Nintendo has no shortage of exclusives launching later this year, but right now it’s handing the spotlight to third-party studios and publishers for today’s Direct livestream. The company has kept quiet about what we can expect today, but if it’s anything like the July 2025 Partner Showcase, you can expect a mix of big games, quirky indie titles, and updates on games already confirmed for Switch consoles.
We’ll be keeping track of all the announcements right here, so if you don’t have time to watch the 30-minute presentation, you can scroll below for the biggest news from the Direct.
Orbitals
Orbitals kicked off the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, showing off more of the ’80s-anime-inspired co-op game in action. It’ll launch exclusively for Switch 2 in Q3 2026.
Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse
A girl with no memories, strangers searching for mysteries, and a housewife investigating murders are all story threads that converge in this narrative-heavy game that’s coming to Switch and Switch 2 later this year.
Tokyo Scramble
Tokyo is a hot tourist destination, but beneath the surface? There lies a world of danger and dinosaurs in this this stealth-focused game. Tokyo Scramble will also feature GameShare, allowing up to four players to control the action. It’s out soon on February 11.
Valheim
Valheim is coming to Switch 2, bringing all of the popular game’s Viking-themed crafting and survival to the Nintendo platform. Just don’t forget to construct a chimney before you start a fire in your new home, if you want to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
Hollow Knight
Team Cherry’s beloved metroidvania is getting upgraded for the Switch 2, and it’s available right now. If you own the original game, you can claim a free upgrade.
