Everything you missed from June’s Nintendo Direct in one place.
This week, Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct livestream to show off upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, while capping off Summer Game Fest 2026, no less! We got new looks at highly-anticipated games like Kingdom Hearts IV and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Here are the biggest news from June 2026’s Nintendo Direct:
Rhythm Heaven Groove
Nintendo showed off an extended look at gameplay for its upcoming rhythm game Rhythm Heaven Groove.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom’s upcoming action-adventure game hits the Nintendo Switch 2 on 25 September, 2026.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
This action-adventure game comes to Nintendo Switch on 9 October, 2026.
Stellar Blade
Eve’s sci-fi adventures in Stellar Blade are also coming to Nintendo Switch.
Orbitals
This sci-fi co-op adventure game is coming to Nintendo Switch this September, with a recently-revealed release date.
Rayman Legends Retold
This upcoming Rayman remake has also locked in a Nintendo Switch release.
Big Walk
Take a walk with your friends in… Big Walk! Think Peak, but for walking.
One Piece: Grand Gourmet
This slice-of-life One Piece video game allows players to cook with Sanji for iconic characters from the manga/anime.
Pokemon Pokopia
Pokemon Pokopia is officially getting three pieces of DLC in 2026 and 2027! A new water-themed town is coming to the game later in 2026, with two more DLC to follow via the Expansion Pass.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
The iconic tactical RPG franchise Fire Emblem is getting a sequel, entitled Fortune’s Weave. You can choose between playing as multiple heroes, and even meet Sothis, a returning character from Three Houses.
Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet
Ninjala 2 adds the game’s first-ever open world, which its protagonist is thrown into as part of the first of a two-part saga.
Donkey Kong Bananza x Super Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong Bananza’s Emerald Rush expansion is adding a Super Mario Bros.-themed crossover with new cosmetics.
Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Starvation
Vampire Survivors creator poncle is working with Shueisha Games to develop a game adaptation of the iconic Jujutsu Kaisen manga/anime. In this game, eight players compete to fight against cursed spirits and score points. 20+ Jujutsu Kaisen characters are available to play as.
Lord of the Fallen II
Lords of the Fallen II is officially coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this fall.
Lies of P: Complete Edition
Geppetto’s puppet P’s adventures are coming to Nintendo Switch, complete with DLC and all.
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter’s Edition
Devil May Cry 5 is coming with all DLC intact, including the Vergil-themed expansion, to Nintendo Switch.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades
This side-scrolling action-RPG comes from Vanillaware and Marvelous.
Xenoblade Chronicles I–III Nintendo Switch 2 Editions
The original Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy of RPGs are getting Nintendo Switch 2 ports.
Xenoblade Genesis
An all-new Xenoblade game is officially in development for Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Nintendo’s Sports series–perhaps best known due to the Wii Sports iteration–is returning on the Nintendo Switch!
Runescape: Dragonwilds
That’s right, Runescape is back and bigger than ever. This action-RPG takes players on an adventure in Ashenfall, where they can play solo or in a squad of up to four players.
Hello Kitty Party Land
This game of minigames features beloved characters from the Sanrio franchise.
Star Fox
A new look at the upcoming Star Fox remake was dropped during this week’s Nintendo Direct.
Final Fantasy Resonance
A most unexpected reveal saw the announcement of a brand-new Final Fantasy game. This HD-2D game is a new Final Fantasy adventure, featuring summons like Cloud from Final Fantasy 7.
Pikuniku 2
Pikuniku 2 finally sends Piku on a new whimsical mission to foil a dastardly plot.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World
This Dragon Quest spin-off game got a brand-new gameplay reveal at today’s Nintendo Direct.
The Duskbloods
A closed network test for FromSoftware’s PvPvE game The Duskbloods is coming in Summer 2026.
Splatoon Raiders
This singleplayer Splatoon spin-off game has shown off more gameplay during today’s Nintendo Direct.
Deltarune Chapter 5
Deltarune players rejoice! Chapter 5 is not only upon us, but it’s coming as a free update.
Metaphor ReFantazio
ATLUS’ fantasy action-RPG Metaphor ReFantazio is officially making the leap over to Nintendo Switch consoles.
Minecraft
The widely-popular sandbox building game Minecraft is coming to Nintendo Switch.
Kingdom Hearts Collection (I–III)
The legendary Kingdom Hearts trilogy is coming to the Nintendo Switch as a bundled collection.
Kingdom Hearts IV
The next mainline Kingdom Hearts game has finally shown off new gameplay, after four long years since its first reveal.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The rumours were true: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is officially getting a remake, and it’s launching later in 2026.
