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Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass: Dive Into Bubbly Basin This August

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Pokémon Pokopia is getting its first major expansion. The Pokémon Company announced the Pokopia Expansion Pass at the Nintendo Direct on 9 June 2026, and the pass went on sale the same day — though the first wave of content doesn’t surface until August.

Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What Is the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass?

The Expansion Pass is a three-part paid DLC bundle for Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2. One purchase covers all three parts as they roll out through 2026 and into 2027. Here is what to expect:

  • Part 1 — Bubbly Basin (August 2026): A brand-new underwater town full of Water-type Pokémon. Mudkip, Corphish, and other water-dwellers move in as new residents to befriend. The area also introduces underwater-themed furniture and new outfits for your Ditto.
  • Part 2 (Late 2026): New gameplay features are coming, though a second town is not part of this wave — specific details are still to be announced.
  • Part 3 (2027): A second new town arrives to round out the Expansion Pass.

Free Dive Update — No Purchase Required

Alongside the paid Expansion Pass, Pokémon Pokopia Version 2.0 is a free software update also arriving in August 2026. It introduces the Dive move, letting your Ditto plunge beneath the surface and explore underwater sections of the game world. Every Pokopia owner gets this update at no cost — the Expansion Pass is not required to dive.

Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass — Bubbly Basin underwater town
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Price and Purchase Bonuses

The Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass is priced at US$34.99 / £29.99 / ¥4,400 (tax included in Japan). Singapore eShop pricing is to be confirmed — check the Nintendo eShop on your Switch 2 directly. The pass is available to buy right now, even though the Bubbly Basin content itself doesn’t arrive until August.

Early buyers get two bonuses: a recipe for special Ditto-print building blocks and wallpaper to use in-game, plus a code for 30 rare Pokémetal ingots sent to your registered email. The Pokémetal bonus is valid for purchases made through 31 August 2027, so there’s no rush — but no reason to wait either if you’re already hooked on Pokopia.

What Singapore Switch 2 Players Should Know

Pokémon Pokopia launched as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive and quickly became one of the platform’s standout cosy life-sim titles. The free Dive update alone expands the game world without spending a cent, making August a good moment to return if you’ve been taking a break.

For Singapore players eyeing the full Expansion Pass, the three-part roadmap stretches into 2027 — committing now locks in the early purchase bonuses and guarantees access to Bubbly Basin, Part 2, and the third town as each drops. SGD pricing isn’t confirmed yet, so check the eShop for the local figure before purchasing.

For more Nintendo Switch 2 and Pokémon news hitting Singapore, head to our gaming news section.

Last words

Pokémon Pokopia’s Expansion Pass is live on the eShop today, with Bubbly Basin and the free Dive update both arriving this August. It’s the biggest content update the game has received since launch, and Singapore Switch 2 players have plenty to look forward to before the year is out.

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Splatoon Raiders Hits Switch 2 on 23 July — What Singapore Players Need to Know

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Nintendo’s first-ever Splatoon spin-off is just six weeks away — Splatoon Raiders launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 July 2026, and if you haven’t been keeping up, the Nintendo Direct on 9 June dropped a meaty new trailer plus a very tempting Switch 2 hardware bundle to go with it.

Splatoon Raiders — Release Date Revealed — Nintendo Switch 2 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What Is Splatoon Raiders?

Splatoon Raiders is the fourth game in the Splatoon series and the very first spin-off Nintendo EPD has built for it. Instead of the competitive multiplayer that defines the mainline entries, this one puts you in the boots — or fins — of an Inkling or Octoling mechanic tasked with hunting for treasure across the mysterious Spirhalite Islands.

Fan-favourite trio Deep Cut — Frye, Shiver, and Big Man from Splatoon 3 — are your swashbuckling partners throughout the adventure. During raids, one of them rides alongside you in an Exploration Bot, giving combat support and keeping the banter going. If you loved their energy in Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC, this is essentially a whole game built around that vibe.

Splatoon Raiders gameplay showing the mechanic protagonist on the Spirhalite Islands
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Gameplay and Features

Splatoon Raiders is built around a raid loop: dive into enemy-filled zones on the Spirhalite Islands, salvage treasure, upgrade your mechanic’s weapons and gadgets, and grow stronger with each run. The Salmonids — the bear-like enemies Splatoon regulars will recognise from Salmon Run — are the main threat here, though the island setting brings a fresh cast of enemy types alongside them.

Progression works through a level-up system that lets you customise both your look and your loadout over time. And while the core experience is single-player, Nintendo has confirmed a co-op mode for up to four players, playable online or locally. Difficulty scales to the number of players, so the raids get tougher (and presumably more chaotic) with a full squad. There’s also amiibo support — a Deep Cut triple-pack amiibo launches alongside the game on 23 July.

Switch 2 Bundle and New Joy-Con 2 Colours

The 9 June Nintendo Direct also confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 + Splatoon Raiders bundle. The Japanese-market bundle (priced at ¥64,980) includes the console and a download code for the game. Nintendo Singapore hasn’t announced local bundle pricing yet — we’ll update when that comes through. Separately, a pair of Deep Cut-themed Joy-Con 2 controllers in blue and light yellow also land on 23 July for those who want matching flair without the full bundle.

Splatoon Raiders Direct — 30 June

There’s still plenty Nintendo hasn’t shown us. A dedicated Splatoon Raiders Direct is scheduled for 30 June, where we can expect a deeper look at the island environments, the weapon upgrade system, enemy variety, and — hopefully — local pricing for Singapore. Mark your calendar: this Direct will almost certainly drop pre-order details for Singapore players too.

In the meantime, Nintendo is running a Splatoon 3 Splatfest on 10–12 July as a warm-up, and daily story comics for the game will begin rolling out on the Nintendo Today! app from 23 June.

Price and Singapore Availability

US pricing is confirmed at US$50 digital / US$60 physical. Singapore eShop and retail pricing is yet to be confirmed — watch for an announcement at or after the 30 June Direct. For other Switch 2 game news and SG release updates, we’ll keep this page current.

Last Words

Singapore has a loud Splatoon community — local ink battles have been a fixture at GameStart and casual LAN setups around the island for years. Splatoon Raiders doesn’t ask you to commit to ranked lobbies or the competitive meta; it’s a story-driven adventure you can pick up solo or drag three friends into. With six weeks to go and a dedicated Direct still ahead, this is shaping up to be one of the more exciting Switch 2 exclusives of the northern hemisphere summer. We’ll be watching the 30 June Direct closely — stay tuned to GameTrader.SG for a full breakdown.

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Rhythm Heaven Groove: What Singapore Players Need to Know

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The previews are in, and they are glowing. Nintendo’s beloved rhythm series returns on 2 July 2026 for Nintendo Switch after an eleven-year absence — and the early word from media who played it suggests the long wait was absolutely worth it.

Rhythm Heaven Groove – Overview Trailer – Nintendo Switch — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

Eleven years later, Rhythm Heaven is back

The last mainline entry — known as Rhythm Paradise in Asia and Europe — was Rhythm Heaven Megamix in 2015 on the Nintendo 3DS. Rhythm Heaven Groove is the first brand-new game since then: no compilation, no remake — a fresh collection of over 80 single-player rhythm mini-games and more than 30 multiplayer games for co-op and competitive play. It launches globally on 2 July 2026 for Nintendo Switch and is backwards compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.

The concept has always been beautifully straightforward — press buttons in time with the music — but what makes the series special is how every mini-game uses its unique audio-visual pairing to make that simple input feel satisfying in a completely different way each time. Nintendo Life’s Alex Olney, who played a preview build, wrote that despite the simplicity, “yet I had difficulty getting bored with most of them,” capturing the series’ mysterious pull. TechRadar went further, calling it “on track to become my favourite Nintendo Switch release of 2026.”

Rhythm Heaven Groove ball character rhythm mini-game screenshot
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What’s new: Beatspell, multiplayer, and 80+ mini-games

Groove introduces a brand-new mode called Beatspell: an RPG-style campaign where players become wizards and cast rhythm-powered spells to fight monsters. Damage dealt is based on your timing accuracy, layering light RPG progression on top of the series’ core mechanic. It unlocks as you progress through the single-player game. Reviewers found it “strangely engaging” — PC Mag compared it to “freestyling” — though some noted it feels like a self-contained experience rather than a natural extension of the mini-game flow. Either way, for a series that has stuck to the same structure since the GBA, this is an ambitious addition.

The multiplayer suite looks genuinely strong for a party game. Nintendo Life highlighted Ninja Bodyguard, a co-op mode where two players time button presses to protect a king from incoming arrows, and Cake Grab, a competitive game where players press A as close to 3 PM (in-game time) as possible to claim a slice of cake — the winner’s hair grows with each victory. Metro’s preview of the multiplayer, as reported in the Nintendo Life preview roundup, called it “a boon for the Switch’s multiplayer arsenal.”

Rhythm Heaven Groove kitchen cooking rhythm mini-game
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The music is by Tsunku♂ — and that story is worth knowing

Every Rhythm Heaven soundtrack has been composed by Tsunku♂, the Japanese music producer who created Hello! Project and Morning Musume. In 2014 he was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, and in 2015 surgery removed his larynx, ending his singing voice permanently. He composed Rhythm Heaven Groove‘s entire original soundtrack after that surgery, as noted by Nintendo Inquirer — a fact that adds a quiet weight to every earworm the game produces.

The soundtrack spans the full Rhythm Heaven tonal spectrum: absurd, bouncy, strangely emotional. Each of the 80-plus mini-games is paired to an original track purpose-built to function as a timing guide while also being a song worth listening to on its own. That dual-purpose design is the series’ signature magic, and previews confirm it is intact here.

Rhythm Heaven Groove jump rope mini-game screenshot
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Last words: Singapore pre-orders and what to expect

Nintendo Singapore has an official page for Rhythm Heaven Groove, confirming it for the region. Physical copies are available for pre-order now at ToyOrGame.com.sg (S$10 deposit, full price to be confirmed), and the game will be stocked on Shopee and Lazada at launch. The US price is USD$39.99 — when it was confirmed, Nintendo Life called it a “welcome surprise” given that most Nintendo first-party titles launch at USD$59.99 or higher. The local SGD price has not been officially announced, but that US pricing bodes well for Singapore fans.

If you played the DS or Wii entries and still remember the staccato satisfaction of a perfect frog leap or a well-timed wrestling pose, Groove is the one to mark on your calendar. It launches 2 July on Nintendo Switch — and the Switch 2 plays it natively too. Keep an eye on our Game News section for a full impressions piece closer to launch.

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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Hits Switch 2 on 17 September

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The next mainline Fire Emblem is locked in. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave was announced during the Nintendo Direct on 9 June 2026 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, and it has a confirmed worldwide launch date: 17 September 2026. With four playable protagonists, a gladiatorial-tournament setting, and the series’ beloved turn-based tactical combat given a new open-capital twist, this is one of the Switch 2’s biggest RPG launches of the year.

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

The Heroic Games: Fortune’s Weave’s Tournament Setting

Fortune’s Weave takes place in Dagsion, the grand capital of the Dagdan Empire. At the heart of the story is the Heroic Games — a high-stakes tournament presided over by the Divine Sovereign, who promises to grant the single wish of any fighter who claims victory. Four very different heroes enter the Games for four very different reasons, and their paths intertwine as the competition grows deadlier.

Nintendo Singapore confirmed the game’s details on its official news page, and developer Intelligent Systems — the studio behind every mainline Fire Emblem — is once again at the helm.

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave — key art from the Nintendo Direct reveal
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Meet the Four Heroes

Character design is by Kurahana Chinatsu, the artist who defined the look of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, so fans of that game will feel immediately at home with the expressive anime portraits. The four protagonists are:

  • Cai — A young boy who enters the Games with one goal: to free his imprisoned father.
  • Dietrich — A seasoned swordsman driven by an unending hunger to test himself against stronger opponents.
  • Theodora — A queen who carries the long-held ambitions of her nation into the arena.
  • Leda — A musician whose quiet demeanour conceals a deep, burning need for vengeance.

Each protagonist has a separate storyline that eventually converges, which suggests Fortune’s Weave will lean into the multi-route structure that made Three Houses so replayable.

Tactical RPG Gameplay with an Open Capital

The core is familiar Fire Emblem: turn-based, grid-based tactical battles where positioning, weapon triangles, and class abilities decide the day. What Fortune’s Weave adds is a richer preparation layer set in Dagsion itself. Between tournament matches you can:

  • Explore Dagsion’s streets and training grounds to recruit fighters and gather resources
  • Venture outside the city walls into dungeons to earn experience and rare items
  • Build relationships with allies to unlock new combat synergies

The loop echoes the monastery system from Three Houses but grounded in a martial-tournament world rather than an academy — which feels like a natural evolution for players who loved that game’s balance of slice-of-life and battlefield strategy.

The Dagdan Collection: A Special Edition for Collectors

Two physical editions are confirmed. Standard physical is priced at US$79.99 (Singapore retail pricing to be confirmed). For collectors, the Dagdan Collection bundles the game with:

  • Steelbook case
  • 12 character art cards featuring the main protagonists and supporting cast
  • A1 poster of the Land of Dagda
  • 200-page hardcover artbook

The Dagdan Collection is priced at US$119.99. A digital standard edition is available on the Nintendo eShop at US$69.99. Local SGD pricing has not yet been announced — watch Nintendo Singapore and retailers like GameMartz, Qisahn, and Shopee’s official Nintendo SG store for updates.

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Nintendo Switch 2 box art
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Last Words

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is one of the most anticipated Switch 2-exclusive RPGs in a packed autumn line-up. Singapore fans will want to mark 17 September 2026 on their calendars — though fair warning, it’s one of gaming’s busiest weeks, landing on the same day as other major titles. Keep an eye on our news section for when SGD pricing and the Dagdan Collection’s local availability are confirmed. Until then, the Nintendo Direct trailer above is well worth a rewatch.

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Kingdom Hearts IV Revealed: Switch 2 Launch Title, First Gameplay After 4 Years

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After four years of radio silence, Square Enix just reminded everyone that Kingdom Hearts IV actually exists — and it’s coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as a launch title alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

KINGDOM HEARTS IV – Teaser Trailer | June 2026 — via Square Enix Asia on YouTube

Kingdom Hearts IV is confirmed — Switch 2 launch title across all major platforms

Square Enix dropped a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts IV at Nintendo Direct on 9 June 2026, finally breaking a silence that had stretched back to the original 2022 tease. The game will arrive day-one on Nintendo Switch 2, with simultaneous launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. No specific release date has been given yet, but the multi-platform simultaneous release signals that Square Enix is treating Switch 2 as a full equal launch platform — not an afterthought port.

Built on Unreal Engine 5, the new trailer is the first time we have seen real extended gameplay. The jump in visual fidelity from Kingdom Hearts III is immediately striking: Sora moves through sun-drenched city streets with a weight and fluidity the series has never had before.

Kingdom Hearts IV Sora in Quadratum gameplay screenshot
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Sora is still lost in Quadratum — and the stakes are bigger

Picking up after Kingdom Hearts III and Melody of Memory, Kingdom Hearts IV begins the so-called Lost Master Arc. Sora finds himself stranded in Quadratum, a hyper-realistic city inspired by Tokyo — specifically a fictionalised Shibuya and Minami-Aoyama. Donald and Goofy are searching for him from the other side of reality, while Sora navigates a world where the usual rules of light and darkness don’t apply.

The premise is the inverse of everything the series has done before: the people of Quadratum believe Sora’s world is fictional, and those in Sora’s world believe Quadratum is fiction. That conceptual twist opens up storytelling space that Kingdom Hearts has never explored, and the new trailer teased both Young Xehanort and a character strongly resembling Luxord as players in whatever scheme is unfolding.

New gameplay mechanics — build system, parkour, grappling Keyblade

The action looks unmistakably Kingdom Hearts, but sharper. Confirmed new additions include:

  • Scrap and build mechanic — first shown in detail here, letting Sora dismantle and reconstruct elements of the environment mid-fight
  • Keyblade grappling hook — Sora can launch the Keyblade to traverse large vertical distances, turning the city’s architecture into a playground
  • Parkour traversal — running across building facades and leaping between platforms is seamlessly integrated into both exploration and combat
  • Reaction commands return — a fan-favourite system from Kingdom Hearts II makes its comeback, unlocking doors mid-air and chaining into combo finishers
Kingdom Hearts IV combat and traversal in Quadratum
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Can’t wait? The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III] lands October 8

For those who want to catch up before KHIV drops, Square Enix also confirmed the Kingdom Hearts Collection [I–III] for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on 8 October 2026. Pre-orders opened on 9 June. The collection is native software (not cloud streaming) and bundles:

  • Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX (KH1, Chain of Memories, Days, KHII, Birth by Sleep, Coded)
  • Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (Dream Drop Distance, Back Cover, 0.2)
  • Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC

A free demo for Kingdom Hearts III on Switch 2 — covering the Olympus and Toy Box worlds — is already available to download now.

Last words

For Singapore players who have been holding out hope since the 2022 tease, this Nintendo Direct was the confirmation we needed. Kingdom Hearts IV is real, it is coming to every major platform simultaneously (including Switch 2 from day one), and the first extended gameplay is genuinely exciting. The release date remains unannounced, but with the Kingdom Hearts 25th anniversary landing in March 2027, keep that calendar clear.

In the meantime, the October 8 collection is a perfect reason to replay the whole saga — or start it for the first time. Check out our latest game news for everything else that dropped at the June Nintendo Direct.

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Deltarune Chapter 5 Drops Free on 24 June — and Chapter 6 Is Already Teased

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Toby Fox just gave Deltarune fans the date they’ve been waiting for: Chapter 5 launches on 24 June 2026 as a completely free update, and the trailer that closed the June 9 Nintendo Direct ended with four words that are already lighting up gaming forums: Chapter 6 is waiting.

DELTARUNE [Nintendo Direct 2026.6.9] — via Nintendo公式チャンネル on YouTube

What is Deltarune? A quick recap for new players

Deltarune is the follow-up project from Toby Fox, the indie creator behind UNDERTALE — one of the most beloved RPGs of the past decade and, as many Singapore gamers will know, the subject of its own live symphony world tour heading to Singapore in September 2026.

Where UNDERTALE was a standalone story, Deltarune runs as a parallel universe — same characters, different world, deeper mechanics. Chapters 1 and 2 released free back in 2021 and 2022. Chapters 3 and 4 launched alongside Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. Chapter 5 is the next instalment, arriving as a free update on 24 June.

Deltarune Chapter 5 The Field of Pink and Gold official art
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Deltarune Chapter 5: The Field of Pink and Gold

The official subtitle is The Field of Pink and Gold, and the single-line description from the Direct sets the scene: “The vast garden is charred in an inferno of jealousy.” Toby Fox has seeded floral and garden imagery throughout, with the chapter seemingly drawing on Asgore’s flower shop from the UNDERTALE universe as a thematic backdrop.

The reveal trailer showcases Deltarune’s signature three-layer battle system — strategic command menus layered over real-time bullet-dodge segments, with a TP (Tension Point) economy that rewards near-misses. Kris, Susie, and Ralsei return, and early footage hints at at least one striking new environment. Toby Fox has described Chapter 5 as “funny and heartfelt.”

Free update — how to play on 24 June in Singapore

Chapter 5 will drop as a free update for everyone who already owns Deltarune (Chapters 1–4). If you haven’t picked it up yet, the full package is available on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, PC (Steam/Windows), and Mac at US$24.99 on supported storefronts — check your platform’s local Singapore listing for the exact SGD price.

For Singapore players, the global launch hits at 11 pm SGT on 24 June (11 am EDT / midnight JST). That means you can fire up the patch before midnight or wake up to it on the morning of 25 June. All platforms update simultaneously worldwide.

Chapter 6 is already in development

The final frame of the Chapter 5 trailer carried a single line: Chapter 6 is waiting. Toby Fox has confirmed development is underway and described Chapter 6 as “easier to make than the others,” with the team potentially starting Chapter 7 before the end of 2026. Fox’s shareware-style philosophy means future chapters — including 6 and 7 — will release free to existing owners, just as Chapter 5 is doing now.

Last words

June is shaping up to be a big month for the UNDERTALE and Deltarune community in Singapore. The UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony world tour adds a second Singapore night in September due to overwhelming demand, and now Chapter 5 drops at 11 pm on 24 June — practically a community midnight-launch event. If you haven’t started Deltarune yet, the next two weeks are the perfect window to catch up on Chapters 1–4 before the new chapter lands. Follow our game news for more Nintendo Direct 2026 coverage throughout the week.

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

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Nintendo saved its biggest card for last night: a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, confirmed at the June 9 Nintendo Direct that aired at 10pm SGT.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

What Nintendo Announced at the June 2026 Direct

The June 9 Direct was packed — Deltarune Chapter 5, Kingdom Hearts IV, Splatoon Raiders, Xenoblade Genesis — but nothing landed harder than the final reveal. A short teaser trailer confirmed that Ocarina of Time, the 1998 Nintendo 64 masterpiece that defined 3D gaming, is being brought back as a full remake exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo’s official description calls it “reborn” on Switch 2, with the game targeting a 2026 launch window.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake reveal screenshot for Nintendo Switch 2
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Full Remake, Not a Remaster — What That Means

Nintendo is calling this a remake, not a remaster or a port. That’s a meaningful distinction: where a remaster upscales what’s already there, a remake rebuilds the game from scratch with modern assets and technology. This is the same approach Nintendo took with The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening on Switch — a beloved classic reimagined with a completely new visual style. We don’t yet know who’s developing it or what engine it runs on; Nintendo has promised more information later this year.

The teaser trailer was brief — a glimpse of young Link lying in what appears to be the Kokiri Forest — but the implication is clear: this is a ground-up recreation for Switch 2 hardware, not the 3DS version rescaled to 4K. The last remake of Ocarina of Time was for Nintendo 3DS in 2011, fifteen years ago.

Nintendo Direct June 2026 promotional banner
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Why This Is a Big Deal for Singapore Switch 2 Owners

Ocarina of Time is one of the highest-rated games ever made, and it introduced an entire generation of players — including many Singapore gamers who grew up in the late 1990s and early 2000s — to 3D adventure gaming. Many of us remember a borrowed N64 cartridge, a GameCube disc, or the 3DS download. A Switch 2 remake gives that experience to a brand-new audience while giving veterans a reason to revisit Hyrule on the biggest screen in the house.

It’s also worth noting the broader Zelda momentum: a live-action Zelda film is confirmed for April 30, 2027, and the franchise is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The timing of this remake is no accident. If Nintendo lands a firm release date in the coming months, this could be the holiday system-seller for Switch 2 in Singapore.

The game is Switch 2 exclusive — it will not come to the original Switch — so this is one more reason to make that upgrade if you haven’t already. Switch 2 is currently available at major Singapore retailers.

Other Highlights From Last Night’s Direct

While the OoT remake was the headline, the rest of the Direct was equally stacked. Deltarune Chapter 5 arrives as a free update on June 24 for both Switch and Switch 2 — Toby Fox also teased Chapter 6. Kingdom Hearts IV was shown in new gameplay footage and confirmed as a Switch 2 launch title. Splatoon Raiders, a single-player spinoff featuring Deep Cut, drops July 23. And Xenoblade Genesis — a brand-new entry in the series — was announced for 2027. It was a dense, generous Direct, and we’ll have more coverage of individual announcements in the coming days. Browse our latest gaming news for more.

Last words

A full remake of arguably the greatest action-adventure game ever made, exclusive to a console Singapore gamers are already snapping up — this is precisely the kind of announcement that moves hardware. Nintendo hasn’t given a specific release date yet, just “2026”, so keep an eye on future Nintendo Directs for the full reveal. We’ll cover it the moment it drops.

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Nintendo Direct Tonight at 10pm SGT — What Switch 2 Fans Need to Know

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Tonight’s the night. Nintendo officially kicks off its first general Nintendo Direct of 2026 at 10pm Singapore time — a roughly 50-minute showcase covering Switch and Switch 2 games for the second half of the year. If you’ve been wondering what Nintendo has up its sleeve for the rest of 2026, this is the event you don’t want to miss.

Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 + Nintendo Treehouse: Live | June 2026 — via Nintendo of America on YouTube

When to Tune In From Singapore

The Nintendo Direct 6.9.2026 goes live at:

  • 10:00 PM SGT (22:00) — Tuesday, 9 June 2026
  • 7:00 AM PDT / 10:00 AM EDT / 3:00 PM BST for reference

The main presentation runs for approximately 50 minutes. Right after it ends, Nintendo Treehouse: Live begins — a ~95-minute hands-on gameplay session showcasing select titles from the Direct. Set that alarm now.

Where to Watch the Nintendo Direct

You can catch the stream in a few places:

The embed above will go live at 10pm SGT, so you can watch right here if you want.

Nintendo Switch 2 console — Nintendo Direct June 2026
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What Could Nintendo Announce Tonight?

Nintendo has confirmed only that the Direct covers “news and announcements about games coming to Switch 1 and 2.” No specific titles have been officially revealed ahead of time. That said, a few things are widely expected to appear:

Almost Certain

  • Star Fox — the N64 remake releases in just 16 days (25 June), so a final trailer is a near-certainty.
  • Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave — both announced titles that need release date confirmation before year’s end.
  • Mario Kart World DLC — character and course additions have been rumoured since launch.

The Big Rumours (Unconfirmed)

  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake — industry insider NateTheHate claims it’s targeting a holiday 2026 release window. If this drops tonight, expect the internet to lose its mind.
  • The Duskbloods — FromSoftware’s Switch 2 exclusive has been quiet since its reveal; a release date or new gameplay tonight would go down very well.
  • Third-party Switch 2 ports — Metaphor: ReFantazio, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Monster Hunter Wilds have all been linked to Switch 2 in rumour circuits.

Treat all of the above as hype, not fact, until Nintendo says otherwise tonight.

Why This Direct Matters More Than Most

This is the first general Nintendo Direct since Switch 2 launched — and Nintendo’s H2 2026 first-party calendar is looking unusually thin right now. Tonight’s showcase is essentially Nintendo’s opportunity to fill the holiday season with big names. For Singapore gamers who’ve already grabbed a Switch 2, the Direct could determine whether that console sits on the shelf or gets heavy use through the end of the year.

Last Words

Whatever Nintendo has planned, tonight’s 10pm SGT broadcast has the potential to be one of the most significant Directs in years. Get comfortable, pull up the stream — and check back on GameTrader.SG’s Game News afterwards for our full recap of everything announced. Singapore Switch 2 fans, this one’s for you.

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Nintendo Direct Tipped for 9 June — What Singapore Switch 2 Fans Should Watch

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Two of gaming’s most reliable Nintendo insiders are pointing to this Tuesday, 9 June 2026, as the date for a full Nintendo Direct — and if the leaks hold up, Switch 2 owners in Singapore could be in for a very big 9pm.

Nintendo has not officially announced anything yet, but independent corroboration from two credible sources is about as close to a lock as the pre-Direct rumour cycle gets.

Why This Nintendo Direct Looks Real

The two insiders driving the buzz are Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb’s Last of the Nintendogs podcast and the leaker known as NateTheHate, who has built a strong track record with Nintendo predictions.

On a recent episode, Grubb stated he had specifically heard “Tuesday, next Tuesday” and “Tuesday morning specifically” — pointing squarely at 9 June. NateTheHate, writing separately, confirmed the Direct “will take place next week, the second week of June — that is the week of the 8th.”

Crucially, NateTheHate has already proved his Nintendo credentials: he accurately predicted the Star Fox announcement weeks before it was officially revealed at the Star Fox Direct on 5 June 2026. That track record makes this particular leak harder to dismiss.

Important caveat: Nintendo has made no official announcement. If the company confirms (or reschedules) the event between now and Tuesday, we will update this post.

When to Watch — Singapore Time

Nintendo Directs traditionally air at 6:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time, which converts to 9:00 PM SGT on Tuesday, 9 June. That is an excellent evening slot — you can watch it live from the sofa rather than dragging yourself out of bed at dawn.

The stream will go out on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel. There is no registration required; just open YouTube at 9 PM and search for the Nintendo Direct broadcast.

Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2
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Star Fox — Overview Trailer — Nintendo Switch 2 via Nintendo of America on YouTube

The Headline Rumour — Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake

The announcement that fans are most loudly hoping for is a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2. NateTheHate has said the title is coming in 2026, with a holiday window being most commonly cited by the community.

The timing has a neat logic to it: 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, which first launched in Japan in February 1986. A rebuilt Ocarina of Time — widely considered one of the greatest games ever made — would be a fitting anniversary centrepiece, and Switch 2’s hardware has no trouble doing the original justice.

Again, Nintendo has not confirmed this title. But with NateTheHate’s credibility freshly validated by the Star Fox call, the Zelda community is treating this as a near-certainty rather than idle wish-listing.

Other Switch 2 Reveals to Watch For

A full Nintendo Direct rarely hangs on a single announcement. Based on what is known about Nintendo’s 2026 roadmap, here are the other segments Singapore gamers should pay attention to:

  • Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave — Announced for 2026 but still without a firm release date. A tactical JRPG with serious Singapore fandom; a date reveal here would be huge.
  • Splatoon Raiders — Launching 23 July, so a deep-dive trailer and potentially a Splatfest announcement are on the cards.
  • Third-party ports — Elden Ring and Red Dead Redemption 2 have been named in community speculation circles as Switch 2 candidates. Neither is confirmed; treat these as hopeful noise rather than expectation.
  • A new 3D Mario — NateTheHate has said this is a 2027 title, so a first-look teaser is possible but not guaranteed.

Switch 2 Games Already Confirmed for 2026

To put the Direct in context, here is where the Switch 2 slate currently stands:

  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — Already out (launched 3 June 2026)
  • Star Fox — 25 June 2026
  • Rhythm Heaven Groove — 2 July 2026
  • Splatoon Raiders — 23 July 2026
  • Pokémon Winds & Waves — 2027 (no firm date yet)

A strong Direct on 9 June would fill in the gaps in that calendar and carry the Switch 2’s momentum well into the second half of the year.

Last Words

Singapore gamers, set your alarms for 9 PM on Tuesday, 9 June. If Jeff Grubb and NateTheHate have it right, this could be the most packed Nintendo showcase since the Switch 2 launch last year — and a Zelda: Ocarina of Time reveal would make it an all-timer. We will be covering every announcement as it drops, so check back here for the latest Nintendo news right after the stream.