Nintendo’s June Direct, hosted by the newly appointed Nintendo of America president, announced the Switch 2’s debut titles, including a long‑awaited remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time slated for 2026. The event also confirmed Kingdom Hearts 4 for the new console and unveiled a broad third‑party roadmap stretching into 2027.

2026 Ocarina of Time remake anchors Switch 2 launch

The centerpiece of the presentation was a realistic‑looking Link, confirming that a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will launch on Switch 2 with a 2026 release window. According to the Direct, further details will follow as the launch date approaches, signaling Nintendo’s intent to leverage nostalgia to drive early hardware adoption.

Kingdom Hearts 4 confirmed for Switch 2 with cloud‑save transfer

Square Enix’s flagship sequel was revealed with a trailer that highlighted the game’s new visuals on the upgraded platform. The announcement also noted that players who own the cloud versions of earlier Kingdom Hearts titles can migrate their save data to Switch 2,a move that should smooth the transition for the franchise’s dedicated fanbase. the Direct also promised a demo of Kingdom Hearts 3 later in the day.

Third‑party juggernauts line up 2026‑27 releases

Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD‑2D title, will debut on October 22, 2026, while Final Fantasy XIV gains early access on Switch 2 starting August. Square Enix’s Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is set for December 3, 2026, and Metaphor: ReFantazio will arrive November 12, 2026, according to the event.

Action titles such as Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition, Lies of P: Complete Edition, and Lords of the Fallen 2 also received Switch 2 slots, underscoring the console’s broadened hardware capabilities.

First‑party and second‑party expansions fill the 2026 calendar

New entries include Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (September 17, 2026) and a brand‑new Pikuniku 2 slated for next year. Nintendo also annonced a Switch 2 exclusive, Switch Sports Resort, launching October 22, 2026 with 14 sports, and a dedicated Minecraft version later in the year.

Who will power the Switch 2 ecosystem?

While Nintendo disclosed a hefty slate of titles, the Direct left the identities of several upcoming indie partners vague, and no specific pricing or hardware specifications were revealed. the lack of detail on the console’s launch price and battery life remains a notable gap in the announcement.

According to the Direct, a closed network test for The Duskbloods is scheduled for this summer, hinting at further indie support, but the publisher’s name was not disclosed.