Hey! Today we were treated to another lovely look at some games coming to both the original Switch and the fancy new Switch 2. Nintendo’s latest Direct went all in on third-party titles, so alas, no Metroid Prime 4. But there were still a ton of cool-looking titles, many of which feature co-op, so you’ll be well equipped to get some GameShare going on.
Let’s get to it!
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Today’s showcase opened up with a nice look at Capcom’s upcoming fantasy adventure, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. And yes, there are monsters, in case you were worried about that. In fact, that egg at the end may have had two beasties.
It’s expected to arrive next year on Switch 2.
Once Upon A Katamari
You know you’ve been waiting for this. One of the weirdest game franchises ever returns, promising more trash collection by rolling around. This time around you can also team up with a friend to engage in the ultimate kleptomania sim.
The game arrives on the original Switch on October 24, 2025.
Just Dance 2026 Edition
This game will never not look weird to me. But hey, dancing is a ton of fun. Just Dance showed off its upcoming co-op and party mode too, so you won’t have to tear up the carpet on your own.
The game arrives on Switch on October 14, 2025.
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero
Oh hell yeah. Dragon Ball Sparking Zero is a blast, letting you play out some of the most legendary battles, and even some that have never happened before. It’s arriving on Nintendo Switch where you can also use JoyCon to actually act out some of these classic moves.
Sparking Zero arrives on Switch 2 on November 14, 2025.
Plants VS. Zombies Replanted
Plants Vs. Zombies, the smash hit mobile game that had people everywhere glued to their phones back in 2008, is back, arriving with local co-op and PVP on October 23, 2025 for Switch and Switch 2.
EA Sports FC 26
How about some sports? FC26 is arriving on Switch and Swtich 2 this year, September 26, 2025.
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac
Pac-Man World 2 is getting a nice-looking remake. Like so many other games at this event, you can also play this one with a friend via co-op.
Final Fantasy Tactics
No it’s not the enormous AAA fancy graphical remake that you might’ve been hoping for, but Final Fantasy Tactics, the cult classic from the ‘90s, returns on Switch and Switch 2 on September 30, 2025.
Persona 3 Reload
High school’s a weird time, even without all the strange shadow monsters. But if you fancy returning to that time and saving the world while you’re at it, then Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2 might just be what you’re longing for. The game arrives on October 23, 2025.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Oh how we love seeing some Hyrulian action. Today we got a nice look at Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, which looks set to tell an ambitiously epic tale of war and struggle. Also, what was that little thing at the end, hmm??
This is likely to be an essential chapter leading up to 2023’s fantastic Tears of the Kingdom.
Madden 2026
Sports! Balls! Teams! Concussions? Well not here, since it’s a video game. It may not be for everyone, but being able to strategically plan out some plays based on info sourced form real NFL games is pretty neat for you football sickos.
It arrives on August 14, 2026.
Chilling By The Fire
Camping is sick. I don’t do it nearly enough. Good thing Chilling by the Fire is here to let me do it whenever I want. Having built a few fires myself in the wild, this game looks surprisingly authentic, so hey, maybe you’ll learn a life-saving skill while you’re at it.
There’s also co-op. And no bugs, thank god. The game arrives today.
Apex Legends
The hit battle royale FPS is coming to Switch 2. It will never be the Titanfall 3 we all deserve, but damn if it isn’t a good time. The game arrives on August 5, 2025, just in time for its new season.
Hela
OMG! Cute little mouse with a frog backpack? I can’t even, ya’ll. This adorable-looking game sees you explore an enormous world with three other players as little mice. It arrives on 2026, but I really need to try this out like now.
Star Wars Outlaws
Star Wars Outlaws arrives on Switch 2, which is pretty awesome. It’s also going to be a nice test of the Switch 2’s horsepower. Can it handle this galaxy far, far away? We will find out on September 4, 2025.
Cronos: The New Dawn
Looking for a grim-looking survival horror experience that kinda sorta screams Dead Space but with time travel? Cronos: The New Dawn might just scracth that itch on September 5, 2025.
Yakuza Kiwami II
More Yakuza is always better. Now you can hit the mean streets of Tokyo as the legendary Kazamu Kiryu in portable form with Yakuza Kiwami 2 arrives on November 13. The first Kiwami is also landing on Switch 2 the same day.
A buncha other cool-looking third party titles
In a quick roundup of other third-party titles coming to Switch 2, we got a glimpse of Borderlands 4, NBA Bounce, Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Romancing Saga 2, and Shinobi: Art of Vengance
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Square Enix showed off another pretty looking HD-2D action RPG that I’m gonna have to play because, seriously, just look at it! I love this graphical style too much and haven’t played enough games with it. Good thing The Adventures of Elliot arrives on Switch 2 next year. A demo is available today if you want to check it out in action now.
Octopath Traveler 0
Square Enix wasn’t content with Elliot. Octopath Traveler 0 continues the Ocotopath series with a prequel expected to arrive on December 4, 2025. And yeah, it has those pretty HD-2D graphics too.
Fine, I’ll go play these games now.
And that wraps up everything we saw in this brisk partner showcase!
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