> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.agamingnetwork.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Nintendo Direct September 2025 Recap: All Switch 2 Games, Mario Galaxy Movie, and Metroid Prime 4 Revealed - URL: https://www.agamingnetwork.com/nintendo-direct-september-2025-recap-all-switch-2-games-mario-galaxy-movie-and-metroid-prime-4-revealed/ - Published: 2025-09-12T16:37:40.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-12T16:37:40.000Z - Author: Marcel Dee - Tags: News Nintendo just delivered one of its most content-packed Direct presentations in years. From **Super Mario Galaxy returning** in time for the 40th anniversary to **Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s first full reveal**, the September 2025 Nintendo Direct had something for everyone — whether you're a legacy fan or a Switch 2 newcomer. With **over 50 games** shown and massive updates across fan-favourite franchises, here's everything you need to know about the future of Nintendo — including **Switch 2 exclusives**, **dual-platform titles**, and **new hardware accessories**. ## **Mario’s 40th Anniversary Kicks Off With Galaxy Re-Releases and a New Movie** Shigeru Miyamoto himself opened the Direct with a major milestone: **40 years of Super Mario Bros.**, which first launched on September 13, 1985\. In celebration, Nintendo is going galactic. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/a3/ec/a3eca723-12fa-420a-82c8-9461bd427c84/content/images/2025/09/ND_Lead--2-.jpg) ### Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Return This October Available as a **bundle** or separately via Nintendo eShop, both *Super Mario Galaxy* and *Galaxy 2* launch on **October 2** for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2\. The updated editions include: - Enhanced visuals and **4K resolution** on Switch 2 - Storybook mode and **music player** - Optional motion or button controls - Amiibo support for Mario & Luma and Rosalina & Lumas - A physical edition containing both games Also announced: a **new animated film titled *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie***, premiering worldwide on **April 3, 2026**. Could this become the next billion-dollar Nintendo film? ## **Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Its First Real Momentum Push** With a hybrid of Switch and Switch 2 titles filling the rest of 2025 and 2026, Nintendo made it clear: **Switch 2 is here to stay**. Among the standout exclusives or enhanced Switch 2 versions: ### **Metroid Prime 4: Beyond** Finally unveiled in full, *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond* launches December 4 on both platforms. This entry sees Samus exploring **planet Viewros**, now equipped with **psychic powers** and her new **Vi-O-La bike**. A trio of new amiibo arrives November 6 and December 4, alongside a **Metroid Prime 1–3 Visual Retrospective** artbook on October 28. ### **Mario Tennis Fever** Launching February 12, 2026, this new entry in the Mario sports lineup features: - 30 unique Fever Rackets - 38 playable characters (most in series history) - Swing Mode with **Joy-Con 2 motion controls** - Classic and Wonder-inspired modes ### **Super Mario Bros Wonder Switch 2 Edition** Coming in Spring 2026 ### **Pokémon Pokopia** Set for 2026, Pokopia is a creative simulation game where you play as a **Ditto** who builds a Pokémon paradise. The game emphasizes **crafting**, **resource collecting**, and learning new moves from Pokémon you meet. ### **Pokémon Z-A Update** Pokémon Legends: Z-A showed off some new Mega-Evolutions and DLC ## **Major Franchise Updates: Fire Emblem, Zelda, Donkey Kong, and More** ### **Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave** A bold new tactical RPG for Switch 2, *Fortune’s Weave* introduces a gladiatorial twist via the **Heroic Games**. Expect a layered strategy, sweeping narrative, and a 2026 launch window. ### **Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC** This expansion brings **Void Kong**, **Pauline**, and **new mining gameplay**. The DLC is available today on Switch 2, and a **free demo** of the base game also goes live. ### **Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment** Filling the narrative gaps in *Tears of the Kingdom*, this new Warriors game launches November 6 on Switch 2, complete with **split-screen** and **GameShare multiplayer**. ## **New Surprises: Yoshi, Tomodachi Life, and… Virtual Boy?** ### **Yoshi and the Mysterious Book** Coming spring 2026, this charming platformer features Yoshi exploring a magical book world filled with strange creatures and hand-drawn storybook visuals. ### **Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream** Also launching spring 2026, this life sim sequel lets players create Mii characters and manage their relationships, thoughts, and drama in a floating island world. ### **Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics** Yes, **Virtual Boy** games are coming to **Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack**. A **stereoscopic accessory** is required for full 3D gameplay — a physical and cardboard version will be available via the **My Nintendo Store**. ## **Third-Party Support Grows With Resident Evil, Hades II, and More** Nintendo isn’t going it alone. The September Direct brought a wave of third-party reveals that take full advantage of the Switch 2's upgraded specs. ### **Resident Evil Requiem (Feb 27, 2026)** Return to a ruined Raccoon City in this **ninth mainline RE game**, which supports both **first- and third-person** play. *Resident Evil 7* and *Village* will also launch on Switch 2 on the same day. ### **Hades II – Switch 2 Edition (Sept 25)** Supergiant’s latest roguelike now supports **120fps**, **cross-save**, and comes physically on **Nov 20**. The Switch 2 version launches first on consoles. ### **Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection** Set to launch March 13, 2026, this new *Stories* entry lets you ride and befriend monsters in a turn-based RPG built for a larger scale. ## **Fan Favourites and Deep Cuts Return** - **FATAL FRAME II Remake** – Classic horror revived with modern visuals (early 2026) - **Dragon Quest VII Reimagined** – Launching Feb 5, 2026, with new visuals and faster pacing - **Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection** – Classic MK games with rollback netcode (Oct 30) - **Overcooked! 2 Switch 2 Edition** – 4K visuals, split-screen, and Platinum Platypus (Holiday 2025) - **Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade** – Launching Jan 22, 2026, with full episode content ## **New Indies and Hidden Gems to Watch** - **Storm Lancers** – Side-scrolling roguelike inspired by '80s sci-fi anime, out now - **Dinkum** – Cozy Australian survival sim with demo out now - **Lynked: Banner of the Spark** – Roguelite meets life sim, launching today - **Suika Game Planet** – Puzzle favourite gets multiplayer and new mechanics - **Human Fall Flat Switch 2 Edition** – Eight-player chaos with new levels (Spring 2026) With a mix of **beloved franchises**, **surprise revivals**, and **Switch 2 exclusives**, this Direct was one of the strongest Nintendo has ever delivered. The momentum behind **Nintendo Switch 2** is officially undeniable — and it’s not even 2026 yet.