Get ready, Nintendo fans. The company has officially announced a new Nintendo Direct presentation airing on Thursday, July 31. This event is a Partner Showcase, focusing entirely on titles from third-party developers.
The presentation kicks off at 2PM GMT and will run for about 25 minutes. You can catch the stream live on Nintendo’s YouTube and Twitch channels.
What can we expect to see? The company has stated the showcase will highlight upcoming games for both the current Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This opens the door to some major possibilities.
We could see updates on highly anticipated titles like Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition for Switch 2 or even Star Wars Outlaws. The gaming community is also buzzing with speculation about games like Hades 2 and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. And, of course, the ever-elusive Hollow Knight: Silksong is a title many hope will finally make an appearance.
This focus on partners means we’ll have to be patient for news on Nintendo’s own major releases. First-party games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Kirby Air Riders for the Switch 2 will not be part of this event.
Does dedicating an entire presentation to third-party partners signal a new strategy for Nintendo’s content rollout? It certainly seems like the company is aiming to put a powerful spotlight on the developers who are bringing new life to its platforms.