Updated

Updated · Game Informer · Aug 26

Game Informer Spotlights 4 Gamescom 2026 Demos, Led by Control Resonant's September 24 Launch

Updated

Updated · Game Informer · Aug 26

Game Informer Spotlights 4 Gamescom 2026 Demos, Led by Control Resonant's September 24 Launch

Q: Does the flawless performance of Kingdom Hearts on Switch 2 secretly confirm the highly anticipated sequel is bound for Nintendo?

Yes. It is no longer just an inference from the smooth Switch 2 showing. The Gamescom report only proves that Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III runs well on Nintendo Switch 2, which by itself would have been encouraging but not definitive evidence about Kingdom Hearts IV. A polished port can signal publisher confidence in a platform, yet it does not automatically guarantee a sequel release. What changes the answer is the additional announced material. Square Enix’s June 9, 2026 release states that Kingdom Hearts IV is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Separate Nintendo Direct materials also describe Kingdom Hearts IV as available on Switch 2, with wording indicating it will be there at launch. That is direct confirmation, not a hidden clue. The strong performance of the older collection still matters because it suggests Switch 2 can handle the series natively and credibly, especially after criticism of the original Switch cloud versions. Square Enix also reinforced that message by offering a native Switch 2 collection, a free Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind demo, and platform-specific bonuses. So the flawless Switch 2 performance does not “secretly” confirm anything on its own; the sequel’s Nintendo release has already been openly confirmed by official announcements. What the Gamescom demo really does is support confidence that the Switch 2 version of Kingdom Hearts IV should be technically viable rather than a compromised afterthought.

3 articles · Updated · Game Informer · Aug 26

4 Gamescom 2026 demos led Game Informer’s latest roundup, with Remedy’s Control Resonant standing out ahead of its September 24 digital release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
Control Resonant’s new hands-off showing centered on Dylan Faden hunting a mold-themed Resonant in a twisted Manhattan, highlighting aggressive melee-RPG combat, gravity-shifting boss mechanics and a single main ending with side-quest variations.
30 minutes with Nekome: Nazi Hunter left a strong impression despite a pre-beta build, as the grindhouse action game mixed simple parries, stealth kills and a revenge story before its planned early-2027 launch.
Crimson Moon pitched a smaller $19.99 co-op Soulslike with drop-in/drop-out play and unshared loot, while Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III on Switch 2 was framed as a straightforward but polished way to catch up before Kingdom Hearts IV next year.