Today’s thrilling Nintendo Direct brought a plethora of exciting announcements, unveiling a diverse lineup of upcoming titles from Nintendo and its global partners. Gamers can anticipate these new releases on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch throughout 2025 and beyond.
Kicking off the festivities, the legendary Shigeru Miyamoto announced a series of events to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., originally launched in Japan on September 13, 1985. In a jubilant reveal, he shared that both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be available on Nintendo Switch starting October 2. He also unveiled the title of an upcoming animated film set in the beloved universe: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Switch 2 enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to, including the exhilarating Mario Tennis Fever—the latest addition to the sports series; an intriguing new adventure in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book; and fresh multiplayer content for Super Mario Bros. Wonder with the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
Aside from celebrating Mario's legacy, Nintendo shared first looks at Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Pokémon Pokopia; juicy updates on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Kirby Air Riders; along with exciting DLC announcements for Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Donkey Kong Bananza. Plus, be sure to check out the newly added Kirby theme in the Nintendo Today! app.
Today’s presentation also highlighted numerous captivating games from Nintendo’s publishing partners lined up for 2025 and beyond, like the spine-chilling Resident Evil Requiem, adrenaline-fueled Hades II, the mind-bending puzzle game Suika Game Planet, and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, where players can bond with iconic monsters.
For a complete view of the Nintendo Direct presentation, visit Nintendo's official site. Below, discover more details about the featured games:
- Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary: Celebrate with a collection of titles for both Nintendo Switch systems and a new animated movie, along with unique activities at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto featuring special light displays and exclusive illustrations.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: A sneak peek introduced the animated film, set to be released globally starting April 3, 2026.
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave: The latest in the acclaimed series promises a gripping story and tactical RPG gameplay, launching for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
- Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2: Set off with Mario across the cosmos, enhanced with improved graphics, new features, and a free update for 4K resolution on Nintendo Switch 2. Available on October 2.
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Samus finds herself on the mysterious planet of Viewros in an adventure that highlights her psychic abilities and high-tech equipment. Scheduled for dual launches on December 4 for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
- Pokémon Pokopia: Create your own Pokémon paradise as a transformed Ditto in this imaginative game set to launch in 2026. Pre-orders available on November 12.
- Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush: This DLC features new gameplay experiences with familiar faces on DK Island, releasing later today.
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: New Mega Evolutions await players on October 16 for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with an expansion pack coming soon.
- Mario Tennis Fever: Dive into action with a roster of playable characters and unique Fever Rackets on February 12, 2026, with pre-orders available today.
- And much more awaits as various titles and collaborations are set to make waves throughout the coming years!