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The main game lineup for Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be revealed throughout 2026 and 2027. Nintendo tends to prefer individual game announcements via the 'Nintendo Today' app instead of large-scale Directs until June 2026. This strategy is interpreted as an effort to increase focus on specific titles. 🗓️ No main Direct until June 2026. 📱 Preference for individual announcements via the 'Nintendo Today' app. 🎯 Strategy to focus on specific games.

In 2026, new titles like 'Star Fox', 'Splatoon Raiders', 'Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave', 'Rhythm Heaven Groove', an upgraded version of 'Switch Sports', and 'Pikmin 4 Switch 2 Edition' are expected to be released. Especially during the 2026 holiday season, a remake of 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' supporting 4K/60fps is highly anticipated as a key title. In 2027, a new 3D Mario game is expected to emerge, breaking the longest hiatus since 'Super Mario Odyssey'. 🚀 Anticipation for a new 'Star Fox' title and 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' remake. 🎮 Diverse genres like 'Splatoon Raiders', 'Fire Emblem', and 'Rhythm Heaven' to be released. 🌟 A new 3D Mario game to cap off 2027.

FromSoftware's new title is highly likely to be released in the second half of 2026, specifically around the October Halloween season. This game will feature a dark, gothic aesthetic in the style of 'Bloodborne' and will focus on PVP/PVE multiplayer while also supporting damage scaling for single-player. This will be a major title that will entice not only Nintendo gamers but also FromSoftware fans to purchase the Switch 2. 👻 Expected release in late 2026, Halloween season. 🦇 Dark, gothic aesthetic in the style of 'Bloodborne'. 🤝 Supports PVP/PVE multiplayer and single-player.

Several action RPGs will be released in early 2026. An open-world 3D action RPG inheriting the 'Arknights' worldview features base building and resource management, allowing players to enjoy real-time character-switching combat with a party of up to four. A dungeon-crawling RPG influenced by 'The Legend of Zelda' is set 1000 years after its predecessor, offering puzzles and giant boss battles. Additionally, a dark fantasy action RPG dealing with a conspiracy of gods supports third-person high-speed combat, various classes, and up to four-player co-op. 🗺️ Open-world base building and 4-player party action RPG. 🧩 Dungeon exploration, puzzles, and giant boss battle-focused action RPG. ⚔️ Dark fantasy worldview, high-speed combat, and various class co-op play.

Various unique mobile games will be released in early 2026. The latest installment in the 'Sakatsuku' series is a football club management simulation based on the J.League official license, supporting cross-platform play. An adventure RPG where players fish for mysterious marine creatures called 'Siaz' combines fishing with 2D action elements. A turn-based battle-focused fantasy RPG offers strategic fun through break skills and a cooking system. ⚽ J.League official licensed football club management simulation. 🎣 Adventure RPG combining fishing for mysterious marine creatures and 2D action. 🍲 Turn-based battle, break skills, and cooking system fantasy RPG.

In April 2026, a large number of blockbuster new titles will be released across various platforms. 'Starfield' will launch on PS5, introducing a new story DLC 'Terran Armada'. 'Diablo IV' will add new regions and Paladin and Warlock classes through its expansion 'Lord of Hatred'. A popular comic-based 3v3 fighting game will support 18 characters and rollback netcode. Housemarque's new roguelite bullet-hell game will be released exclusively on PS5, generating high anticipation. 🌌 'Starfield' PS5 release and 'Terran Armada' DLC. 😈 'Diablo IV' expansion 'Lord of Hatred' adds new classes. 💥 'Invincible'-based 3v3 fighting game and Housemarque's new roguelite release.

In April 2026, games emphasizing survival and exploration stand out. A game where players survive from a malevolent fog using a giant tree as a base features vertical expansion, while a post-apocalyptic survival FPS offers a hardcore experience. Additionally, the sequel to an underwater survival open-world game set on an exoplanetary ocean world emphasizes resource management and base building in a harsh environment. A moving adventure game depicts a journey to save a son with beautiful visuals. 🌳 Exploration game surviving from fog in a giant tree base. 🥶 Underwater survival through resource management and base building on a frigid ocean planet. 💔 Adventure game depicting a moving journey to save a son.