Nintendo’s Exciting Partner Showcase on July 31
Nintendo is set to electrify fans with its upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation, happening tomorrow. This Direct will focus on third-party games, promising an adrenaline-pumping 25 minutes of insights into future titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch from various publishing partners.
Scheduled for Thursday, July 31, at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM BST, this showcase is geared towards unveiling what’s in store for the vibrant gaming community. However, given its emphasis on third-party titles, don’t expect any groundbreaking first-party game announcements or fresh release dates just yet.
The next major title on the horizon for the Switch 2 is Drag x Drive, hitting the shelves on August 14. Following closely, players can look forward to a Switch 2 Edition update for Kirby and the Forgotten Land set for August 28.
Upcoming Releases and Teasers
The future looks bright with Pokémon Legends: Z-A launching on October 16, available on both Switch and Switch 2, marking another thrilling chapter for trainers. Additional titles like Kirby Air Riders and Metroid Prime 4 are also slated for release this year, though their precise launch dates remain a mystery.
Fans of Nintendo can also anticipate projects like Splatoon Raiders and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, which is set for late 2025 or early 2026. This teaser hints at a packed schedule for Nintendo’s shooters and adventure titles.
For now, third-party titles for the Switch 2 are making waves with anticipated releases including Madden NFL 26 on August 14, Star Wars Outlaws on September 4, and many more lined up through October. Excitingly, several games like Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Hades 2, and Hollow Knight: Silksong have been announced but lack release dates, keeping the excitement alive for fans.