Unlike series like Onimusha, which made its triumphant return with Way of the Sword, the Mega Man series hasn't been left dormant for decades, as the latest main entry in the series, Mega Man 11, launched in 2018. Still, the Blue Bomber had yet to make its debut on current-generation systems, and will do so in style, as Mega Man: Dual Override is set to continue the incredible stream CAPCOM has been on since the launch of Resident Evil VII: Biohazard in Spring 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch systems. During gamescom 2026, […]
Nintendo just spent 45 minutes proving Switch 2’s second wave is going to be relentless, and I’m still catching my breath. Here’s every game that showed up during this Nintendo Direct, broken down so you’re not scrolling through a wall of text to find the one you care about.
Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026
The remakes and remasters keep coming
Monster Hunter Wilds and Ascendance – confirmed for Switch 2 with local play, landing 4th December, Ascendance to follow in 2027
Crisis Core: FF7 Reunion – out on Switch 2 the same day as the Direct, no fanfare needed
Final Fantasy VII Revelation – new trailer, launches 8th April
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition – new difficulty mode, out 25th February
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered – arrives this month
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 – Royal Edition – lands sometime in 2027
Pikmin 4 – Switch 2 Edition – voice commands via the console mic, out 12th November, which is either genius or a recipe for shouting matches with your Pikmin
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Switch 2 Edition – new survival mode and hero Shimmer, out 3rd December
Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 Remakes – bundled together on Switch 2, 16th October, still one of the best deals in gaming right now
New games worth actually caring about
Metroid Ravenous – the real headline for me, Samus returns in a 2D follow-up to Dread, out 28th January with a special edition and new Amiibo
Persona 4 Revival – classic JRPG confirmed for Switch 2
Persona 6 – officially confirmed, but Atlus is keeping every detail locked down for now
Kirby and the World Beyond – full 3D open-world adventure with a new sword and cap ability, closing out the show, arriving 2027 and looking properly gorgeous
Kirby Air Riders – new Amiibo wave (Sword Kirby, Dragoon, Noir Dedede, Hydra), out 12th November
Everything else announced during Nintendo Direct
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – arrives next week
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight – hits 18th September
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort – out 22nd October with jet skis, planes, and an AI rival named MATT that sounds deeply annoying
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – plus its Chun Li DLC, also 22nd October
Mario Kart World – free update out today adding classic Super Mario Kart tracks
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis – confirmed for 12th February
Danganronpa 2×2 – new Slayhem Mode, out 14th January
Mega Man: Dual Override – Proto Man joins the fight, spring 2027
Eternal Anima – time-travel JRPG, out 4th March
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tag Force GX – enhanced port, out 16th February
Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United – remake with new cutscenes, also 16th February
Metal Slug Ultimate Collection – ten games in one package, 2027
Switch 2’s second year isn’t just going to be busy. It’s going to be a scheduling nightmare, and I mean that as a compliment.
Capcom has revealed its lineup of games for Gamescom 2026, headlined by the upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the recently revealed Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Mega Man: Dual Override and Street Fighter 6. Gamescom attendees will have the chance to play all four titles at the publisher's booth in Hall 9. With Gamescom set for the end of August, players keen to get their hands on the first new Onimusha game in years will be able to try the game out once more ahead of its September 25, 2026, release. Though you can also try it out right […]
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