an all-new, powerful Override form to blast beyond their limits and defeat formidable Robot Masters. Mega Man: Dual Override launches for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in spring 2027. Mega Man and Proto Man amiibo figures2 will also be available the same day.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Mario Kart World free update<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo announced a free Mario Kart World update, which adds classic courses from Super Mario Kart such as Choco Island, Vanilla Lake, and Ghost Valley. The free update adds 10 new courses, and two new routes to Knockout Tour. The 1.8.0 update for Mario Kart World launches later today! Here&#8217;s the official blurb from Nintendo:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Classic courses from Super Mario Kart have been hiding in plain sight across the continent of Mario Kart World, and now 10 of them can be played as standalone races in VS Race. Tear through Choco Island, Vanilla Lake, Ghost Valley and more, complete with ? Panels that grant items just like in the Super NES original. The update also adds two new Knockout Tour routes, Propeller Rally and Turnip Rally, plus a Spectator Mode when playing with friends online3 or via LAN Play4. The free update is available later today.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A free update for Mario Kart World launches later today!<\/p>\n<p>Play 10 classic courses from Super Mario Kart in VS Race mode and two new Knockout tour routes. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get the update: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/K9I0I75Mhh\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/K9I0I75Mhh<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1FIL2jzzQY\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/1FIL2jzzQY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097696070990016647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Metroid Ravenous<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Here&#8217;s a big one! Nintendo announced a new 2D Metroid game called Metroid Ravenous. The trailer revealed fast-paced action, boss fights, and dramatic cutscenes. &#8220;It&#8217;s eat or be eaten,&#8221; Samus declares. It&#8217;s due out January 28, 2027. There are new amiibo figures and a Metroid Ravenous Nintendo Switch 2 Special Edition also due out then.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Here&#8217;s the official blurb from Nintendo:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>It\u2019s eat or be eaten for Samus Aran in an all-new 2D adventure, coming to Nintendo Switch 2! Plus, the Metroid Ravenous amiibo collection will release with individual Samus and Chozo Statue figures at launch. A third amiibo in the lineup, Samus (Metroid Suit), will be bundled with a Special Edition that includes the game and a steel game case. Both the standard and special editions launch Jan. 28, 2027, and pre-orders begin later today.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Nintendo Switch Sports Resort<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As expected, Direct gave us a new look at Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. It&#8217;s due out on Switch 2 on October 22. Here&#8217;s the official blurb:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>There\u2019s more than sports to discover on Wuhu Island! In addition to 12 sports featuring intuitive motion controls, you can freely explore the island, chase dolphins in the ocean, search for hidden hibiscus flowers and collect Spocco Photos to learn more about sightseeing spots around the resort. A new offline Island Crown mode lets you rise through the ranks in each sport to challenge Island Champions and even island Legends. Also, playing any sport in any mode earns Spocco Points, which can be exchanged for customizations to personalize your Mii character or Sportsmate. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 22. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Get moving on Wuhu Island! Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct 22. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pre-order today: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/W21rIC7kUD\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/W21rIC7kUD<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5R1hIswLD9\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/5R1hIswLD9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097695506759561310?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis hits Switch 2 on February 12, 2027. New trailer is below.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Adventure beyond legend. Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Feb 12! Pre-orders start later today. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PlayTombRaider?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@PlayTombRaider<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yZjBeBJizH\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/yZjBeBJizH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097695142270357918?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Resident Evil games coming to Switch 2<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition launch on the Switch 2 on October 16, 2026. Preorders begin later today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Cairn<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Cairn launches on Switch 2 early next year. A free demo goes live on the eShop later today. &#8220;As pro climber Aava, set out to conquer the legendary Mount Kami in this acclaimed climbing simulation with a deeply human story about overcoming impossible odds,&#8221; Nintendo said. &#8220;Climb anywhere, plan your route carefully and manage resources throughout the expedition. The whole mountain is yours to explore as you uncover mysteries and push beyond your limits in pursuit of absolute freedom. A free demo will be available later today on Nintendo eShop, ahead of the game\u2019s Nintendo Switch 2 launch early next year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Kirby Air Riders amiibo<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">New Kirby Air Riders amiibo launches November 12 with the release of Sword Kirby &amp; Dragoon and Noir Dedede &amp; Hydra. That completes the Kirby Air Riders lineup, Nintendo said. An upcoming Kirby Air Riders in-game event will also offer rewards and refresh the look of the main menu and Paddock.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New amiibo figures are riding in to complete the Kirby Air Riders lineup! <\/p>\n<p>Sword Kirby &amp; Dragoon as well as Noir Dedede &amp; Hydra will be available on Nov 12. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ykiQTNjUFZ\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/ykiQTNjUFZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097694185914605736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches on Switch 2 on September 18.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Ondeh Ondeh Kaya&#8217;s Tasty Tale<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Ondeh Ondeh Kaya&#8217;s Tasty Tale from Bandai Namco is due out on Switch 2 next year. It&#8217;s described as &#8220;a charming rhythm and puzzle action-adventure&#8221; developed by Metronomik, &#8220;inviting players to embark on a magical journey inspired by the vibrant cultures of Southeast Asia.&#8221; The game combines action-packed gameplay with exploration and clever puzzles incorporating the region\u2019s rich heritage in music, cuisine and other beloved cultural elements, even taking the name of the traditional sweet snack, ondeh ondeh, into its title.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Stage Fright<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Stage Fright is coming to Switch and Switch 2 next year. It&#8217;s from Overcooked! developer Ghost Town Games Ltd, and is published by No Man&#8217;s Sky studio Hello Games.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Xenoblade Chronicles 3 \u2013 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">We got a new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 \u2013 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which launches December 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Take down waves of enemies in a new battle mode and team up with a newly-added hero, Shimmer, in <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/XenobladeChronicles3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#XenobladeChronicles3<\/a> \u2013 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition,<br \/>launching Dec 3. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pre-order today: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hLMjqrIL9X\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/hLMjqrIL9X<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WZ2AUqjmDh\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/WZ2AUqjmDh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097692652762181826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Onyx: The Dark Grip<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo Direct revealed a creepy supernatural game from Silent Hill remake developer Bloober Team. It&#8217;s playable exclusively in Switch 2 handheld mode, and comes out at some point in 2027. Here&#8217;s the official blurb:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Onyx: The Dark Grip: Survive as a vessel and interfere as a god in this 2.5D supernatural horror game developed by Bloober Team exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. Play as the mysterious Entity, guiding the actions of a lone traveler who arrives in a desolate ghost town. Manipulate the environment with your supernatural powers, solve puzzles, confront terrifying creatures and don\u2019t let your puppet descend into the depths of madness. Blur the line between the game world and reality when Onyx: The Dark Grip launches for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Pikmin 4 \u2013 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo revealed Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition during the Direct. You can use your voice to order  Oatchi about, and there&#8217;s a new mode called Dandori Academy in which you can take on challenges. You can take exams each week, with 72 stages released over time. It&#8217;s due out November 12, 2026, and preorders begin later today on the eShop.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Professor Layton and The New World of Steam<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Professor Layton and The New World of Steam got a new trailer at Nintendo Direct. It&#8217;s due out December 10, 2026!<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Fire Emblem: Fortune\u2019s Weave<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As expected, Fire Emblem: Fortune\u2019s Weave got a new trailer, showing off the upcoming Switch 2 game. It&#8217;s due out September 17.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Royal Edition<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Royal Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next year.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 29. The Songs of the Past paid expansion also hits Switch 2 next year.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt \u2013 Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch 2! Embark on the Path when it releases Sept 29. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/thewitcher?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@thewitcher<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Owners of the Nintendo Switch version receive the game for free! Pre-order now: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yOWEKjGqQx\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/yOWEKjGqQx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0dAX3mC4eZ\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/0dAX3mC4eZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097690136339173405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Star Fox free update<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Star Fox is getting a free update to add new stages on September 29. Meanwhile, Star Fox Adventures launches on Nintendo GameCube &#8211; Nintendo Classics later today!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A new update is coming to Star Fox on Sept 29. Join the fray with up to four players locally in Battle Mode with three new stages! <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aHTsHOEl4g\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/aHTsHOEl4g<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jp21z0IPg9\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/jp21z0IPg9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097689194269163989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Star Fox Adventures is landing on Nintendo GameCube \u2013 Nintendo Classics later today!<\/p>\n<p>Alongside his pal Tricky, Fox explores a planet populated by dinosaurs, but who knows what they might uncover? <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iie3IPeKlT\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/iie3IPeKlT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097689692883816580?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">New details revealed for Part 2 of the Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">In Part 2 of the Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC, players can dress up Ditto and other Pok\u00e9mon appearing in Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia in a range of accessories. These include items such as cool sunglasses, classy bow ties, and even items which allow Ditto to match other Pok\u00e9mon, such as a Sylveon ribbon. Part 2 is due out later this year.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Get stylish with accessories in Part 2 of the Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia Expansion Pass paid DLC, releasing later this year! <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/E3KjpukNrq\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/E3KjpukNrq<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HST4OWXKJk\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/HST4OWXKJk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097688894409982338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Meccha Chameleon hits Switch<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Steam mega hit Meccha Chameleon hits Switch later today!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Paint yourself to blend in and trick the seekers. Can you stay hidden? \ud83c\udfa8\ud83e\udd8e <\/p>\n<p>MECCHA CHAMELEON is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later today! <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lemorion1224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@lemorion1224<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3rIxa2IVNQ\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/3rIxa2IVNQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097688525651038270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2! Expect better visuals and more enemies on-screen. There&#8217;s also a new harder difficulty called Calamity Mode. If you have the Switch version, you can get a discount on the digital release. It&#8217;s due out February 25, 2027.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Here&#8217;s Nintendo&#8217;s note on the game:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Battle through the events of the Great Calamity in this enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 version of the action-packed adventure set 100 years before the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game. This edition features all Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Pass content, enhanced visuals and frame rate, battles packed with more enemies on screen and an ultra-tough new Calamity Mode. Players with the Nintendo Switch version can transfer existing save data and purchase the digital Nintendo Switch 2 version at a discount via Nintendo eShop. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity \u2013 Definitive Edition launches Feb. 25, 2027, with pre-orders available later today on Nintendo eShop.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity \u2013 Definitive Edition comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on Feb 25. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/NintendoDirect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NintendoDirect<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mJagAUub4C\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/mJagAUub4C<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoAmerica\/status\/2097688291101294707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Final Fantasy VII Revelation<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy ends with Revelation, which is also coming to Switch 2. It&#8217;s due out on April 8, 2027. Preorders begin later today on the eShop. Meanwhile, Crisis Core \u2013Final Fantasy VII\u2013 Reunion, the HD remastered Final Fantasy VII prequel, launches later today on the Nintendo eShop.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Monster Hunter Wilds<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo Direct September 2026 kicked off with a new look at Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2. Capcom&#8217;s hugely popular action adventure hits Switch 2 with local play support and all the updates released so far. It&#8217;s due out December 4, 2026. The expansion, Ascendance, is also coming to Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 at some point in 2027.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">10 minutes to go!<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list jsx-4224303756\" data-cy=\"list\">\n<li><strong>Here&#8217;s what I&#8217;d love to see from Nintendo:<\/strong> the next mainline 3D Mario game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Here&#8217;s what I think we&#8217;ll see from Nintendo:<\/strong> more Mario Kart DLC and lots of role-playing games from Square Enix.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">30 minutes to go!<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">We&#8217;re 30 minutes away from Nintendo Direct start time. Let us know your predictions in the comments below!<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"author-sign-off\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><span class=\"stack jsx-59817748 jsx-1927875859\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-444076027 jsx-4218469134 profile-thumb jsx-2141281959 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wesley Yin-Poole Avatar\" class=\"progressive-image profile-thumb-img jsx-249361588 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/avatars\/647a102007506e0001446162\/wes_headshot-1685964645017.jpg?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-3630940851\"><span class=\"stack jsx-2959124702 jsx-702910195 author-sign-off-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/person\/wyp\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 jsx-2809511915 bold underlined\">Wesley Yin-Poole<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 muted\">Wesley is Director, News at IGN. He&#8217;s obsessed with fighting games, sports games and first-person shooters. His favourite game of all time is Street Fighter 2.<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-1220387432\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"author-sign-off-socials\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 author-sign-off-socials\"><button type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"listbox\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"View social links\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 socials-trigger\"><span title=\"X\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 social-icon-avatar\"><span class=\"ign-icon jsx-2877214176 jsx-2750866048 jsx-2788214270\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"jsx-2877214176\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.d0b97af5.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div role=\"listbox\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2772765485 jsx-4243969252 jsx-3705869475 dropdown-menu jsx-3625955085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/@wyp100\" id=\"author-sign-off-social-twitterHandle\" class=\"menu-item jsx-3565735818 jsx-3927327418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 menu-item-text\" data-text=\"X\">X<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ign-icon icon-twitter jsx-2750866048 jsx-3701596282\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-twitter\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.d0b97af5.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 sign-off-text\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at\u00a0wesley_yinpoole@ign.com\u00a0or confidentially at\u00a0wyp100@proton.me.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/section>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo Direct September 2026 is over, and we have all the announcements right here. Highlights included the reveal of Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D, side-scrolling Metroid game, a new Kirby game called Kirby and the World Beyond, and a free update for Mario Kart world Tour. 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