Everything Announced at the September 12 Nintendo Direct

Today’s Nintendo Direct presentation was packed with so many announcements that it almost made you forget that September 12 wasn’t actually the official anniversary of Super Mario Bros.. All jokes aside, Super Mario Bros. celebrates its 40th anniversary tomorrow, September 13, and it predictably took up the front half of the Direct presentation with a slew of announcements pertaining to the anniversary celebrations Nintendo is hosting around the globe, as well as some incredibly exciting game and other media announcements. But as soon as the Mario block was over, Nintendo kicked things into full gear with one of the best Nintendo Direct showcases the company has had since the official reveal of the Switch 2 and its launch lineup earlier this year.

Things kicked off with a slew of announcements regarding the different ways that Nintendo plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The new Nintendo Museum in Japan will have a special exhibit with several drawings and design documents from the planning stages and development of games in the Super Mario series, from the original Super Mario Bros. through Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Additionally, visitors will get special tickets for the event featuring the official Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary artwork above. Nintendo is also planning the other celebrations in conjunction with Mario’s big birthday:

• A special holiday light show at the Nintendo Museum in December
• Special events at the Super Nintendo World theme parks at Universal Tokyo, Hollywood, and Orlando
• A 40th anniversary celebration and Nintendo sponsorship for the 2026 Kyoto Marathon

The big feather in the cap for Mario’s 40th anniversary is the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, with Nintendo and Illumination once again partnering on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The principal voice cast from the original is back for the sequel, and Shigeru Miyamoto and producer Chris Meledandri note that viewers can expect plenty of special Easter Eggs and fan service referencing games from across the entire history of Super Mario Bros.

• Release Date — October 2, 2025
• Developer — Nintendo EPD
• Publisher — Nintendo
• Genre — Platformer

Coinciding with the reveal of the next Super Mario Bros. movie being themed around Super Mario Galaxy, Nintendo announced that both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be coming to Nintendo Switch as part of a collection on October 2. Players can also purchase each game individually on the Nintendo eShop, which is good news for players who already have a Switch version of Galaxy courtesy of Super Mario 3D All-Stars.

• Release Date — February 12, 2026
• Developer — Nintendo EPD
• Publisher — Nintendo
• Genre — Sports

We’re getting a new Mario Tennis game! The newest entry in one of Mario’s longest-running sports game spin-offs is Mario Tennis Fever, which already looks like it could be the best the series has been since Mario Tennis on Game Boy Color. Fever gets its name from a new mechanic based around Fever Rackets that each have special game-changing abilities, and a brand-new Adventure Mode teaches players the ropes of the game while also incorporating what looks like a charming story.

• Release Date — Spring 2026
• Developer — Nintendo EPD
• Publisher — Nintendo
• Genre — Platformer

It was only a matter of time before Super Mario Bros. Wonder became the next major Switch game to get an expanded Switch 2 edition, which was officially announced today at the Nintendo Direct. Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is an expanded version of the excellent side-scrolling platformer that includes the new Meetup in Bellabel Park content, a mini-game-focused area that promises a ton of fun for both competitive and co-op multiplayer.

• Release Date — Spring 2026
• Developer — Nintendo EPD
• Publisher — Nintendo
• Genre — Platformer

The final Mario-centric game announcement at the September 12 Nintendo Direct was the reveal of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, which looks to be following in the footsteps of the excellent Yoshi’s Crafted World with a unique visual aesthetic and some accessible platforming gameplay. The idea of filling out an encyclopedia with all the flora and fauna from Yoshi’s Island sounds like a blast that we can’t wait to find out more about.

• Release Date — September 12, 2025
• Developer — Probably Monsters
• Publisher — Probably Monsters
• Genre — Action Roguelike

After all of the Mario announcements, the next block of the Direct focused on games coming to the Nintendo Switch, with co-op action roguelike Storm Lancers heading up the pack as a shadow drop.

• Release Date — November 5, 2025
• Developer — James Bendon
• Publisher — Krafton
• Genre — Simulation, Survival, Crafting

In just under two months, Switch owners will be getting their own version of the survival crafting game set in the Australian Outback, Dinkum. Part Animal Crossing and part Minecraft, Dinkum has found a strong following on Steam since its release earlier this year, and it’s just the kind of game that should fare well on the Switch and Switch 2.

• Release Date — Holiday 2025
• Developer — Hypergryph
• Publisher — Gryph Frontier
• Genre — Co-op, Action Platformer

Another release from earlier this year that’s making its way to Nintendo Switch is Popucom. Popucom is a colorful co-op game centered around using different color-coded abilities to assist in both combat and platforming, and it looks like it’s equal parts Split Fiction (especially seeing how much coordination and teamwork it might require) and Splatoon.

• Release Date — Spring 2026
• Developer — Nintendo
• Publisher — Nintendo
• Genre — Social Simulation

We got to see some more of the previously announced Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and it continues to look like it’ll be a must-have for Switch-owning fans of social sim games. Still no firm release date, but we did get a narrowed-down window of “Spring” 2026, meaning we should expect it sometime during Q2 next year.

• Release Date — October 30, 2025
• Developer — Digital Eclipse
• Publisher — Digital Eclipse, Atari
• Genre — Fighting, Compilation

The previously announced Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection is making its way to Nintendo Switch, joining the other excellent compilation titles from Digital Eclipse that are also available on the console. Digital Eclipse’s new line of classic game compilations goes above and beyond just bringing old games to modern hardware, including behind-the-scenes footage and documentaries that make them like digital museums.

• Release Date — January 22, 2026
• Developer — Square Enix Business Division I
• Publisher — Square Enix
• Genre — Action RPG

While we knew that Square Enix would be bringing Final Fantasy VII Remake Integrade to the Switch 2, we didn’t know its exact release date until today’s Direct. The first chapter in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy will be arriving on Switch 2 January 22, and there’s a strong chance Final Fantasy VII Rebirth won’t be too far behind.

• Release Date — September 12, 2025
• Developer — FuzzyBot
• Publisher — Dreamhaven
• Genre — Action RPG, Crafting, Simulation

FuzzyBot’s Lynked: Banner of the Spark is a curious blend of action RPG and survival/crafting that’s enjoyed a positive reception on Steam, and it shadow-dropped onto Switch 2 during today’s Nintendo Direct. This one could be a good on-ramp for anyone who’s been interested in the survival genre but felt intimidated by its more complex mechanics.

• Release Date — September 25, 2025
• Developer — Supergiant Games
• Publisher — Supergiant Games
• Genre — Action Roguelike

We now know when Hades II‘s 1.0 release is thanks to the game’s Switch 2 trailer, with Supergiant’s action roguelike sequel finally arriving on the platform on September 25, 2025.

• Release Date — November 20, 2025
• Developer — Sora Ltd, Bandai Namco
• Publisher — Nintendo
• Genre — Driving/Racing

To coincide with the reveal of the official release date for Kirby Air Riders that was recently announced, today’s Nintendo Direct included a showcase of the two Amiibo that will be launching alongside the game.

• Release Date — November 6, 2025
• Developer — Koei Tecmo
• Publisher — Nintendo
• Genre — Action, Hack and Slash

After two different teaser trailers for the game, today’s Nintendo Direct finally gave fans an extended look at Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, which is set to arrive on November 6. The big highlights from today’s trailer include the news that the campaign is playable in co-op using Game Share, as well as the new Sync attacks that change depending on which two characters activate them.

• Release Date — February 5, 2026
• Developer — Square Enix
• Publisher — Square Enix
• Genre — RPG

Keeping the Dragon Quest remake train rolling, Square Enix revealed that a full-blown 3D remake of Dragon Quest VII is heading to Switch 2 and other platforms on February 5, 2026, with pre-orders beginning today. This isn’t an HD-2D remake like the remakes of the first 3 games in the Dragon Quest series, but instead a more modern interpretation of this PS1 classic.

• Release Date — February 17, 2025

In a move that likely no one expected, the next Nintendo console to have its games available on the Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo Classics game collection is the Virtual Boy. Starting February 17 next year, players who purchase the Virtual Boy adapter from the MyNintendo store can slot their Switch or Switch 2 consoles into the unit and enjoy Virtual Boy games. 14 titles will eventually be available, with the first three games arriving at launch confirmed to be:

• Mario’s Tennis
• Galactic Pinball
• Teleroboxer

• Release Date — TBA 2026
• Developer — Koei Tecmo
• Publisher — Koei Tecmo
• Genre — Survival Horror

Another survival horror classic is set to get a remake next year, with Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake launching for Switch 2 and PC. No word on whether it’ll come to other consoles yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see this as a timed exclusive for the Switch 2, given Nintendo and Koei Tecmo’s close partnership.

• Release Date — Fall 2025
• Developer — Koei Tecmo
• Publisher — Bandai Namco
• Genre — Action, Hack and Slash

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment isn’t the only new Dynasty Warriors spin-off game to get excited about, as the Switch 2 is getting an upgraded version of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4. The big upgrades possible on Switch 2 hardware include more stable frame rates and more enemies on screen at any given time.

• Release Date — Winter 2025
• Developer — Ghost Town Games
• Publisher — Team17
• Genre — Co-op, Simulation, Party

Hectic co-op game Overcooked! 2 is also getting a Switch 2 edition. No official release date for this one yet other than “Winter” 2025.

• Release Date — Fall 2025
• Developer — ConcernedApe
• Publisher — ConcernedApe
• Genre — RPG, Simulation

After already being a major hit on the original Nintendo Switch, Stardew Valley is getting an upgraded version for Switch 2 that focuses on expanding the game’s already strong co-op mode. The new Switch 2 version will be able to host up to 4 players in a single session via Game Share.

• Release Date — Spring 2026
• Developer — No Brakes Games
• Publisher — Curve Games
• Genre — Puzzle, Adventure, Simulation

The next game to get a Switch 2 version announcement during the direct was hilarious physics platformer Human Fall Flat. The Switch 2 version is set to arrive next Spring and will allow players to play together with just one copy via Game Share.

• Release Date — Fall 2025
• Developer — FuturLab
• Publisher — Square Enix
• Genre — Simulation

As one of the best simulation games ever made, PowerWash Simulator needed a Switch 2 version that made use of the console’s mouse controls, and it’s getting just that this fall. No announcements yet regarding Nintendo-exclusive content, but it’s a strong possibility thanks to the game’s history of themed collaborations.

• Release Date — Winter 2025
• Developer — Aladdin X
• Publisher — Aladdin X
• Genre — Puzzle

Popular puzzle title Suika Game is getting a new Switch 2-exclusive version called Suika Game Planet that looks like it’ll be every bit as popular as the base version. No release date yet, other than that it’s expected to arrive this winter.

• Release Date — December 4, 2025
• Developer — Retro Studios
• Publisher — Nintendo
• Genre — Action-Aventure, FPS, Metroidvania

The next trailer during the Nintendo Direct was an extended look at Metroid Prime 4 that was exciting for all the right reasons. Not only did we get an official release date for Metroid Prime 4, December 4, we also got to see some open-world gameplay that showcased Samus zipping from one location to the next on top of an incredible-looking motorcycle.

• Release Date — September 12, 2025
• Developer — Nintendo EPD
• Publisher — Nintendo
• Genre — Platformer, Action-Adventure, Roguelike

One of the more surprising announcements at today’s Nintendo Direct was the announcement and shadow-drop of new paid DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza, which includes both normal game mode content and a brand-new roguelike game mode in Emerald Rush.

• Release Date — Spring 2026
• Developer — Game Freak
• Publisher — Koei Tecmo
• Genre — RPG, Simulation

Perhaps the primary contender for the biggest announcement from the Direct was Pokémon Pokopia. Pokopia is a hybrid between Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, and Minecraft that lets you craft, farm, and collect materials alongside a large roster of Pokémon who you live side-by-side with, and it’s a wonder it’s taken this long to get a proper Pokémon “FarmPG”.

• Release Date — October 16, 2025
• Developer — Game Freak
• Publisher — Nintendo
• Genre — RPG

The other Pokémon-centric announcement from the Nintendo Direct was the reveal of the first DLC for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, before the game has even been released. Dubbed the Mega Dimension DLC, this first expansion focuses on the mega evolutions for Raichu from Pokémon X and Y.

• Release Date — TBA 2026
• Developer — Spike Chunsoft
• Publisher — Spike Chunsoft
• Genre — Visual Novel, Adventure

In the wake of The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy‘s success earlier this year, creator Kazutaka Kodaka’s Danganronpa series is getting a remaster with Danganronpa 2×2. The second Danganronpa game is often looked at as a fairly polarizing entry in the trilogy, and the 2×2 remaster adds in new content and scenarios that aim to fix some of the issues that players had with the original while also enticing longtime fans back for another trip to the island.

• Release Date — January 22, 2026
• Developer — Koei Tecmo
• Publisher — Koei Tecmo
• Genre — Action, Hack and Slash

Koei Tecmo is bringing Dynasty Warriors: Origins to Switch 2 almost exactly a year after the game launched on other platforms, and it’ll be interesting to see how the Switch 2 handles this latest entry in the long-running series. Chances are, it’ll have reduced on-screen enemy counts at the very least.

• Release Date — March 13, 2026
• Developer — Capcom
• Publisher — Capcom
• Genre — RPG

The last Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase included the reveal of Monster Hunter Stories 3 being in the works, and today’s showcase finally gave us our first glimpse of gameplay.

• Release Date — October 28, 2025
• Developer — Two Point Studios
• Publisher — Sega
• Genre — Simulation

The Direct closed out with a lightning round of game announcements for titles coming to the Switch 2 in the coming months, starting off with Two Point Museum. This humorous management sim is heading to Switch 2 at the end of October.

• Release Date — October 10, 2025
• Developer — Nippon Ichi Software, Systemsoft
• Publisher — NIS America
• Genre — TRPG

Next up was challenging and complex TRPG Disgaea 7 Complete, which is getting a Switch 2 version in just under a month on October 10.

• Release Date — September 26, 2025
• Developer — EA Canada
• Publisher — Electronic Arts
• Genre — Sports

We already knew that EA Sports FC 26 was coming to Switch 2, along with the title’s release date, but players can now pre-order the game on the Nintendo eShop.

• Release Date — October 30, 2025
• Developer — Square Enix
• Publisher — Square Enix
• Genre — RPG

Similarly, Dragon Quest 1 + 2 HD-2D Remake is still set to arrive on Switch 2 alongside all other versions on October 30, and players can now pre-order the digital version on the Nintendo eShop.

• Release Date — Winter 2025
• Developer — Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
• Publisher — Sega
• Genre — Fighting

RGG Studio’s remaster of Virtua Fighter 5 is coming to the Switch 2 later this year, with Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. set to arrive this winter.

• Release Date — September 15, 2025
• Developer — Light Brick Studio
• Publisher — Annapurna Interactive
• Genre — Adventure, Puzzle

The next charming/cozy LEGO puzzle game, LEGO Voyagers, launches on Switch 2 on Monday, September 15, and it currently has a demo available on the eShop for players to try out in advance of its release.

• Release Date — October 10, 2025
• Developer — Supermassive Games
• Publisher — Bandai Namco
• Genre — Horror, Adventure, Puzzle

Supermassive’s Little Nightmares III is the studio’s first try at the series after a different team developed the first two entries, and it has a demo available on the eShop for players to try out ahead of its launch on October 10.

• Release Date — October 23, 2025
• Developer — Atlus
• Publisher — Sega
• Genre — RPG

The last game to get a demo announcement as part of the September 12 Nintendo Direct was the Switch 2 version of Persona 3 Reload, which players can check out right now before the game arrives on October 23.

• Release Date — February 27, 2026
• Developer — Capcom
• Publisher — Capcom
• Genre — Survival Horror

The Nintendo Direct closed things out with a trio of major announcements, beginning with the reveal that Resident Evil Requiem will be coming to the Switch 2 on the same day as all other platforms. The trailer even included footage of the game running on Switch 2 hardware, where it already looks visually impressive.

• Release Date — February 27, 2026
• Developer — Capcom
• Publisher — Capcom
• Genre — Survival Horror

On the same day that Resident Evil Requiem releases, Switch 2 owners are also getting a bundle that includes Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 8‘s Gold Editions that include all DLC, making these games available in an official capacity on Nintendo hardware for the first time after their previous cloud-only versions.

• Release Date — TBA 2026
• Developer — Intelligent Systems
• Publisher — Nintendo
• Genre — TRPG

The final announcement of the Nintendo Direct showcase was a big one, with the Switch 2 getting a console-exclusive new entry in the Fire Emblem series. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave looks similar to Three Houses in terms of its visual style and combat visuals, but its scope and story seem much more dialed back and akin to classic Fire Emblem than the social sim-centric Three Houses.