Nintendo’s Switch 2 has built unexpected 2026 momentum, with Fire Emblem, Splatoon Raiders and Pokémon Pokopia creating a serious awards-season challenge.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave expands the series’ range of representation, but inconsistent rendering leaves several dark-skinned characters looking unnaturally ashy.
Nintendo’s next Direct focuses on Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, with a 20-minute presentation ahead of the Switch 2 exclusive’s September launch.