Long-awaited returns

Ranked by series pedigree: how big the last game was, how well it reviewed, and how long the wait has been.

1. 1
   The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

   November 5, 2026 · hypemeter 71 · 29 prior entries
   1 year · 19
2. 2
   Metroid Ravenous

   January 28, 2027 · hypemeter 46 · 15 prior entries
   1 year · 9
3. 3
   Pokémon Waves

   2027 · hypemeter 32 · 54 prior entries
   0 years · 4
4. 4
   Pokémon Winds

   2027 · hypemeter 32 · 54 prior entries
   0 years · 4
5. 5
   Kirby and the World Beyond

   Q2 2027 · hypemeter 56 · 33 prior entries
   1 year · 3
6. 6
   Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

   October 22, 2026 · hypemeter 47 · 1 prior entry
   4 years · 2
7. 7
   Xenoblade Genesis

   2027 · hypemeter 28 · 9 prior entries
   0 years · 1
8. 8
   Ninjala 2: The Uncharted Planet

   Q2 2027 · hypemeter 20 · 1 prior entry
   6 years · 1