Hi everyone! Nintendo just hosted what was, by the internets standards, one of the Nintendo Directs of all time. Criticism aside, this over an hour long direct hosted a myriad of new and updated release for the Switch 1 and 2 consoles with, as you might have guessed, more re-releases and remasters of older titles are well as numerous retro-inspired ones. Let’s cut the meandering and get to the good stuff!
The Mario 40th Anniversary Special
Kicking off the presentation is our best friend, notable Pikmin enjoyer, and Mario’s father: Shigeru Miyamoto. His presence golden, his hair grey, he had these to announce:
Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo and illumination are at it AGAIN with the sequel to the original 2023 offering, but this time it’s in space. Nothing much else to report other than most of the original cast coming to reprise their roles. Set to be released in October 2, 2025!
Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 (Switch 1)
Nintendo has found a way to sell you Super Mario Galaxy again! Now coming with Super Mario Galaxy 2. Coming Feburary 12, 2026
Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)
Set to be released in April 3, 2026!
Super Mario Bros Wonder (Switch 2 Edition)
Set to be released in Spring 2026
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Switch 2)
New Yoshi drop! Set to be released in Spring 2026
General Direct
Getting to the meat and potatoes, the rest of the direct went like any other. And just like any other, there was an irrational amount of hype for certain announcements that were only ever rumors. Way to go Reddit. That being said… this direct was pretty stacked and had a few nice surprises. Here are the announcements:
Storm Lancers (Switch 1)
Stylish Co-op Roguelite – Releases today!
Dinkum (Switch 1)
Voxel farming sim! Releases November 5, 2025
Popucom (Switch 1)
Splatoon esque indie. Releases Holiday 2025
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch 1)
Nintendo’s home baked Sims sim releases Spring 2026
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (Switch 1&2)
A REAL physical release too! Releases October 30, 2025
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)
Our favorite remake that was then remastered was also ported to the Switch 2. Releases January 22, 2026
Lynked: Banner of the Spark (Switch 1&2)
Indie co-op RPG. Releases Today
Hades 2 v1.0 (Switch 1 & 2)
The v1.0 release of the hack and slash rogue-lite sequel will release September 25, 2025
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Switch 2)
More Hyrule Musou action! Releases November 6, 2025
Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined (Switch 1&2)
Fan favorite RPG Dragon Quest 7 is getting a full remake following its previous remake on the 3DS. Releases February 5, 2026
Nintendo Classics: Virtual Boy (Switch 1&2)
Nintendo remembers the Virtual Boy in the weirdest ways, with another Switch Online app and what will most likely be NSOs most expensive accessory ever with a replica stand and goggles (cardboard optional). Releases February 17, 2026
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2)
Another horror classic remade! Releases Early 2026
More Switch 2 Versions!
- One Piece Pirate Warriors 4: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Releases Fall 2025
- Overcooked 2: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Releases Holiday 2025
- Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Releases Fall 2025
- Human Fall Flat: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
- Releases Spring 2026
PowerWash Simulator 2 (Switch 2)
It’s a wash. Fall 2025
Suika Game Planet (Switch 1&2)
Cute and Co-op. Releases Winter 2026
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 1&2)
ITS HAPPENING! Releases December 4, 2025
Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC (Switch 2)
Okay fine I’ll pick it up again. Releases Today
Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2)
Pokemon? Voxels? FARMING? Fine I’m in. Releases 2026
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – New Megas + Mega Dimension DLC (Switch 1&2)
Base game isn’t out yet but…Guys? No confirmed release date for the DLC.
Danganronpa 2×2
Fans rejoice! 2026
Dynasty Warriors Origins (Switch 2)
Sheen, this is the third Musou game you brought to class. Releases January 22, 2026
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (Switch 2)
Breath of the Stories releases March 13, 2026
Resident Evil: Requiem, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Resident Evil Village (Switch 2)
Experience horror outside the cloud! Releases February 27, 2026
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave (Switch 2)
Anime chess returns! And it’s gorgeous. Releases in 2026
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