Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: All the Epic Reveals & Game Drops You Can’t Miss!
Nintendo just finished its latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, delivering a fast-paced 25-minute update filled with news on upcoming third-party games for both the Switch 2 and the original Switch. From thrilling new releases to unexpected surprises, here’s a complete recap of everything announced during the event.
1. Octopath Traveler 0
Square Enix returns with a new Octopath Traveler game featuring their signature HD-2D art style, classic turn-based battles, and JRPG exploration, plus a town-building mechanic. Launching on Switch and Switch 2 on December 4.
Start from zero in a quest of restoration and retribution! Confront powerful villains and rebuild your hometown in OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 – a new entry in the HD-2D series, headed to #NintendoSwitch2 and #NintendoSwitch December 4th. pic.twitter.com/mUxM6XSsr0
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) July 31, 2025
2. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Takes
An HD-2D action RPG by Square Enix, starring Elliot, an adventurer exploring dangerous ruins. It features real-time combat with seven weapon types and co-op play with a fairy companion. No release date yet, but a free demo is available now.
Confira o trailer de The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. pic.twitter.com/AHxnjpTvvX
— Dungeon Zone™ (@DungeonBitsBR) July 31, 2025
3. Goodnight Universe
Launching on Switch and Switch 2 on November 11, this game has you playing as a psychic baby escaping an evil tech CEO, discovering your identity with your family’s help.
Fresh off the Nintendo Direct…
— Nice Dream (@nicedreamgames) July 31, 2025
✨ GOODNIGHT UNIVERSE ✨ launches NOVEMBER 11th on PC, Switch 2, Switch 1, PS5 & Xbox Series XIS!
Play as a psychic baby, escape an evil tech CEO, and with your family's help, discover who you're meant to be.
Wishlist: https://t.co/EniZTfQyHM pic.twitter.com/aAaSjICej3
4. NBA Bounce
A fun basketball game with 30 NBA teams, themed courts, and unlockable gear. Play solo or co-op in various modes. Releases September 26 on Switch.
NBA BOUNCE – Gameplay Reveal Trailer – #NintendoDirect #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/eTYWKqXHlv
— Nintendo Switch 2 📺 (@SynthByte) July 31, 2025
5. Hello Kitty Island Adventure – Wheatflour Wonderland
Fall 2025 DLC introducing new character Cogimyun, magical wand crafting, and a whimsical new world on Switch.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure – Wheatflour Wonderland DLC Reveal – #NintendoDirect #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/68VDeel8EK
— Nintendo Switch 2 📺 (@SynthByte) July 31, 2025
6. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
An RPG set in Avalon battling the Seven Heroes. Out now on Switch 2.
Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Introduction Trailer | #NintendoDirect #NintendoSwitch2 pic.twitter.com/E7Xp4Bmbk1
— Nintendo Switch 2 📺 (@SynthByte) July 31, 2025
7. Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
Releases August 29 on Switch, Switch 2, and other platforms. Combines classic 80s Shinobi action with metroidvania-style exploration and modern animation.
Begin your training as a shinobi master as a demo for Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance launches today!
— SEGA Informant (@SEGAInforment) July 31, 2025
Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance releases 29th August, pre-orders are open. pic.twitter.com/Vo0gEBMoa7
8. Borderlands 4
Coming to Switch 2 on October 3, featuring chaotic combat, loot, and new movement abilities like gliding and grappling.
*drumroll*
— Borderlands (@Borderlands) April 2, 2025
💥 EXPLOSION 💥
Borderlands 4 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025! pic.twitter.com/4U6ppBl79e
9. Yakuza Kiwami and Kiwami 2
Both arrive on Switch 2 November 13 with enhanced graphics and smoother gameplay.
Sumérgete en los bajos fondos de Japón y ponte en la piel de Kazuma Kiryu mientras luchas para detener una guerra entre dos clanes rivales. Solo hay lugar para un dragón en Yakuza Kiwami 2, que llegará con traducción al español y repartirá estopa en #NintendoSwitch2 el 13-11. pic.twitter.com/PB4hPYqqC1
— Nintendo España (@NintendoES) July 31, 2025
10. Cronos: The New Dawn
Switch 2 owners are in for a scare this fall as Bloober Team, fresh off Silent Hill 2, brings its next project to the platform. Cronos: The New Dawn is a tense third-person survival horror experience set to launch on September 5.
Cronos: The New Dawn from the amazing @BlooberTeam is coming soon to GOG!
— GOG.COM (@GOGcom) July 31, 2025
👉 https://t.co/SCE9iZ5MIZ
This pulse-pounding, third-person survival horror game is sure to become one of 2025’s best releases. Wishlist it now! pic.twitter.com/WZhOB1vbrJ
11. Star Wars Outlaws
Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws is making its way to Switch 2, giving players a chance to step into Kay Vess’ interplanetary open-world adventure on the go. This polished version launches September 4.
NEWS: Star Wars Outlaws is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept 4🚀
— Rino (@RinoTheBouncer) July 31, 2025
Play or pass?😎 pic.twitter.com/krJKGveumU
12. Hela
A heartwarming adventure about a sick witch and her mice familiars searching for a cure, coming to Switch 2 in 2026.
Hela – confirmed for Switch 2, coming 2026
— ritrixi (@ritrixi) July 31, 2025
⚙️Windup / Knights Peak
🎮Nintendo PC PlayStation Xbox
ℹ️Heartwarming third-person open-world adventure inspired by Scandinavian folklore, playing, solo or in co-op, as a tiny mouse on a quest to find a cure for an ailing witch pic.twitter.com/OUEFtk3Cr0
13. Apex Legends
The popular battle royale shooter arrives on Switch 2 August 5 with enhanced graphics and smoother performance.
Se viene Apex Legends para Nintendo Switch 2. La versión que muchos esperaban para una consola de Nintendo.
— StarGin🍕 (@StarGinSC2) July 31, 2025
Mayor rendimiento y puede que le saque provecho a los controles por movimiento y Mouse.
El 5 de Agosto lo podremos descargar gratis.pic.twitter.com/o8Q1JtxZFN
14. Chillin’ by the Fire
Light up the cozy vibes with Chillin’ by the Fire, a relaxing campfire-building sim and social hangout launching on Switch 2 today. Roast marshmallows, dry damp logs, and kick back with friends, thanks to the Switch 2’s camera accessory. You can check out the trailer here.
15. Madden NFL 26
Nintendo calls it “the most dynamic Madden game yet,” launching August 14 on Switch 2.
The legendary Madden NFL series is coming to #NintendoSwitch2! Experience explosive football action when @EAMaddenNFL 26 releases on Aug 14. 🏈 #NintendoDirect
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 31, 2025
Pre-order today: https://t.co/oMnjHTAnUA pic.twitter.com/CWdwVT9Kvo
16. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
New gameplay shown featuring fast-paced hack-and-slash action and a Skyward Sword theme tease. No release date yet.
Experience The Imprisoning War that ultimately led to the events of The Legend of #Zelda: #TearsoftheKingdom in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, the latest canonical tale from Hyrule’s distant past. Coming to #NintendoSwitch2 this winter! pic.twitter.com/GcDND1dfTp
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 31, 2025
17. Persona 3 Reload
Switch 2’s RPG lineup is already stacked this year, but make room—Persona 3 Reload arrives on October 23.
They’ll fight together – until the end.
— Official ATLUS West (@Atlus_West) July 31, 2025
Take on fate itself in Persona 3 Reload, coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23rd!
Pre-orders start today. pic.twitter.com/J5DHGeTfpX
18. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
Remastered 1997 strategy RPG with new voice acting, releasing September 30 on Switch and Switch 2.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles – story trailer
— ritrixi (@ritrixi) July 31, 2025
⚙️Square Enix
🎮Nintendo PC PlayStation Xbox
🗓️Sep 30pic.twitter.com/mmrFSgTL4x
19. Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac
Bandai Namco’s remake with updated graphics, smoother gameplay, and local co-op arrives September 26 on Switch and Switch 2.
Adventure is back on the menu! 👀
— PAC-MAN (@officialpacman) July 31, 2025
PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC is coming on September 26th! pic.twitter.com/FzGgo1QZ5x
20. EA Sports FC 26
The newest entry in the football series (formerly FIFA) launches September 26 on Nintendo platforms.
The Club is Yours in @EASPORTSFC 26. Play your way with the overhauled gameplay experience powered by community feedback. Hit the pitch when it comes to #NintendoSwitch2 on Sept 26 #NintendoDirect
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 31, 2025
⚽Pre-order now: https://t.co/3XhywBgMlP pic.twitter.com/9Hv4LBgom4
21. Plants vs. Zombies
New tower defense game with local co-op and PvP modes releasing October 23 on Switch and Switch 2.
🌻 The lawn’s looking real familiar…
— Plants vs. Zombies (@PlantsvsZombies) July 31, 2025
We’re going back to our roots! Time for some classic PvZ chaos, reimagined for a new era. Meet Replanted, coming soon to PC & consoles.
Reclaim your lawn. Your way!
Watch the reveal trailer & pre-order now: https://t.co/HWWV2nWmJk… pic.twitter.com/RN8rczyJDJ
22. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
Fast-paced anime fighter releasing November 14 on Switch and Switch 2.
Let the spark ignite, anytime, anywhere.
— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) July 31, 2025
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 14th November 2025!
Power up on the go. Pre-order now: https://t.co/oyLbCqvN00 pic.twitter.com/9YSLPZxze4
23. Just Dance 2026 Edition
Out October 14 on Switch, featuring 40 new tracks from artists like ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, Dua Lipa, and more.
Ready to shake up your dance routine? 💃🕺
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 31, 2025
With 40 new tracks, and a new co-op Party Game Mode, you can take your dances to the next level when Just Dance 2026 Edition lands Oct 14 on #NintendoSwitch! #NintendoDirect @JustDanceGame pic.twitter.com/JtOJvOGHeT
24. Once Upon a Katamari
A celebration of the Katamari series coming to Switch October 24 (no Switch 2 version).
Let the good times ROLL on October 24, 2025! Time travel across eras and restore the stars in Once Upon A KATAMARI 🌈
— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS) July 31, 2025
Experience a fabulous new soundtrack, cousin customization, and 4 player KatamariBall mode!
This will be a #Katamari experience for the ages! #OnceUponAKATAMARI pic.twitter.com/GjyGTkltTy
25. Monster Hunter Stories 3
Turn-based RPG with anime-style art coming to Switch 2 and other platforms in 2026.
A new tale of Riders and monsters takes flight! Revealed in the Nintendo Direct, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, the next evolution of the turn-based, story-rich RPG series, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam in 2026.
— Monster Hunter (@monsterhunter) July 31, 2025
#MHStories3 pic.twitter.com/76FNRwM4nx
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