Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025
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REDMOND,
Wash.--(July 31, 2025)-- The latest Nintendo Direct: Partner
Showcase featured immersive role-playing adventures, gripping
action, and game day excitement. This mix of new titles and
returning classics from a variety of Nintendo’s global
publishing and development partners will make their way to both
Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch throughout 2025 and
beyond!
Announcement highlights include the reveal of Monster Hunter
Stories 3: Twisted Reflection – the next chapter in the Monster
Hunter Stories series – and new details on iconic sports
franchises EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 and EA SPORTS FC 26 so
players can get their game faces on for Nintendo Switch 2. You
can further get cozy with the campfire sim Chillin’ by the Fire
Nintendo Switch 2. Lose yourself once again in the epic RPG
adventure FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles –
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, with the
Nintendo Switch version also launching the same day. What’s
more, players can also squad up for a new season in Apex Legends
or dive into the survival horror game Cronos: The New Dawn when
both games come to Nintendo Switch 2. Plants vs. Zombies:
Replanted brings botanical mayhem and OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
unfurls a new role-playing tale of revenge and restoration when
both games arrive for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Plus, hit the dance floor in Just Dance® 2026 Edition when it
arrives Oct 14, and check out the debut demo available later
today for the newly-revealed The Adventures of Elliot: The
Millennium Tales, the first ever HD-2D action-adventure RPG from
Square Enix arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 next year.
Dive into all of the other updates and reveals including the
epic fighting game DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, the remade
classic PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC, the enchanting,
Scandinavian-inspired journey Hela, plus Hyrule Warriors: Age of
Imprisonment, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, Star Wars Outlaws and
more!
Here’s more information about the featured games:
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection: Embark on a new
adventure as a Rider living in harmony with monsters in the
third installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world
of Monster Hunter! Amidst an environmental calamity, a monster
hatches bearing a symbol of misfortune that drives two
neighboring kingdoms to war. The heirs of these two kingdoms
venture into forbidden ground in search of the truth. Monster
Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection launches on Nintendo Switch
2 in 2026.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment: Experience an untold story
from Hyrule's distant past. The Imprisoning War led to the
events of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and players
can experience the thrill of battle in this canonical tale.
Featuring Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and other characters
teaming up to fight for Hyrule’s future, Hyrule Warriors: Age of
Imprisonment comes to Nintendo Switch 2 this winter.
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26: The legendary Madden NFL series arrives
on Nintendo Switch 2! Backed by years of NFL data, immerse
yourself in explosive, realistic gameplay with new
player-specific traits, authentic play styles, and adaptive
counters that match on-field tendencies and strategies of NFL
quarterbacks and coaches. Experience QB DNA, realistic football
weather, and more! Pre-order the Deluxe Edition before Aug. 7
for seven days of early access ahead of launch on Aug. 14 on
Nintendo Switch 2.
EA SPORTS FC 26: The Club is Yours in EA SPORTS FC 26! Play your
way with the overhauled gameplay experience powered by Community
feedback. Plus, EA SPORTS FC 26 will bring Manager Live
Challenges for the new season with fresh and authentic
storylines, and Archetypes inspired by greats of the game. Hit
the pitch when EA SPORTS FC 26 launches Sept. 26 on Nintendo
Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are available now on
Nintendo eShop.
Apex Legends: The free-to-play1 Hero shooter heads to Nintendo
Switch 2! Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters,
round up your squad and engage in 60-person Battle Royale mode,
limited-time modes and takeovers. Explore the deep and detailed
planet maps from across the Outlands and see if your squad has
what it takes to be truly legendary. Starting today, if you log
in on your Nintendo Switch system you can grab an exclusive
Legendary Pathfinder skin – “P.A.T.H”, available until Sept. 16.
Drop in when Apex Legends launches on Nintendo Switch 2 Aug. 5.
Chillin’ by the Fire: Players can now join in on humanity’s
oldest social network. In this campfire simulation game, players
can build and maintain campfires in a variety of different
relaxing locales including the beach, forest, and snowy mountain
tops. Combat differing weather and climate and grow your
campfire to Level 10 to advance. Gather up to four friends or
family members together around the fire, online1 or via
GameShare2 and if a compatible external USB-C camera (sold
separately) is connected, you can even appear in-game with
CameraPlay. In a world that’s always rushing, slow down and
reclaim the simple joy of just sitting around and watching a
campfire grow, as Chillin’ by the Fire is available for Nintendo
Switch 2 later today!
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales: A brand-new
action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY
DEFAULT, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines
captivating HD-2D visuals and action-adventure gameplay to
create a top-down journey in a wide-open world woven across time
and space. Open new paths as you explore an untamed continent
and reveal its mysterious history. Navigate battles with
strategic support abilities provided by a helpful fairy. The
game launches on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, and an exclusive
debut demo will be available later today on Nintendo eShop.
Just Dance® 2026 Edition: Gather your friends and family4 and
turn your home into a dance floor with Just Dance® 2026 Edition!
Featuring 40 new tracks, from chart-topping hits to timeless
classics like “APT.” by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, “Houdini” by Dua
Lipa, “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic and “Hung Up” by Madonna,
there's something for everyone. Shake up your dance sessions
with the Party Mode and spice up the fun with unexpected twists.
Dance solo, get active with Workout Mode, or dance with up to
six players in local multiplayer. Just Dance® 2026 Edition
launches for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 14.
Star Wars Outlaws: Experience the ultimate galactic adventure in
the first-ever open world Star Wars game, Star Wars Outlaws. Set
between the events of the films Star Wars: The Empire Strikes
Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, players can become
scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new
life, along with her companion Nix. Whether at home or on the
go, players must fight, steal, and outwit their way through the
galaxy’s crime syndicates and explore distant planets. With
intuitive touch controls, gyroscope-assisted aiming, and
immersive motion controls, players can embark on this epic
journey when Star Wars Outlaws launches on Nintendo Switch 2
Sep. 4. Pre-orders are available later today on Nintendo eShop.
Cronos: The New Dawn: From the studio behind the SILENT HILL 2
remake comes a third-person survival horror game where time is
your deadliest weapon — and just maybe your worst enemy, too.
Survive two distinct eras: a brutal future, and then dive back
in time to 1980s Poland. Stop nightmarish creatures from merging
into unstoppable abominations and survive by bending time itself
when Cronos: The New Dawn launches on Nintendo Switch 2 Sept. 5.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted: The classic Plants vs. Zombies
returns in HD! Experience the strategy game that started it all
with Plants vs Zombies: Replanted, now remastered with upscaled
HD graphics and packed with new secrets to uncover. With new
levels, fresh twists, and 15 years of never-before-seen
franchise history at your fingertips, players can relive the
glory days of Peashooters. Plus, if you pre-order the game,
you’ll receive a retro Peashooter skin! Tend to your garden when
Plants. Vs Zombies: Replanted launches exclusively for Nintendo
Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Oct. 23. Pre-orders begin later
today on Nintendo eShop.
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO: Triumph over your foes in
high-speed, 360-degree movement battles with teams of up to five
characters from across Dragon Ball history. Featuring the
largest roster in franchise history with over 180 playable
characters, players can relive iconic moments by attacking with
a mixture of punches, kicks, grapples, and long-range abilities—
and charge up your energy to activate Sparking! Mode, which
grants your character access to their signature devastating
attack. Create dream scenarios in Custom Battle or take on
friends1 in a variety of Versus modes when DRAGON BALL:
Sparking! ZERO launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
Nov. 14. Pre-orders are available later today on Nintendo eShop!
Once Upon A KATAMARI: The King of All Cosmos and his family
accidentally destroyed the Earth, the moon, and countless stars
floating in the universe. Travel through the Jurassic Period,
Ice Age, historic Japan, and other eras to roll up objects with
your trusty katamari and rebuild the starry sky. With all-new
stages, a new soundtrack, character customization, a new
four-player multiplayer mode1 that lets players compete online
or battle CPU rivals offline and more, the quirky Katamari
Damacy series returns when Once Upon A KATAMARI launches on
Nintendo Switch Oct. 24. Pre-orders are available later today on
Nintendo eShop.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0: Start from zero in a personal quest of
restoration and retribution! In this prequel to the first
OCTOPATH TRAVELER, journey to stop powerful villains using
fast-paced, turn-based combat. For the first time in the series,
play through the eyes of your own custom protagonist and rebuild
your hometown. With over 30 recruitable party members, an
engaging story, and all-new features and returning core elements
like the iconic HD-2D graphics and the Break & Boost battle
system, players embark on a journey of their own creation when
OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 arrives for both Nintendo Switch 2 and
Nintendo Switch on Dec. 4.
PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC: PAC-MAN WORLD 2 returns in this
modernized, enhanced, and upgraded 3D platforming adventure!
Ghosts have snuck into PAC-Village and stolen the Golden Fruit,
unwittingly freeing the powerful ghost king, Spooky! PAC-MAN
must venture across PAC-LAND to reclaim the Golden Fruit and put
a stop to the haunted mayhem. PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC launches
for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Sept. 26.
Pre-orders are available later today on Nintendo eShop.
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles – Nintendo Switch
2 Edition: Step back into the story of ambition, betrayal, and
honor that defined a generation in this iconic RPG. Featuring
fully voiced dialogue, enhanced graphics, and multiple gameplay
improvements, players can lead their party in exhilarating
encounters where strategic positioning and forward planning
determine the outcome. Use the varied terrain of 3D battlefields
to your advantage, skillfully manipulate the turn order, and
victory will be yours for the taking! FINAL FANTASY TACTICS –
The Ivalice Chronicles – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for Nintendo
Switch 2 launches on Sept. 30, with a Nintendo Switch version
also launching on the same day. Pre-orders available later today
on Nintendo eShop.
Hela: See the world through the eyes of a tiny yet brave mouse
in a handcrafted world inspired by Scandinavian folklore.
Explore magical forests and tranquil lakes, solve puzzles, and
be a force for good in a land where heartwarming storytelling
and the beauty of nature are intertwined. Play solo or team up
with friends4 in seamless co-op online or in local split-screen
and experience this non-linear, open world adventure together
when Hela launches on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
In addition to the featured titles listed above, the
presentation included a montage of even more games in the
pipeline for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including:
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven – Nintendo Switch 2
Edition, a non-linear RPG that puts you in the center of a
battle that spans millennia, and your choices drastically alter
the course of your journey. Available for Nintendo Switch 2
later today!
Hello Kitty Island Adventure – Wheatflour Wonderland, where you
join a new Sanrio character, Cogimyun, and explore the whimsical
Wheatflour Wonderland to craft powerful wands, unlock the story,
and transform into your most magical self in this Hello Kitty
Island Adventure DLC5 launching for Nintendo Switch in Fall
2025.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, which brings back the iconic master
of the ninja arts in an all-new 2D action platformer featuring a
hand-drawn style; launching on Nintendo Switch Aug. 29 with a
free demo available on Nintendo eShop later today!
NBA BOUNCE, Rise from rookie to pro in this arcade-style
basketball game available for Nintendo Switch on Nintendo eShop
starting Sept. 26.
Goodnight Universe, an emotional adventure that puts you in the
role of a 6-month-old baby developing mysterious psychic powers;
launching for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Nov 11.
Remember that both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch feature
parental controls that let adults manage the content their
children can access.
1 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and
Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership
auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless
canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access
required for online features. Terms apply.
2 Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate GameShare session.
Users who receive software via GameShare can only play the
software during the GameChat session in which it was shared.
Shared game will not be playable after the chat ends.
3 Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo
Account required for online features, including GameChat.
Compatible USB camera required for video features. Not available
in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. Games,
systems, memberships and some accessories sold separately. Until
March 31, 2026, GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch
Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online
membership will be required to use GameChat.
4 Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required
for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold
separately.
5 Full version of the game required to use the content for that
game. Sold separately.
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