Well, well, well. A Nintendo Direct announcement in the post Summer Games Fest is somewhat of a tradition at this point, and I’m definitely not complaining! The June 9th Direct ran for 50 minutes, followed by a Treehouse presentation. From Nintendo Switch Two ports, reveals, and DLC – it was a loaded presentation!
So if you weren’t staying up, here’s what you missed from the latest Nintendo Direct!
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Test your rhythm!
I remember bopping away on this back on the Nintendo DS so it’s exciting to see a new game coming out July 2nd on Nintendo Switch.
Onimushu: Way of the Sword
Parry sickos, this ones for you.
I am not a parry sicko, but the world design in this one is really cool. It’s coming September 25th.
Dragon’s Dogma 2
Another fantasy open-world to fall into.
Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 October 9th.
Stellar Blade
Stellar slasher is hitting the Switch 2.
With a sequel on the way, Stellar Blade coming to the console is good timing indeed.
Orbitals – Release Date
The art direction is everything.
Coming September 3rd, this one looks perfect for that shared gaming session with your go-to player 2.
Rayman Legends Retold – Release Date
If I squint, it’s Rayman 4
Rayman Legends owns as a side-scroller, so I’m eager to see how this plays out. It feels like Rayman needs some more love though. It’s out on October 1.
Big Walk
It’s about time to go for a BIG WALK!
August 4th, we are finally going on a Big Walk…
One Piece: Grand Gourmet
OVER 400 CHARACTERS?
Out October 23rd, this one will have you cooking up delicious meals for familiar characters from the One Piece Series.
Pokopia Free Update + Expansion Pass
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Under the sea + underwater areas to restore! This is absolutely what I was hoping we’d see from Pokopia. The software update arrives in August 2026, alongside the first part of the expansion pass.
Fire Emblem Fortunes Weave
Your friend who loves JRPGs will be unavailable when this launches.
Out September 17.
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet – Reveal
Bring on the battles!
I don’t think I’ve caught this series before but it looks excellent! Still a ways off though.
DK Challenge Event – Event
This rules… limited time only though 🙁
I love this as a way to revisit the games, particularly the more challenging levels, but as it’s limited time only, you won’t want to sleep on this!
Super Mario DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza – Event
This rules… limited time only though 🙁
Love to see some Mario and Luigi love during their 40th anniversary!
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton
Vampire Survivors but make it Jujutsu Kaisen
The Vampire Survivors devs have been cooking on a lot of projects. This one takes that original formula and turns it on its head with players taking on hordes of enemies… and other players!
Lords of the Fallen 2 – Reveal
Souls-like vibes.
No release date on this one, but it’s looking like a souls-like fan’s dream.
Lies Of P – Coming to Switch 2
Souls-like Pinocchio!
I am a sucker for a big game I can sink into on a handheld, so I’m excited to pick this one up when it launches on August 6.
Devil May Cry 5 – Reveal
Battle tracks?!
Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition is out June 2026
Muramasa – Reveal
“An action RPG for the ages!”
Coming early 2027.
Xenoblade Chronicles 1 – 3 Switch 2 Editions – Reveal
DID SOMEONE SAY RESOLUTION?! Vehicles?!
Nintendo Switch 2 editions are on the horizon for Xenoblade Chronicles.
Xenoblade Genesis – Reveal
Three rereleases AND a new game?!
No release date yet, but Xenoblade Chronicles players have sure been fed well during this direct.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort – Release Date
It’s giving school camp
Now look, I poured a lot of time into Wii Sports Resort so I consider myself somewhat of an expert on the topic. I’m hoping we see a good showing of what made the original great, as well as what Wii Sports got right! It’s out October 22.
Runescape: Dragonwilds – Release Date
Return to Runescape? Nature is healing.
Coming September 15.
Hello Kitty Party Land – Release Date
Hello Kitty said it’s my turn at Mario Party.
Hello Kitty is killing it lately on the console scene. From a cozy island game, reminiscent of Animal Crossing, to a spin on Mario Party’s board game formula… what’s next for Hello Kitty? It’s coming October 29.
Star Fox – DEMO
Downloading the demo RIGHT NOW.
The Starfox remake might be just a few weeks away, but it looks like we can jump in the cockpit a little sooner! There’s a demo available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 E-Shop.
Final Fantasy Resonance – Reveal
Turn-based hits HD-2D!
I’ve yet to jump into any of the HD-2D yet seeing how this game handles the original games gatcha elements… as Cloud dashes into battle!
Pikuniku 2 – Reveal
The sequel I didn’t know I needed!
Absurd and wholesome all in one, Pikuniku returns!
Dragon Quest Monsters Withered World – Release Date
Monster-filled!
The Dragon Quest Monsters series returns.
Splatoon Raiders – Direct Announcement
BTW Splatoon Direct incoming!
No date, but hang tight for an entire direct on Splatoon Raiders coming June 30 for even more details about the single-player oriented game. I’m weirdly keen for this one!
New Joy Con Colours – Release Date
New Colours, same colour?
A new set of colours is always a good thing, yet I’m left wondering if Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons will always be black with the colour accents.
Deltarune Chapter 5 – Release Date
Another one for the sickos!
From the Undertale devs, follow-up Deltarune is gearing up
Metaphor: ReFantazio – Release Date
Persona but it’s Metaphor?
After launching on other platforms back in October 2024, the game is making it’s way to the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 12, 2026.
Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Release Window
Minecraft with better lighting just hits different.
Minecraft might already be available on the Nintendo Switch, but that doesn’t mean Switch 2 doesn’t deserve a flex of it’s hardware on the cube game. It’s coming out sometime this year!
Kingdom Hearts Collection – Release Date
Great, still haven’t played past the Ursula boss battle in KH1
To celebrate the anniversary, each game is getting a Switch 2 edition along with a
Kingdom Hearts 4 – REVEAL
Dayum what is happening?!
Kingdom Hearts 4 has a teaser! Now I’m pretty behind on the series thanks in now small part to the Ursula battle in the first game, but wow is this such a tonal difference to the other games. It’s coming to all platforms at launch, whenever that might be.
The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time – REVEAL
IT EXISTS?!
Link and Zelda are back in this remake of one of their most beloved games. Featuring a bold new animated style, we don’t yet have much to go off. While we don’t have a date for this one, I’m betting we’ll be playing this around November or December.
So there you have it…
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