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 …  | By Sickr on 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 – on Nintendo Switch 2, and new details on iconic sports franchise EA SPORTS FC 26 so players can get their game faces on for Nintendo Switch 2. You can also get cosy with the campfire sim Chillin' by the Fire. Return to Japan's criminal underbelly when Yakuza Kiwami 2 and Yakuza Kiwami come to 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 a Nintendo Switch version also launching on 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 on October 14th on Nintendo Switch 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 the other updates and reveals including the epic fighting game DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, the emotional RPG Persona 3 Reload, 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. To view the entire Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase video, visit https://www.youtube.com/live/T-9mHP826oQ. Here's more information about the featured games: - 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.
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection: Embark on a new adventure as a Rider living in harmony with monsters in the third instalment 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 neighbouring 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.
- 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 with fresh and authentic storylines and Archetypes inspired by greats of the game. Hit the pitch when EA SPORTS FC 26 launches September 26th on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.
- Apex Legends: The free-to-play Hero shooter heads to Nintendo Switch 2. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters, round up your squad and engage in the 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, you can grab an exclusive Legendary Pathfinder skin – "P.A.T.H", available until September 16th. Drop in when Apex Legends™ launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 5th.
- 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 can embark on a journey of their own creation when OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 arrives for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on December 4th.
- 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 August 7th for seven days of early access ahead of launch on August 14th on Nintendo Switch 2.
- 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, online*2 or via GameShare*3 and if a compatible external USB-C camera (sold separately) is connected, you can even appear in-game with CameraPlay*4. In a world that's always rushing, slow down and reclaim the simple joy of just sitting around and watching a campfire grow. Chillin' by the Fire is available for Nintendo Switch 2 later today on Nintendo eShop.
- 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 family 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 new 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 October 14th.
- 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 September 4th. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.
- Cronos: The New Dawn: From the studio behind the SILENT HILL 2 remake comes a third-person survival horror game in which time is your deadliest weapon — and 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 2September 5th.
- 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 October 23rd. 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 friends in a variety of Versus modes when DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch November 14th. 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 customisation, a new four-player multiplayer mode 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 October 24th. Pre-orders are available later today on Nintendo eShop.
- Yakuza Kiwami 2 / Yakuza Kiwami: Experience Japan's criminal underground with the classic action-adventure beat 'em up Yakuza Kiwami 2 for Nintendo Switch 2. Set in the fictional district of Kamurocho, the gripping drama will require you to master unique fighting styles as you journey through a story filled with love, betrayal and explosive combat.
Also available on Nintendo Switch 2 will be Yakuza Kiwami, originally released on Nintendo Switch and now featuring enhanced graphics, improved frame rates, and more. Both titles are available on Nintendo Switch 2 November 13th, and anyone who has the original Yakuza Kiwami on Nintendo Switch can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade at a discounted price. - 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 September 26th. 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 honour 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, skilfully 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 September 30th, with a Nintendo Switch version also launching on the same day. Pre-orders available later today on Nintendo eShop.
- Persona 3 Reload: Enter the Dark Hour where the line between the ordinary and supernatural blur in Persona 3 Reload. Experience the reimagining of this genre-defining RPG, where players step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an adventure when they enter the hour "hidden" between one day and the next. During the day, spend your time forging bonds with unforgettable characters. At night, awaken an incredible power to chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour and fight for your friends. Leave a mark on their memories forever when Persona 3 Reload launches on Nintendo Switch 2October 23rd. Pre-orders begin 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 friends 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: - Borderlands 4, where players can experience outrageous enemies and killer loot on the dangerous new planet of Kairos in the newest instalment of this intense and chaotic shooter series – launching on Nintendo Switch 2 October 3rd. Pre-orders are available later today on Nintendo eShop.
- Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: A non-linear RPG that puts you in the centre 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 DLC launching for Nintendo Switch in autumn 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 August 29th with a free demo available on Nintendo eShop later today.
- NBA BOUNCE, where you can step onto the court for 3v3 action, clutch plays, mascots, and MVP level fun. Rise from rookie to pro in this arcade-style basketball game available for Nintendo Switch starting September 26th.
- 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 November 11th.
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