Nintendo's June 9, 2026 Direct — a roughly 50-minute presentation streamed live on Nintendo's official YouTube and Twitch channels — packed in nearly 50 games. A confirmed Zelda remake, a Kingdom Hearts 4 surprise and a wall of Switch 2 ports led the show. Here's everything announced, with release dates and source trailers.
The headliners
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake — confirmed for 2026
Nintendo officially confirmed a ground-up Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 in 2026, with improved graphics and gameplay optimizations — validating days of insider leaks.
Kingdom Hearts 4 — and the whole saga comes to Switch 2
Square Enix re-revealed Kingdom Hearts 4 with new gameplay (four years after its announcement), confirmed for Switch 2 at launch. The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] arrives October 8, with a KH3 demo the same day.
FromSoftware's The Duskbloods — closed beta this summer
FromSoftware showed fresh clips of its Switch 2-exclusive multiplayer game The Duskbloods (2026) and confirmed a closed network test for summer 2026.
Switch 2 ports & third-party dates
| Game | Release date |
|---|---|
| Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition | June 23, 2026 |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | September 25, 2026 |
| Lies of P: Complete Edition | August 6, 2026 |
| Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen | October 9, 2026 |
| Metaphor: ReFantazio | November 12, 2026 |
| Final Fantasy Resonance (HD-2D) | October 22, 2026 |
| Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World | December 3, 2026 |
| Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 | Holiday 2026 |
| Stellar Blade | 2026 |
| Minecraft (native Switch 2) | 2026 |
Nintendo first-party & exclusives
- Xenoblade Chronicles 1/2/3 Definitive (XC2 July 30, XC3 December 3) plus new entry Xenoblade Genesis in 2027.
- Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave — September 17, 2026 ($69.99).
- Star Fox — June 25, free demo live now.
- Splatoon Raiders — July 23 (dedicated Direct June 30).
- Deltarune Chapter 5 — free update June 24.
Don't wait for Switch 2 — play these on PC for cheap now
Several games headed to Switch 2 are already on PC for a fraction of the price (lowest verified USD):
| Game | Lowest PC price |
|---|---|
| Lies of P | from $6.91 |
| Dragon's Dogma 2 | from $11.48 |
| Metaphor: ReFantazio | from $21.03 |
| Stellar Blade | from $39.47 (all-time low) |
And if the Duskbloods reveal has you craving FromSoftware, Elden Ring is still the benchmark at $29.47.
FAQ
Was the Ocarina of Time remake confirmed?
Yes — Nintendo confirmed it for Switch 2 in 2026.
Is Kingdom Hearts 4 coming to Switch 2?
Yes, at launch; no release date yet. The Kingdom Hearts Collection lands October 8, 2026.
How long was the Direct?
About 50 minutes, on June 9, 2026, with nearly 50 games shown.
Sources
- Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake trailer
- Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer
- The Duskbloods trailer — all from the official Nintendo Direct (June 9, 2026)
