Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026 Everything Announced
- Matthew Rondina
- 1 day ago
- 7 min read
Updated: 19 minutes ago
The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026 breakdown featuring all the announced games, trailers, and more coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Today, during Nintendo’s 30-minute showcase, the spotlight shone on third-party releases coming to the Nintendo Switch family of consoles. After the dust settled, we have an exciting look at its third-party gaming roadmap, including some unexpected surprises.
"After the dust settled, we have an exciting look at its third-party gaming roadmap, including some unexpected surprises."
Let’s dive into all announcements:
Orbitals
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: Summer 2026
Orbitals is a retro-anime-styled co-op adventure built entirely around teamwork. You’ll play as Maki and Omura, tackling clever puzzles and tight encounters together as you try to save your collapsing galaxy. Designed with local split-screen in mind, it also supports online play, GameShare, and voice chat through Switch 2’s built-in mic, making it feel like a true “play together” experience no matter how you team up.
PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: Summer 2026
Set in Japan’s Ise-Shima region, this new entry in the PARANORMASIGHT series leans heavily into eerie folklore and unsettling mystery. You’ll follow multiple characters as they investigate a haunting tied to local mermaid legends, piecing together the truth from different perspectives. It looks to be a supernatural thriller that rewards careful choices and curiosity.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: 2026
Captain Tsubasa 2 goes all-in on over-the-top soccer spectacle. With more than 100 playable characters and national teams from around the world, matches are packed with dramatic shots, momentum swings, and flashy special moves. It’s less about simulation and more about anime-style chaos — and that’s very much the point.
Tokyo Scramble
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: February 11th, 2026
Tokyo Scramble drops you into a surreal, dangerous version of Tokyo where survival comes first. Playing as high-schooler Anne, you’ll sneak, sprint, and fight your way through a hostile underground world filled with strange prehistoric threats. It blends puzzle-solving and action into a tense, escape-focused experience that keeps you on edge.
Valheim
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: 2026
The Viking survival hit finally makes its way to Nintendo hardware. Valheim lets you explore a harsh, procedurally generated world solo or with friends, gathering resources, crafting gear, and taking on massive mythological enemies. It’s equal parts calm exploration and brutal combat, with long-term progression that rewards patience and preparation.
Hollow Knight Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: Available Now with Free Upgrade for Current Owners
Hollow Knight arrives on Switch 2 with visual upgrades, smoother performance, and extra polish across the board. The core experience remains untouched: a beautifully bleak Metroidvania filled with tough bosses, hidden secrets, and haunting atmosphere. If you’ve played it before, this is the best version yet. If you haven’t, it’s long overdue.
eFootball Kick-Off!
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: Summer 2026
eFootball Kick-Off! brings a more flexible and approachable soccer experience to Switch 2. Alongside deeper modes like World Tour and International Cup, it also includes casual options like 6-a-side matches that are easy to jump into. Whether you’re chasing rankings online or just playing locally with friends, it’s built to scale with your skill level.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: June 18th, 2026
From the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default, this new action RPG blends fast-paced combat with stunning HD-2D visuals. You’ll follow Elliot and his fairy companion Faie across multiple eras, uncovering a story that spans generations. It looks familiar stylistically, but the real-time combat gives it a very different rhythm.
Super Bomberman Collection
Platform: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: Out Now
This collection bundles seven classic Super Bomberman titles, including long-unreleased localized versions of entries 4 and 5. With quality-of-life improvements, bonus modes like Boss Rush, and built-in extras, it’s both a nostalgia hit and a party-ready package that still holds up remarkably well.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: June 3rd, 2026
The next chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake saga comes to Switch 2, letting players continue Cloud’s journey beyond Midgar. Rebirth expands the world dramatically, with open environments, new traversal options, and deeper character moments. You can check my full review of the PS5 version here. It’s a huge RPG, and seeing it run on Nintendo hardware is a big moment. If it turns out as technically sound as the recent release of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2, there is a lot to be excited for.
Pragmata
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: April 24th, 2026 (Demo available later today on the Nintendo eShop)
Capcom’s long-awaited sci-fi adventure continues to take shape and you’ll be able to go hand-on with a Nintendo Switch 2 demo later today. Pragmata mixes third-person shooting with real-time hacking mechanics as Hugh and the android Diana navigate a hostile lunar research station. Combat is more strategic, asking you to manage positioning, timing, and system manipulation all at once.
Turok: Origins
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: Fall 2026
Turok returns with a new take that blends classic dinosaur hunting with modern action design. Set across the dangerous Lost Lands, you’ll battle massive prehistoric creatures and alien enemies in a world that feels brutal and untamed. It’s a clear nod to the series’ roots, but with a fresh coat of paint.
Kyoto Xanadu
Platform: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: Summer 2026
Kyoto Xanadu is a stylish-looking action RPG set beneath the streets of modern Kyoto. You’ll dive into a hidden world filled with monsters, mysteries, and fast-paced combat, blending urban fantasy with dungeon-style exploration. It looks sleek, strange, and refreshingly different.
Digimon Story Time Stranger
Platform: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: July 10th, 2026
Time Stranger leans into classic turn-based Digimon RPG design, with over 450 Digimon to collect and raise. The Switch 2 version adds performance options, letting players prioritize either visual fidelity or smoother frame rates. It’s a meaty RPG built for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Grandblue Fantasy: Re-link – Endless Ragnarok
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: July 9th, 2026
Endless Ragnarok brings Granblue Fantasy: Relink to Switch 2 with its fast, combo-driven action intact. Set in the sky-faring world Granblue fans know well, it focuses on cinematic boss fights, party-based combat, and flashy abilities that look great in motion.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: March 13th (Demo available later today on the Nintendo eShop)
Twisted Reflection promises a darker narrative while keeping the approachable mechanics that made the spin-off so popular. A demo is available if you are looking to jump in early.
Arcade Archives 2 - Rave Racer
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: February 26, 2026
Namco’s arcade classic Rave Racer speeds onto Switch 2 as part of the Arcade Archives 2 lineup.
Console Archives – Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
Release Date: Available Now
Two very different classics join the Console Archives lineup, offering retro snowboarding thrills with Cool Boarders and punishing old-school action with Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos.
Partner Spotlight Sizzle Reel
If you like variety, this Partner Spotlight was for you! Nintendo shared a sizzle reel with titles that spanned cozy comforts to epic adventures, offering looks at Scott Pilgrim EX, Another Eden Begins Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Reanimal (Switch 2), WWE 2K26 (Switch & Switch 2), Star Trek: Voayger – Across the Unknown (Switch 2), Disney Dreamlight Valley Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, PGA Tour 2K25 (Switch 2), Culdcept BEGINS, Goat Simulator 3 (Switch 2), Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (Switch 2) and Tales of Arise Beyond the Dawn Edition (Switch 2). Here’s the full segment:
Resident Evil Requiem
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: February 27th, 2026
We got another look at the dual-protagonist survival-horror experience on Nintendo Switch 2. Following FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and series icon Leon S. Kennedy, the intersecting storylines and distinct gameplay styles aim to balance tense investigation with high-stakes action.
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: February 24th, 2026
Fallout 4 arrives on Switch 2 in its most complete form yet. The Anniversary Edition includes the base game, all major expansions, and a massive collection of Creation Club content. Whether you’re rebuilding settlements or wandering the Commonwealth, it’s the full Fallout 4 experience, now portable.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: May 12th, 2026
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looks to deliver a globe-trotting adventure in the palm of your hands. Blending puzzle-solving, exploration, and action. It’s a story-driven experience designed to make you feel like you’re playing through a classic Indy film.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date: 2026
For the first time on a Nintendo system, Oblivion returns with modern visuals and refined gameplay. This remaster preserves the heart of Bethesda’s beloved RPG while making Cyrodiil more accessible than ever, inviting a new generation to shut the gates of Oblivion.
A Third-Party Nintendo Roadmap That Is Incredibly Well-Rounded
What stood out most about this Partner Showcase wasn’t just the number of games shown, but how deliberately balanced the lineup felt. Big names like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Fallout 4, and Oblivion Remastered brought undeniable weight, while smaller and mid-tier titles helped fill out the calendar with creativity, experimentation, and nostalgia.
More than anything, this Direct reinforced that Nintendo Switch 2 is being treated as a serious platform for third-party support right out of the gate. Between day-one releases, free upgrades, demos available immediately, and a steady cadence of games stretching well into 2026, Nintendo’s ecosystem is buzzing with plenty of great games.
What was your top picture from today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase? Sound off in the comments below!
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