Everything Announced At The February Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase
A new Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase aired this morning, and we got a smattering of both new reveals and familiar games finding their way onto the Switch ecosystem. We’re rolling into the second year of the Nintendo Switch 2, and it seems like the new console’s pulling in quite a few third-party games and ports. Here’s everything we saw today, rounded up if you missed the live show.
Orbitals – Summer 2026 (Switch 2)
The charmingly retro anime co-op puzzler Orbitals has a launch window for its Switch 2-exclusive debut. Shapefarm and publisher Kepler Interactive are targeting Summer 2026 for the space-faring adventure, and today’s gameplay breakdown looked pretty darn good. Those looking for a new co-op game to play through with a partner or pal should probably take note.
Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse – February 19, 2026 (Switch)
Square Enix’s niche but beloved adventure Paranormasight is getting a follow-up, in Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse. The new entry looks to have more of the same scares and flowchart-hopping story one would hope for, and we won’t be waiting long, either. The investigation will get underway in just two weeks.
Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters – 2026 (Switch)
Who doesn’t love the theatricality of anime boys playing soccer? Captain Tsubasa looks to bring all that competitive fire to the Switch later this year, with the latest entry in the hyped-up sports RPG.
Tokyo Scramble – February 11, 2026 (Switch 2)
Has this ever happened to you? You’re on a train, commuting, having a normal day, until a cave-in suddenly sends you tumbling into an underground world filled with reptilian monsters that all want to hunt you down. Well, maybe you’ll get some tips for survival from Tokyo Scramble, a new survival horror game arriving on February 11, 2026.
Valheim – 2026 (Switch 2)
I’m sure at least a few of you have fond memories of building a hearth and home in Valheim, the viking survival game that became the big new thing on PC. If you’d like an excuse to return to the forests, seas, and strongholds, it’s coming to Switch 2 later this year.
Hollow Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Today (Switch 2)
If you’ve been itching for a Hollow Knight replay after finishing Silksong, you now have a great excuse. A Switch 2 version of Hollow Knight, with enhanced visuals and improved framerate, arrives on the new Nintendo handheld today. If you already own the Switch version of the game, the Switch 2 upgrade is free.
eFootball Kick-Off! – Summer 2026 (Switch 2)
If anime-styled soccer isn’t your thing, then eFootball is here to give you real-life players and a world tour to compete in. The latest eFootball arrives on Switch 2 sometime this summer.
The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – June 18, 2026 (Switch 2)
Square Enix’s time-traveling HD-2D adventure is locking in a release date. Today’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase showed off some of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales’ era-spanning mechanics and a release date of June 18, 2026.
Super Bomberman Collection – Today (Switch)
Relive the legacy of Bomberman in this retro collection, spanning the first Super Bomberman up through Super Bomberman 5. There’s also a boss rush mode, multiplayer, and more, and it all shows up later today. What a blast!
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – June 3, 2026 (Switch 2)
Final Fantasy VII Remake recently arrived on the Switch 2, and now you have a timer on your playthrough to wrap it up before its sequel, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, makes its Switch 2 debut. The massive second entry in the FF7 remake trilogy comes to Switch 2 on June 3, 2026.
Pragmata – April 24, 2026 (Switch 2)
Capcom’s puzzle-shooter Pragmata is indeed coming to Switch 2 on April 24. But today’s trailer confirmed a demo for the sci-fi action game will go live later today, in case you’re curious about its novel blend of hacking and blasting. It’s worth checking out, and according to our recent hands-on preview, it runs pretty well, too.
Turok Origins – Fall 2026 (Switch 2)
Turok is back, which is huge news for anyone named Turok. Turok Origins pits players against an alien threat, giving you the technology to take down both dino foes and alien warriors, and it will head to the Switch 2 sometime in Fall 2026.
Kyoto Xanadu – Summer 2026 (Switch)
Falcom’s Xanadu series continues with Kyoto Xanadu, an action RPG where students improve their stats, hang out with friends, and dive deep into the depths of the mysterious Xanadu. It’s set to arrive on Switch and Switch 2 sometime this summer.
Digimon Story Time Stranger – July 10, 2026 (Switch)
Digimon Story Time Stranger seems like a perfect fit for handheld systems, so it’s great to see it heading to Switch and Switch 2 this July. Switch 2 owners get options for either Quality or Performance modes too. Monster taming RPG fans should keep an eye out for this on July 10, 2026.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – July 9, 2026 (Switch 2)
Granblue Fantasy: Relink is, quietly, one of the more entertaining action RPGs you can play with a group of friends. And now, that’ll be much easier to manage when Relink heads to Switch on July 9, 2026, with the Endless Ragnarok subtitle in tow.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflections – March 13, 2026 (Switch 2)
The latest entry in the Monster Hunter Stories series is just around the corner, with a bunch of new Monsties to recruit and a massive world to explore. If you’re eager to get started, there’s some good news: a demo goes live on Switch 2 later today, with save data transferring over to the full launch on March 13, 2026.
Console Archives And Arcade Archives 2 – Today And Beyond (Switch 2)
Who doesn’t love some classics? Rave Racer gets an Arcade Archives 2 entry on February 26, and the Console Archives is also on the way with the classics Doraemon, Sonic Wings Special, and more. The first wave includes Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos later today.
The Sizzle Reel
Here’s a quick breakdown of the sizzle reel montage, with titles and dates:
- Scott Pilgrim EX – March 3, 2026
- Another Eden Begins (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition) – Summer 2026
- Reanimal – February 13, 2026
- WWE 2K26 – March 13, 2026
- Star Trek: Voyager Across the Unknown – February 18, 2026
- Disney Dreamlight Valley (Switch 2 Edition) – March 25, 2026
- PGA Tour 2K26 – February 6, 2026
- Culdcept Begins (Switch 2 Edition) – July 16, 2026
- Goat Simulator 3 – April 1, 2026
- Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun – March 18, 2026
- Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition – May 22, 2026
Resident Evil Requiem – February 27, 2026 (Switch 2)
The next Resident Evil arrives soon, and it’s coming to the Switch 2 alongside other platforms. Today’s trailer showed much of what we’ve seen in previous showcases and previews, but we did get confirmation that both Leon and Grace are getting Amiibo. Additionally, if you’re looking to get caught up on the preceding games, both Resident Evil 7 and Village are coming to Switch 2 on the same day as Requiem: February 27, 2026. Plus, you can pick up a brand-new Requiem-themed Switch 2 Pro Controller the same day.
Bethesda Games Head To Nintendo Switch 2
Bethesda’s Todd Howard closed out today’s Partner Showcase to confirm several of the developer’s games are coming to Nintendo Switch 2. The big announcement is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, arriving on the Switch 2 sometime later this year.
The Anniversary Edition of Fallout 4 is also coming to Switch 2, with a release date of February 24, 2026.
Plus, Indiana Jones will seek the Great Circle on Switch 2 on May 12, 2026.
