The Nintendo Switch 2 February 2026 Partner Showcase Third Party Game Highlights
The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase in February 2026 focused on the third party lineup for the Nintendo Switch 2 The event showed first party updates of multiple major game releases which will launch in 2026 together with new console features that work with the upcoming hardware.
Major New Announcements and Gameplay Reveals
Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem is the next entry in the survival horror series featuring dual protagonists Grace and Leon The game uses two different gameplay styles because Grace plays stealthily while Leon plays in combat situations The game has both first person and third person viewing options.
Themed Switch 2 Pro Controller and Amiibo figures for Grace and Leon will launch in 2026 with their release date on February 27 2026.
Orbitals
Orbitals delivers a sci fi co op adventure experience with visual styles that show anime inspired elements The players use the Liquid Launcher tool to travel through intergalactic space environments The game allows players to share their games through Gameshare while they play together online or in local co op mode.
Pragmata
Pragmata Capcom gave a fresh presentation of Pragmata which showed its battle system that combines fighting and robot hacking gameplay elements. The eShop demo can be played today while the demo will be available to users on April 24 2026.
Tokyo Scramble
Tokyo Scramble lets players control Ann as she explores the Tokyo underground which contains dinosaur like creatures called Zenos This stealth based escape game enables four players to play together.
AAA Transfers and Performance Enhancements
The Nintendo Switch 2 will receive improved performance and graphical fidelity for multiple AAA games that developers will transfer to the platform.
- Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition: The complete wasteland experience will be available on February 24 2026.
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The second part of the remake trilogy launches on Switch 2 on June 3, 2026.
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered: The fantasy classic will release all of its expansion packs in 2026.
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The 2024 action adventure title arrives on May 12, 2026.
- Valheim: The Viking survival game supports up to 10 players online and launches in 2026.
- Hollow Knight: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: The game provides improved visual quality and higher frame rates The upgrade is available now as a free update for current users.
Additional 2026 Game Releases
The following titles will release in 2026.
- The Adventure of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Square Enix): An HD 2D RPG featuring time travel mechanics. Launches June 18, 2026.
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection: The game will launch on March 13 2026. A demo with save data transfer is available today.
- Granblue Fantasy: Relink Endless Ragnarok: The enhanced version introduces new co op tiers accompanied by new playable characters. Launches July 9, 2026.
- Kyoto Xanadu will present 3D combat to players through its gameplay of life simulation in its sequel to Tokyo Xanadu. Launches Summer 2026.
- The Captain Tsubasa 2 World Fighters game provides players with the option to choose from 22 national teams and over 110 available characters. The game will launch in 2026.
- eFootball Kick Off The Konami soccer simulation game presents users with a World Tour feature which allows them to experience its soccer gameplay. The movie will arrive in Summer 2026.
- Super Bomberman Collection: The collection includes all the classic SNES and NES games. Users can play it now on both Switch and Switch 2.
- Arcade Archives 2: Rave Racer will be added to the lineup on February 26.
Complete 2026 Release Calendar
The complete calendar of releases consists of the following events:
- PGA Tour 2K25: February 6
- Tokyo Scramble: February 11
- Reanimal: February 13
- Star Trek: Voyager Across the Unknown: February 18
- Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse: February 19
- Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition: February 24
- Resident Evil Requiem: February 27
- Scott Pilgrim EX: March 3
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection: March 13
- WWE 2K26: March 13
- Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun: March 18
- Disney Dreamlight Valley Switch 2 Edition: March 25
- Goat Simulator 3: April 1
- Pragmata: April 24
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: May 12
- Tales of Arise Beyond the Dawn: May 22
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: June 3
- The Adventure of Elliot: June 18
- Digimon Story Time Stranger: July 10
- Culdcept BEGINS Switch 2 Edition: July 16
