Nintendo Direct June 2026: Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake, Xenoblade Genesis, Fire Emblem, and Everything Announced

Nintendo held its June 2026 Direct on June 9, running for roughly 50 minutes. The event covered the second half of 2026 and beyond for Nintendo Switch 2, closing out a showcase season that already included PlayStation's State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and the Xbox Games Showcase. Nintendo saved some big guns for last, and the Zelda reveal at the end of the show made sure of that.

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Splatoon Raiders, KINGDOM HEARTS IV, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Is Being Remade

Nintendo confirmed what months of rumors had been pointing toward: a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The teaser trailer showed a brief cinematic glimpse of Link asleep, with what appears to be the Great Deku Tree narrating the opening of the original game. Voice acting is confirmed, and the art style appears to lean toward a semi-realistic look comparable to Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

Nintendo did not reveal a specific date beyond 2026, with host Yoshiaki Koizumi stating that more details will be announced in the future.

The 1998 N64 original holds a Metacritic score of 99 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest games ever made. It previously received a 3DS remake in 2011. This new version will be exclusive to Switch 2 and arrives ahead of the live-action Zelda film, currently scheduled for cinemas in May 2027.

What Else Was Big at the Direct?

Xenoblade Genesis was revealed as the next mainline entry in the Xenoblade series, coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. The trailer showed a fantasy-heavy setting, a significant departure from the sci-fi and fantasy blend of the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy. Players appear to start at a school called Lekuos, with large-scale battles, horse riding, and dragon flight all shown as traversal and combat options. A fallen god seeking vengeance appears to be central to the story. No release window beyond 2027 was given.

Before the Xenoblade Genesis reveal, Nintendo confirmed that all three main Xenoblade Chronicles games are getting Switch 2 Editions. All three will run at 4K and 60 frames per second in TV mode, and 1080p and 60 frames per second in handheld mode, with enhanced resolution and frame rates for cutscenes as well. Each game also gets new features. Xenoblade Chronicles gains a high-speed vehicle for traversal and newly voiced Heart-to-Heart conversations. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 adds mercenary squad battles, a new rare Blade, and a new Blade Quest. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gets wave-based defensive battles, a new Hero and Hero Quest, and newly voiced event scenes.

Xenoblade Chronicles: Switch 2 Edition is available digitally today. Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Switch 2 Edition arrives digitally on July 30, with a physical release on October 1. Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Switch 2 Edition launches both digitally and physically on December 3.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave got a full gameplay reveal and a release date of September 17, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2. The game centers on the Heroic Games, a competition where the ultimate prize is a wish granted by someone known as the Divine Sovereign. Four main characters were shown: Cai, Dietrich, Theodora, and Leda, a battle-ready bard. The end of the trailer teased an adult form of Sothis, a returning character from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Combat retains the series' classic turn-based structure, with a deadline system challenging players to manage time carefully between battles and social activities. A collector's edition called the Dagdan Collection was also announced, including art cards, a steelbook, a map of the land of Dagda, and an art book.

Rhythm Heaven, Splatoon, and Star Fox

Rhythm Heaven Groove kicks off the second half of 2026 on July 2, releasing on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The game includes over 80 new rhythm games, a single-player magical adventure mode, and multiplayer support for up to four players.

Splatoon Raiders arrives July 23, 2026, as a Switch 2 exclusive. It is the first single-player narrative spin-off in the Splatoon series, starring Deep Cut. A co-op mode is also included. A dedicated Splatoon Raiders Direct is scheduled for June 30, and a special Splatfest in Splatoon 3 celebrating the release runs from July 11 to July 13. A new set of Deep Cut-inspired Joy-Con controllers, with blue accents on the left and yellow on the right, also launches on July 23.

Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64, launches June 25, 2026 on Switch 2. The remake expands on the original's level design and story and gives characters new designs. A demo is available now on the Nintendo eShop, covering the tutorial and one of the game's opening stages.

Deltarune Chapter 5 Is Almost Here

Toby Fox's Deltarune Chapter 5 releases June 24, 2026, as a free update for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, Mac, PS4, and PS5. The announcement caught many fans off guard given the historically long gaps between chapters: three years between chapters one and two, and four more years before chapters three and four arrived in 2025. Chapter 5 arrives roughly one year after that. Fox had previously suggested Chapter 5 likely would not land in the first half of the year, but it just about squeaked in before the end of June.

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Confirmed

Capcom confirmed Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen during the Direct, bringing both the long-awaited expansion and a Nintendo Switch 2 port on October 9, 2026. The new DLC opens up a snowy region called Norgan not seen in the original game, featuring new enemies including an ice dragon and a creature that summons armies of the dead. The expansion launches simultaneously on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The base Dragon's Dogma 2 will also receive a permanent price reduction starting June 24.

Kingdom Hearts Gets a Full Collection and a New KH4 Trailer

Square Enix confirmed that Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind are all coming to Switch 2 on October 8, 2026, alongside a full Kingdom Hearts Collection bundling all three. The collections are also coming to PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on the same date.

Players with save data from the original Switch cloud versions can transfer their progress over. A free demo of Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind is available now on the Nintendo eShop.

Kingdom Hearts 4 also got a brief new trailer confirming it will be available on Switch 2 day one at launch alongside PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. No release date or window was given.

Final Fantasy Resonance: The First HD-2D Final Fantasy

Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, described as the first Final Fantasy game built in the HD-2D art style, the same visual approach used in Octopath Traveler. It arrives October 22, 2026 on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

The game is based on the first story arc of the now-defunct mobile game Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, but Square Enix was clear this is not a port or remake. According to the studio, it has been "extensively rebuilt as a full-fledged console-quality RPG experience" with a new turn-based combat system, a new overworld, chocobos, airships, 33 new music tracks, and story elements that never appeared in the original mobile game.

The combat system revolves around equipping Visions to unlock jobs, with both unique Resonance Visions and familiar FF tie-in characters including the Warrior of Light, Terra, Cloud, Zidane, Shantotto, and Y'shtola.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Is Coming Back

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort returns on October 22, 2026, as a Switch 2 exclusive. The game is set on Wuhu Island and features 12 sports in total. Returning activities include boxing, table tennis, archery, tennis, volleyball, bowling, basketball, golf, and thumb wrestling. New additions are skateboarding, power cruising, and prop plane flying. Players can create either a Mii or a Sportsmate avatar to represent themselves. Pre-orders are open now on the eShop.

The Duskbloods Gets a Closed Network Test

FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods reappeared at the Direct to confirm a closed network test is coming this summer, though a release date remains unannounced.

The PvPvE game casts players as vampire-like creatures called Bloodsworn, competing for the mysterious First Blood in an event called the Twilight of Humanity. According to FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki, the game takes place across multiple eras and locations with no fixed setting, ranging from traditional Gothic and Victorian maps to maps depicting the closing years of the early modern period. Sign-up details for the playtest have not yet been shared.

Pokémon Pokopia Gets an Expansion Pass

Pokémon Pokopia is getting a free software update in August that introduces underwater gameplay using a new Dive move. Alongside it, a paid Expansion Pass was announced with three phases: Bubbly Basin arrives in August 2026, bringing a new underwater town, new Pokémon, new outfits, and new furniture. Additional new features follow in late 2026. A brand new town arrives in 2027. Mudkip and Popplio were spotted in the trailer among the new Pokémon coming with the expansion.

Everything Else Announced

Quite a few more titles rounded out the showcase in a rapid-fire segment and throughout the show.

Metaphor: ReFantazio, the acclaimed Studio Zero RPG, is coming to Switch 2 on November 12, 2026. It is already available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 arrives August 27, 2026, on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X. It includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Collection.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches on 25th September 2026 for Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Lies of P: Complete Edition comes to Switch 2 digitally on August 6, 2026, with a physical edition following on October 2. The Complete Edition includes the base game and the Overture prequel expansion.

Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition launches June 23, 2026 on Switch 2, including additional battle tracks, character colors, and Devil Breaker weapons for Nero.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds 1.0 version launches on September 15, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. It’s already available on PC in early access.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World launches December 3, 2026 on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Players recruit and fuse monsters to build a team of powerful allies.

Orbitals is a two-player co-op space adventure releasing September 3, 2026 on Switch 2, following protagonists Maki and Omura as they try to save their home from a cosmic supernatural storm.

Lords of the Fallen II, a soulslike game, is set to launch in autumn 2026 for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (on Steam also).

One Piece: Grand Gourmet is a restaurant simulation game built around the Baratie from the East Blue saga, letting players cook and serve over 400 One Piece characters. It arrives October 23, 2026 on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, iOS, and Android.

Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet is coming in Spring 2027 to Switch 2, continuing the bubble gum ninja adventures in an open-world setting on a distant planet.

Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton from the makers of Vampire Survivors is an eight-player survival royale launching in 2026 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

Big Walk is a co-op puzzle adventure launching August 4, 2026 on Switch 2, PS5, PC, and Mac.

Muramasa Revenant Blades is an action RPG set in Japan arriving in early 2027 on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, and PS5.

Pikuniku 2 is a quirky 3D puzzle adventure coming in 2027 to Switch 2 and PC.

Hello Kitty Party Land, featuring over 40 mini-games for up to four players, launches October 29, 2026 on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

Tales of Eternia Remastered launches October 16, 2026 on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The remaster adds boosted XP options, auto-battle, instant retry, and new difficulty settings.

Rayman Legends Retold launches on October 1, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom and the Guide of Memories is coming in early 2027 to Switch 2 and PC.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is coming to Switch 2 in Winter 2026.

Observer: System Redux launches June 18, 2026 on Switch 2.

Final Fantasy XIV Online is coming to Switch 2 in early access in August 2026.

Stellar Blade is coming to Switch 2 in 2026. The port includes Joy-Con 2 motion controls for certain activities.

Minecraft is coming to Switch 2 later in 2026, with enhanced visuals, improved lighting, and cross-progression from the original Switch version.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration shadow-dropped on Switch 2 during the show and is available now.

SnowRunner also shadow-dropped on Switch 2 and is available now.

Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer Switch 2 Edition launches July 16, 2026.

Everbloom, a farming sim where players control a fox, is coming in Spring 2027 to Switch 2 and PC.

DayZ Cool Edition is coming to Switch 2 in 2026.

On the events side, the DK Challenge is a limited-time Nintendo Switch Online event running from June 10 to September 1, offering challenges across classic Donkey Kong games and Donkey Kong Bananza. A Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary collaboration for Donkey Kong Bananza DLC is also running across four waves through August.