Japanese gaming company Nintendo presented new software releases and technical adaptations for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday during an official Nintendo Direct digital broadcast. Among the central announcements was the exclusive development for Nintendo Switch 2 of a completely rebuilt version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a landmark adventure originally published on the Nintendo 64 console. The presentation also confirmed extensive development partnerships with external publishers including Square Enix, Capcom, and FromSoftware.
The Zelda franchise returns with overhauled graphics and updated systems built specifically for modern hardware. The remake arrives in 2026.
Square Enix schedules Kingdom Hearts IV and compilation bundle for launch
Square Enix provided gameplay details for Kingdom Hearts IV, detailing how series protagonist Sora navigates the sprawling urban metropolis of Quadratum while confronting unprecedented adversaries with transformed magical capabilities. The publisher confirmed that this mainline installment will launch commercially alongside the global retail debut of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware in international markets. This simultaneous release ensures the sequel serves as a primary day-one showcase for the upcoming system.
Separately, Square Enix scheduled Kingdom Hearts Collection to debut on October 8 as a unified compilation package tailored specifically for the new console. The anthology brings together three historical packages onto the platform: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III packaged together with its Re Mind downloadable story expansion.
Wuhu Island hosts twelve interactive events in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort
Nintendo confirmed an October 22 release date for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, an exclusive sports production for Nintendo Switch 2 set entirely across the landscapes of Wuhu Island. The title marks the return of the resort setting for a new generation of players. The software utilizes updated motion-sensing controls to support both couch multiplayer matches and worldwide online competitive sessions across twelve interactive events:
- Boxing matches with motion-based punching controls
- Table tennis duels featuring rapid paddle reactions
- Precision archery challenges with variable distances
- Singles and doubles tennis tournaments
- Volleyball matches requiring coordinated spiking and blocking
- Traditional bowling with lane spin mechanics
- Basketball shootouts and half-court competitions
- Full-course golf tournaments on scenic fairways