Nintendo announced a slate of first-party and third-party games for the Switch and Switch 2 during a livestream on June 9, 2026 [3].
The reveal serves as a strategic roadmap for the company's transition to new hardware. By showcasing titles for both the current console and the Switch 2, Nintendo aims to maintain its existing user base while generating momentum for its next generation of gaming.
Among the major reveals was a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Other first-party titles announced include Xenoblade Genesis, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Rhythm Heaven: Groove [2, 5].
Third-party partnerships also featured prominently in the presentation. Kingdom Hearts 4 was revealed as part of the upcoming lineup [2]. Additionally, Onimusha: Way of the Sword is scheduled to launch on Sept. 25, 2026 [1].
Further third-party releases include Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, which is set to arrive on Oct. 9, 2026 [1]. The livestream was broadcast on Nintendo's official YouTube channel to outline the release schedule for the coming months [1, 7].
Some reports regarding the announcement differ. While some summaries listed Stellar Blade and Lies of P as announced titles, other reports from major gaming outlets did not include these games in their recaps [2, 3].
“Nintendo announced a slate of first-party and third-party games for the Switch and Switch 2”
This announcement signals Nintendo's formal push toward the Switch 2 ecosystem. By pairing legacy remakes like Ocarina of Time with high-profile third-party titles, Nintendo is attempting to bridge the gap between its current handheld success and the higher technical demands of next-generation gaming.
