Apple isn’t the only company doing a “One More Thing” today. In today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo unveiled its next major project, Kirby and the World Beyond. To celebrate Kirby’s 35^th anniversary next year, the lovable pink blob is getting an open-world game.

In the latest effort to make all of its franchises into open-world games, Nintendo is plopping Kirby into a much larger map. Now, if you’ve seen the trailer, you might have had a pesky thought: “Wow, for an open world game, this one seems… sparse.” After all, Kirby looks like he’s trapped in one small map with King Dedede as the sole boss.

Well, that’s because he is trapped. After an attack sends Kirby cannonballing into the clouds, his squishy exterior busts a literal hole in the sky itself.

Yes, Kirby is in The Truman Show. (Not really, but you get the idea.)

A mystical being appears and gives Kirby a magical sword, which he uses to completely dismantle the fake sky and discover the world beyond. The trailer conveniently cuts off as Kirby begins to explore this whole new world, but we’re beyond excited.

After the hero entered the 3D space in Forgotten Land, Kirby and the World Beyond takes the next step and gives the protagonist a much more massive playground to eat and fight. If Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, and Donkey Kong Bananza are any indication, this should be a worthy addition to your Switch collection.

Kirby and the World Beyond drops on the Switch 2 sometime in the spring of 2027.

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Though yesterday’s Nintendo Direct presented the most interesting announcement in the current duology of Directs, there are a lot more to be excited about from today’s event. Though you might not see much of the usual array of hotly anticipated games, you’ll see several unexpected titles coming to the Switch 2.

Here’s a quick list:

Monster Hunter Wilds

Teased earlier this year, Monster Hunter Wilds finally has a release date: December 4. The upcoming port will feature local play, all title updates, and compatibility for the upcoming paid expansion, Ascendance, coming next year.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation

Announced via PlayStation recently, Final Fantasy VII Revelation is also coming to the Switch 2 on April 8. The final entry in the remake trilogy will conclude the refreshed story started from Rebirth years past. In addition, the prequel, Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion is already available on the platform today.

Meccha Chameleon

This year’s most popular “friend slop” game is now available. The multiplayer game pits two teams against each other: one team hides by painting themselves into the background, while the other team hunts for them.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Royal Edition

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II continues the story of Henry of Skalitz as he seeks vengeance for a vicious attack on his hometown and the death of his parents. Tagged as one of the most realistic RPG series, it’s coming to the Switch 2 via a Royal Edition which comes with all the game’s DLCs.

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

The popular puzzle-solving professor is coming back to Nintendo systems in a new game, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Touting more puzzles than ever, the professor will solve what it’s calling the most compelling mystery to date. It’s coming to Switch 2 on December 10.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

Combining two franchises in one, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is coming to the Switch 2 on September 18.

Resident Evil 2 Deluxe + Resident Evil 3 + Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition

The Switch 2 is getting a trio of the classic Resident Evil games. All three titles will get their definitive editions, combining the base games with their DLCs. The trio is coming out on October 16.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

Nintendo has confirmed that the remake of the original Lara Croft title, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is coming to the Switch 2 on February 12.

Bandai Namco Entertainment has released the paid Mask of Idris DLC for CODE VEIN II. The expansion is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The release also comes with Free Update Ver. 2.0, which adds new content to the action RPG.

The Mask of Idris expansion takes players into the Forsaken World. This alternate dimension was created from the converged passions of worlds that disappeared because of historical alterations.

At the center of this world is a colossal, swirling spindle. It continuously draws in emotions from different times and spaces, threatening to affect the real world.

Players will also meet Liv Voda, a new partner character who serves as a guardian of time and space. She has an alluring presence and a combative personality, and plays a major role in the new story.

Meet the Mask of Pathos

The expansion also introduces the Mask of Pathos, voiced by Nobuhiko Okamoto.

The mysterious oracle knows the truth about the Forsaken World. Despite appearing as a mask that can speak human languages, it possesses extensive knowledge of the parallel dimension.

The Mask of Pathos asks Liv and the protagonist to help bring the Forsaken World to an end.

Players will need to meet specific requirements before they can access the Mask of Idris expansion.

Meanwhile, Free Update Ver. 2.0 adds additional content to the base game.

CODE VEIN II gets a digital sale

Alongside the DLC launch, the digital version of CODE VEIN II is also discounted by up to 44% on PlayStation 5 and Steam.

The PlayStation 5 sale runs until September 23, 2026, while the Steam sale runs until September 18, 2026. Availability and final pricing may vary by platform and region.

CODE VEIN II is set in a dystopian near-future where civilization has collapsed following an event known as the Resurgence.

Humanity survives thanks to Revenants, immortal vampire-like beings. However, the emergence of the Luna Rapacis turns Revenants into mindless cannibals and pushes the world toward ruin.

As a Revenant Hunter, the protagonist must save the world alongside a young girl. Their journey takes them 100 years into the past, where they must explore dangerous areas, battle powerful enemies, and change history to prevent the world’s destruction.