Nintendo fans, rejoice, the first Nintendo Direct since the launch of the Switch 2 is about to start. While it’s a Partner Showcase, meaning we won’t be seeing Mario, Zelda, Metroid or any other first-party favourites, anticipation is still high.
The 25-minute presentation will focus entirely on third-party games, with new announcements expected for both the Switch 2 and the original console. We’re likely to see which titles are being ported over, as well as a few new releases that third-party studios have been working on.
The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase starts at 2pm in the UK, and you can stream it on Nintendo’s YouTube channel. I’ll be covering every announcement as it happens live and in real-time, so stay tuned. You can also follow along with all the action below.
Nintendo Direct – live
- Once Upon a Katamari launches in October
- Nintendo just showed off an all-new trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
- Dragon Ball Sparking Zero launches on Switch 1 and 2 this November
- A Pac-Man World 2 Switch 2 remake is here
- Persona 3 Reload comes to Switch 2 this October
And that's all!
14:41 , Alex LeeAnd that’s everything! Lots of exciting stuff there, and there was even a surprising new Zelda trailer. Most of the games will be available to pre-order today from the Nintendo eShop.
Octapath Traveller Zero comes out in December
14:39 , Alex LeeSquare Enix has also announced Octopath Traveler 0, a new entry in the RPG series launching on 4 December 2025. While not a direct sequel to Octopath Traveler II, the game includes new mechanics.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tale is Square Enix's new title
14:34 , Alex LeeSquare Enix has announced The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tale, a brand-new HD-2D action RPG heading to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Taking place in a new fantasy setting, it looks like Octopath Traveler and Live A Live.
Cronos: The New Dawn will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on 5 September
14:28 , Alex LeeThird-person survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on 5 September, and it looks like a continued departure from Nintendo’s typical family-friendly fare.
Hela launches on the Switch 2 next year
14:23 , Alex LeeHela will be launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime next year. It looks like a fun foraging game. It looks like a next-gen title.
Apex Legends is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2
14:21 , Alex LeeApex Legends is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, with the same battle royale action as on other platforms and smoother performance.
Madden 26 launhces on 24 August
14:19 , Alex LeeIf you’re more American football than actual football, Madden 26 is launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 14, with lots of new features.
Nintendo just showed off an all-new trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
14:18 , Alex LeeOoh, that’s unexpected. Zelda?! Nintendo just showed off an all-new trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Very unexpected – it looks fantastic.
Persona 3 Reload comes to Switch 2 this October
14:16 , Alex LeeIt was one of my predictions, and it’s here. Persona 3 Reload is launching on the Switch 2 on October 23, so Switch fans can finally play the cult game themselves.
A Pac-Man World 2 Switch 2 remake is here
14:14 , Alex LeePac-Man World 2 is getting remade for the Nintendo Switch 2. Recapped launches this September.
FC 26 will be coming to both Switch 2 and Switch 1
14:12 , Alex LeeFootball fans, FC 26 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch 1, and it looks like HyperMotion V is going to be supported on the new system. It launches this September.
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero launches on Switch 1 and 2 this November
14:10 , Alex LeeNintendo’s now showcasing games that will arrive on both platforms. Dragon Ball Sparking Zero will arrive in November, and will be available to pre-order later today.
Just Dance 2026 launches in October
14:08 , Alex LeeOf course, it’s on every generation of Nintendo Switch. The next Just Dance 2026 game will be released later this year on October 14 on the Nintendo Switch 2
Once Upon a Katamari launches in October
14:06 , Alex LeeHere we go – first up is Once Upon a Katamari from Bandai Namco. A new spin on the classic rolling series.
It launches on October 24, later this year.
What to expect from the Nintendo Direct
13:52 , Alex LeeNintendo Direct presentations are usually a bit of a whirlwind. Nintendo will probably spend 30 seconds on some games, while others will get a couple of minutes.
It’s 25 minutes long, so we could see 25 ports and new titles if we’re lucky.
The Nintendo Direct starts soon
13:39 , Alex LeeGood afternoon everyone! Nintendo has officially begun it’s stream, and proceedings will kick off at 2pm.
My predictions? I reckon we’ll see footage from Elden Ring and the Final Fantasy VII Remake, but that’s almost a given.
The announcement of new Switch 2 Clair Obscur and Persona 3 Reload ports would be nice too.
