The end of July Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase has arrived! We'll be seeing Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games during the presentation, with some games launching on both platforms officially. Anything that is launching on only Nintendo Switch will also work on the Nintendo Switch 2 due to backwards compatibility. We'll only be mentioning which games are Switch 2 exclusive.
If you want to experience today's direct in full, check out the full recording here.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 next year!
Once Upon A KATAMARI
Katamari Damacari is back with a good roll-around. Multiplayer online is available and there is a large soundtrack that includes plenty of classic songs. Launching October 24, 2025 with pre-orders starting today.
Just Dance 2026 Edition
40 new tracks are joining the series including Apt, Houdini, Hung Up, All Star, and Counting Stars. A brand new co-op party mode is also available. Just Dance 2026 launches October 14, 2026.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO
Over 180 fighters are available in this new arena fighter game. You can choose the fighters, the stages, the dialog to create custom fights. The game supports Joy-Con and Joy-Con 2 motion controls to help control the characters. Launching November 14, 2025.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted
The classic that everyone loves, Plants vs Zombies, is coming to Nintendo Switch with a brand new title in beautiful HD. You can play multiplayer with a friend with local co-op or PvP. Plants vs Zombies Replanted arrives on October 23, 2025.
EA SPORTS FC 26
Certain features are not available on the original Nintendo Switch. FC 26 launches September 26, 2025.
PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC
Remade from scratch, this game is getting a remastered released which includes al ocal co-op. Launching September 26, 2025.
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles
Reborn with newly added elements. It is fully voiced and adds new dialog. Launching September 30, 2025.
Persona 3 Reload
Attend your classes and explore the city during the day, but by night battle through the rampaging shadows at night. Persona 3 drops October 23, 2025 only on Nintendo Switch 2.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Looking very pretty! No release date has been announced yet but will be coming "this winter". The game will be featuring the canonical story leading up to Tears of the Kingdom.
EA Sports Madden NFL 26
"The most dynamic Madden game yet". New realistic play styles, new ways to create plays built with real NFL data, and take part in team celebrations. Available August 14, 2025 only on Nintendo Switch 2.
Chillin by the Fire
A campfire simulation game. You can chop wood, arrange the pieces, and light them up. If you don't light everything correctly, your fire will go out. Got it going good? Set off some fireworks and roast some delicious marshmallows. The title supports a USB camera to have a multiplayer campfire session. Releasing today only on Nintendo Switch 2.
Apex Legends
The battle royale you know and love is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with enhanced resolution and higher performance launching on August 5 alongside the release of the new season.
Hela
Play as a mouse with a froggy backpack. Climb around, swing, and explore in the real world from the point of view of a mouse with optional online co-op. Launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Star Wars Outlaws
The open world action-adventure Star Wars game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Explore distinct locations including new and familiar to get through the galaxy's crime syndicates. Fly ships and speeders, completing quests that require stealth and shooting. Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2025.
Chronos: The New Dawn
As an agent of a secret collective you'll be learning the mysteries of the world. Craft ammo and supplies with limited resources to defeat brutal enemies. Monsters can evolve into "even more nightmarish [forms]" so defeating them once may not be enough. What caused the world to collapse? Find out when Chronos launches September 5.
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Yakuza brawls its way onto Nintendo Switch 2. Fight in Osaka and Tokyo and play darts, karaoke, and golf as just a few of the activities around town. Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13, 2025. The original game, Yakuza Kiwami, will also be launching the same day with enhanced graphics.
Goodnight Universe
Releasing November 11, 2025.
NBA Bounce
Releasing November 26, 2025.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure - Wheatflour Wonderland DLC
Releasing Fall 2025.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
Releasing today on Nintendo Switch 2.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance
Releasing August 29, 2025 with a demo available today.
Borderlands 4
Releasing October 3, 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Square Enix has a new HD-2D Action RPG. Taking place in Philabieldia, a continent overrun by beast tribes, you play as Elliot, an adventurer alongside his fairy, Faie. The Kingdom of Huther is protected by a Spell of Safekeeping and Elliot leaves to investigate a set of ruins but of course, it's not that easy.
Combat looks fun with strategic elements at play, and 7 different types of weapons including chains that will pull enemies into you. You can upgrade your weapons with Magicite, by forming different combinations of crystals to give you different effects.
You can control Elliot and Faie separately, or you can have a second player join you on the adventure to control Faie directly. Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026 with a debut demo available today.
Octopath Traveler 0
Square Enix continues to Octopath Traveler series! Available December 4, 2025.
That's a wrap on today's Nintendo Direct. What are you looking forward to playing from third-party devs?
Comments
Ooh, ooh, I think I saw Skillsong! No, wait, it's just a strand of hair.
Pac-Man 2 and the two Square games at the end look interesting, Hela as well.