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In a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Resident Evil Requiem is headed to Switch 2 and other platforms, but fans mocked Leon S. Kennedy for missing shots in a preview, fueling talk that Nintendo nerfed him to curb violence; the piece also notes censorship debates around other titles and confirms RE Requiem’s M rating with a February 27, 2026 release.
Nintendo's Direct: Partner Showcase catalogs a wide slate for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, including first-time Switch 2 appearances for Bethesda/MachineGames franchises (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, Oblivion Remastered), as well as new exclusives like Orbitals and TOKYO SCRAMBLE, and prominent ports/sequels such as FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH and PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse, with release windows spanning early 2026 through the summer and pre-orders starting on Nintendo eShop; the event also highlights GameShare and GameChat features for online play.
Namco's 1995 arcade-only Rave Racer is finally coming to home consoles on February 26, 2026, as part of Hamster's Arcade Archives; the company also unveils Console Archives, a new line bringing classic titles like Cool Borders and Doraemon to modern systems, announced during today's Nintendo Direct.
Nintendo’s Partner Showcase revealed a sweeping lineup for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including Bethesda debuts (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle; Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition; Oblivion Remastered) and a broad slate of new and updated titles such as FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, Orbitals, TOKYO SCRAMBLE, PRAGMATA, PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse, and more, with release windows through 2026 and beyond, pre‑orders on Nintendo eShop, and GameShare/GameChat features for multiplayer.
Nintendo’s February 2026 Direct Partner Showcase spotlighted Switch 2 and third-party publishers, kicking off with indie and anime-inspired titles like Orbitals and Paranormasight, plus a Hollow Knight shadow-drop upgrade available now. The big news included Final Fantasy VII Rebirth hitting Switch 2 on June 3, and Bethesda revealing three games coming to Switch 2 in a surprise appearance. Other highlights included Tokyo Scramble (Feb 11) with GameShare, Valheim coming to Switch 2, and a broader slate of 2026 releases and upgrades, underscoring a strong, multi‑genre lineup for Switch 2 across both indie and major franchises.
Hollow Knight is getting a Switch 2 port announced at a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, with original Switch owners eligible for a free upgrade to the Switch 2 version later today.
Before today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, leaks claim Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition will receive physical Nintendo Switch 2 copies with pre-orders opening immediately after the Direct for a 28 April release (€59.99/$59.99). The report also mentions Indiana Jones and Skyrim Anniversary Edition physicals, possibly in a "code in a box" format. Fans hoping for a surprise Fallout shadow-drop may be disappointed, and all leak details should be treated with caution as the Direct approaches.
Nintendo has announced a 30‑minute Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase for February 5, focusing on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games from third‑party developers (with occasional Nintendo-published titles). The stream will run at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM UK / 3 PM Europe and will be available on YouTube and the Nintendo Today app; coverage of the event will be provided during and after the presentation.
Nintendo announced a roughly 30-minute Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase for February 5 at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET, featuring updates on Switch 2 and Switch games; the stream will be available on YouTube and Nintendo.com for America, Europe and Japan.
Kotaku reports that Nintendo is expected to open February with a Partner Showcase rather than a full first‑party Direct, likely focusing on Switch 2 ports for the year's first half. The event, rumored for Feb. 3–5, could feature third‑party ports such as Elden Ring, Borderlands 4, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with additional chatter about Call of Duty, Halo remakes, Sea of Thieves, Diablo 4, and Starfield ports, though nothing is confirmed and major new exclusives are not anticipated.
Nintendo has scheduled a dedicated Direct for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on January 29, 2026 at 6am PT, announced via the Nintendo Today app (via Wario64). The reveal follows a 2025 surprise and a spring 2026 window where price and release date are expected to be clarified, with ongoing questions about a native Switch 2 version as Nintendo's lineup centers on its successor.
Nintendo announces that The Super Mario Bros. Movie will release two days earlier than planned in many regions (April 1, 2026 in the US, UK, and Europe; April 24 in Japan), following a new trailer that spotlights Yoshi and hints at Galaxy, Odyssey, World, and SMB2 connections.
Nintendo announced a dedicated Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct for Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2pm GMT (regional start times listed). The long-awaited 3DS sequel’s release date remains unconfirmed, but the Direct is expected to reveal new features and a potential release window.
A new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie aired during a Nintendo Direct, giving a first proper look at Yoshi and a few surprises while Shigeru Miyamoto discusses Yoshi’s origins. Illumination says animation is complete and the film has moved into post-production, with directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and a score by Brian Tyler weaving Galaxy-era themes for a 70-piece orchestra. The movie opens in cinemas this April.
Nintendo will host a Sunday Direct focused on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, offering an exclusive first look with no gameplay info, set for 6am PT / 2pm UK time on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.