Nintendo Drops Metroid, Kirby and Resident Evil While PlayStation Fans Say 'No Disc, No Buy'

Nintendo has unveiled a major wave of Switch 2 releases, confirming a new Metroid, a 3D Kirby adventure and three Resident Evil titles as it rapidly builds the console's blockbuster line-up, while PlayStation fans rally behind a 'No Disc, No Buy' campaign over Sony's plans to end physical game discs.

Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 are all coming to Switch 2 on 16 October 2026, while Metroid Ravenous is due on 28 January 2027 and Kirby and the World Beyond is scheduled for spring 2027.

The flood of announcements strengthens an already growing Switch 2 catalogue, with major franchises including Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Persona 4 Revival also joining Nintendo's latest-generation console.

The latest Direct showcased Nintendo's push to combine its biggest first-party properties with high-profile third-party games, giving Switch 2 owners an increasingly broad selection of major releases.

But as Nintendo sets out a wave of new games, some PlayStation fans are delivering a very different message to Sony.

'No Disc, No Buy' has become a slogan among players reacting to Sony's plan to end production of physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028, turning the debate over physical game ownership into a more prominent argument over the future of console gaming.

Nintendo Loads Up the Switch 2

Nintendo's showcase introduced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D action game starring Samus Aran. The title is scheduled to arrive on Switch 2 on 28 January 2027, giving the long-running franchise another major entry following Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

The company also revealed Kirby and the World Beyond, a new adventure that appears to take the pink Nintendo mascot into a much larger 3D environment.

The game is due in spring 2027 and is expected to form part of Nintendo's celebrations around Kirby's 35th anniversary.

The Switch 2's third-party support was also expanded, with Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition announced for the console.

All three are scheduled to launch digitally on 16 October 2026, giving Nintendo players access to some of Capcom's most recognisable survival-horror games.

More Major Games Join the Line-Up

Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Persona 6, The Witcher 3 Remastered and a new Tomb Raider adventure were among the other games highlighted for Switch 2.

Nintendo is also continuing to expand existing games. Mario Kart World, for example, received a free update adding classic courses from Super Mario Kart, alongside new Knockout Tour routes.

The range of announcements shows Nintendo's attempt to establish the Switch 2 as more than a machine for first-party Nintendo games. With major third-party franchises joining its own properties, the console is positioning itself as a home for large releases across several genres.

PlayStation Fans Keep Up the Pressure

Sony, meanwhile, is facing criticism over its physical-media strategy. The company announced in July that it plans to stop manufacturing physical PlayStation game discs from 2028, a move that has prompted objections from collectors and players who still want to own games on disc.

During the 3 September State of Play, viewers repeatedly posted 'No Disc, No Buy' in the livestream chat, alongside demands for games such as Destiny 3. The slogan has since been taken up by players opposed to Sony's shift towards a more digital PlayStation ecosystem.

Two Very Different Console Strategies

The developments point to two different directions for the current console generation. Nintendo is using Switch 2 announcements to broaden its software catalogue with established franchises, new games and ports from other platforms.

Sony, meanwhile, is addressing a debate about what consumers actually own when they purchase a game digitally, and whether physical media still has a place in the future of PlayStation.

For Nintendo, the latest Direct set out the games coming to Switch 2. For Sony, 'No Disc, No Buy' has become a signal from part of its audience about the games they may decide not to purchase.