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Nintendo Direct September 2026: Switch 2 News
- On Tuesday, Nintendo held its second Direct showcase of the week, focusing on upcoming Switch 2 titles and concluding with the reveal of the 3D platformer Kirby and the World Beyond, launching in spring 2027.
- Following Monday's Zelda-focused 40th anniversary presentation, this second showcase primarily featured ports and updates for the Switch 2, with Nintendo aiming to bolster the system's library with both new releases and established titles.
- The presentation introduced the 2D action platformer Metroid Ravenous arriving January 28, alongside Monster Hunter Wilds on December 4 and a new Xenoblade Chronicles 3 edition adding an RTS-lite mode on December 3.
- Capcom's Resident Evil remakes launch digitally on October 16, while Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis arrives February 12 and Final Fantasy VII Revelation debuts April 8, expanding the console's software catalog.
- Most showcased games are slated for release within the next six months, as Nintendo aims to maintain consistent software momentum for the Switch 2 while the original Switch's support continues to wind down.
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