Every Nintendo Switch 2 Game Revealed at the September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct

Nintendo’s September 9, 2026 Direct covered new Switch 2 games, enhanced editions, updates and returning releases—not just brand-new games. Here is the Switch 2 lineup Nintendo highlighted, grouped by what was announced and when it is due. Release dates and windows below reflect Nintendo’s event recap; where Nintendo did not give a firm date, the timing is left broad.

New Switch 2 games and first looks

Nintendo’s headline announcements included new adventures, major franchise entries and games newly shown for Switch 2. Nintendo described the following as new games or featured them among the event’s new reveals:

#	Preview	Product	Price
1		Mario Kart™ World (Nintendo Switch 2)	$79.00	Buy on Amazon
2		Star Fox™ - Nintendo Switch 2	$59.00	Buy on Amazon
3		Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo Switch 2)	$69.00	Buy on Amazon
4		Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch 2	$69.00	Buy on Amazon

• Metroid Ravenous — a new 2D action-adventure exclusive to Switch 2, arriving January 28, 2027.
• Kirby and the World Beyond — a new 3D Kirby adventure set in expansive landscapes, exclusive to Switch 2 and scheduled for after spring 2027.
• Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis — a modern reimagining of Lara Croft’s original 1996 adventure. Nintendo did not give a release date in its recap.
• Monster Hunter Wilds — shown among the Switch 2 highlights; no date was specified in the recap.
• FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION — described by Nintendo as the climax of an epic trilogy; no date was specified in the recap.
• Persona 6 — featured in the Switch 2 highlights without a date in the recap.
• Persona 4 Revival — scheduled for May 20, 2027.
• Meccha Chameleon — included among the Switch 2 announcements; no date was specified in the recap.
• Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave — September 17, 2026.
• LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — September 18, 2026.
• DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World — December 3, 2026.
• Fading Echo — September 17, 2026.
• Hell Is Us — October 8, 2026.
• HOT WHEELS Infinite Rush — September 10, 2026.
• Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Encore Edition — November 5, 2026.
• Stellar Blade Complete Edition — November 5, 2026.

Nintendo’s montage added more announced or newly shown games. It gave these broader release windows or dates:

• 007 First Light — 2026.
• THE ASCENT ULTIMATE EDITION — December 2026.
• The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother — early 2027.
• The Crew Motorfest — October 8, 2026.
• DRAGON QUEST HEROES: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- — available September 9, 2026, the day of the Direct.
• Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream — December 3, 2026.
• FARCRY 3 Blood Dragon – Classic Edition and FARCRY 3 Classic Edition — spring 2027.
• Hela: of Mice & Magic — December 1, 2026.
• House Flipper 2 and It Takes Two — October 15, 2026.
• Palia – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition — December 2026.
• SONIC PICO PARK — November 12, 2026.
• Onyx: The Dark Grip — 2027.

Some games in Nintendo’s recap are also coming to the original Switch. The event summary does not establish Switch 2 exclusivity for every title above, so check each game’s listing for its supported platforms.

#1 Best Overall

Mario Kart™ World (Nintendo Switch 2)

• Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
• Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
• Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
• Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
• Explore courses at your own pace and wander the world to discover fun surprises in Free Roam

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Returning games, editions and new content

Several of the Direct’s Switch 2 highlights were enhanced versions, additions to existing games or fresh looks at games already announced. They are part of the lineup, but not all are new standalone games.

• Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition — included in Nintendo’s highlights.
• Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and Star Fox — featured with new gameplay or information.
• Mario Kart World — shown with additional gameplay footage and information.
• Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition — an enhanced edition of the existing game.
• Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass — new content for Pokémon Pokopia.
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past — announced for Switch 2; the recap did not specify dates.
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Royal Edition — scheduled for 2027.
• Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE GX — February 16, 2027.
• Bluey’s Happy Snaps — October 15, 2026.

What changes in the Switch 2 editions?

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition

This enhanced Switch 2 version includes the Expansion Pass content, improved visuals and frame rate, more enemies on screen, and a new Calamity Mode. Nintendo set its release date for February 25, 2027.

Rank #2

Star Fox™ - Nintendo Switch 2

• Blast off on a high-octane adventure to save a star system from invasion
• Tear through space, soar across planets, and shoot loads of foes out of the sky at every step of the way
• A cinematic take on the Star Fox 64 story, featuring fully voiced dialogue, an epic orchestral soundtrack, and a complete visual overhaul for the Nintendo Switch 2 system
• Enter first-person mode to experience the action from inside the cockpit, and even use mouse controls to fly
• Invite a second player* to join you as a gunner using Nintendo Switch 2 mouse controls

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Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy

The Switch 2 edition adds features including voice commands for Oatchi through the console’s built-in microphone, as well as Dandori Academy. Academy play includes stages, online leaderboards, medals and three difficulty levels. Nintendo says the 72 stages will roll out over time. Owners of the original Switch version can preorder a separate upgrade pack in the eShop; Nintendo also says physical preorders begin through Nintendo Store and select retailers.

When do the Switch 2 games come out?

The event included exact dates, month-only windows, seasons and year-only timing. For a quick look at the titles with dates or windows stated in Nintendo’s recap:

Rank #3

Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo Switch 2)

• Explore a vast underground world—by smashing your way through it!
• A brand-new 3D platforming action adventure starring Donkey Kong and Pauline
• Bash through just about anything in groundbreaking exploration! Crash through walls and carve tunnels—the more you smash, the more areas open up to you
• Pair up with Pauline to use Bananza Transformations: smash through obstacles with the raw strength of Kong form, gallop with incredible speed as a Zebra, and more
• Team up with a friend in two-player co-op as Donkey Kong and Pauline! Blast foes and terrain alike with Pauline’s voice as you explore together

$69.00

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Nintendo gave no date in its recap for several other highlighted games, including Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Monster Hunter Wilds, FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, Persona 6, Meccha Chameleon, the Resident Evil titles, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Star Fox, Mario Kart World, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, and the two Witcher releases. That means the event recap does not provide a release date for them; it does not establish that they have no date elsewhere.

What the Direct’s Switch 2 lineup includes

The announcements span new exclusives, major third-party releases, older games returning in new editions, and updates or add-on content for current titles. The clearest confirmed Switch 2 exclusives in Nintendo’s recap are Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond; for the rest, platform availability should be checked title by title rather than inferred from their appearance in a Switch 2-focused roundup.

Rank #4

Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch 2

• Shape the world and build a cozy new life with Pokémon as a Ditto transformed to look like a human.
• Use other Pokémon’s moves, like Bulbasaur’s Leafage, to revitalize and navigate the world around you.
• Meet and befriend more Pokémon as you help nature flourish.
• Gather materials to create items and furniture, till the fields to grow delicious crops, build homes for the Pokémon you meet, and more—there’s so much to do!
• Experience a world with varied weather, real-time days and nights, and other surprises.

$69.00

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Sources: Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026 event page; Nintendo’s September 9, 2026 announcement recap; Nintendo UK’s event recap.

Quick Recap

Bestseller No. 1

Mario Kart™ World (Nintendo Switch 2)

Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world; Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line

$79.00

Bestseller No. 2

Star Fox™ - Nintendo Switch 2

Blast off on a high-octane adventure to save a star system from invasion; Invite a second player* to join you as a gunner using Nintendo Switch 2 mouse controls

$59.00

Bestseller No. 3

Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo Switch 2)

Explore a vast underground world—by smashing your way through it!; A brand-new 3D platforming action adventure starring Donkey Kong and Pauline

$69.00

Bestseller No. 4

Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch 2

Meet and befriend more Pokémon as you help nature flourish.; Experience a world with varied weather, real-time days and nights, and other surprises.

$69.00

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