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- A flood of major game announcements at Summer Game Fest suggests Switch 2 may be attracting bigger third-party support than many expected.
- Bloober Team also continued to back Nintendo’s platform with several announcements.
A flood of major game announcements at Summer Game Fest suggests Switch 2 may be attracting bigger third-party support than many expected.
For months, gamers debated whether Monster Hunter Wilds could ever make its way to Nintendo Switch 2. Some believed the game was simply too demanding. Others thought Nintendo’s new hardware might surprise people. Now, the debate is over.
Capcom has officially confirmed that Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to Switch 2 in 2026, marking one of the biggest third-party announcements from Summer Game Fest. While the company has yet to reveal gameplay footage or a firm release date, the news alone has become a major talking point across the industry.
The announcement feels bigger than just another port. Monster Hunter Wilds launched in early 2025 and quickly became one of the most talked-about releases of the year. Bringing a game of that scale to Nintendo’s platform suggests developers are becoming increasingly confident in what Switch 2 can handle.
That confidence was on display throughout Summer Game Fest, where a steady stream of publishers unveiled projects for Nintendo’s newest console. The event delivered a clear message: third-party support for Switch 2 is growing, and it’s growing fast.
Among the standout reveals was the next chapter in the Final Fantasy VII remake saga. According to sources, the game is set for a simultaneous launch across multiple platforms, including Switch 2. Early screenshots have already generated excitement, with many fans impressed by the visual quality shown so far.
Bloober Team also continued to back Nintendo’s platform with several announcements.
The studio confirmed a story expansion for Cronos: The New Dawn and introduced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a narrative-driven action-adventure game featuring cinematic storytelling and large-scale sci-fi environments. Both projects are expected to arrive on Switch 2.
Another surprise came from Arizona Sunshine, the zombie-action series known for its chaotic co-op gameplay. The upcoming release will feature both single-player and multiplayer modes, giving Switch 2 owners another major action title to keep an eye on.
Capcom wasn’t finished either. Alongside Monster Hunter Wilds, the publisher confirmed Resident Evil: Code Veronica for Switch 2. The reveal further strengthened Capcom’s growing relationship with Nintendo, as the company continues to bring some of its biggest franchises to the platform.
And the list keeps growing. Alien: Isolation 2, Attack on Titan 3, and The Wolf Among Us 2 were all announced for Switch 2, joining a lineup that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Add in dozens of indie games revealed during the event, and Nintendo’s upcoming release schedule suddenly looks packed.
What makes all of this especially interesting is how quickly perceptions have changed. Just a year ago, many of these games seemed unlikely candidates for a Nintendo platform. Today, they are becoming part of Switch 2’s growing library.
Of course, Summer Game Fest may only be the beginning. Nintendo is still expected to hold a major Direct presentation soon, and many fans believe even more announcements are on the way. If publishers are already bringing games like Monster Hunter Wilds, Resident Evil, and Alien: Isolation 2 to Switch 2 before Nintendo’s own showcase, it raises an intriguing question: what else is waiting to be revealed?
