Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced for July 31

Third-party power takes centre stage as Nintendo previews what’s next for Switch and beyond.

Kyle S

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Nintendo has officially announced a new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase set for Wednesday, July 31, 2025. The 25-minute presentation will focus exclusively on third-party games coming to both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.

Unlike traditional Nintendo Directs that highlight first-party titles like Mario, Zelda, and Metroid, this Partner Showcase shifts the spotlight to games developed and published by external partners. The event will stream live at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET / 11 p.m. AEST via Nintendo’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.

Nintendo has confirmed the presentation will run approximately 25 minutes and will showcase a variety of games “launching on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in the coming months.”

No first-party content is expected, which means fans looking forward to updates on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of the Depths, or a new Mario Kart installment might need to wait for a broader Nintendo Direct later this year.

However, that doesn’t mean expectations are low. Nintendo’s third-party showcases often include some major reveals, and this year’s is expected to be no different.

While Nintendo remains tight-lipped on specific titles, the rumour mill has been churning. Here are some my guesses of the most likely candidates fans might see:

  • Persona 3 Reload: After Atlus brought Persona 5 Royal to the Switch, many fans anticipate an announcement for P3R, optimized for both Switch and Switch 2.
  • Hades II: With its early access success on PC, Supergiant Games could confirm a Switch release window.
  • Hollow Knight: Silksong: A game that’s practically become a legend due to its long development cycle. It was initially expected years ago and continues to appear on wishlists worldwide.
  • Star Wars Outlaws: Though previously shown as a high-end title, rumours suggest a cloud version or optimized port might be in the works.
  • Starfield: I Feel like Xbox have to be there and what better game to bring then starfield after a recent update might be time to get it into the hands of more gamers
  • Duskbloods: The Duskbloods is a multiplayer action role-playing game that features player versus player (PvP) and player versus environment (PvE) gameplay for up to eight participants.

How to Watch

The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase will be available to stream on:

This Partner Showcase comes at a pivotal moment. Whether it’s long-awaited indie titles, major ports, or brand-new announcements, July 31 promises to be a revealing day for Nintendo fans and industry watchers alike.