Following days of online chatter and anticipation, Nintendo has officially announced a new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. This event is scheduled to take place tomorrow, July 31st, kicking off at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET.
As detailed in a post on Nintendo`s official social media channels, the showcase will primarily feature “information on upcoming Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games” from third-party publishers and development studios. No further specific details regarding the content of this Direct have been provided at the time of this announcement.
It is noteworthy that the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, which took place in April, already unveiled multiple third-party titles slated for future release on the Switch 2. Among these were Square Enix`s Final Fantasy VII: Remake Intergrade and From Software`s The Duskbloods.
How to Watch the July Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
The upcoming Nintendo Direct will be live-streamed on Nintendo`s official YouTube and Twitch channels. For those unable to tune in for the live premiere, an on-demand version of the broadcast will be made available shortly after, along with individual trailers for each game featured during the event.
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Start Times and Expected Length
The July Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase is set to begin on July 31st at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET. According to the official announcement shared on Nintendo`s social media, the presentation is expected to run for “roughly 25 minutes.”
- 6 AM Pacific Time (PT)
- 9 AM Eastern Time (ET)
- 2 PM British Summer Time (BST)
- 11 PM Australian Eastern Time (AET)
What to Expect from This Partner Showcase
Given that this event is explicitly labeled a “Partner Showcase,” focusing on games from Nintendo`s publishing partners, it is advisable not to expect any news concerning first-party Nintendo titles. Games such as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby Air Riders, or any unannounced Nintendo-developed projects are reportedly being reserved for a future announcement.
Nevertheless, there are still plenty of intriguing upcoming games from these publishing partners that could be highlighted. Previously mentioned titles like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and The Duskbloods (the latter being an exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2) are strong candidates for a presence. Other potential appearances include Hades 2, Professor Layton and The New World of Steam, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Furthermore, a selection of games that have been announced for Switch 2 since the April Nintendo Direct—including Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles and Mortal Kombat: Legacy Collection—might make their official Nintendo Direct debut in this Partner Direct.
Highlights from the April 2025 Switch 2 Nintendo Direct
