Nintendo unveils Switch 2 lineup, Sony adds PS Plus games

Nintendo and Sony have each announced major updates to their gaming platforms this week, with Nintendo revealing a slate of upcoming titles for its Switch consoles and Sony adding a new batch of games to its PlayStation Plus subscription service.

Nintendo held a major Nintendo Direct presentation on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, showcasing numerous upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch and the forthcoming Switch 2. The event was headlined by the announcement of a full graphical remake of the classic 1998 adventure The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which is being rebuilt exclusively for the Switch 2. The remake is part of a broader celebration of the Zelda franchise's 40th anniversary, though a specific launch date was not revealed.

Another major first-party title, Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave, was confirmed for a Switch 2-exclusive launch on September 17, 2026. The game represents a significant shift for the tactical series, centering on a tournament arc called the Heroic Games. It will blend traditional grid-based combat with social and management systems and introduces a new high-risk combat mechanic called Blaze Arts.

The presentation outlined a crowded release schedule for the...