Capcom brings three major franchises to Switch 2 this summer and fall
Capcom is putting three of its biggest names on the Nintendo Switch 2 within a four-month window, and one of them hasn't had a new mainline entry in two decades. The announcements came during the Nintendo Direct on June 9, 2026, and cover releases running from late June through October.
The lineup
Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition is first out of the gate, launching June 23 — pre-orders are already live. The 2019 action game lets you play as three characters: Dante, his nephew Nero, and the enigmatic V. The Switch 2 port runs at 60fps in both docked and handheld modes, per Nintendo Life — a spec that portable PS4 alternatives can't match.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen follows on October 9. This is the 2024 open-world action-RPG packaged with a new expansion of the same name, also coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on the same date. The Dark Arisen edition adds the Norgan region, a new item Appraisal mechanic, fresh quest chains that expand the original game's lore, and a set of challenge trials. How well the demanding open-world engine performs on Switch 2 hardware remains to be seen — AltChar notes the engine's reputation for being a heavy lift on any platform.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword rounds out the trio, arriving September 25 alongside other platforms. It's the first mainline Onimusha game since Dawn of Dreams on PS2 in 2006 — a 20-year gap that makes this one of Capcom's most anticipated revivals in years. The series blends samurai action with dark fantasy, and the Edo-period setting should appeal to anyone who's been hungry for more after Ghost of Tsushima or Rise of the Ronin.
What this means for Switch 2 owners
Three AAA Capcom titles in under four months is a strong signal that the publisher sees real value in the hybrid format. Devil May Cry 5 is the franchise's first Switch appearance, and the 60fps portable performance sets a clear bar. Dragon's Dogma 2's port quality will be the one to watch — the game has historically pushed hardware hard, and Switch 2 benchmarks haven't been published yet. Onimusha is the wildcard: a dormant franchise returning after two decades has more to prove, but the 20-year nostalgia gap gives it built-in momentum.
No pricing has been confirmed for any of the three titles outside of the release dates announced at Nintendo Direct.
