The latest Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase delivered a substantial array of third-party titles, shifting the spotlight from Nintendo’s immediate plans to the impressive lineup coming from major publishers and indie developers. This Nintendo Direct served as a key platform for showcasing new games destined for both the original Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, with releases slated for 2025 and beyond.
Among the most anticipated Switch Announcements was Capcom’s reveal of Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. This new adventure within the popular spinoff series is set to arrive in 2026, offering Nintendo Switch 2 owners an early look at what’s in store for the console’s future gaming news landscape.
Square Enix continued its strong support for Nintendo platforms with two notable HD-2D role-playing games. Octopath Traveler 0, a new entry in the beloved series, is heading to both Switch and Switch 2 on December 4. Additionally, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an original thousand-year saga starring Elliot and his fairy friend Faie, is slated for a 2026 release on Switch 2, further solidifying the console’s RPG library.
Classic franchises are also making a comeback, much to the delight of video games enthusiasts. A fresh entry in the whimsical Katamari Damacy series, Once Upon A Katamari, promises a classic feel when it rolls onto the original Switch on October 24. Meanwhile, EA is revitalizing PopCap Games’ Plants vs. Zombies with Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, bringing strategic gardening action with local co-op and PvP to both Switch and Switch 2 on October 23.
The tactical RPG genre receives a boost with Square Enix’s modernized version of Final Fantasy Tactics, launching on both Switch and Switch 2 on September 30. Furthermore, fans of intense battle royale action can look forward to EA and Respawn Entertainment’s Apex Legends, which is dropping onto Nintendo Switch 2 on August 5, coinciding with its new season.
Ubisoft is bringing its expansive open-world adventure, Star Wars Outlaws, to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, offering a polished experience for those who waited to explore Kay Vess’s interplanetary journey. Bandai Namco is also contributing to the growing new games roster with an HD remaster of Pac-Man World 2, set for release on both Switch and Switch 2 on September 26.
For those seeking thrills, Bloober Team’s Cronos: The New Dawn, a promising third-person survival horror game and follow-up to Silent Hill 2, is set to deliver scares on Nintendo Switch 2 starting September 5. Adding to the action-packed lineup, Sega’s Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 are brawling their way onto Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13, promising enhanced visuals for fans of the acclaimed series.
EA’s commitment to Nintendo Switch 2 is further evident with Madden NFL 26, kicking off on Nintendo’s new console on August 14. Finally, indie enthusiasts can anticipate the charm of Hela, an open-world adventure featuring a tiny mouse and a froggy backpack, which is set to arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, rounding out a truly diverse and exciting period for gaming news and video games on Nintendo platforms.
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