Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase: New Indie Games Coming to Nintendo Switch

Nintendo fans can look forward to another wave of independent games arriving on the Nintendo Switch, as Nintendo has officially announced a new Indie World Showcase scheduled for March 17, 2020.

This highly anticipated presentation continues the company’s ongoing commitment to highlighting innovative indie developers and their projects, further expanding the beloved Switch library. According to Nintendo of America, the latest Indie World presentation will be livestreamed on March 17 at 10 a.m.

Pacific Time (1 p.m.

Eastern Time).

The broadcast is set to deliver approximately 20 minutes of updates and announcements featuring upcoming indie games headed to the Nintendo Switch.

Viewers can tune in via Nintendo’s official channels to catch all the news as it breaks. In a statement released on the official Nintendo Twitter account, the company expressed excitement for the upcoming event, inviting players to “tune in for roughly 20 minutes of information on upcoming indie games for the Nintendo Switch.” This presentation follows Nintendo’s ongoing strategy of bolstering its platform with diverse titles from independent studios, often spotlighting games that eventually become critical and commercial successes. The Indie World initiative, introduced by Nintendo in 2017, has played a significant role in attracting both established and emerging indie developers to the Nintendo Switch ecosystem.

Many independent titles revealed during these showcases—such as 'Hades' from Supergiant Games and 'Celeste' by Matt Makes Games—have gone on to achieve impressive sales milestones and industry accolades, further cementing the Switch as a premier destination for indie gaming. The March 17 Showcase will mark another chapter in Nintendo’s support for independent development.

Previous Indie World presentations have drawn widespread interest from both the gamer community and industry professionals, with new announcements frequently trending on social media and driving increased attention to the Nintendo eShop. Nintendo Switch continues to be one of the most popular gaming platforms worldwide, recently surpassing 52 million units sold globally by early 2020.

The system’s versatile hybrid design and robust support from both third-party and independent developers have contributed to its sustained success. To stay updated, fans are encouraged to follow the Indie World Showcase on Nintendo’s official website and social media channels.

With the next presentation just around the corner, anticipation is high for new indie game reveals, updates on previously announced projects, and fresh partnerships that further enrich the Nintendo Switch’s ever-growing catalog. Remember to mark your calendars for March 17 at 10 a.m.

PT and join the global Nintendo community as the future of indie gaming on Nintendo Switch is unveiled.

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