With the Nintendo Switch 2 just shy of two months old, Nintendo has been ramping up the reveals ahead of the end of the year. Despite hopes as always being high for any Hollow Knight: Silksong news, the Direct did however show of plenty of other third-party games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – Coming 2026
House of the Rathalos!
Once Upon A Katamari – Coming October 23
YES.
Just Dance 2026 Edition – Coming October 16
This is about the only yearly release that excites me because I can finally hear more of the lore about the coaches!
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! Zero – Coming November 14
KAMEHAMEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Plants VS. Zombies Replanted – Coming October 23
Back to the Backyard!
FC26 – Coming September 26
Sports gamers, this is for you clearly.
PAC-MAN World 2 Re-PAC – Coming September 26
Lets all forget that other Pac-man game, shall we!
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles – Coming September 30
It appears they spelled Final Fantasy 7 wrong.
Persona 3 Reload – Coming October 23
Remember when anime games weren’t just gatcha?
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – *Exists*
No release date?
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 – Coming August 14
Now featuring CEO kiss-cam DLC.
Chillin’ by the Fire – Out Now
Got a light?
Apex Legends – Coming August 5
Apex is getting a facelift for Switch 2 for the 12 people still playing on Australian Switch servers.
Hela – Coming 2026
Finally, I feel represented in videogames.
Star Wars Outlaws – Coming September 4
I’m looking forward to catching back up with Kay and Nix… even if it’s not for a sequel.
Chronos The New Dawn – Coming September 5
Who needs reality anyway…
Yakuza Kiwami 2 & Yakuza Kiwami – Coming November 13
Yakuza, need I say more?
The Adventure of Elliot: The Millenium Tales – Coming 2026
New RPG, who dis
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The final reveal of the showcase!
So there you have it!
Be sure to check out our managing editor, Brad Goodwins reactions to the Partner Showcase below if you’d like some moral support while you watch!
