Nintendo has officially confirmed a new Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase will air on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
The announcement follows days of mounting excitement and speculation across the gaming community, after trusted industry insider Nate shared early details about Nintendo’s upcoming plans during his recent Nate the Hate Podcast. During the podcast episode, Nate initially was unsure whether the upcoming event would be a flagship Nintendo Direct or a Partner Showcase.
However, he later clarified—having since confirmed through industry contacts—that the broadcast will indeed be a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase.
This distinction signals a focus on third-party developers and their upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms. 2026 has already been a dynamic year for Nintendo, with the company hosting two focused Nintendo Direct presentations in January.
One of these events showcased a brand-new trailer for the highly anticipated Super Mario Galaxy Movie, while another highlighted Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream, offering a game overview and officially confirming its release date for the Nintendo Switch lineup. The last Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase aired in July 2025 and drew significant attention within the industry.
That event spotlighted several forthcoming releases across both Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2, including Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Persona 3 Reload, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Star Wars Outlaws, Borderlands 4, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and Octopath Traveler 0. Nintendo’s continued commitment to the Partner Showcase format underscores the importance of third-party partnerships in its ecosystem.
By offering a dedicated platform for publishers outside its own internal studios, Nintendo ensures that Switch and Switch 2 users stay informed about the diverse slate of titles coming to eShop and retail throughout the year. As anticipation builds for the February 5 presentation, attention will be fixed on which third-party developers and game franchises will take center stage.
With the Nintendo Switch’s remarkable global sales milestones and the upcoming launch of Nintendo Switch 2, this Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase promises to deliver exciting updates and announcements set to shape the platform’s 2026 calendar. Gamers can tune in to the official Nintendo Direct stream to watch all the reveals as they happen.
For continuous coverage and detailed analysis, keep an eye on our site as we break down the latest announcements and what they mean for the future of Nintendo gaming.
The announcement follows days of mounting excitement and speculation across the gaming community, after trusted industry insider Nate shared early details about Nintendo’s upcoming plans during his recent Nate the Hate Podcast. During the podcast episode, Nate initially was unsure whether the upcoming event would be a flagship Nintendo Direct or a Partner Showcase.
However, he later clarified—having since confirmed through industry contacts—that the broadcast will indeed be a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase.
This distinction signals a focus on third-party developers and their upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms. 2026 has already been a dynamic year for Nintendo, with the company hosting two focused Nintendo Direct presentations in January.
One of these events showcased a brand-new trailer for the highly anticipated Super Mario Galaxy Movie, while another highlighted Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream, offering a game overview and officially confirming its release date for the Nintendo Switch lineup. The last Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase aired in July 2025 and drew significant attention within the industry.
That event spotlighted several forthcoming releases across both Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2, including Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Persona 3 Reload, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Star Wars Outlaws, Borderlands 4, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and Octopath Traveler 0. Nintendo’s continued commitment to the Partner Showcase format underscores the importance of third-party partnerships in its ecosystem.
By offering a dedicated platform for publishers outside its own internal studios, Nintendo ensures that Switch and Switch 2 users stay informed about the diverse slate of titles coming to eShop and retail throughout the year. As anticipation builds for the February 5 presentation, attention will be fixed on which third-party developers and game franchises will take center stage.
With the Nintendo Switch’s remarkable global sales milestones and the upcoming launch of Nintendo Switch 2, this Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase promises to deliver exciting updates and announcements set to shape the platform’s 2026 calendar. Gamers can tune in to the official Nintendo Direct stream to watch all the reveals as they happen.
For continuous coverage and detailed analysis, keep an eye on our site as we break down the latest announcements and what they mean for the future of Nintendo gaming.
