Nintendo Direct June 2026 delivered 50 minutes of announcements, trailers, release dates, and gameplay for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The presentation featured major first-party reveals alongside a broad selection of third-party titles scheduled throughout the remainder of 2026 and beyond.
This roundup covers the presentation’s biggest announcements, with additional coverage available for the event’s individual reveals.
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Major Announcements
Nintendo opened the presentation with a strong lineup of first-party software, highlighted by new looks at The Duskbloods, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Star Fox (2026), and Xenoblade Genesis. The broadcast concluded with the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, which is planned exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
Additional announcements included a June 25 release date for Star Fox (2026) alongside confirmation that a playable demo would become available on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop later in the day. Nintendo also confirmed Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches on September 17, while Xenoblade Genesis is targeting a 2027 release. To bridge that gap, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition was shadow-dropped immediately following the presentation, with upgraded versions of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 scheduled for later this year.
Third-Party Highlights
Third-party publishers also maintained a significant presence throughout the Direct. Kingdom Hearts IV was confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, while the Kingdom Hearts Collection brings the series’ earlier entries to the platform with native releases. Final Fantasy Resonance introduced a new tactical RPG built around Square Enix’s HD-2D visual style, and Muramasa: Revenant Blades returns Vanillaware’s action RPG with enhanced visuals and additional content.
Nintendo also confirmed that Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic (The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil) will receive a Western release after initially appearing during the Japanese broadcast.
Release Date Roundup
The presentation also provided release dates for numerous upcoming titles arriving throughout 2026.
- Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration — June 9
- SnowRunner — June 9
- Observer: System Redux — June 18
- Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition — June 23
- DELTARUNE Chapter 5 — June 24
- Star Fox (2026) — June 25
- Rhythm Heaven Groove — July 2
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer — July 16
- Splatoon Raiders — July 23
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition — July 30
- Big Walk — August 4
- Lies of P: Complete Edition — August 6
- METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol. 2 — August 27
- Orbitals — September 3
- RuneScape: Dragonwilds — September 15
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave — September 17
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword — September 25
- Rayman Legends Retold — October 1
- Kingdom Hearts Collection — October 8
- Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen — October 9
- Tales of Eternia Remastered — October 16
- Final Fantasy Resonance — October 22
- Nintendo Switch Sports Resort — October 22
- ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet — October 23
- Hello Kitty Party Land — October 29
- Metaphor: ReFantazio — November 12
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition — December 3
- DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World — December 3
Nintendo Direct June 2026 Roundup
Nintendo Direct June 2026 established Nintendo’s software roadmap for the remainder of the year with a mix of first-party announcements, returning franchises, third-party support, and updated release dates. From new entries in Star Fox, Fire Emblem, and Xenoblade to the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, the presentation outlined a busy release schedule for Nintendo Switch 2 heading into 2027.
