Nintendo Direct June 2026 — All Announcements: Ocarina of Time Remake, Kingdom Hearts 4, Star Fox, and More

Nintendo Direct June 2026 — Quick Reference

• Date: June 9, 2026 | Duration: ~60 minutes
• Format: Pre-recorded + Nintendo Treehouse gameplay demos
• Biggest news: Ocarina of Time Remake (Switch 2, 2026)
• New games announced: 15+ titles across Switch 2 and original Switch
• Full article list: Star Fox → June 25 | Deltarune Ch5 → June 24 | Fire Emblem → Sept 17

The June 2026 Nintendo Direct delivered what many are calling the strongest first-party lineup in years. From the long-rumored Ocarina of Time remake to Kingdom Hearts 4 gameplay, Star Fox’s imminent launch, and a surprise Deltarune Chapter 5 date — here’s every major announcement.

Source: Nintendo Direct official summary

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake #

Platform: Switch 2 exclusive | Release: 2026

The announcement Nintendo fans have waited years for is finally real. The 1998 classic gets a complete visual rebirth for Switch 2. The trailer shows a dramatically overhauled art style — more realistic than Breath of the Wild’s cel-shading but faithful to the original’s atmosphere.

Key details:

• Cinematic-only reveal — no gameplay shown yet
• Visual overhaul — from-the-ground-up asset rebuild
• Story teaser — the Triforce glows on Link’s hand in a reimagined dream sequence
• 2026 release window — likely November for the holiday season
• 40th Zelda anniversary — 2026 marks 40 years of the franchise

Full coverage →

Kingdom Hearts IV #

Platform: Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC | Release: TBA

Square Enix dropped a surprise gameplay trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV, set in the city of Quadratum. The trailer confirms a simultaneous multi-platform launch on Switch 2, marking the first mainline Kingdom Hearts game on a Nintendo platform since Kingdom Hearts III on Switch (cloud version).

The gameplay footage shows Sora in Quadratum’s stylized cityscape, fluid combat transitions, and a more grounded visual style compared to previous entries. A release date was not announced.

Star Fox #

Platform: Switch 2 exclusive | Release: June 25, 2026

Star Fox launches in just two weeks — the fastest turnaround from announcement to release in the Direct. The game features:

• Campaign mode with branching paths and co-op via GameShare
• 4v4 Battle Mode online
• Mouse-Controlled Targeting using the Joy-Con 2

Full coverage →

Deltarune Chapter 5 #

Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Switch 2 | Release: June 24, 2026

Toby Fox announced Chapter 5 as a free update for existing Deltarune owners, releasing June 24. The announcement was brief but confirmed the game continues from Chapter 4’s massive cliffhanger ending.

Full coverage →

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave #

Platform: Switch 2 exclusive | Release: September 17, 2026

A brand-new Fire Emblem title exclusive to Switch 2. The trailer shows a vibrant new setting with tactical combat returning to the series’ grid-based roots, combined with modern presentation. Think Three Houses meets Engage with a completely original story and cast.

Xenoblade Genesis #

Platform: Switch 2 exclusive | Release: 2027

Monolith Soft announced a new beginning for the Xenoblade series. Details are scarce, but the trailer shows a massive new world with scale exceeding anything in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Also announced: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (July 30) and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (Dec 3) are getting Switch 2 Edition upgrades with 4K/60fps and new content.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort #

Platform: Switch 2 exclusive | Release: October 22, 2026

A follow-up to Nintendo Switch Sports featuring 12 sports including boxing, thumb wrestling, and archery. Uses the new Joy-Con 2 motion controls and mouse functionality.

Other Announcements #

Zelda Movie Update #

Nintendo confirmed the live-action Zelda movie from director Wes Ball (The Maze Runner) is on track for an April 30, 2027 release. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth stars as Link, and Bo Bragason plays Princess Zelda. The Ocarina of Time remake trailer’s visual style may hint at the movie’s aesthetic direction.

Release Calendar Summary #

The Bottom Line #

The June 2026 Nintendo Direct was one of the most content-dense in recent memory. For Switch 2 owners specifically, the lineup from June through October is stacked — Star Fox, Deltarune, Fire Emblem, and the Ocarina of Time remake all within six months.

For the original Switch, Deltarune Chapter 5, MGS Master Collection Vol. 2, and Final Fantasy Resonance ensure cross-gen support remains strong.

Sources:

• Nintendo Direct June 2026 — official summary
• GameSpot — 2026 release schedule
• Polygon — Summer Game Fest 2026 roundup
• Square Enix — Final Fantasy Resonance announcement