{"rewrite":{"id":"r_427a6c12165208051ec63c42","clusterId":"c_0b77c5ba43855db9bfedd988","slug":"meccha-chameleon-switch-2-version-announced-launching-right-after-nintendo-direct","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Meccha Chameleon Switch 2 Version Announced, Launching Right After Nintendo Direct","summary":"Nintendo announced during its September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct that the hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon, created by solo developer LEMORION, will be released for the Switch 2 immediately after the broadcast ends. The game launched on Steam on June 10, 2026, and several outlets report it sold over 20 million copies, with 4Gamer.net specifying sales of 15 million in less than a month. The Switch 2 version's surprise drop follows the game's rapid rise among streamers. Sources describe Meccha Chameleon as a drawing and hide-and-seek game with simple rules that is fun to play in large groups. The Nintendo Direct also revealed the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, scheduled for December 3, 2026, which adds the new hero Kaguya and the roguelike-style mode Heroes Record.","whyItMatters":"The same broadcast that announced the Switch 2 version of Meccha Chameleon also confirmed Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for December 3, 2026, showing Nintendo pairing a surprise indie hit release with a major first-party port in one Direct.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eNintendo\u0026#39;s September 9, 2026 Direct closed with a surprise: Meccha Chameleon, the Steam hit by solo developer LEMORION, launches on Switch 2 as soon as the presentation ends. The game, which 4Gamer.net says sold 15 million copies in under a month and Inside and Game Spark report passed 20 million, becomes available without a pre-announced release window.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Direct also covered the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, out December 3, 2026 at 9,700 yen. It adds the hero Kaguya, who can see the future, and the Heroes Record mode where enemies attack from all sides. Nintendo touted 60fps performance, 4K in TV mode, and full HD in handheld mode for that title.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeccha Chameleon Switch 2 version\u003c/strong\u003e: Announced during Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9, release begins after the broadcast ends\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition\u003c/strong\u003e: Releases December 3, 2026, new hero Kaguya joins, Heroes Record mode added\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Meccha Chameleon, the Steam hide-and-seek hit that sold 15 million copies in under a month, is on Switch 2 the moment tonight's Nintendo Direct ends.","twitterPost":"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Switch 2 Edition drops December 3 with new hero Kaguya and a roguelike-style Heroes Record mode. Different beast from the surprise Meccha Chameleon drop.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9 had two big announcements: a surprise Switch 2 launch for the indie hit Meccha Chameleon and a December release date for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Switch 2 Edition with a new hero. Both are covered here.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/040/G104090/20260909070/\",\"title\":\"Switch 2 version of \\\"Meccha Chameleon\\\" announced, release immediately after Nintendo Direct ends\"},{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999903/20260909075/\",\"title\":\"\\\"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition\\\" New Hero \\\"Kaguya\\\" Joins the Battle\"},{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260909-466127/\",\"title\":\"'Meccha Chameleon' Nintendo Switch 2 Version Announced, Surprise Release Coming Immediately. The Huge Hit Arrives on Switch 2 Out of Nowhere\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2609094g\",\"title\":\"'Meccha Camaleon' Nintendo Switch 2 Version Announced! Distribution Begins After Direct Ends!\"},{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/09/09/187500.html\",\"title\":\"Huge Hit Hide-and-Seek Game 'Meccha Chameleon' Goes Live on Switch 2 Right After This! [Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9]\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/09/09/172009.html\",\"title\":\"Massive hit hide-and-seek game 'Meccha Chameleon' launches on Switch 2 right after this! 【Nintendo Direct 2026.9.9】\"},{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/09/09/187507.html\",\"title\":\"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: New Hero 'Kaguya' Joins! 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