Nintendo's Partner Showcase accentuates the myriad possibilities of venturing, grooving on the dance floor, and more, across the Nintendo Switch 2 and standard Nintendo Switch systems.
In a recent Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, a plethora of new and returning games were announced for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch. Here are some of the highlights:
Apex Legends is making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, launching on Aug. 5. Players can gear up and drop into the action-packed battle royale experience.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is scheduled to be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. This RPG spin-off from the popular Monster Hunter series was officially confirmed in July 2025.
A montage of additional games in development for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch was shown, including:
- Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Yakuza Kiwami are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, launching on Nov. 13.
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure - Wheatflour Wonderland DLC will launch for Nintendo Switch in Fall 2025. This expansion allows players to craft powerful wands, unlock the story, and transform into their most magical self.
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is set to launch this winter on the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Once Upon A KATAMARI is coming to the Nintendo Switch, launching on Oct. 24.
- Borderlands 4 will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, with pre-orders available later today on the Nintendo eShop.
Other notable announcements include:
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO is coming to both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, launching on Nov. 14.
- Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, launching on Sept. 26.
- Star Wars Outlaws, an open-world game set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders available later today.
- Hela, a game inspired by Scandinavian folklore, is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, launching in 2026.
- Cronos: The New Dawn, a third-person survival horror game, is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, launching on Sept. 5.
- The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG, is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, with an exclusive demo available later today.
- Persona 3 Reload is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, launching on Oct. 23.
- Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is coming for exclusive release on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, launching on Oct. 23.
- NBA BOUNCE allows players to rise from rookie to pro.
- Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is coming for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, launching on Sept. 30.
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 is coming for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, launching on Dec. 4.
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is also coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, launching in 2026.
- NBA BOUNCE, an arcade-style basketball game, will be available on the Nintendo eShop starting September 26.
- SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will launch on the Nintendo Switch on August 29, with a free demo available on the Nintendo eShop later today. This game features a hand-drawn style and is an all-new 2D action platformer.
- Chillin' by the Fire, a campfire simulation game, is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available for the Nintendo Switch 2 starting today.
- Goodnight Universe, an emotional adventure game, will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on November 11. This game puts players in the role of a 6-month-old baby developing mysterious psychic powers.
- EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 and EA SPORTS FC 26 were announced for the Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders available.
- Just Dance 2026 Edition was announced for the Nintendo Switch, launching on Oct. 14.
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements as the gaming world continues to evolve on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch!
- Nintendo announced that Apex Legends will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2, launching on August 5, while The Legend of Zelda series is also expected on the platform.
- Parental controls and access to Nintendo Switch Online are essential for parents, providing them with the ability to manage their children's games and access to the Nintendo eShop.
- Technology enthusiasts will be excited about the upcoming releases of Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Yakuza Kiwami on the Nintendo Switch 2, as well as the exclusive launch of Hello Kitty Island Adventure - Wheatflour Wonderland DLC on the system.
- Sports fans can look forward to NBA Bounce, an arcade-style basketball game, and EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 and EA SPORTS FC 26 for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- For those interested in entertainment beyond gaming, upcoming releases on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch include Star Wars Outlaws, Hela, and Cronos: The New Dawn.
- Support for Nintendo's classic NES games and Nintendo Switch Online membership can provide consumers with access to a vast library of games, as well as exclusive demos for new titles such as The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0.
