Nintendo Direct June 2026: Zelda Ocarina of Time remake, Kingdom Hearts 4, Deltarune Chapter 5 revealed
Nintendo's summer Direct showcased major Switch 2 announcements including a full Ocarina of Time remake launching this year, Kingdom Hearts 4 gameplay, and Deltarune Chapter 5 release date of June 24, alongside dozens of other ports and new games.
Nintendo Life · +14 outlets
Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake confirmed for Switch 2 launch in 2026
Nintendo officially revealed a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 launching this year, though gameplay details remain scarce from the initial teaser.
Nintendo Life · +14 outlets
Kingdom Hearts 4 re-emerges with new gameplay trailer, coming to Switch 2 at launch
After four years of radio silence, Kingdom Hearts 4 received its first substantial reveal at Nintendo Direct with new gameplay and confirmation it will launch on Switch 2 simultaneously with other platforms.
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Destiny 2 final update crushes concurrent player records; Monument of Triumph marks end of live service
Destiny 2's Monument of Triumph update-the final content patch-drove the game to its highest concurrent player count in two years, surpassing Marathon's all-time peak.
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Deltarune Chapter 5 launches June 24; Toby Fox confirms Chapter 6 progress, Chapter 7 may start in 2026
Toby Fox announced Deltarune Chapter 5 will release June 24 on Switch and Switch 2, with development on Chapter 6 underway and Chapter 7 possibly starting this year.
Nintendo Life · +10 outlets
Star Fox free demo available; Velan Studios developing Switch 2 remake launching summer 2026
Velan Studios is developing a Star Fox remake for Switch 2 launching this summer, with a free demo available now on the eShop allowing players to try the Meteo stage.
Nintendo Life · +3 outlets
Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch 3.1 adds major improvements; Dark Arisen DLC expansion announced
Capcom released Patch 3.1 for Dragon's Dogma 2 with significant improvements ahead of the Dark Arisen expansion launching on Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox later this year.
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Kingdom Hearts cloud versions discontinued; physical Switch 2 versions now available
Square Enix is discontinuing Kingdom Hearts cloud versions on Switch while simultaneously releasing proper physical versions and a collection on Switch 2, though AI-generated artwork in the collection has drawn criticism.
Nintendo Life · +12 outlets
Xenoblade Genesis announced for Switch 2, launching 2027; new story in long-running series
Nintendo announced Xenoblade Genesis for Switch 2 launching in 2027, marking the start of a new story arc in the Xenoblade Chronicles series.
GameSpot · +14 outlets
GTA 6 skipped Summer Game Fest; will avoid fall release gauntlet for September launch
Grand Theft Auto 6 deliberately skipped Summer Game Fest 2026 and will launch in September, setting up a crowded fall release schedule that may pressure other titles to move.
Kotaku · +1 outlets
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave preorders open; Switch 2 launch set for September 17, $69.99–$79.99
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave officially releases on Switch 2 September 17 with digital copies at $69.99 and premium physical editions at $79.99, making it one of Nintendo's priciest new releases.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton announced; Vampire Survivors developer Poncle adapts hit anime
Poncle, the developer of Vampire Survivors, announced Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton, blending the anime series with the studio's signature roguelike bullet-hell gameplay.
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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort confirmed for Switch 2, October 22; 12 sports including new additions
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort launches on Switch 2 October 22 with 12 sports-including boxing, bowling, and skateboarding-featuring new Joy-Con controls and Wuhu Island gameplay.
Nintendo Life · +14 outlets
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director reveals Gold Saucer returning with major makeover
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the Gold Saucer is returning in the Remake trilogy's finale with a significant visual and mechanical redesign.
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Final Fantasy Resonance announced; HD-2D Brave Exvius mobile adaptation coming to consoles October 22
Square Enix revealed Final Fantasy Resonance, a console remake of the shuttered Brave Exvius mobile game featuring HD-2D visuals and turn-based combat, launching October 22 on multiple platforms.
Nintendo Life · +14 outlets
Metaphor: ReFantazio launches on Switch 2; acclaimed Persona 5 successor coming to Nintendo
Sega and Atlus announced Metaphor: ReFantazio is coming to Switch 2, bringing the critically acclaimed 2024 JRPG to Nintendo's new console.
Nintendo Life · +14 outlets
Vanillaware ends 23-year PC absence; next game coming to Steam
The legendary 2D action-RPG studio Vanillaware is finally bringing a new game to Steam after more than two decades of exclusive console and handheld releases.
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Paramount launches new game studio; Yellowstone video games announced as priority franchise
Paramount Skydance has launched a dedicated game studio and announced Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone as a priority video game franchise.
Yahoo Finance · +9 outlets
Minecraft native Switch 2 version launches in 2026 with enhanced lighting and vibrant visuals
Minecraft is coming to Switch 2 in 2026 as a native version with enhanced lighting and improved graphics, separate from backwards-compatible copies on the console.
Nintendo Life · +13 outlets
The Duskbloods online playtest coming this summer; FromSoftware multiplayer experiment still undated
FromSoftware's multiplayer adventure The Duskbloods is getting a closed network test on Switch 2 before summer ends, though the full release remains undated despite being in development for over a year.
GameSpot · +4 outlets
Guild Wars 3 MMO announced; ArenaNet exploring the world abandoned by gods
ArenaNet announced Guild Wars 3, a new MMO that will explore why the gods abandoned the world of Tyria established in the previous two games.
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed · +1 outlets
Jason Momoa exits Sony's Helldivers movie; studio searches for new lead actor
Jason Momoa has exited Sony's Helldivers film adaptation, forcing the studio to restart casting for the lead role.
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Overwatch's 52nd hero Shion revealed: cyberpunk demon dual-wielder debuting in season 3 next week
Blizzard revealed Overwatch's next hero Shion, a cyberpunk-inspired dual-wielding demon character launching in season 3 next week.
GameSpot · +1 outlets
Mortal Shell 2 open beta downloaded 250,000 times; developer fixing bugs and tightening experience
The Mortal Shell 2 open beta achieved significant adoption with 250,000 downloads over the weekend, prompting the developer to prioritize bug fixes and gameplay refinement.
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