Nintendo held two back-to-back showcases this week. On September 8, 2026, it aired The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, which ran about 30 minutes. On September 9, a regular Nintendo Direct, about 45 minutes long, focused on Nintendo Switch 2 games coming this winter and beyond. The headline announcements were a full Ocarina of Time remake launching November 5, a brand-new 2D Metroid, an open-world 3D Kirby, and Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy VII Revelation coming to Switch 2. Here’s everything announced, with release dates.
Key Takeaways
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been remade for Nintendo Switch 2 and launches November 5, 2026.
- A Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 and matching Pro Controllers arrive October 29.
- Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid, launches January 28, 2027.
- Kirby and the World Beyond, an open-world 3D Kirby, arrives in spring 2027.
- Monster Hunter Wilds hits Switch 2 on December 4, 2026, and its Ascendance expansion follows in 2027.
- Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches on Switch 2 on April 8, 2027.
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct (September 8)
Ocarina of Time remake: November 5
Series producer Eiji Aonuma showed the first gameplay of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo says Link’s 1998 adventure has completely overhauled visuals, fully voiced cutscenes, expanded dialogue, symphonic orchestral music, and reworked camera and movement controls. There’s also a clever Switch 2 feature: play or hum one of Link’s ocarina songs near the console’s built-in microphone, and he’ll perform it in the game. The first print run of the physical version comes in special foil packaging.
Anniversary hardware and accessories
- October 29: The Nintendo Switch 2 – The Legend of Zelda – 40th Anniversary Edition system, plus anniversary Pro Controllers (with or without a display stand) and a carrying case, all with a Triforce design.
- Later this year: Two ocarinas, a playable version and an electronic version from HORI that plays notes and whole songs at the press of a button.
- 2027: Young Link and Young Zelda amiibo, which unlock special retro-style masks in Ocarina of Time.
- September 17: The previously announced Mineru’s Construct amiibo for Tears of the Kingdom.
Events and collaborations
- A Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Concert world tour in 2027, starting in Tokyo (January), Chicago (February), London (April) and Melbourne (May).
- Zelda-themed tickets and new photo ops at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, plus the fall 2026 opening of the Super Family Restaurant.
- A 1,750-piece LEGO Ocarina of Time Link & Epona set and Hasbro’s Electronic Master Sword, both in spring 2027.
- New features for the ZELDA NOTES smart-device service, including Ocarina of Time support.
Nintendo Direct (September 9): Every Major Announcement
| Game | Platform | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Metroid Ravenous (new 2D Metroid) | Switch 2 | January 28, 2027 |
| Kirby and the World Beyond (open-world 3D Kirby) | Switch 2 | Spring 2027 |
| Monster Hunter Wilds (with all Title Updates) | Switch 2 | December 4, 2026 |
| Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance expansion | Switch 2 | 2027 |
| Final Fantasy VII Revelation | Switch 2 | April 8, 2027 |
| Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (reimagining of the 1996 original) | Switch 2 | February 12, 2027 |
| Persona 4 Revival | Switch 2 | May 20, 2027 |
| Persona 6 | Switch 2 | TBA |
| Professor Layton and the New World of Steam | Switch 2 & Switch | December 10, 2026 |
| Mega Man: Dual Override | Switch 2 & Switch | Spring 2027 |
| Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave | Switch 2 | September 17, 2026 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered | Switch 2 | September 29, 2026 |
| Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition | Switch 2 | Announced |
| Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy | Switch 2 | Announced |
| Resident Evil 2 Deluxe, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition | Switch 2 | Announced |
Other highlights included a Yo-kai Watch 2 remake, Danganronpa 2×2, a free Mario Kart World update that adds 10 classic Super Mario Kart courses, four-player split-screen for Star Fox’s Battle Mode (September 29), and Star Fox Adventures joining the GameCube – Nintendo Classics library.
For Capcom fans, Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 is especially notable. It includes every Title Update released so far, supports local wireless and online play, and has full cross-platform multiplayer. For the core systems, see our Monster Hunter Wilds Focus Mode and combat guide.
Nintendo Switch 2: Official Specs at a Glance
Switch 2 launched worldwide on June 5, 2025. These are the key specifications, as listed on Nintendo’s official site:
| Spec | Nintendo Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Screen | 7.9-inch LCD touch screen, 1920×1080 |
| Handheld display features | HDR10, variable refresh rate (VRR) up to 120Hz |
| TV output (docked) | Up to 4K |
| Processor | Custom processor made by NVIDIA |
| Internal storage | 256GB (UFS) |
| Expansion | microSD Express cards, up to 2TB (standard microSD cards only for copying screenshots and videos) |
| Controllers | Joy-Con 2, which attach magnetically and support mouse controls (see how to pair Joy-Con and Pro Controllers) |
| Backward compatibility | Plays most Nintendo Switch games, physical and digital |
That storage line matters more than it looks: Nintendo says captures on Switch 2 can only be saved or copied to a microSD Express card, not to the ordinary microSD cards that worked on the original Switch. Our guide to screen recording on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 covers what the Capture Button saves and where the clips end up. For the console’s own memory rather than its captures, see how to free up space on a Nintendo Switch.
Comparing Switch 2 with a portable PC? Our best handheld gaming PC guide covers the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Legion Go lineups.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Ocarina of Time remake come out?
November 5, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2. The Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Switch 2 console launches a week earlier, on October 29.
What was announced at the September 2026 Nintendo Direct?
The biggest reveals were Metroid Ravenous (January 28, 2027), Kirby and the World Beyond (spring 2027), Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 (December 4, 2026), Final Fantasy VII Revelation on Switch 2 (April 8, 2027), Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (February 12, 2027), and Persona 6 and Persona 4 Revival.
Is Nintendo Switch 2 already out?
Yes. Nintendo Switch 2 launched worldwide on June 5, 2025.
Does Nintendo Switch 2 support 4K?
Yes. It outputs up to 4K when docked to a TV. The built-in 7.9-inch screen is 1080p with HDR10 and VRR up to 120Hz.
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Updated September 11, 2026: this article originally previewed the September 8–9 Directs and contained inaccurate hardware details. It has been rewritten as a recap of Nintendo’s official announcements, with Switch 2 specs taken from Nintendo’s official site.
