Everything announced from Nintendo Direct partner showcase July 2025

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Published at :July 31, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Modified at :July 31, 2025 at 8:09 PM

(Courtesy : Nintendo)

All the third-party games for Switch & Switch 2

The official Nintendo Direct partner showcase has just wrapped up and it had some amazing announcements and reveals for the fans.

In this article, we will check out all the third-party games announcements from this showcase for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

If the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase achieved anything, it showed Square Enix is all in on Switch 2 and HD-2D.Square's two big holiday games are both HD-2D.Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D and Octopath Traveler 0. pic.twitter.com/dD9sDisg9N
— Stealth (@Stealth40k) July 31, 2025

Nintendo Direct partner showcase announcement

The Nintendo Direct partner showcase went for 25 minutes, starting at 9 AM ET (6:30 PM IST), and showcased a mix of new and updated titles. Here’s everything that was announced:

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

For Nintendo Switch 2
Releasing in 2026

Once Upon A KATARAMI

Pre-orders live!
Releasing for Nintendo Switch on October 24, 2025

Just Dance 2026 Edition

Releasing for Nintendo Switch on October 14, 2025

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero

Releasing on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on November 14, 2025
Pre-Orders open today!

Plants Vs Zombies

Releasing on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 23, 2025

EA FC 26

Releasing on September 26, 2025

Pac-Man World 2 Remake

Releasing on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 26, 2025
Pre-Orders open today!

Final Fantasy Tactics – The Invalice Chronicles

Releasing on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 30, 2025

Square Enix brought the HD-2D HEAT! 🔥🔥🔥 #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/TbwbV88k2j
— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) July 31, 2025

Zelda: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Releasing on Nintendo Switch 2
No release date revealed yet!

Madden NFL 26

Releasing on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 14, 2025

Chillin’ by the Fire

Out today on Switch 2!

Apex Legends

Releasing on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 5, 2025

Hela

Releasing on Nintendo Switch 2
In 2026!

Star Wars Outlaws

Releasing on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2025
Pre-Orders open today!

Cronos: The New Dawn

This is a Switch 2 exclusive!
Releasing on September 5, 2025

Yakuza Kiwami 2

Releasing on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13, 2025

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Releasing on Nintendo Switch 2
No release date!

Octopath Traveler 0

Releasing on Switch and Switch 2
It will be released on December 4, 2025

FAQs

When was the July Nintendo Direct?

July 31, 2025, at 9 AM ET (6:30 PM IST).

What games were announced?

Monster Hunter Stories 3, Just Dance 2026, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, and more.

Where can I watch the replay?

On Nintendo’s YouTube or Twitch

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Mahaksh Chouhan

Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.