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Mint
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Nintendo Direct Partner showcase highlights third-party titles coming to Switch and Switch 2
Nintendo's latest Direct: Partner Showcase, aired on Thursday, placed the spotlight firmly on third-party developers, offering a preview of what's in store for both the current Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Switch 2. According to a Polygon report, a wide range of announcements from publishers such as Capcom, Square Enix, EA, Ubisoft and others made for a packed lineup of games arriving in 2025 and beyond. Capcom Returns with Monster Hunter Stories 3 Capcom revealed Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, a new entry in the Monster Hunter Stories series, set to launch in 2026 for the Switch 2. The RPG-styled spinoff will continue the narrative-driven formula familiar to fans of the series. Square Enix Unveils Multiple HD-2D RPGs Square Enix confirmed two new titles in its HD-2D visual style. Octopath Traveler 0, a prequel to the original game, is scheduled for release on 4 December for both Switch and Switch 2. Another original RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, will follow in 2026, exclusively for the Switch 2. New Look at Hyrule Warriors Spinoff Nintendo provided another look at Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a Dynasty Warriors-inspired action game set in the Legend of Zelda universe. The title is still set for a vague 'winter' release. Katamari, Plants vs. Zombies, and Other Revivals Once Upon A Katamari will roll onto the original Switch on 24 October, marking the return of the quirky cult favourite. Meanwhile, EA is reviving Plants vs. Zombies in the form of Plants vs Zombies: Replanted, a remaster featuring local co-op and PvP modes, due on 23 October for both consoles. Tactical and Turn-Based RPGs Galore Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles will debut on 30 September across both platforms. Atlus' Persona 3 Reload is also heading to Switch 2 on 23 October, adding to the growing RPG slate. Action, Horror, and Open-World Adventures Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws arrives on Switch 2 on 4 September, promising an updated version of the open-world game. Meanwhile, Bloober Team's survival horror Cronos: The New Dawn, a spiritual successor to Silent Hill 2, will release on 5 September for the same platform. Retro and Franchise Releases Bandai Namco is set to release Pac-Man World Re-Pac 2 on 26 September, while Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2 will land on Switch 2 on 13 November. Sega's updated brawlers will take advantage of improved visuals on the newer hardware. Sports Games in Focus EA Sports titles are making a return to Nintendo's ecosystem. Madden NFL 26 kicks off on 14 August, followed by EA Sports FC 26 on 26 September. Arcade basketball title NBA Bounce joins them the same day, offering a light-hearted 3-on-3 experience. More Titles Announced for Switch 2 Other notable releases include: Apex Legends, launching alongside a new season on 5 August. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, due on 14 November. Just Dance 2026 Edition, arriving on 14 October for the original Switch. Hela, a whimsical open-world game set for 2026. Chillin' by the Fire, a relaxation-focused campfire simulator, available now for Switch 2 with social features enabled via the camera accessory. The showcase indicates strong support from third-party developers as Nintendo transitions toward its next generation of hardware.
Engadget
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Plants vs. Zombies is getting an HD remaster with co-op
The iconic tower defense game Plants vs. Zombies is getting an HD remaster. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted heads to the Switch and Switch 2 on October 23, as revealed during this morning's Nintendo Direct livestream. As the name suggests, it's a remake of the very first PvZ game, going all the way back to 2009. This is the first time we're seeing a version of the original title on a Nintendo platform since the DS . This is more than just a simple HD refresh. The graphics have been upscaled, which is nice, but EA has also added new levels and plenty of secrets to uncover. The refresh will even include local co-op and PvP, which should be fun. The PSN and Xbox Live Arcade versions of the game, released in the early 2010s, had a co-op mode, but not's not true of many other iterations. Preorders are open right now, and early birds will receive a retro Peashooter skin when the game launches. It remains to be seen if the game will come to other platforms beyond Nintendo's hybrid consoles. However, it's very likely to pop up on just about everything before too long. As for the rest of today's Nintendo Direct , it was a muted affair focusing on third-party titles. Square Enix announced a new Octopath Traveler game and Atlus revealed that Persona 3 Reload is coming to Switch 2 . There was also a bizarre-looking game about building a campfire .
