Nintendo Direct July 2025 Partner Showcase: Highlights and Major Third-Party Reveals

The July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase delivered a fresh wave of Nintendo Switch third-party announcements, spotlighting the robust pipeline of titles coming to Nintendo’s hybrid console.

Unlike a general Nintendo Direct, this special presentation focused exclusively on partner developers, giving players a look at both anticipated sequels and new IPs scheduled for release across 2025.

One of the headline moments was the official reveal of 'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment' from Koei Tecmo, the latest entry in the acclaimed Hyrule Warriors series.

While Nintendo itself limited its presence, fans eager for more action in The Legend of Zelda universe will find much to anticipate.

The trailer showcased intense hack-and-slash battles and confirmed a broad 2025 release window for Nintendo Switch, continuing the successful legacy established by 'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.' Third-party publishers contributed a diverse line-up.

Capcom unveiled 'Monster Hunter Stories 3,' a new chapter in the RPG spin-off featuring a fresh narrative and updated visuals.

The game is set to launch globally on Nintendo Switch and will be available via the Nintendo eShop.

Square Enix impressed JRPG enthusiasts with a deep-dive into 'Octopath Traveler,' reaffirming its commitment to the growing Switch RPG library.

Sega’s 'Persona 3 Reload,' previously exclusive to other platforms, will make its long-awaited debut on the Nintendo Switch later this year. The Partner Showcase further featured family-friendly and nostalgia-driven titles.

Bandai Namco revealed 'Pac-Man World Re-Pac 2,' a direct sequel to the classic platformer, optimized for handheld and console play on the Switch.

Meanwhile, 'Once Upon A Katamari' brings back the quirky rolling-action popularized by the Katamari Damacy franchise.

Rounding out the new announcements, indie studio Sunbird Games introduced 'The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales,' promising players a beautifully animated action-adventure scheduled for release next spring. Following the event, a Nintendo spokesperson reiterated the company's commitment to expanding the Nintendo Switch software library through strategic third-party partnerships.

"Our focus is to offer Nintendo Switch owners a diverse and innovative range of experiences by collaborating with some of the best developers in the industry," they noted via an official press release. This Partner Showcase underscores Nintendo’s ongoing strategy of leveraging third-party support to sustain the Nintendo Switch’s momentum into its eighth year on the market.

As players eagerly await further details and hands-on previews, the wealth of new titles ensures the remainder of 2025 will be an exciting time for Switch enthusiasts.

For a complete rundown of all titles and trailers, visit the official Nintendo Direct archive on Nintendo’s website or the Nintendo eShop for additional updates.

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