Nintendo dropped a massive Direct on June 9, 2026, announcing dozens of games for Nintendo Switch 2 and beyond. Here’s the first batch of announcements from the showcase.
Rhythm Heaven Groove Kicks Off the Direct
The beloved rhythm series returns with Rhythm Heaven Groove, launching October 22, 2026. The game features new groove-based mechanics that have players dancing to the beat across 80+ new courses.
New features include a cooperative mode for up to four players and online leaderboards to compete globally.
Fire Emblem Gets a New Entry
Intelligent Systems announced a new Fire Emblem game, though details remain scarce. The brief teaser showed tactical combat on a new battlefield with familiar faces. Release window: 2027.
Stellar Blade Coming to Switch 2
Sony’s Stellar Blade is making the jump to Nintendo Switch 2. The action-platformer launches November 12, 2026, with the day-one patch including new costumes and a challenging difficulty mode.
2K Confirms WWE 2K26
2K announced WWE 2K26, launching August 28, 2026. The new engine delivers improved physics, more wrestlers, and expanded creation tools.
Sonic x Shadow Generations 2
Sega revealed Sonic x Shadow Generations 2, arriving October 9, 2026. The sequel features new stages, a darker story mode, and Shadow’s fully playable campaign.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Finally Gets a Date
Team Cherry confirmed Hollow Knight: Silksong launches June 30, 2026. The long-awaited sequel follows Hornet as she escapes Pharloom to her homeland of Hallownest.
Metroid Prime 4: Federation Rising
Retro Studios announced Metroid Prime 4: Federation Rising, launching December 4, 2026. The game continues Samus’s journey, exploring new worlds and revealing the Federation’s mysterious past.