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Round Up: Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement From Summer Game Fest’s Weekend Showcases

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The big weekend of Summer Game Fest 2026 is behind us, and it sure was a stacked one.

While showcases and streams were gradually trickling out over the last week, this weekend was when most of the biggies came out to play, many of which came loaded with their fair share of Switch news.

To make sure that you don’t miss anything heading to a Nintendo platform, we’ve assembled the following round-up, detailing every Switch-relevant announcement from the last weekend (basically, anything from Geoff’s Opening Show onwards).

Note. With so many showcases to get through, this roundup is a work in progress, and we will be adding to it as soon as possible.

We’ve broken down the announcements by the shows they cropped up in, so let’s start with Mr. Keighley himself, and everything coming our way from the big opening showcase.

Opening Show

While mostly focused on the beefier consoles, Geoff’s opening showcase featured a couple of big hitters heading to Switch 1 and 2. Here they all are, in the order we saw them.

Resident Evil Veronica

Cuphead

Alien: Isolation 2

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3

The Zero Point has cracked the sky open, transforming the Island into a warped new reality. Get in, grab power-packing Sprites, and extract them for the next match. Welcome to Fortnite: Runners!

007 First Light – Bawma Will Return

Armatus

“This is it, Warrior. Wake up.”
Battle demonic creatures and master fast-paced combat in the apocalyptic ruins of Paris. The veil is broken, and you are humanity’s last hope.

Armatus launches this winter

Hotwheels Infinite Rush

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds & Pico Park

Attack On Titan 3

Street Fighter 6 – Year 4

Final Fantasy VII Revelation

Day of the Devs

For something with a little more of an indie flair, the Day of the Devs SGF showcase brought all the following Switch announcements.

Super Yooka-Laylee Kart

Trine 6: Together in Time

Trine 6: Together in Time is a co-op puzzle platformer for 1–4 players. Wit, timing, and teamwork collide as you solve perplexing puzzles, engage cunning creatures, and traverse perilous paths in the next adventure through Trine’s iconic fantasy world.

Southeast Asian Games Showcase

The Southeast Asian Games Showcase had a few more upcoming Switch (2) games for us. Here are all the ones that cropped up in this year’s show.

TCG Card Shop Simulator

TCG Card Shop Simulator is a Management Sim game where you run your own card shop. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.

Nightmare Circus

Nightmare Circus is a collision-driven action adventure indie game where you play as a Puppeteer trapped inside the Nightmare Realm. Use momentum-based combat, enhanced magic abilities, and precision positioning to defeat enemies and survive a twisted dark fantasy world.

KuloNiku: Bowl Up!

Utilize long-honed recipes as you prepare unique meals for quirky small-town locals, upgrade and customize your shop, compete in thrilling cooking battles to become top chef, and protect your family’s long-running restaurant!

GigaBash DLC

A battle of cosmic proportions is coming to #GigaBash! The Son of Seven joins the roster, but he isn’t alone. A corrupt, tyrannical force of pure malice has followed him to claim an ancient vengeance. Keep your eyes on the skies. The light reveals all soon.

Kidbash: Super Legend

Building Relationships

First announced in 2024, Building Relationships is returning to SGF with a console release trailer showcasing the romantic dating gameplay and a glimpse behind the world of building

Memoirium

Traverse a chaotic and crumbling realm of dreams composed of liminal spaces. Adapt to the world’s odd rules as a Dreamer, and defy others like you to escape the strange and eclectic subconscious landscape.

Table Flip Simulator

Had a stressful day? Blow off some steam in Table Flip Simulator! This physics-based puzzler allows you to unwind as you throw or smash items with hilarious effects. From working as a barista to becoming the President of Antarctica, you can go beyond flipping the table – the world is yours to wreck!

Mirth Island

Discover Mirth Island, a charming rhythm game where music, friendship, and community take center stage. Join Dodo on a heartwarming adventure to rebuild the local theater, meet unforgettable residents, and prepare for a spectacular grand performance. Sing, dance, and play through a colorful world filled with musical moments and wholesome vibes. Watch the official Mirth Island announcement trailer and get your first look at this cozy rhythm game experience coming soon.

Until Then DLC

Award-winning narrative adventure Until Then brings two new riveting chapters following our beloved characters. Sofia returns home to memories she left behind. Mark meets a new lover and an old friend. On their own, they explore what it means to carry on living in the presence of absence.

Hoa 2

Hoa 2 will transport you to a beautiful world. Explore, interact with nature, solve puzzles and seek to bring life back to a special friend. Continuing the story from the first part, this sequel sees our little fairy return in an amazing new style. In Hoa 2, our courageous protagonist sets forth in a vibrant 3D world, interacting with nature, partnering with fascinating creatures and discovering new secrets and abilities in their quest to aid an old friend.

Wholesome Direct

As ever, the Wholesome Direct had a bunch of Switch (2) titles to its name. Here are all the ones we spotted in this year’s SGF showcase:

Moonlight Peaks

In this heartwarming, supernatural life-sim, you set out to show your skeptical father that a life of compassion is possible – even for the undead. Make friends with local creatures of the night and perhaps find eternal love. Settle down in your family’s haunted cottage, customizing it to suit your own gothic style. And unlock mystical abilities, potions, and spells, all in the name of a bountiful harvest.

Discounty DLC

Will you help Blomkest thrive as a sustainable community or chase endless profits at any cost? Every business owner must eventually answer one important question: People or Profit?

Lou’s Lagoon

Lou’s Lagoon is a cozy exploration and crafting adventure that sees you take to the skies across the Limbo Archipelago in search of your missing Uncle Lou who is missing after a storm. Harness your collection of trusty gadgets to collect resources, clean up the storm damaged islands and unravel the mystery surrounding Lou’s disappearance.

The Wondering Village DLC

The Wandering Village: The Last Leviathan will feature a new giant players can befriend and learn to live on. Levi, a distant relative of Onbu, is a marine creature that feels right at home in the ocean. In addition to keeping Levi fed and free of poison, you also have to make sure to always keep it well hydrated.

Deer and Boy

Deer & Boy is a narrative cinematic adventure that tells a silent story through stunning visuals and evocative music. In this poetic cinematic platformer, a runaway boy meets a fawn. As their bond grows, so do their abilities and the emotional weight of their journey, where silence speaks louder than words.

Momento

Momento is a cozy room decorator with a twist: the choices you make play out over the course of a lifetime.

Froggy Brews

Froggy Brews is a cozy narrative adventure game, where every cup of tea tells a story. Play as a tea-loving frog returning to your old neighborhood that has changed over time. Brew tea for villagers, uncover heartfelt stories, and rediscover your place in this world.

Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit

All those who are lost deserve kindness. Especially these cute ghost bears! Help these creatures find peace in this relaxing sequel to the beloved life-sim game Cozy Grove, where new crafting, building, and camping island adventures await.

Go-Go Town

Step into the role of a hands-on mayor and build your town from the ground up. Plan neighborhoods, automate logistics and grow your community—all while juggling workers, infrastructure, and day-to-day chaos to create your dream town. Play solo for total control, or bring friends for co-op mayhem.

Loftia

Loftia is a cozy MMO world where you can build towards a brighter, more sustainable future. Connect with friends both new and old to farm, craft, explore, decorate and build your dream life in a vibrant solarpunk world. Work together on community projects that evolve the game over time, and create a meaningful impact, together!

Moomin: Midsummer Madness

Moomin: Midsummer Madness is a beautifully illustrated point-and-click adventure! Join the Moominfamily in a delightfully playful tale of curiosity, sympathy, and the small wonders around us.

Hela: Of Mice and Magic

In Hela: Of Mice & Magic, you take on the role of tiny mouse familiars helping restore harmony to a world that is slowly falling out of balance.
Journey through a living natural world, meet its animal inhabitants, solve puzzles through cooperation, brew magical potions, and discover a Nordic-inspired tale where kindness, curiosity, and exploration guide the adventure.

Toem 2

Step back into the shoes of a curious photographer and set off on a brand new adventure all about uncovering hidden details, helping friends along the way, and documenting the world’s little wonders in TOEM 2, the sequel to the acclaimed TOEM.

Walk the Frog

Step into the cozy narrative puzzle game where every level is built from hand drawn sticky notes. Rebuild Froggo’s world, solve relaxing drag and drop puzzles and guide him back home to meet his best friend buddy.

Japanese Rural Life Adventure

A relaxing slow-life sim. Experience the charm of Japanese countryside living in a beautifully crafted pixel-art world.

Hokko Spaces

Introducing Hokko Spaces, a gentle, creative sandbox experience where you can design beautifully detailed miniature diorama-style worlds, set in the cosy world of Hokko Life!

Wild Chorus

A hand-illustrated musical exploration game where you charm Sound Sprites and protect them from Silence, combine them into Melodies and fix the world (and the soundtrack), in whatever way you choose. No musical ability required!

Colorbound

In Colorbound, color is more than just hue. As Anku, an Aymara boy with a unique gift, you’ll harness the power of color to shape the environment itself, uncovering hidden paths to navigate challenging and complex puzzles.

Story Rich Showcase

Coming soon!

Green Games Showcase

Coming soon!

Pride Parade

Coming soon!

Future Games Show – Summer Showcase

Coming soon!

Frosty Games Fest

Coming soon!

Xbox Games Showcase

Coming soon!

PC Gaming Show

Coming soon!

Deutsche Indie Showcase

Coming soon!


We’ll be adding more Switch 1 & 2 announcements soon, so watch this space!

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