All the Game Announcements from the Latest Nintendo Direct

After a Zelda‑centric show on Tuesday, Nintendo turned the spotlight back on its broader lineup on Wednesday. The half‑hour stream was a grab‑bag of winter‑time releases for the brand‑new Switch 2, a few late‑year drops for the original console, and a sprinkling of indie crossovers that most of us didn’t see coming.

First up, Capcom confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds will finally make its way to Switch 2 on December 4. The game, originally a PS5 exclusive, has been re‑engineered for Nintendo’s hybrid hardware, promising the same frantic monster‑slaying but with a frame‑rate boost and handheld‑friendly controls.

Square Enix didn’t waste any time either. Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third act of the long‑running remake saga, lands on Switch 2 on April 8, 2027—the exact same day it hits PlayStation and PC. In the meantime, fans can dive into the prequel Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, which launched on Switch 2 today, giving a solid warm‑up before the main event.

Turning back the clock a little, Nintendo announced a refreshed Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition for Switch 2, set for February 25. The title, which originally chronicled the events a century before Breath of the Wild, now sports sharper visuals, a higher framerate, all DLC bundled in, and a new “hardcore” difficulty. Existing Switch owners won’t get a free upgrade, but they’ll receive a modest discount and can migrate their save data.

Indie hit Meccha Chameleon—the hide‑and‑seek party game that sold over 20 million copies on Steam in just two months—lands on Switch 2 today. If you’ve ever wanted to camouflage yourself as a lamppost or a potted plant, the chaos finally arrives on Nintendo hardware.

Pokémon fans got a tiny taste of new content with the upcoming second expansion for Pokémon Pokopia. Expect whimsical accessories like sunglasses, ribbons and bow‑ties for your critters, with the DLC rolling out later this year.

Star Fox also got a little love. An update arriving on September 29 adds a four‑player split‑screen mode to Battle Mode, along with three fresh stages. Plus, the GameCube classic Star Fox Adventures joins the Nintendo Switch Online library today.

For owners of the original Switch, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered will be free if you already own the game, and it ships on September 29. The Switch 2 version adds mouse support, gyro aiming and touchscreen interactions, making the monster‑hunting experience feel surprisingly native.

RPG lovers have a lot to look forward to: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2—the medieval action‑RPG that stole Engadget’s heart in 2025—will receive a full Switch 2 port, complete with all DLC, sometime in 2027.

Fire Emblem fans weren’t forgotten. A quick trailer reminded us that Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave drops on September 17. And LEGO enthusiasts can gear up for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight on Switch 2 on September 18.

Professor Layton returns with Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, promising the biggest puzzle collection the series has ever seen. The title launches simultaneously on Switch and Switch 2 on December 10.

Level 5 also teased the next chapter of its quirky RPG franchise: Yo‑kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain. No release window yet, but the teaser confirmed development is underway.

Pikmin 4 gets a Switch 2 makeover that includes voice‑command controls via the console’s built‑in mic, plus a brand‑new “Dandori Academy” mode where you race against the clock to collect treasure. The mode features three difficulty tiers and weekly, single‑attempt challenges you can compare against friends. The upgraded version arrives on November 12.

Bloober Team unveiled Onyx: The Dark Grip, a horror title exclusive to Switch 2 and, intriguingly, playable only in handheld mode. You’ll tilt the device to dodge threats and use the touchscreen to interact with the fog‑shrouded town—quite a departure from their usual console fare. It’s slated for release next year.

For Xenoblade fans, the Switch 2 edition of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will debut on December 3, adding a wave‑based survival‑roguelike called “Heroes’ Vault” and introducing a new heroine, Shimmer, who can predict enemy moves. Existing owners can grab an upgrade pack.

Ghost Town Games, the studio behind Overcooked, finally gave us details on Stage Fright. This co‑op escape‑room‑style adventure lets up to four players solve puzzles in a ghost‑town setting, with both local and online play. The game targets both Switch and Switch 2 for a 2027 release.

Disney Dreamlight Valley’s next paid expansion, The Keepsake Sea, drops in November and plunges players into an under‑the‑sea world populated by Little Mermaid and Pirates of the Caribbean characters. You’ll even get to become a mermaid and swim around the kingdom.

Lastly, a cute rhythm‑puzzle title called Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale will debut on Switch 2 next year, blending tasty visuals with music‑driven challenges.

That’s the long list of announcements—everything from blockbuster franchises to indie gems—showing Nintendo’s commitment to filling the Switch 2’s launch window with a diverse, crowd‑pleasing slate.