Nintendo kicked off its first major presentation of the year with a 30‑minute Partner Showcase, spotlighting a wide range of third‑party titles coming to both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The broadcast, which aired at 9 AM ET, delivered nearly 30 game reveals, updates, and surprise ports, signaling a packed release calendar for 2026.
Below is a full, original recap of everything shown during the event, presented in the order each title appeared.
Orbitals – Summer 2026
Nintendo opened the showcase with Orbitals, a stylish sci‑fi action title built around gravity‑driven traversal and large‑scale combat arenas. The new overview trailer highlighted its blend of exploration and fast‑paced skirmishes, confirming a Summer 2026 release window.
Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse
Square Enix returns to its cult‑favorite mystery series with a new entry focused on folklore‑driven horror. The Mermaid’s Curse expands the Paranormasight universe with branching investigations and supernatural twists.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters
The iconic anime soccer franchise is back with a sequel emphasizing global competition. World Fighters introduces new teams, cinematic special shots, and expanded online play.
Tokyo Scramble
A fast‑paced urban action game set in a stylized Tokyo. The trailer showcased parkour movement, street‑level combat, and a vibrant neon aesthetic.
Valheim
The hit survival game makes its way to Nintendo platforms. The Switch version retains the full cooperative experience, including exploration, base‑building, and boss encounters.
Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Team Cherry revealed a next‑gen upgrade for the beloved metroidvania. The Switch 2 Edition features enhanced visuals and performance improvements tailored for the new hardware.
eFootball Kick‑off!
Konami expands its football ecosystem with a new entry designed for quick‑match play and portable sessions.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
A narrative‑driven adventure title blending platforming with storybook presentation.
Super Bomberman Collection
A compilation of classic Bomberman titles with updated multiplayer support.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – Full Story Edition
Square Enix surprised fans with a complete narrative version of Rebirth adapted for Nintendo hardware, optimized for long‑form play on the go.
Pragmata
Capcom reaffirmed its commitment to the long‑awaited sci‑fi action game, showing new gameplay and confirming development progress.
Turok Origins
A reimagining of the classic dinosaur‑hunting shooter, rebuilt with modern visuals and expanded world design.
Kyoto Xanadu
A new action‑RPG blending Japanese mythology with fast, combo‑driven combat
Digimon Story: Time Stranger
Bandai Namco unveiled the next major Digimon RPG, featuring time‑travel mechanics and a new roster of partner Digimon.
Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok
An expanded version of Relink with new quests, characters, and endgame content.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Capcom continues its turn‑based spin‑off series with a darker narrative and new Monstie fusion mechanics.
Arcade Archives 2 – Rave Racer & Console Archives
A new wave of classic arcade and console titles arrives with enhanced features and leaderboard support.
Sizzle Reel
Nintendo delivered a rapid‑fire montage featuring:
- Scott Pilgrim EX
- Another Eden Begins
- Reanimal
- WWE 2K26
- Disney Dreamlight Valley
- PGA Tour 2K25
…and several additional third‑party releases.
Resident Evil Requiem
Capcom showcased a new entry in the Resident Evil universe, emphasizing atmospheric tension and next‑gen lighting on Switch 2.
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition
Bethesda brings its enhanced version of Fallout 4 to Nintendo platforms, complete with Creation Club content and performance updates.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
MachineGames’ cinematic adventure arrives on Switch with motion‑optimized controls and full campaign parity.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
One of Bethesda’s most celebrated RPGs returns with updated textures, improved lighting, and modernized UI for handheld play.
