Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Delivers Major Switch 2 Debuts, Classic Revivals, and Big Third-Party Support

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Delivers Major Switch 2 Debuts, Classic Revivals, and Big Third-Party Support

The latest Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase delivered a packed slate of announcements, blending enhanced returns of classic games, ambitious new adventures, and a wave of third-party titles arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

From Bethesda and MachineGames finally bringing long-requested franchises to Nintendo platforms, to major RPGs, horror, action, and co-op experiences, the presentation made one thing clear. Nintendo Switch 2 is quickly becoming a serious home for blockbuster third-party games.

Bethesda and MachineGames Make Their Switch 2 Debut

One of the biggest talking points was the arrival of iconic Bethesda franchises on Nintendo hardware.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
The legendary adventurer returns in an authentic, story-driven journey set in 1937. Players will travel the globe using Indy’s whip, wit, and grit to uncover the mystery of the Great Circle.
Launches May 12 on Nintendo Switch 2, both physically and digitally.

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition
Explore the Wasteland with six official add-ons and more than 150 Creation Club items included.
Digital launch February 24, physical release April 28 on Nintendo Switch 2.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Cyrodiil returns with rebuilt visuals, enhanced gameplay, and all major expansions included.
Launching physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.

As Todd Howard put it, the partnership marks a long-awaited moment for Bethesda fans on Nintendo platforms.

Horror, Sci-Fi, and High-Stakes Action

Several major titles leaned into darker and more intense experiences.

Resident Evil Requiem
A new era of survival horror featuring Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy, with seamless switching between first- and third-person views.
Launches February 27 on Nintendo Switch 2, alongside themed hardware and amiibo.

PRAGMATA
A dual-protagonist sci-fi adventure blending action and hacking mechanics.
Launches April 24, with a playable demo available later today.

TOKYO SCRAMBLE
A tense underground survival experience set beneath Tokyo, featuring GameShare co-op.
Exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 on February 11.

RPGs and Adventures Take Center Stage

Role-playing fans had plenty to celebrate.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
The second chapter of the remake saga brings Cloud and company into a vast open world.
Launches June 3 on Nintendo Switch 2.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok
A visually striking action RPG with local and online multiplayer.
Launches July 9 on Nintendo Switch 2.

Digimon Story Time Stranger
Featuring over 450 Digimon with non-linear evolution paths.
Launches July 10 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Kyoto Xanadu
A dual-life RPG set in an alternate Kyoto, blending dungeon combat and daily life.
Launching this summer on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Co-op, Classics, and Creative Experiences

The showcase also highlighted variety and creativity.

Orbitals
A retro anime-inspired two-player co-op adventure.
Exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 this summer.

SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION
Seven classic Bomberman titles, including newly localized versions.
Available later today on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Higher resolution, improved performance, and added effects.
Available later today, with a free upgrade for existing owners.

Even More Games on the Way

The presentation closed with a montage confirming additional titles, including WWE 2K26, Scott Pilgrim EX, Valheim, Turok: Origins, and MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 3: TWISTED REFLECTION, reinforcing just how broad the upcoming lineup has become.

A Strong Signal for Switch 2’s Future

This Partner Showcase felt like a statement. Nintendo Switch 2 is not just receiving ports. It is becoming a destination for full-featured third-party releases, enhanced classics, and ambitious new projects.

For players, that means more choice, more depth, and more reasons to keep their Switch close, whether at home or on the go.