Atlus announced during Wednesday's Nintendo Direct that Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 are both coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Persona 4 Revival launches on Switch 2 on May 20, following its February 18 release on other platforms. MAPPA is handling the game's animated cutscenes.
Nintendo announced during the September 9 Nintendo Direct that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is getting a Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2. The version launches February 25 with improved visuals and frame rate, includes all Expansion Pass content, and offers a discount and save data transfer for owners of the original Switch release.
Level 5 revealed during the Nintendo Direct livestream that Professor Layton and The New World of Steam will launch worldwide on December 10. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, with mouse support on all versions except Switch.
PLAION has delayed the NEOGEO AES+ console to September 16, 2027, citing global parts procurement constraints. Originally scheduled for November 12, 2026, the reproduction of the 1990 home Neo Geo console was pushed back to allow time to produce sufficient units. Existing pre-orders remain valid with no price increase.
Capcom showed new footage of Rockman: Dual Override during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast on September 9, 2026. The presentation confirmed that Blues is playable alongside Rockman, with each character offering a distinct combat style. Rockman relies on his buster, while Blues excels at close-range combat using his shield. The game also introduces Custom Chips that grant access to various abilities, and an Override form designed to counter more powerful bosses. Rockman: Dual Override is scheduled for release in spring 2027. Capcom also announced that amiibo figures of Rockman and Blues will launch simultaneously with the game. The footage aired as part of the ongoing Nintendo Direct presentation, and the announcement was covered by multiple Japanese gaming outlets.
Marvelous announced a new RPG, ETERNAL ANIMA, during the Nintendo Direct streamed on September 9, 2026. The game is set for release on March 4, 2027, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with the Steam version following on March 5. Set in a world where civilization and wisdom have been lost, the protagonist uses a Mind-Reading Art to evoke the memories of heroes and inherit their powers, and must sense enemy hostility to anticipate actions in battle. Other sources describe the setting as one where hoping for a better future is a felony, with the protagonist pursued as a heretic traveling between the past and present of four lost continents. The game is described as a completely new JRPG centered on the theme of inheritance across eras. Marvelous has opened the official website for the title.
D3PUBLISHER released Nintendo Switch versions of the horror adventure games The Scary Stories at School and Tsukikomori on September 10. Both 1990s titles have players advancing through tales told by multiple storytellers, with scenarios that change based on storyteller order and player choices. Download versions cost 2,970 yen each, with physical and limited editions also available.
Anime News Network reviews Red River episode 10, scoring it 3.3. The review praises the adaptation for retaining the harsh truth of slavery, and notes clever plotting in referencing twin goddesses Ninatta and Kulitta. However, it criticizes Yuri's characterization as an unearned see-saw between competence and breakdowns.
Alliance Arts released Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil. on September 10 for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game is a modern remake of the 2002 bullet hell shooter Touhou Koumakyou, led by original creator ZUN, and marks the first official Touhou Project shooting game on console platforms. It includes a New Classic version with high-resolution graphics and all BGM rearranged by ZUN, plus a Classic version that reproduces the 2002 game as faithfully as possible. The Classic version can inherit replays and save data from the original ver1.02h. New features include a Spell Practice mode and an unlimited lives mode for newcomers. The standard edition costs 1,990 yen, and a deluxe edition with a digital sound player app is 2,966 yen. The original source code was lost, so a programmer from the doujin circle AQUA STYLE independently analyzed the game and built a Switch version, which became the project's starting point. A DVD backup found at ZUN's home helped recreate character portraits. The New Classic version also supports 4K resolution.
Bloober Team announced 'Onyx: The Dark Grip' on September 9, 2026, during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast. The new horror adventure is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 and is exclusive to the console's handheld mode. The game follows protagonist Holden, who is drawn by an eerie voice into a fog-shrouded land. Players control Holden but also interfere with the world through touch controls, unlocking doors and reading minds. This interference appears to Holden as supernatural phenomena, causing him to gradually lose his sanity. Players must manage his sanity while uncovering the truth behind 'something.' Sources note that tilting the Switch 2 console may also be required for some actions. Bloober Team is known for the remake of 'Silent Hill 2' and the 'Layers of Fear' series. The announcement was part of a broader Nintendo Direct showcase that included multiple titles.
Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia announced Ondeh Ondeh: Kaya's Umami Great Adventure during the Nintendo Direct streamed on September 9, 2026. The game is a rhythm action title developed by Malaysian studio Metronomik, and it is scheduled for release in 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. The protagonist, Kaya, aims to become a World Builder, a figure who creates worlds. To reach that goal, she travels through islands filled with rhythm, solving mysteries and taking on trials along the way. The central mechanic is a Magic Spoon that gives rhythm to whatever it scoops. Footage shown during the presentation included scenes of the spoon moving giant objects. The game combines rhythm-based play with puzzle-solving, as Kaya uses both timing and insight to overcome the challenges on each island. The announcement came as part of the broader Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 showcase, which included multiple third-party and first-party reveals.
During the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast on September 9, 2026, publisher SNK announced METAL SLUG ULTIMATE COLLECTION, a compilation for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch scheduled for release in 2027. The set commemorates the 30th anniversary of the run-and-gun series and gathers 10 titles in total, from the original METAL SLUG through METAL SLUG 7, plus the Game Boy Advance entry METAL SLUG ADVANCE and a location test version never officially released. The included games span the series' arcade and console history, with original platforms ranging from NEOGEO MVS to PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS. The collection adds online co-op play and a gallery mode for viewing illustrations and other content. Physical and download versions are planned. The location test version is described by multiple sources as legendary and rarely shown to the public, revived after 30 years. The announcement was part of a Nintendo Direct presentation streamed on September 9, 2026.
During the Nintendo Direct streamed on September 9, 2026, Nintendo announced that Star Fox Adventures will be added to the Nintendo GameCube Nintendo Classics lineup. The game becomes available immediately after the Direct concludes. Star Fox Adventures is the third entry in the Star Fox series, originally released in 2002. It is a 3D action game in which Fox investigates a planet inhabited by dinosaurs alongside his dinosaur partner Tricky, solving mysteries and puzzles while adventuring. The announcement accompanied a separate free update for the Switch 2 title Star Fox, distributed on September 30. That update adds split-screen support to battle mode, three new battle stages named Katina, Sector X, and Venom, and allows up to four players to join online battles from a single Switch 2 console. The two announcements were presented together during the same broadcast, with the Classics addition following the free update news.
Konami Digital Entertainment announced a remake of the 2008 PSP title Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX Tag Force 3 during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast on September 9. The new game, Yu-Gi-Oh! TAG FORCE GX, is scheduled for release on February 16, 2027, for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! GX anime, the remake brings back the original premise in which the player, a student at Duel Academia, is asked by the chancellor to take part in a Tag Duel at the graduation ceremony. Players talk with classmates who are also facing graduation, find a partner, and aim for the top in tag duels. The remake features more than 100 characters, with fully voiced duels for all characters. It also supports online battles, and graphics have been upgraded from the original PSP release. Pre-orders are scheduled to begin after the Direct presentation concludes.
During the Nintendo Direct broadcast on September 9, 2026, Imagineer announced a collaboration between its exercise game series Fit Boxing and the sword training simulation Touken Ranbu ONLINE. The new title, Fit Boxing Touken Ranbu -Shutsujin! Exercise Honmaru-, is scheduled for release on January 15, 2027, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Players exercise alongside six sword warriors who appear as 3D instructors, including Mikazuki Munechika, Oodachi Yasusada, and Tsurumaru Kuninaga. The game includes a Nito Kenbu Mode that lets players train with two sword warriors at once. Continuing exercise unlocks daily episodes in which players communicate with the characters. The Fit Boxing series has previously released collaboration titles such as Fit Boxing Fist of the North Star and Fit Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku. Touken Ranbu content had appeared in Fit Boxing 2 only as BGM DLC from the anime Touken Ranbu -Hanamaru-, making this the first full collaboration between the two franchises. The announcement was part of the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 showcase.
During the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast on September 9, Nintendo announced Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Everyone's Challenge! Dandori Exam for release on November 12, 2026. The Switch 2 version of Pikmin 4 supports the console's built-in microphone, letting players issue commands to their Pikmin by voice. The release adds a new mode called Everyone's Challenge! Dandori Exam, in which players race to see how quickly they can carry treasure. The full title of the package is Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Everyone's Challenge! Dandori Exam, and it arrives on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Nintendo's official Japanese account teased the announcement with a question about testing planning skills, and the broadcast confirmed the game will appear on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform. The original Pikmin 4 launched on the original Switch in 2023, and this edition brings the strategy title to the newer hardware with the added voice command feature and the timed treasure-carrying challenge mode.
During the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast on September 9, Nintendo announced that two new amiibo for the Nintendo Switch 2 software Kirby Air Riders will launch on November 12. The figures, Sword Kirby & Dragoon and Noir Dedede & Hydra, will each be priced at 8,250 yen including tax at the Nintendo Store. According to the broadcast, the amiibo can be called up as figure players that can be raised as legendary machines, and they can also be swapped onto other amiibo machines to be summoned in the game. In addition to the amiibo release, the Direct revealed that an in-game event is planned for Kirby Air Ride. During this event, the menu screen and paddock will receive special specifications, and players will be able to obtain special rewards. Further details about the event were not provided during the presentation. The announcement adds to a slate of new amiibo tied to the upcoming Kirby Air Riders title, which is expected to build on the mechanics of the original Kirby Air Ride for the GameCube.
Nintendo announced during its September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct that the hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon, created by solo developer LEMORION, will be released for the Switch 2 immediately after the broadcast ends. The game launched on Steam on June 10, 2026, and several outlets report it sold over 20 million copies, with 4Gamer.net specifying sales of 15 million in less than a month. The Switch 2 version's surprise drop follows the game's rapid rise among streamers. Sources describe Meccha Chameleon as a drawing and hide-and-seek game with simple rules that is fun to play in large groups. The Nintendo Direct also revealed the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, scheduled for December 3, 2026, which adds the new hero Kaguya and the roguelike-style mode Heroes Record.
Koei Tecmo Games and Team NINJA are adding Minato, a fully new character, to the fighting game DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round on September 10, 2026. Minato is a modern Japanese high school student who won a global dance competition, earning the nickname Tokyo JK. In battle, she uses a contact lens-type device called R-MN-T, developed by the character NiCO, to copy techniques from other fighters and combine them with her own dance moves. Her unique stance, the Minato Shuffle, lets players launch powerful throws or kicks that can cause a Fatal Stun, and she can switch to defense mid-attack, offering depth for advanced players. The character is designed to be easy for beginners, with clear and eye-catching moves, while still having a high skill ceiling. Producer Yosuke Hayashi and main planner Takeshi Inai explained that Minato was created to attract newcomers and bring a current, relatable feel to the series, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The update also includes three unlockable costumes for Minato, and the developers have announced plans for a global tournament series called the DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round Championship.
Future Friends Games released the climbing action game Sunset Summit on Steam on September 9, 2026. Developed by Joe Fender and Andrew Fender, the PC title supports solo play and online co-op for up to eight players. Players control a grandpa and grandma who must reach the summit before sunset across 16 climbing courses spread over four floating islands. Each course offers multiple routes, and players need to pick a path they can finish within the time limit. Standard gear includes an ice axe and rope, while drone delivery can bring odd items like parasols, pogo sticks, suspicious medicine, and canned boiled beans. Falling is not the end, as checkpoints allow players to resume, and the game encourages a climb hard, fall hard approach. Communication tools include proximity voice chat and radio transceivers, and a photo mode lets players take selfies. The game supports Japanese and is priced at 580 yen. Joe Fender noted that the game began development in 2021 after DEVOUR, and that seeing the success of PEAK restored his confidence to finish the project.
Square Enix announced during the September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct that a trial version of Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Flora of the Withered Land will be released after the broadcast ends. The demo covers the early story and supports partial data transfer to the full game, which is scheduled for release on December 3, 2026. The game stars Bianca and Flora from Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, who become Monster Masters capable of communicating with monsters. The Direct also introduced new gameplay systems, including field scouting where players can give meat to monsters to recruit them, and co-op battles for up to four players against powerful foes. Dragon Quest Monsters 4 is planned for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Windows. The trial version's immediate availability contrasts with the full release's later date, giving players a chance to sample the opening content and carry progress forward.
During the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 broadcast on September 9, SNK announced that the Switch 2 version of the fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves will launch as a digital download on October 22, 2026, with a physical package version following on January 21, 2027. The game originally released in February 2025 on other platforms. The announcement also revealed that Season Pass 3 will add Manjiro Sano and Ken Ryuguji from the TV anime Tokyo Revengers to the roster. The two characters are described in the sources as the strongest duo from the series. The base game includes 17 characters, with additional characters available through Season Pass purchases. The Switch 2 version was confirmed during the same Direct that featured other third-party announcements. The sources note that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves has been integrating characters from various companies' IPs, and this collaboration continues that pattern.
Game Spark played the demo for Forever Ago, a road trip adventure releasing October 8. As elderly Alfred, players find flowers, sit in a special window seat, and play a nostalgic song on a worn jukebox. The demo shows how small wishes meet modern obstacles, like QR code registration without a smartphone.
Yoshiki Takaya, creator of Bio-Booster Armor Guyver, said in a message included with a Blu-ray release that he suffered a cerebral infarction and has partial paralysis. He apologized to fans, saying he does not believe he will ever be able to draw manga again.
Capcom announced during the Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 stream on September 9 that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on December 4. The Switch 2 edition includes all previously released title updates and supports local wireless multiplayer, allowing players to gather with their consoles for cooperative hunts. A bundle set, described as Japanese domestic only, pairs the Switch 2 console with a downloadable copy of the game and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online individual membership voucher, releasing the same day. Pre-orders open after the Direct broadcast ends. The software carries a rating for ages 15 and up. Separately, Capcom confirmed the large expansion Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is scheduled for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2. The announcements were part of a broader Nintendo Direct lineup that also included other titles for the platform.
Hello Games began distributing No Man's Sky's COSMOS update, version 7.0, on September 9. The anniversary update focuses on space exploration, adding massive explorable debris, inhabited outposts with special missions, new asteroid belts, modular space bases, and a player-guild alliance system. The developer said it adds some of the largest content compared to past updates.
Beneath the Tangles published a video interview with Madeleine Morris, the English voice of Rudeus Greyrat in Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3. Morris discusses Rudeus's humanity, the challenge of voicing him as he ages, and the difficult conversations the series prompts. The interview is part of a three-part Season 2 finale feature.
Coffee Stain released Valheim's 1.0 update 'Deep North' on September 9, 2026, ending roughly five years of early access. The full release adds the final biome, an animated opening movie, achievements, and crossplay across all platforms, with PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 versions launching alongside the PC version.
Ahead of the final film's September release, chief director Tatsuya Ishihara discussed the Sound! Euphonium conclusion at Anime Expo 2026. He spoke about the decision to show full-length performances in the movie, the challenge of shrinking attention spans, and how his lack of band experience shaped an objective view of the story's world.
The final episode of Science SARU's Ghost in the Shell adaptation wraps the series, covering Masamune Shirow's first volume in a concise runtime. The review highlights the collaborative soundtrack from Taisei Iwasaki, Ryo Konishi, and Yuki Kanesaka, alongside the episode's closing track by Yuki Kanesaka, as a highlight of the production.
N LITE is developing original anime inspired by African stories, including the film Mfinda, with public pre-production to build audience interest. CEO Christiano Terry says early sharing helps original works compete in a market where only one in seven new anime series in 2024 was not based on a prior work.
Cygames announced it will serve as a premium partner for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, making it the first Japanese company in that role. The Group 1 race runs October 4 at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris. Life-size Uma Musume figures of Orfevre and Gold Ship will be on display, and the Cygames logo will appear on race programs and track boards.
Very Cool has announced a 1/6 scale articulated action figure of Blue Mary from 'THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV'. The figure features a platinum silicone body with detailed sculpting and a special surface treatment for a soft, smooth texture. Reservations are open at AmiAmi for 54,880 yen, with release scheduled for March 2027.
The final performance of Suisei Hoshimachi's arena tour 'Once Upon a Stellar' will be broadcast live in theaters in Japan and overseas. The Fukuoka show on November 12 will screen at 51 Japanese theaters and venues in Taipei, Hong Kong, Macau, Seoul, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and Melbourne. Domestic tickets are 5,000 yen.
Metasla announced it will exhibit Mana Alchemy at Tokyo Game Show 2026 from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe. The Vampire Survivors-like open-world RPG will feature its first playable demo at the booth. Visitors who show a wishlist registration screen will receive an early development prototype in an original DVD package as a novelty item. The game targets PC via Steam and console, with release planned for 2027.
Episode 11 of The World Is Dancing, titled "The Moon Before It's Full," finds Oniyasha still trapped in the same indecision, now compounded by years of isolation and burnout performing for the shogun. The anime depicts his physical symptoms of distress, yet the reviewer finds the execution unconvincing. The formula of inspiration striking Oniyasha is wearing thin, bordering on self-parody.
The teaser trailer for the film 'Artificial,' about Sam Altman's 2023 ouster from OpenAI and reinstatement, has been released. Neon acquired distribution for an estimated $20 million after Amazon MGM Studios withdrew. The film is set for a limited U.S. release on December 25, 2026, with wide release expected in January 2027.
Sega updated PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 on September 9, 2026, adding the high-difficulty permanent quest Suppression of the Spectral Tower: Northern Frozen Wastes. The four-player quest takes place in a tower in Alterelum. The update also introduced the Riiz weapon series, which upgrades from the Kaiz series using Kaiz Cube items.
The TV anime adaptation of Reno Lemaire's French manga "Dreamland" has added three new cast members ahead of its October 17 premiere. Takuya Eguchi will voice Savana, a foul-mouthed, quick-tempered charismatic fighter; Hiroyuki Yoshino plays Saba, an easygoing art college student; and Masahiko Tanaka voices Yung, a mysterious old man who knows Dreamland's secrets. The series follows Terrence, a boy who lost his mother in a fire and, after overcoming his fear of fire within a nightmare, awakens as a Dreamer who travels the dream world. The original manga is a cult favorite in France with over 800,000 copies in print. The anime will air in the ANiMAZiNG!!! slot on ABC TV and TV Asahi affiliates across 24 stations nationwide. Production is handled by Ellipse and La Chouette Compagnie, with directors Juan Pablo Machado and Joe Celse at the helm. The Japanese localization features sound direction by Soichiro Kubo and production by Tohokushinsha and Amuse Creative Studio.
Nestopi announced on September 9, 2026, the next entry in its work-focused adventure series, 'Chill with You: SHIOI's Sparkling Scenes,' and opened the Steam store page. The game follows the previous title 'Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story,' which has sold 450,000 copies, but tells a completely independent story. The new heroine, Shioi, is a bright, fashionable gyaru who is popular in class but tends to slack off when alone, often suggesting skipping study for cafe hopping. The player works alongside Shioi as she studies toward her dreams. This entry introduces real-time linkage: Shioi's location and time of day change in sync with the player's actual call time, shifting from a school classroom to an after-school library or her room at night, with the possibility of unexpected connection scenes. The game retains the previous title's tools, including a Pomodoro timer, to-do lists, and customizable lo-fi music and ambient sounds. The emotional distance between player and Shioi narrows as they accumulate work time together. The game is scheduled for release in 2026 on Steam for Windows and Mac, with the price undecided. A sale for the previous game runs from September 10, offering 25% off on Steam and 20% off on smartphone versions.
Travis Japan members Shizuna Yoshizawa and Kaito Matsukura performed a one-night-only "Death Eater Demonstration" at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo on September 9. The special show opened the "Dark Magic Halloween" event, which runs from September 10 to November 8 at the Great Hall.
Kemono Friends and NHK nature documentary Darwin Comes! announced a collaboration, the first since 2019. Original goods, including acrylic keychains featuring a Friends-ified Higejii, will sell early from September 12, 2026 at the Ikimono Super World Exhibition in Tokyo.
Red Merle Games has begun a playtest for Little Crossroads, a cozy life sim where animals live in peace. The playtest runs until September 11 local time and is PC-only in English. The build is at alpha stage, testing P2P multiplayer and early gameplay like mining, bug catching, woodcutting, and fishing. The game is scheduled for Steam release on PC in 2027.
Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro issued a statement on September 9 regarding social media posts, confirming it is investigating the content and has consulted lawyers. The theater faces suspicion that visitor gifts for the Chiikawa movie were improperly taken by staff. The theater has not confirmed the posts as factual and outlined response policies for both possible outcomes.
Emotional Technologies and Robutler announced that the KDE emotion analysis AI engine will operate as an AI agent on the Robutler platform. The deployment removes the need for specialized knowledge or development environments, letting all Robutler users call KDE and build or remix apps that use it. KDE is free to use on the platform.
The anime adaptation of Nazuna Miki and Tsukasa Araki's So What's Wrong with Getting Reborn as a Goblin? manga revealed its main promotional video, more staff, theme songs, and an October 5 premiere on Tokyo MX. Sou performs the opening song "Hello," while AHUB performs the ending song "Chiisana Bokura."
Advance scene cuts for episode 12 of TV anime Mushoku Tensei III have been released. Titled The End and the Beginning, the episode reveals the identity of a mysterious old man who tells Rudeus he came from the future and speaks of tragic events about to befall him. The released photos show Rudeus's surprised expression.
Game Spark published a feature aimed at Steam newcomers drawn by Super Real Mahjong VR, recommending adult games on the platform. The list includes hit titles such as Densha 45 and works from Taiwanese publisher Mango Party, framing Steam as a growing market for adult games beyond traditional Japanese storefronts.
The Australian government led by Anthony Albanese is preparing legislation requiring social media platforms to let users disable personalized recommendation algorithms. The bill, part of a digital duty of care initiative, also sets minimum standards for protecting under-18s from harmful content, with fines up to 109.2 million dollars.
Belarus-based developer Frogstorm announced Hemlotrion: Broken Mirror on September 8. The action-adventure game casts players as a student at a secret magic school, learning spells and exploring to uncover mysteries. Frogstorm says it carries on the legacy of early 2000s Harry Potter-style games, drawing reactions of nostalgia and concern over similarities.