Nintendo Direct September 2026 Reveals Metroid Ravenous, Kirby, and Persona 6 for Switch 2

Nintendo unveiled a packed slate of Switch 2 games during its 45-minute Nintendo Direct on September 9, 2026, headlined by the reveal of Metroid Ravenous for January 28, 2027, a new Kirby adventure titled Kirby and the World Beyond for spring 2027, and the confirmation that Persona 6 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. The presentation also delivered two shadow-dropped titles available immediately and set firm release dates for several major third-party ports heading to the console this winter.

Metroid Ravenous Leads the First-Party Lineup

The showcase’s most significant first-party reveal was Metroid Ravenous, a new entry in Nintendo’s long-running sci-fi franchise. The game is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 and is scheduled for release on January 28, 2027, according to Nintendo’s official Direct page. While Nintendo did not share extended gameplay footage, the reveal trailer confirmed a Switch 2-exclusive experience that will take advantage of the console’s upgraded hardware.

Kirby and the World Beyond was the other major first-party announcement. Described as Kirby’s latest 3D adventure, the game is targeting a spring 2027 launch window on Switch 2. The trailer showed expansive open environments that go well beyond the scope of 2022’s Kirby and the Forgotten Land, suggesting a more ambitious take on the series’ recent 3D direction.

Persona 6 Confirmed for Switch 2

Atlus confirmed during the Direct that Persona 6 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, though no specific release date was provided. The announcement positions the highly anticipated JRPG as a major multiplatform title for the new console. Alongside the Persona 6 confirmation, Atlus also revealed Persona 4 Revival for Switch 2, dated for May 20, 2027. As Pocket Tactics noted in its recap of the Direct, Atlus lead Kazuhisa Wada has said the team wants to “go more in-depth” with its characters in the Revival treatment, expanding story content beyond the original release.

Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy VII Revelation Set Firm Dates

Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds received a confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 release date of December 4, 2026. The port will include all previous title updates and support local play, making it a significant winter release for the platform. Square Enix also locked in Final Fantasy VII Revelation — the final chapter of its FF7 Remake trilogy — for an April 8, 2027 launch on Switch 2.

Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy also received a firm release date of November 12, 2026, bringing an enhanced version of the 2023 original with new content to the newer hardware.

Two Shadow Drops Available Immediately

Nintendo delivered two same-day releases during the broadcast. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion launched on Switch 2 on September 9, the day of the Direct itself. Meccha Chameleon, a new title, was also shadow-dropped and made available on Switch 2 immediately after the presentation.

A free update for Mario Kart World was also made available starting on September 9, adding new content to the Switch 2 racing title that has been a mainstay since the console’s launch. Gamers who have been building out their Switch 2 library since launch day now have several new additions to consider across multiple genres.

Full List of Announced Titles and Release Dates

Additional titles shown during the Direct included Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics for Switch 2, Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon – Classic HD, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, YO-KAI WATCH 2: Haunted Domain, Cairn, Fading Echo, and new details on the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass. StarFox Adventures was also added to Nintendo Switch Online’s GameCube Classics library on the same day.

Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct Preceded the Main Show

The September 9 Direct followed a dedicated Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct that aired on September 8, 2026. That 30-minute presentation centred on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which Nintendo confirmed is being reborn for Switch 2 with a November 5, 2026 release date. The Zelda Direct also revealed that Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition is coming to Switch 2 in 2027 and that Sony Pictures’ live-action Legend of Zelda film will arrive in cinemas on April 30, 2027.

What the Direct Means for Switch 2’s Winter Lineup

The September 9 Nintendo Direct solidifies the Switch 2’s winter 2026 release calendar as one of the most stacked in recent console history. Between Ocarina of Time on November 5, Pikmin 4 on November 12, Monster Hunter Wilds on December 4, and Metroid Ravenous on January 28, Nintendo’s hybrid console has a major exclusive or port arriving nearly every few weeks through early 2027.

For Singapore-based gamers, the announcements are particularly relevant given the Switch 2’s strong retail presence in the market and the confirmed regional availability of titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, which has a significant following in Southeast Asia. Nintendo Treehouse: Live is scheduled to follow the Direct with extended gameplay segments for select titles shown during the broadcast.

What to Watch Next

Key dates to mark: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave launches on September 17, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered arrives on September 29, and Ocarina of Time hits Switch 2 on November 5. Nintendo has not yet confirmed a specific release date for Persona 6 on the platform, making it one of the most closely watched pending announcements for Switch 2 owners heading into 2027.

Sources

• Nintendo Direct – 09/09/2026 — nintendo.com
• recap of the Direct — pockettactics.com
• Nintendo Direct Reveals Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and … — fidelity.com
• Here’s everything shown at the September 2026 Nintendo Direct! — gamingtrend.com
• Here are all of the trailers from Nintendo Direct September 2026 — mobilesyrup.com