Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Brings Bethesda Debuts and New Switch 2 Exclusives

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Nintendo’s latest Partner Showcase maps out a crowded third‑party schedule for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The stream blended remasters and long‑awaited ports with brand‑new projects – from Bethesda’s first wave on Nintendo’s next system to fresh exclusives built around online and co‑op play. Several titles received specific release dates across February–July, while others locked in windows for later in the year and 2026.

Bethesda featured prominently as MachineGames and Bethesda Game Studios bring their franchises to Switch 2. Capcom, Square Enix and other partners filled out the calendar with survival horror, action RPGs and retro collections. Below – the key beats, stripped of sales language and accessory promos, focused on release timing, core features and developer notes.

Bethesda's First Wave on Switch 2

MachineGames’ take on the iconic archaeologist leads the charge, joined by a modernized Wasteland journey and a rebuilt Elder Scrolls classic.

• Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – A 1937 adventure set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, mixing whip‑driven traversal with puzzle‑forward exploration across locations like Marshall College and Sukhothai. Launch: May 12 on Nintendo Switch 2, physical and digital.
• Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition – Open‑world RPG with base building, faction choices and hundreds of quests; this edition bundles six official add‑ons plus over 150 Creation Club items. Digital launch: February 24 on Nintendo Switch 2; physical launch: April 28.
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – A comprehensive rebuild of the 2006 Game of the Year with enhanced visuals and performance, plus the Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine story expansions. Launch: 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, physical and digital.

“It was incredible for us to partner on the original Nintendo Switch… We’re excited to finally bring a number of our franchises for the first time to Nintendo [platforms],” said Todd Howard, Studio Head & Creative Director, Bethesda Softworks.

Capcom's Duo: Resident Evil and Pragmata

Resident Evil Requiem comes to Switch 2 with dual perspectives and flexible difficulty. Players alternate between FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and agent Leon S. Kennedy, and can switch between first‑ and third‑person views at any time. Launch: February 27 on Nintendo Switch 2. A behind‑the‑scenes “Creator’s Voice” video is also planned.

PRAGMATA sets a spacefarer and an android partner loose in a lunar facility – a two‑protagonist action‑adventure where Diana can hack enemy armor to create openings for Hugh’s firearms. Launch: April 24 on Nintendo Switch 2. A playable demo is slated for Nintendo eShop.

Switch 2 Exclusives and New Arrivals

• Orbitals – Switch 2 exclusive two‑player co‑op puzzle‑platformer in a retro‑anime universe with asymmetric roles and online or local play. Launch: Summer 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2.
• TOKYO SCRAMBLE – A subterranean survival‑puzzle‑action game starring Anne, where stealth and quick decision‑making matter. Supports up to 4 players locally or online. Launch: February 11 on Nintendo Switch 2.
• FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH – The second entry in the remake project expands beyond Midgar with open‑area exploration, Chocobo traversal and new encounters. Launch: June 3 on Nintendo Switch 2.
• Kyoto Xanadu – Action RPG set in an alternate Japan where Kyoto is the capital, blending dungeon delving in the “Xanadu” labyrinth with social bonds in daily life. Launch: Summer 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
• Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok – Action RPG with over 20 playable characters and co‑op for up to 4 players locally or online. Launch: July 9 on Nintendo Switch 2.
• PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse – Standalone mystery set in Japan’s Ise‑Shima region, told through multiple viewpoints and local folklore. Launch: February 19 on Nintendo Switch.
• Turok: Origins – Dinosaur combat and alien conflict, playable solo or online in a team of warriors. Launch: Fall 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2.
• Digimon Story Time Stranger – Turn‑based strategy RPG with over 450 Digimon and non‑linear evolution paths; Switch 2 version offers a selectable graphics mode. Launch: July 10 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
• Valheim – Viking survival with procedurally generated biomes, crafting and building; play solo or with up to 9 friends online. Launch: 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2.
• MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 3: TWISTED REFLECTION – Turn‑based monster‑riding RPG featuring Rite of Channeling and Habitat Restoration systems. Launch: March 13 on Nintendo Switch 2.
• CAPTAIN TSUBASA 2: WORLD FIGHTERS – Arcade‑style football with 22 teams and over 110 characters. Launch: 2026 on Nintendo Switch.
• SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION – Compilation featuring 7 titles across 12 versions, including first‑time localized releases of Super Bomberman 4 and 5. Launch: “later today” on Nintendo Switch 2 (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition) and Nintendo Switch.
• Hollow Knight – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Higher resolution, improved frame rate and extra effects for the acclaimed 2D action‑adventure. Launch: “later today” on Nintendo Switch 2.
• The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – Single‑player action RPG from the team behind Octopath Traveler, spanning four eras with seven weapon types, Magicite upgrades and “Fairy Actions.” Launch: June 18 on Nintendo Switch 2.

Classics in the Archives

Nintendo’s archival lines expand with fresh console and arcade entries.

• Console Archives – NINJA GAIDEN II: THE DARK SWORD OF CHAOS and Console Archives – Cool Boarders arrive “later today” on Nintendo Switch 2.
• Arcade Archives 2 – Rave Racer (Nintendo Switch 2) and Arcade Archives – Rave Racer (Nintendo Switch) are planned for 2026, alongside additional Console Archives titles including Doraemon and SONIC WINGS Special.

Football Returns in a Streamlined Package

eFootball Kick‑Off! targets accessibility and competitive play with a World Tour club mode, an International Cup tournament and a 6‑a‑side option plus a performance‑based rank system. Launch: Summer 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2.

Also Shown – Montage Highlights and Dates

Beyond the deep dives, Nintendo rolled a montage of additional titles headed to both systems. Key dates are below.

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Why It Matters – a Clearer Third???Party Picture for Switch 2

The showcase fills in the near‑term and mid‑term lineup for Nintendo’s next system with a mix of big RPGs, survival horror and co‑op‑ready exclusives. For players, the takeaway is simple: a steady cadence of releases begins in February and stretches through summer – with cornerstone RPGs and remasters anchoring 2026. Keep your calendar handy; there’s breadth here for most tastes.