Nintendo's September Direct Reveals: Super Mario Galaxy Film Alongside Games, Metroid Prime 4, and Various Other Titles
The gaming world is abuzz with a flurry of exciting announcements and upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch 2. Here's a roundup of some of the most anticipated titles and updates that are set to captivate gamers in the coming months.
October 2022
- Super Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2 are being remastered for the Switch 2, offering players a chance to revisit the beloved galaxies in a fresh, updated format. The physical and digital release is scheduled for October 2.
October 16
- A new addition to the Pokémon franchise, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, is set to be released on October 16.
November 2022
- Metroid Prime 4 is set for a release on December 4, 2022.
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Impressionment is set to launch on November 6, featuring new characters, co-op, and an exciting new adventure.
- Dinkum, a stylized, cozy survival game set in the wilderness of the outback, is scheduled for release on November 5, 2022.
- A new 2D platformer game, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, is in development for the Switch 2, featuring Yoshi as the main character.
- Powerwash Simulator 2 is coming to the Switch 2 with all new places and things to clean.
Spring 2023
- Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is set to launch next Spring.
- A talking flower from Mario can be purchased as a product next Spring.
- Super Mario Bros Wonder is getting a Spring release with a new plaza for co-op and competitive action with friends.
- Kirby Air Riders is getting a pair of new Amiibos.
2023 and Beyond
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is set for a release on March 13, 2026.
- Danganronpa 2 is coming to the Switch 2 in 2023, featuring an additional story with all new victims and culprits to uncover.
- Resident Evil Requiem is coming to the Switch 2 on February 27, 2026, along with ports of Resident Evil 7 and 8.
- Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly is getting a full remake on the Switch 2.
- Pokémon Pokopia, a new spin-off game, is about playing as a Ditto pretending to be a human, learning moves from other Pokémon to shape the world and draw more Pokémon in.
2026
- A new Fire Emblem game, Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave, is in development and will be released on the Switch 2 in 2026.
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be released on the Switch 2 on January 22, 2026.
- Dynasty Warriors: Origins is getting a Switch 2 port ahead of new paid DLC with new story paths launching on January 22, 2026.
- Hades 2, a highly anticipated roguelike game, is set for its full 1.0 release on the Switch 2 and Switch on September 25.
- Donkey Kong Bananza adds DK Island as a new paid DLC level with new rewards, cosmetics, and challenges like Emerald Rush.
Special Announcements
- Shigeru Miyamoto revealed a new museum exhibit and the third section of the Super Mario theme park as part of Mario's 40th birthday celebration.
- A new Super Mario Galaxy Movie was announced, featuring the return of the main stars from the first film, including Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy.
- Mario Tennis Fever is a new tennis game for the Switch 2, featuring new moves, equipment, items, and a total of 38 characters.
- Mortal Kombat: Legacy will allow Nintendo fans to play with blood starting on October 30.
- Lynked: Banner of the Spark is a cool action and farming sim available now.
- Suika Game Planet is a new puzzler where you drop fruits from the outside of a circle to match and combine them.
- Storm Lancers from Probably Monsters has a new trailer for its co-op roguelike action, available now.
- A sizzle reel of smaller, previously announced games showed off their release dates.
- Virtual Boy games are coming to NSO + Expansion Pack, requiring a replica Virtual Boy to play.
- The remake of Dragon Quest 7, titled Reimagined, will be released on February 5, 2026. The studio that developed the remake is Square Enix, which also reinterpreted the character design with detailed doll-like models digitized for the game.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates and releases as the gaming landscape continues to evolve on the Nintendo Switch 2!
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