Nintendo just dropped a 45-minute bombshell, and the internet is still picking up the pieces. The September 2026 Nintendo Direct aired on September 9 with one clear message: the Switch 2 era is officially in overdrive. A brand-new 2D Metroid, Persona 6 confirmed for Switch 2, a mysterious new Kirby game, and a flood of release dates — this Direct had something for literally everyone.
If you missed the livestream, do not worry. Here is every major reveal from the show, ranked from huge to absolutely game-changing.
Metroid Ravenous Announced — Samus Returns in 2D on January 28, 2027
The single biggest surprise of the show was Metroid Ravenous, a brand-new 2D Metroid game coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2027. Building on the brutal, fluid foundation of Metroid Dread, Ravenous keeps the side-scrolling action but upgrades everything with 3D visuals, cinematic camera cuts, enemy parries, and Morph Ball sequences that look faster than ever.
The twist? Samus Aran can now absorb energy from enemies to survive, wrapped in the chilling tagline “eat or be eaten.” The trailer also teased giant monstrous creatures and a squad of futuristic caped fighters wielding blades and spinning metal hats. Series fans are already dissecting every frame, and theories about Samus going rogue are exploding across social media.
Persona 6 Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Atlus fans, breathe. Persona 6 is officially coming to the Switch 2. No release date yet, but the confirmation alone sent JRPG fans into a frenzy. After Persona 5 Royal found a massive new audience on Switch, a day-one (or close to it) Persona 6 on Nintendo hardware feels like a genuine changing of the guard for the franchise.
Kirby and the World Beyond — A Whole New World in Spring 2027
Nintendo closed the show with Kirby and the World Beyond, an all-new Kirby adventure launching in spring 2027. The trailer shows the pink puff discovering that his world is far bigger than he ever realized — and this time he is wielding a genuinely massive sword. After Kirby and the Forgotten Land proved 3D Kirby works, expectations for this one are sky-high.
Ocarina of Time Remake Lands November 5 — Zelda Double Feature Week
Just one day before the Direct, Nintendo held a separate Legend of Zelda showcase revealing that the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 launches November 5. Combined with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition arriving February 25, 2027 with improved frame rates, bigger enemy counts, and a new harder difficulty, Zelda fans are eating better than anyone right now.
Every Other Reveal Worth Knowing
- Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (November 12) — talk to Oatchi with voice commands plus a new Dandori Academy mode with 72 extra challenges.
- Monster Hunter Wilds hits Switch 2 on December 4, 2026, with the Ascendance expansion following in 2027.
- Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition all land on Switch 2 on October 16.
- Professor Layton and the New World of Steam brings the biggest puzzle collection in series history on December 10.
- Danganronpa 2×2 arrives January 14, 2027 with the original Goodbye Despair story plus a mysterious new Slayhem mode.
- Mario Kart World gets a free update with 10 retro courses from the original Super Mario Kart, including Choco Island 1, Vanilla Lake 1, and Ghost Valley 1.
- Star Fox Adventures joins Nintendo Switch Online today, with a free update to the Star Fox remake later this month.
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave drops September 17 and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort follows October 22.
- New Pokemon are coming to Pokopia Part 2 DLC, including Snubbull, Skitty, Braixen, and Doduo — Skitty in outfits might break the cute scale forever.
Why This Direct Matters
This was not a blockbuster single-game show — it was something better: proof that the Switch 2 pipeline is stacked through 2027. With Pokemon and Xenoblade entries already on the 2027 calendar, plus the Zelda 40th anniversary energy still in the air, Nintendo is playing the long game. And judging by the reaction to Metroid Ravenous alone, it is working.
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What Do You Think?
Which reveal hyped you up the most — Metroid Ravenous, Persona 6 on Switch 2, or the mysterious new Kirby game? Are you picking up the Ocarina of Time remake on day one? Drop your hottest take in the comments and share this with your Nintendo group chat!
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