Nintendo Direct Megathread

[Moonface]

Kirby Air Riders Direct #2 Announced for October 23
A second Kirby Air Riders Direct will be airing on October 23, at 6am PT / 9am ET / 12pm GMT. The Direct will last for approximately one hour; for comparison, the first Direct was 45 minutes in length.

Source: Nintendo Today

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I've yet to watch the first Direct (I wanted to then forgot all about it) but I wondered how they would have so much to show for that Direct, so for this one to be longer and take the title for longest game dedicated Nintendo Direct yet again with a huge margin compared to the first Kirby Air Riders Direct when it broke the record for longest game dedicated Direct.

[ShiraNoMai]

I'm of the thought that this surely must contain entirely unseen/unfamiliar game content, considering Sakurai particularly went over all the basics of the game and how it compares to its previous iteration. It was honestly a really good watch, and if you're on the fence about the game at all, I do recommend it. It does not waste time; Sakurai is very good at the art of video making after vlogging his game design thoughts on his channel for the past 3 years. (Serious recommendation if you have any interest in game design and theory!)

[Moonface]

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase - February 5, 2026 | Summary
Here's a summary of everything shown in today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. Where applicable, each game shown will specify whether it was announced for both Nintendo Switch systems or just for Nintendo Switch 2.

• Orbitals | Trailer
  Team up in this 2-player co-op adventure as Maki and Omura and use your wits to overcome the odds in a retro anime-inspired galaxy. Can you save their home? Use two pairs of Joy-Con 2 controllers on a single device for split-screen local co-op, or use the Nintendo Switch 2 GameShare feature to share Orbitals with another local player. Plus, you can also matchmake online with your friends.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Summer 2026
    
  
  
• PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse | Trailer
  A brand new PARANORMASIGHT tale begins in Ise-Shima, Japan—a region rich in mermaid legends. Join a cast of fascinating characters investigating the mysteries of the Mermaids of Ise. Unravel their different perspectives on the case and guide the story to its thrilling conclusion.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: February 19, 2026
    
  
  
• Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters | Trailer
  22 national teams. Over 110 playable characters. 1 game: soccer. Experience super soccer action in Captain Tsubasa’s latest installment, where a continuous stream of spectacular plays creates unpredictable match sequences!
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: 2026
    
  
  
• Tokyo Scramble | Trailer
  In this new survival-puzzle-action game, play as Anne, a high schooler plunged into the depths of Tokyo. Face off against a diverse and deadly array of Zino as you make your way through the treacherous landscape, hoping to return to your home above. Rely on your wits to flee, distract, and fight back however you can. Do you have what it takes to escape this prehistoric world alive?
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: February 11, 2026
    
  
  
• Valheim | Trailer
  It’s time to set sail on your very own Viking adventure! Discover the monster-infested world of Valheim on your own or with up to nine friends as you fight and craft your way to greatness. Survive, and you’ll prove yourself to Odin and earn a place in his halls. Skål!
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: 2026
    
  
  
• Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Trailer
  Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and solve ancient mysteries in this classically styled 2D action adventure! Enjoy higher resolution, improved frame rates, additional effects, and more.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Available Later Today
    
  
  
• eFootball Kick-Off! | Trailer
  Take to the field your way. Build your dream soccer club and compete worldwide in “World Tour” mode! Win matches to acquire new players or use Coins earned through matches to sign legendary players. In the “International Cup” mode, feel the excitement of soccer’s ultimate festival, held every four years, as national teams battle for global supremacy. Or, enjoy beginner-friendly modes like 6-a-side soccer that creates plenty of goal-scoring opportunities, and the Rank system, where your performance is evaluated and allows you to step up as you improve. Experience the passion and excitement of soccer, anytime, anywhere—solo or with friends, offline or online.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Summer 2026
    
  
  
• The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales | Trailer | Demo Available
  A brand-new action RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default combines exciting action-adventure gameplay with stunning HD-2D for the first time! Join Elliot the adventurer and the fairy Faie in a journey through four ages.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: June 18, 2026
    
  
  
• Super Bomberman Collection | Trailer
  The party battle game Super Bomberman is available as a collection, featuring a total of 7 titles with 12 versions! This collection includes the long-awaited unreleased localized versions of Super Bomberman 4 and 5 along with Boss Rush mode, support features, libraries, and more.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: Available Later Today (Digital) / August 2026 (Physical)
    
  
  
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: June 3, 2026
    
  
  
• Pragmata | Trailer | Demo Available
  After a chance encounter, spacefarer Hugh Williams and android Diana make their way through a lunar research station as they look to escape and find their way back to Earth. Diana Hacks open enemy armor to create openings for Hugh to take down the enemy with his varied arsenal of firearms.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: April 24, 2026
    
  
  
• Turok: Origins | Trailer
  The legend of Turok returns! Hunt down prehistoric beasts and fight an alien threat across the Lost Lands in Turok: Origins.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Fall 2026
    
  
  
• Kyoto Xanadu | Trailer
  Dive deep beneath Kyoto, Japan to beat the monsters and mysteries awaiting in Xanadu in this brand-new action RPG!
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: Summer 2026
    
  
  
• Digimon Story Time Stranger | Trailer
  Journey once more across time and space with the Digital World: Iliad at your fingertips in this turn-based RPG, where you work with 450+ Digimon to save the future. With Nintendo Switch 2, you can select Quality Mode, playing in 4K at 30 frames per second, or Performance Mode, playing in full HD at 60 frames per second.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: July 10, 2026
    
  
  
• Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarök | Trailer
  Set in the world of the sky, a grand adventure beyond chaos unfolds in this action RPG game.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: July 9, 2026
    
  
  
• Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection | Trailer | Demo Available
  In this turn-based, story-rich RPG set in the world of Monster Hunter, you'll raise, ride, and battle with iconic monsters from the Monster Hunter series, including fan-favorites featured in Monster Hunter Rise. Play the opening hours of the game with the free demo and continue your progress by transferring your save data when the full game is released.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: March 13, 2026
    
  
  
• Arcade Archives 2: Rave Racer | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: February 26, 2026
    
  
  
• Console Archives | Trailer
  Doraemon, Sonic Wings Special, Cool Boarders, Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, and more.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Available Today
    
  
  
• Resident Evil Requiem | Trailer
  Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft amiibo announced.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: February 27, 2026
    
  
  
• Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: February 24, 2026
    
  
  
• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: May 12, 2026
    
  
  
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: 2026
    

[Mr EliteL]

Darn, missed this as I was set to do a later shift than normal.

Huh, RE:Requiem is on Switch 2. The two amiibos actually look pretty decent for a small figurine of Leon and Grace.

Bomberman Collection is the closest thing I'd get, but I barely played the Super Bomberman R I got for PS4. I did used to really enjoy some Bomberman games on the PS1, didn't touch anything earlier, though I remember playing a version of the Famicom one before.

Oh wait, The Adventures of Elliot is another one, but I gotta go back and play Octopath 2 before I consider another RPG like that.

[Moonface]

Eh, I wouldn't say it was worth watching it live (or even fully in general really). For me it started strong with Orbitals, which I had completely forgotten about, and then the Direct just gradually declined from there. Closing the show on ports of Bethesda games was pretty flat for a last thing, but I also don't think anything in the Direct was a "wow" moment so I don't know what I'd have put at the end to close the Direct out stronger than it did.

Orbitals looks fantastic and I definitely wanna get it; I do worry how well it will sell though being a co-op only game and exclusive to one system.

The Adventures of Elliot is something I'll probably check out some time, since I do like Octopath 1 although I didn't actually beat it.

Pragmata conceptually I still don't like, but I will say the real-time puzzle combat gameplay does look really cool. It makes me wish the creepy kid just wasn't present and you play as just the guy doing that stuff because I don't know if the gameplay alone will make me want to sit through a story that will clearly be focused heavily on the kid.