Didn’t catch the Direct? Here’s the full breakdown. Nintendo just dropped its February 2026 Partner Showcase, and for anyone wondering what Switch 2 is launching with, the answer is clear. The third-party lineup is packed.
No first-party games this time, but that didn’t matter much. What we got was a solid 25 minutes of release dates, surprises, and upcoming games across multiple genres. If you care about variety, this showcase had it.
Nintendo Direct February 2026: Strictly Third-Party
This wasn’t the time for Mario or Zelda. Nintendo focused entirely on third-party titles coming to both the current Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. It gave us the most complete look so far at how aggressively outside studios are supporting the new hardware.
Some of the ports have been on other platforms for years, but there’s plenty of new material in the mix. The overall message was clear: Switch 2 is launching with full visibility.
Strong Start for Switch 2
Third-party support at launch used to be a weak point for Nintendo systems. This time it’s different. Full-scale ports, remasters, and new games are all part of the rollout.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches June 3. Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition is coming February 24, just in time to ride the wave from the TV show’s second season. Resident Evil Requiem lands February 27 with Leon, stealth-focused gameplay, and a new character named Grace.
Capcom finally confirmed a release date for Pragmata. The game arrives April 24, with hacking mechanics and a sci-fi story. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection joins the party on March 13 and focuses on rescuing endangered monsters. Five headline titles, all with confirmed dates.
Out Now Drops and Demos
A few things went live immediately after the Direct. Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available now with better visuals and smoother framerate. Players who already own the original on Switch 2 get the upgrade for free.
Super Bomberman Collection also launched digitally, bringing back old favorites and adding a boss rush mode. The physical edition is scheduled for August.
There are two new demos on the eShop: Monster Hunter Stories 3 and Pragmata. Save data from the MH demo carries into the full game. Meanwhile, the Console Archives initiative kicked off with Cool Boarders and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos available now.
JRPGs Took Over the Middle Segment
Square Enix had a strong showing. The Adventure of Elliot: The Millennium Tales comes June 18 and features a world that shifts across four eras. Each era changes how magic works and alters the environments.
Digimon Story Time Stranger is due July 10 and brings over 450 creatures, along with a performance mode specific to Switch 2.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok is set for July 9 and includes over 20 playable characters with different combat styles.
Kyoto Xanadu lands sometime this summer. It mixes school life with dungeon crawling in a city overtaken by monsters.
Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition drops May 22 and brings full anime-style combat and storytelling to Switch 2.
Action, Horror, and Sci-Fi
Turok: Origins is on track for an Autumn release. The new game adds multiplayer resource gathering and prehistoric creatures to the mix.
Resident Evil Requiem brings survival horror back in a big way and is even getting a themed Switch 2 Pro Controller.
Reanimal launches February 13 and is developed by the team behind Little Nightmares. It looks unsettling in the best way.
Pragmata showed off more of its hacking-based combat.
And Tokyo Scramble, arriving February 11, puts players in an underground zone full of mutated creatures and environmental traps.
Multiplayer and Live Games
Valheim will hit Switch 2 later this year with support for up to ten players.
eFootball Kick-Off! is aiming for a summer release.
WWE 2K26 launches March 13, and PGA Tour 2K25 arrives on February 6.
Goat Simulator 3 lands April 1.
Retro Collections and Archives
Arcade fans are getting more content too.
Arcade Archives 2 will add Rave Racer on February 26.
Console Archives is expected to roll out gradually, with titles like Doraemon and Sonic Wings Special already teased.
Super Bomberman Collection deserves another mention.
It includes games that were previously never released outside Japan, making it one of the more interesting preservation projects in Nintendo’s ecosystem right now.
Big Licensed Games
The highest-profile licensed game was Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, set for May 12. It was named Eurogamer’s 2024 Game of the Year and should do well on the platform.
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown arrives February 18 and puts you in charge of the Enterprise as a management sim.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: Switch 2 Edition is coming March 25, and yes, Mickey is still slightly terrifying.
Other notable releases include Scott Pilgrim EX on March 3 and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, which is due out later in the year.
First-Party Silence
Nintendo’s own games were missing.
No word on Metroid Prime 4, nothing about Mario, Donkey Kong, or any new Zelda.
This was expected, and it likely means a separate Direct will focus on first-party releases before the end of the fiscal year.
The Partner Showcase was never meant to cover everything. Its job was to show that third-party support is real, growing, and ready on day one. And it did exactly that.
Where This Leaves the Switch 2
Switch 2 is in a far better position than the original system was at launch. Big names like Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Fallout are on board.
Even Oblivion Remastered was confirmed for later this year.
This approach makes sense. Third-party games are showing up early and consistently, which gives Nintendo more time to roll out first-party content strategically. Players who were worried about launch year delays now have a solid library to look forward to.
No part of this feels like filler. Switch 2 is being treated like a major platform by publishers across the board. And for anyone who prefers handheld gaming, this year might be one of the best times to upgrade.