Every Reveal from Nintendo Direct’s Partner Showcase – Dates, Platforms, Highlights

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Nintendo aired a new Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase highlighting third‑party releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The lineup mixes high‑profile debuts, long‑requested remasters and fresh exclusives with firm dates stretching into 2026. A major storyline is Bethesda Game Studios and MachineGames arriving on Switch 2 for the first time. Studio head Todd Howard framed the moment as a next step in the partnership: “We’re excited to finally bring a number of our franchises for the first time to Nintendo [platforms].” Below – the key announcements, distilled.

Bethesda Arrives on Switch 2

Three cornerstone RPG and action franchises headline the platform debut, bringing modern enhancements and clear release timing.

• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Switch 2) – launches May 12. Set in 1937, the story takes place between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. Players use Indy’s whip and puzzle‑solving to track the mystery from Marshall College to the sunken temples of Sukhothai.
• Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition (Switch 2) – digital Feb. 24, physical Apr. 28. Includes six official add‑ons and over 150 Creation Club items, with the full open‑world RPG and its branching choices intact.
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Switch 2) – releases in 2026 with improved visuals and performance, rebuilt content, and bundled story expansions Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine.

New Exclusives and Headline Action

Capcom, MachineGames and partners showcased action‑forward projects and co‑op concepts tuned for Switch 2.

• Resident Evil Requiem (Switch 2) – Feb. 27. Features dual leads Grace Ashcroft (FBI analyst) and Leon S. Kennedy, with on‑the‑fly switching between first‑ and third‑person views and multiple difficulty modes. An upcoming “Creator’s Voice” behind‑the‑scenes video was announced.
• PRAGMATA (Switch 2) – Apr. 24. A sci‑fi action‑adventure where players control spacefarer Hugh Williams and android Diana simultaneously, using hacking to open enemy armor for follow‑up attacks. A playable demo goes live today.
• TOKYO SCRAMBLE (Switch 2 exclusive) – Feb. 11. A subterranean survival‑puzzle‑action game starring Anne versus dinosaur‑like Zino, with stealth and split‑second decisions. Supports up to 4 players locally or online to assist the protagonist.
• Orbitals (Switch 2 exclusive) – releases this summer. A retro anime‑styled two‑player co‑op puzzle‑platformer with asymmetric roles in local split‑screen or online matchmaking, pushing beyond the deadly Storm Wall.

Rpg Wave: from Midgar to Kyoto

Square Enix, Falcom and Cygames outlined a breadth of RPGs – from remakes to new IP – with co‑op options and social systems spanning different subgenres.

• FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH (Switch 2) – June 3. The second entry in the remake project expands beyond Midgar into a wider, explorable world with Chocobo traversal and new encounters.
• Kyoto Xanadu (Switch 2, Switch) – this summer. An alternate‑reality Kyoto setting blends dungeon crawling in “Xanadu” with a student‑life loop, emphasizing bonds formed outside combat.
• Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok (Switch 2) – July 9. Action RPG with over 20 playable characters and up to 4‑player co‑op locally or online.
• The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Switch 2) – June 18. A single‑player action RPG from the team behind Octopath Traveler, featuring seven weapon types, Magicite upgrades and Fairy Actions.
• Digimon Story Time Stranger (Switch 2, Switch) – July 10. Turn‑based strategy RPG with over 450 Digimon and non‑linear evolution; Switch 2 offers selectable graphics modes.
• MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 3: TWISTED REFLECTION (Switch 2) – March 13. Turn‑based creature‑rider RPG with Rite of Channeling and Habitat Restoration systems; a demo is available.

Survival, Shooters and Throwbacks

Co‑op survivals and classic brands expanded the slate, from Viking biomes to dinosaur hunts and retro archives.

• Valheim (Switch 2) – this year. Viking survival set in a procedural world for up to 10 players online, with building, sailing and gear crafting.
• Turok: Origins (Switch 2) – this fall. Dinosaur‑hunting returns with an interplanetary quest playable solo or in online teams.
• SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) and SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION (Switch) – launch later today. Packs seven titles across 12 versions, including newly localized Super Bomberman 4 and 5, plus a Boss Rush mode.
• Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) – launches later today with higher resolution, improved frame rates and enhanced effects. Existing Switch owners can upgrade at no additional cost via an official upgrade pack.
• Console Archives: NINJA GAIDEN II: THE DARK SWORD OF CHAOS (Switch 2) and Cool Boarders (Switch 2) – both available later today. Coming later this year: Arcade Archives 2 Rave Racer (Switch 2), Arcade Archives Rave Racer (Switch), plus Doraemon and SONIC WINGS Special for the Console Archives lineup.

Montage Roundup – Dates at a Glance

The showcase closed with a sizzle of additional titles spanning sports, tactics and action. Below are the confirmed dates and platforms.

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Where to Watch the Full Presentation

The complete Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase is available on Nintendo’s site: https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-direct.

Bottom Line – Why This Matters

The showcase signals a third‑party push for Switch 2, pairing big RPGs and survival hits with new exclusives and legacy revivals. With dates landing from Feb. 6 through 2026, players can plan a steady year of releases – from story‑driven quests to co‑op survival – without waiting for first‑party updates.