Nintendo Direct July 2025: What to Expect from the Upcoming Partner Showcase

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Published on: July 30, 2025

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Nintendo fans and industry watchers alike can mark their calendars: Nintendo has officially announced a new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, set to air on July 31, 2025.

Scheduled for 6 a.m.

PT / 8 a.m.

CT / 9 a.m.

ET, this stream distinguishes itself from the company's traditional first-party presentations, instead spotlighting an array of third-party games bound for both the existing Nintendo Switch and the anticipated Switch 2 platform. This July 2025 Partner Direct will run for approximately 25 minutes, delivering concise updates on multiple titles from Nintendo's key development partners worldwide.

The Partner Direct format has become a valuable venue for major publishers and renowned indie studios to debut exclusive reveals and updates to the engaged Nintendo audience—without drawing focus from the company's internal franchises. Among the most anticipated potential highlights is "Hollow Knight: Silksong," the long-awaited Metroidvania developed by Team Cherry.

Nintendo confirmed via its social channels that "Silksong" will, for the first time, be playable at Gamescom 2025, generating substantial buzz and raising hopes for new gameplay footage or release information during the Direct.

A representative for Team Cherry expressed that they are "eager to share Silksong's progress with the world," reflecting the growing anticipation from the community. Additionally, "Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment" recently received a formal age rating in Brazil, a significant regulatory step that often precedes new trailers, announcements, or launch window confirmations.

While not yet officially announced for the Direct, its timely classification aligns with Nintendo’s history of highlighting rated titles in their presentations.

Another major title, "Borderlands 4" by Gearbox Software, is currently slated for an October release on Nintendo Switch 2, suggesting that the upcoming Partner Showcase may serve as a platform for new details or exclusive gameplay previews. Nintendo has clarified that this event will focus solely on third-party projects, tempering expectations for updates on flagship franchises like "Metroid Prime 4: Beyond," which recently received its age rating in South Korea but remains under wraps for now.

While surprises such as indie collaborations—a hallmark of Nintendo’s partner strategy with games like "Cadence of Hyrule"—are always a possibility, the current schedule emphasizes external studios’ efforts. Gamers can tune in to Nintendo’s official channels at the stated time for live coverage of the Partner Direct, with additional updates and expert analysis to follow from the broader gaming press.

As the hardware landscape evolves and the Switch 2’s library takes shape, upcoming Partner Showcases remain essential viewing for anyone tracking the next wave of third-party releases for Nintendo platforms.

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Nintendo announces a Partner Direct for tomorrow, July 31st