Hey, guess what? Nintendo hosted another stream today, and much like the last one, Silksong was not among the Nintendo Direct announcements for September, 2025.
What they did announce, though, looks very promising, as it covers a lot of bases: a new Super Mario movie is confirmed, there’s going to be a plethora of remasters and new releases—even the (in)famous Virtual Boy is making a comeback of sorts!
The full stream can be played below, or you can check the table of contents to reach every individual content (and their trailers). So, read on and make sure to tell us which of these Nintendo Direct announcements you liked the most in the comments!
All Nintendo Direct Announcements | September, 2025
Alright, let’s get into this. Like we said, there’s a lot of ground to cover, but this is one Nintendo Direct that made a lot of fans from the Japanese giant pretty happy, as some of the company’s most prominent IPs are getting an update one way or another.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo and Illumination confirmed a new theatrical Mario film inspired by the Galaxy games. The announcement included a concrete theatrical date of April 3, 2026 and noted returning principal cast members as part of the reveal.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
Nintendo announced remastered editions of Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2 compatibility), offered as a double-pack and individually. The collection was dated October 2, 2025, and the Direct also teased Galaxy-themed amiibo and a Rosalina storybook tie-in.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder coming to Switch 2
A dedicated Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder was revealed, adding a multiplayer hub called Meetup in Bellabel Park and Switch 2-specific enhancements. Nintendo placed this edition in a Spring 2026 window and teased related “Talking Flower” merchandise.
Mario Tennis Fever
Nintendo revealed Mario Tennis Fever for Switch 2, promoting new mechanics such as “Fever rackets,” expanded modes, and a broad playable roster. The Direct supplied a firm release date of February 12, 2026 and showcased gameplay segments illustrating the mechanics.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
A storybook-themed 2D Yoshi platformer titled Yoshi and the Mysterious Book was announced for Switch 2. Nintendo positioned it as a whimsical, family-friendly release with a Spring 2026 window.
Suika Game Planet — expanded sequel
Nintendo announced Suika Game Planet, a follow-up to the viral Watermelon Game, featuring new fruit combinations, additional modes, and global leaderboards. The title was given a late 2025 release window during the Direct.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Retro Studios’ Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was dated December 4, 2025, and new trailer footage highlighted expanded open-area traversal and a vehicle sequence featuring the Vi-0-La motorbike. The Direct emphasized the game’s evolved traversal and combat systems shown in the trailer.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Nintendo announced Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, a new tactical entry for Switch 2 with a gladiatorial “Heroic Games” framing device and an original cast. The reveal focused on premise and characters and positioned the title for a 2026 release window.
Pokémon Pokopia
The Pokémon Company revealed Pokémon Pokopia, a life-simulation / world-building spin-off in which players inhabit a Ditto-like role, focusing on farming, building and raising Pokémon. The game was placed in a 2026 release window and presented as a creative sandbox experience distinct from core Pokémon RPGs.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A: “Mega Dimension” DLC
Pokémon Legends: Z-A will receive paid DLC called Mega Dimension, which adds Mega Evolutions and additional post-game content. The Direct showed the DLC trailer and noted availability and pre-order details.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade making its way to the Switch 2
Square Enix confirmed Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Switch 2 and reiterated that Rebirth and the remaining trilogy parts are planned for the platform. The Direct materials included Switch 2 release timing details as part of Square Enix’s Switch 2 rollout.
Resident Evil: Requiem and RE7/Village are both getting Switch 2 ports
Capcom announced Resident Evil: Requiem for Switch 2 alongside Switch 2 ports of Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village. The Direct specified Requiem’s day-one availability on Switch 2 and discussed Capcom’s multi-platform timing.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection was dated March 13, 2026 for Switch 2 (and other platforms), with the trailer showcasing its turn-based monster-bonding systems and story beats. The Direct emphasized series staples alongside new content.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment was dated November 6, 2025 for Switch 2 and shown with split-screen co-op and narrative connections to Tears of the Kingdom. The reveal concentrated on large-scale musou combat and Zelda-adjacent story elements.
Persona 3 Reload
Atlus released a free demo for Persona 3 Reload on the eShop concurrent with the Direct, noting that demo progress carries over to the full game. The Direct confirmed the full Switch 2 release timing and highlighted the demo’s availability.
Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush
Nintendo announced paid DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza titled DK Island & Emerald Rush, which became available the same day as the Direct. The DLC announcement included trailer footage and eShop listing details.
Virtual Boy recreation / Nintendo Switch Online Expansion
Nintendo revealed a Virtual Boy recreation experience as part of Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack along with a physical accessory and a cardboard adapter option. The rollout begins February 17, 2026, with 14 classic Virtual Boy titles scheduled to become available over time.
Two Point Museum
Two Point Studios confirmed Two Point Museum for Switch 2 with a release date of October 28, 2025, showing museum-management gameplay and pre-order bonuses. The Direct included a store-page reveal and trailer.
EA SPORTS FC 26
EA confirmed EA SPORTS FC 26 for Switch platforms with a Nintendo release date of September 26, 2025, demonstrated during the partner segment. The Direct partner reel included the trailer and release timing.
Disgaea 7 Complete
Disgaea 7 Complete (definitive edition with DLC) was announced for Switch 2 with an October 10, 2025 release, and pre-order/store-page details were shown. The Direct highlighted bundled content and new quality-of-life features.
Little Nightmares III
Bandai Namco revealed Little Nightmares III for Switch platforms, dated October 10, 2025, emphasizing co-op options and horror-platform gameplay. The partner segment included a trailer and platform confirmation.
Dinkum
Dinkum is a cozy survival/life-sim set on an Australian-inspired island where you farm, fish, build and play co-op; it emphasizes deep crafting, exploration and creative base-building. Nintendo announced a Switch port with a playable demo live the day of the Direct and an early-November 2025 release window.
Storm Lancers
Storm Lancers is a side-scrolling, action-roguelike built around fast-paced combat and seamless couch co-op, designed to let two players team up or drop to single-player smoothly. The game hit the Switch eShop the day of the Direct (priced around $19.99 in initial listings) and was shown as available immediately.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Mii-powered life sim (new entry)
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a revival of Nintendo’s quirky Mii-based life simulator, where you create custom Mii characters and watch their weird, emergent island lives unfold. The Direct showed new footage of customization, minigames, and surreal social interactions, and Nintendo listed a Spring 2026 release window.
POPUCOM — co-op puzzle-platformer
POPUCOM is a vibrant 3D co-op puzzle-platformer from Hypergryph that blends match-3 color mechanics with shooter and platforming elements; it launched on PC on June 2, 2025. Nintendo Direct confirmed a Holiday 2025 Nintendo Switch release, and the game features two-player story mode, a three-to-four-player party mode, cosmetic customization, and online/offline co-op support.
LEGO Voyagers
LEGO Voyagers was shown with a September 15, 2025 release date for Switch and Switch 2, and the Direct demonstrated co-op and exploration mechanics. Nintendo’s store page and trailer were part of the reveal.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Square Enix announced Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, dated October 30, 2025, continuing the HD-2D remaster series for Switch and other platforms. The Direct showcased visuals, platforms, and release timing. And speaking of Dragon Quest…
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Square Enix unveiled Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, described as a modern rework of the classic PS1-era RPG for the Switch 2, with HD-2D visual style enhancements and full Switch 2 support. The announcement gave it a 2026 release window, though no exact date was set.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. — World Stage will get a Switch 2 treatment
SEGA confirmed Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. — World Stage for Switch 2, targeting a winter release window on Switch 2 and noting rollback netcode and cross-play plans. The partner footage showed gameplay and technical features.
Danganronpa 2×2
Spike Chunsoft announced Danganronpa 2×2, an enhanced remake/“what-if” rework of Danganronpa 2, with Switch support and a 2026 window. The Direct revealed the project scope and narrative twist.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins gets a DLC (and, you guessed it, a Switch 2 edition)
KOEI TECMO showed Dynasty Warriors: Origins for Switch 2 with a January 22, 2026 launch on Switch 2 and a same-day paid DLC pack. The trailer emphasized large-scale battles and the DLC content plan.
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection
The Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection was announced for digital release October 30, 2025, with Switch and Switch 2 mentions during the partner lineup; physical editions were noted for later release. The collection bundles classic titles and archival extras.
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly coming for the remake crowd
A remake of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly was revealed for Switch 2 and other platforms with an early-2026 window. The Direct teaser emphasized the title’s horror focus and platform availability.
PowerWash Simulator 2 for Switch 2
PowerWash Simulator 2 was included in the partner reel, with a Fall 2025 release window on Switch 2 and split-screen co-op noted. The partner showcase summarized platform timing and features.
Hades II finally gets a release date (and, sure enough, a Switch 2 version)
In its pretty well received early access stages for the better part of a year, Hades II is finally confirmed for a full release on Switch and Switch 2, with a September 25, 2025 digital launch, while a physical edition is slated for “later”.
Lynked: Banner of the Spark — brand-new RPG
Nintendo revealed Lynked: Banner of the Spark, a brand-new RPG that mixes turn-based combat with a social-link system, drawing comparisons to both Fire Emblem and Persona. The trailer emphasized character relationships as a core gameplay mechanic. No release date was announced, but it was confirmed as a Switch exclusive.
Kirby Air Riders — new amiibo and launch tie-ins
Nintendo revealed swappable-base Kirby Air Riders amiibo tied to the game’s November 20, 2025 launch, showing their in-game functions and designs. The Direct featured the amiibo announcement alongside gameplay coverage.
Human: Fall Flat gets a Switch 2 edition and some improvements
Human: Fall Flat will receive a Switch 2 Edition with new levels (including Candyland), improved input options, and GameShare support on Switch 2. The port was presented as a feature-rich update in the partner segment.
Additional Switch 2 Edition ports / partner highlights
The Direct’s partner reel also listed various Switch 2 Edition ports and partner titles (examples shown: Overcooked 2, Stardew Valley, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, among others) with seasonal windows and demo details. These were presented as part of the partner showcase rather than first-party headlines.
Final thoughts: Nintendo is kicking the Switch 2 into high gear
Judging only by the list above, it seems Nintendo is going for a safe bet: the Switch 2 hasn’t been out for that long, but the console is now picking up a lot of steam—and the Nintendo Direct announcements for September, 2025 shows that the company is ready to go all hands on deck with the hybrid console.
Not that the company gave any room for thinking it will also drop the older Switch right now, obviously, but considering its shift of focus to the new platform and the fact that Holiday season is right around the corner, now might be a good time for you to start thinking about getting an upgrade.
Anyway, let us know what you think!
