Overview
- Nintendo revealed Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid, and Kirby and the World Beyond, a new 3D Kirby, which it confirmed on Sept. 9, 2026 and set for a Jan. 28, 2027 launch and spring 2027 release window respectively.
- The Direct delivered a long list of third‑party Switch 2 ports and release dates, notably Monster Hunter Wilds on Dec. 4, 2026 and Capcom’s Resident Evil 2 Deluxe, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition on Oct. 16, 2026.
- Atlus confirmed Persona 6 will come to Switch 2 with no date given, and Nintendo also announced Switch 2 versions or ports for games such as The Witcher 3, Stellar Blade, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
- Nintendo issued immediate software updates and day‑one content, including a free Mario Kart World update adding 10 Super Mario Kart courses today and a Star Fox Battle Mode split‑screen update scheduled for late September.
- Analysts say the show’s emphasis on ports reflects a strategy to fill Switch 2’s calendar and reach players who only use Nintendo hardware, a move that could make future Directs more partner‑focused while leaving room for occasional first‑party flagship premieres.