Nintendo Switch 2 Will Get Major Blockbuster Titles in 2026, Says NateTheHate

According to reliable source NateTheHate, Nintendo's 2026 plans for the Switch 2 will be headlined by a new Star Fox title and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, among other releases. In a recent podcast episode, NateTheHate—known for his accurate insights into developers' and publishers' plans—revealed that the Star Fox series will return in 2026 after a nearly 10-year hiatus. The new installment will follow the formula of the originals and include online multiplayer. It is slated to be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and a major holiday release. The game is expected to be announced in April, with a full reveal at the June Nintendo Direct. Leading up to Star Fox, Nintendo plans to release Splatoon Raiders, Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave, Rhythm Heaven Groove, a new Switch Sports, Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition throughout the summer and fall of 2026.

Nintendo Switch 2's Late-2026 Lineup Includes Ocarina of Time Remake, The Duskbloods, and More Blockbuster Titles

Adding to the excitement, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and FromSoftware's The Duskbloods will also be key titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 in late 2026. Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave is scheduled for summer 2026, though the specific date is still unknown. A new 3D Mario game has been delayed until 2027. Rumors of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake initially surfaced from NateTheHate on March 27. VGC has since corroborated this information from their own sources, lending further credibility to a possible remake and the return of Star Fox on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.

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