Overview
- Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct on Wednesday that officially revealed a broad, dated slate of games, updates and ports for Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch.
- Capstone first‑party dates include Metroid Ravenous for January 28, 2027, and Kirby and the World Beyond scheduled for spring 2027 as part of Kirby’s 35th anniversary.
- Major third‑party and remake launches were dated to bolster near‑term content, with Monster Hunter Wilds arriving on December 4, 2026, and remastered editions of Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 set for October 16, 2026.
- The Direct confirmed Final Fantasy VII Revelation will complete that remake project on April 8, 2027, and announced many other ports and remasters across late 2026 and 2027 to widen the Switch 2 catalog.
- By mixing new IP, franchise tentpoles and upgraded third‑party titles Nintendo aims to sustain hardware demand and give Switch 2 a steady release cadence through 2027, which should affect buying plans for players and retailers.