Everything Presented in Nintendo Direct September 2025

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Key points
- The Nintendo Direct occurred on Sept. 12, 2025.
- A total of 34 trailers were showcased.
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was officially revealed, alongside Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
The Nintendo Switch 2 direct occurred on Sept. 12, 2025, debuting a total of 34 trailers. Included in the mix of announcement was Metroid 4 Prime 4: Beyond and the Switch 2 exclusive Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, which releases on Nov. 6, 2025.
Nintendo is celebrating its 40th anniversary for the Mario franchise, which attributes to the comparatively large volume of Mario games rereleasing and gaining support for the Switch 2.
Here is everything revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct; the YouTube descriptions were taken from the linked trailers:
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 – Nintendo Direct
“Travel the cosmos with Mario in these two classic games — now with enhanced resolution, improved UI, Assist Mode, and new Storybook content. Use button, stick and motion controls, play in Assist Mode for additional Health and fall recovery. Plus, learn more about the Lumas in new Storybook chapters.
Two new Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 amiibo will also be releasing on April 2, 2026.”
Mario Tennis Fever – Nintendo Direct
“Grab your Fever Racket and get ready to hit the court when the latest entry in the Mario Tennis series swings onto Nintendo Switch 2.
Try out 30 different Fever Rackets, each with their own special ability, and take your pick from 38 playable characters!”
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park – Nintendo Direct
“Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next spring.
New co-op and versus gameplay are coming to the Flower Kingdom with additional content and enhancements. Stay tuned for more info!
Additionally, a physical Talking Flower based on the character from Super Mario Bros. Wonder will be released next spring.”
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – Nintendo Direct
“Join Yoshi on a new adventure as you discover a world full of unusual creatures when Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next spring.”
Storm Lancers – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch
“Designed for couch co-op, Storm Lancers is a fast-paced rogue-like, where every run means dodging death, overcoming enemies, and mastering powerful skills. The battle is on, so team up for survival.”
Dinkum – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch
“Build your dream town on a remote island inspired by the Australian Outback. In Dinkum, shape your life through farming, foraging, mining, crafting, and raising animals—all at your own pace. Explore biomes full of wildlife, gather rare resources, customize your home, and turn your tent into a thriving community.
Play solo or with friends with up to 4-player online and local wireless co-op. On Nintendo Switch, your Outback-inspired Island life is always within reach!”
POPUCOM – Nintendo Direct
“POPUCOM is coming to Nintendo Switch this winter. Summoned to an unknown planet, you and your friends embark on a grand adventure through a fantastical world where color plays a crucial role. It is key to everything, and you must master the techniques of color switching and match-3 shooting to overcome puzzles and defeat enemies.
POPUCOM is a multiplayer co-op platform adventure game that supports motion-assisted aiming using the Nintendo Switch system’s gyroscopic sensors.”
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – Nintendo Direct
“Create a customized crew of quirky Mii characters and help them live their best lives when Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream releases in Spring 2026 on Nintendo Switch.”
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
“Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct 30, 2025.
Experience the legendary origins of the Mortal Kombat franchise with the arcade fighting classics that started it all, plus a curated selection of most-loved home versions and rare fan-favorite releases.”
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE – Release Date Announcement – Nintendo Switch 2
“FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE launches Jan 22, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-order today.”
Lynked: Banner of the Spark – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
“Rebuild the world, one robot at a time. Lynked: Banner of the Spark is a vibrant rogue-life RPG where you battle rogue machines and fight alongside a crew of robot allies called Unibots. Between missions, fish, farm, craft, and help grow your town with up to 5 friends.
Play solo or with friends leveraging mouse controls and GameShare on Nintendo Switch 2!”
Hades II – v1.0 Coming Soon Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
“Battle beyond the Underworld in Hades II, available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept 25, 2025!
The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the award-winning original with rich, atmospheric presentation and storytelling rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft.”
Kirby Air Riders – Nintendo Direct
“Kirby Air Riders is releasing for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov 20, 2025. Pre-order today.
Two new Kirby Air Riders amiibo, Kirby & Warp Star and Bandana Waddle Dee & Winged Star, will be available alongside the game’s launch on Nov 20, with more Kirby Air Riders amiibo on the way!”
Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics – Nintendo Direct
“Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics will be available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 starting Feb 17, 2026!”
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
“FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2026.
When twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura find themselves lost in a village that has vanished from the map, they fight to unravel the mysteries of the supernatural phenomena surrounding them in this beautiful revival of the fan-favorite Japanese horror adventure, FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE.”
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Nintendo Direct
“ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches fall 2025.
Heroes, Foes, Legends, and more from across the World of ONE PIECE collide once more!”
Overcooked! 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Announcement Trailer
“Prepare your aprons as Overcooked! 2 Nintendo Switch 2 edition arrives holiday 2025.
Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players, in Overcooked! 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition!
Alongside the Overcooked! multiplayer chaos you know and love, Overcooked! 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be served with a platter of new content for chefs new and old to enjoy:
- Tear up the kitchen with 4K, 60 FPS gameplay.
- Make use of Switch 2 features like CameraPlay.
- Meet a new Switch 2 exclusive Chef: The Platinum Platypus.”
Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Nintendo Direct
“Stardew Valley: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition arrives fall 2025. […] The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition includes mouse controls and 4-player split-screen co-op, and with GameShare, you and up to four friends can play if one person has the game.”
Human Fall Flat Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Announcement Trailer
“Human Fall Flat Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is releasing spring 2026! […] Enjoy mouse controls, exciting new levels like Dockyard, Hike, and Candyland, along with classic favorites such as Castle and Aztec and all future levels! Human Fall Flat Nintendo Switch 2 Edition offers the charm and chaos you love, whether you’re upgrading from the original Nintendo Switch version or playing for the first time.
Play online multiplayer for up to eight players, where teamwork and laughter are guaranteed. Push, pull, climb, and flop your way through puzzles with friends or solo, the choice is yours!”
PowerWash Simulator 2 – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
“PowerWash Simulator 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Fall 2025!
Get ready for some good clean fun! Double the satisfaction with local split-screen co-op or online play with up to 4 washers.”
Suika Game Planet – Nintendo Direct
“Suika Game Planet launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch this winter.”
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Direct
“Metroid Prime 4: Beyond releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on Dec 4, 2025. Pre-order today.
Samus is targeted by the deadly sharpshooter Sylux, and lands on Viewros in the aftermath of their clash. She’ll need all her tools and abilities, including her new technologically-advanced bike Vi-O-La, to survive and escape.
Additionally, three new Metroid Prime 4: Beyond amiibo are also on the way: Samus (Metroid Prime 4), Samus & Vi-O-La (Metroid Prime 4), and enigmatic bounty hunter Sylux (Metroid Prime 4).”
Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC – Nintendo Direct
“Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC launches on Nintendo Switch 2 today. Meet some friendly faces on DK Island and race to fill quotas for the Void Company in Emerald Rush with this paid DLC.
Plus, a free demo of Donkey Kong Bananza will also be available on Nintendo eShop today.”
Pokémon Pokopia – Nintendo Direct
“Play as a Ditto transformed into a human and shape an empty land into a beautiful home for Pokémon in Pokémon Pokopia, releasing on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.”
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Direct
“Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be released for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct 16, 2025. Pre-order today.
New Mega Evolutions have been revealed for Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja! You’ll be able to Mega Evolve these Pokémon by earning their Mega Stones from online Ranked Battles with Nintendo Switch Online.”
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension – Nintendo Direct
“New Mega-Evolved Pokémon have been discovered in Lumiose City!
What is the cause of this recent emergence of new Mega Evolutions? Find out when Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC comes to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 soon.”
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS – Nintendo Direct
“DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Jan 22, 2026.
Fueled by electrifying 1 vs. 1,000 action, DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS intensifies the battlefield with massive armies populating your screen from end-to-end.”
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
“Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on Mar 13, 2026!
Ride, befriend, raise, and battle with monsters in a vibrant and expansive world filled with a colorful cast of characters. Take to the skies in this thrilling story-rich, turn-based RPG set in the world of Monster Hunter.”
Partner Sizzle Reel – Nintendo Direct
“Take a look at some upcoming Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games from our publishing and developing partners shown during the Nintendo Direct!”
Resident Evil Requiem – Nintendo Direct
Resident Evil Requiem releases for Nintendo Switch 2 on Feb 27, 2026. […] A new era of survival horror begins in 2026. Technological advancements combined with the development team’s depth of experience combine in a story with rich characters and gameplay that’s more immersive than ever before.”
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – Nintendo Direct
“Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave will be releasing on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
The newest entry in the Fire Emblem series is set to enter the arena. Watch the debut trailer to get a glimpse of the story, characters, and strategic turn-based gameplay that players can expect. Who’s that at the end of the trailer?”
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Official Title Announcement
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Only in theaters April 2026.”
Danganronpa 2×2 – Nintendo Direct
“Danganronpa 2×2 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2026!
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is back and better than ever! Expect just as much chaotic content in a brand-new scenario with brand-new twists. The freshly revamped original scenario from Danganronpa 2 will also be included.”
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2
“DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Feb 5, 2026. Pre-order today.
Fix the past, save the present!
Gather your companions and travel beyond the shores of your kingdom to discover why it is the only remaining island in the world in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.
Pre-order today and receive a costume for the Hero along with some helpful items for your journey!”
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – Nintendo Direct
“Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment releases for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov 6, 2025. Pre-order today,
Fight hordes of enemies with unique characters, change the tide of battle with Zonai devices, and defeat the Demon King Ganondorf!”