We've just tuned into the July 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase to round up all the exciting new details on the games you've got to look forward to. Given that this was a third-party-oriented presentation, we didn't get any updates surrounding any potential new Mario games. Fortunately, Nintendo still treated us to plenty of exciting news and release date reveals for the Switch 2 and the original Switch.
As is often the case, Nintendo announced the direct just 24 hours before going live, following weeks of rumors that we'd hear from the Japanese gaming giant before the end of July. So, let's catch you up on all the upcoming Switch games we heard about during the 25-minute showcase, including a new HD-2D action RPG from Square Enix, the return of Monster Hunter stories, and much more.
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Here are all of the announcements from the July 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase:
- Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
- Once Upon a Katamari
- Just Dance 2026 Edition
- Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
- Plants vs. Zombies Replanted
- EA FC 26
- Pac Man World 2 Re Pac
- Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles
- Persona 3 Reload
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
- Madden NFL 26
- Chillin' by the Fire
- Apex Legends
- Hela
- Star Wars Outlaws
- Cronos: The New Dawn
- Yakuza Kiwami 2
- Other announcements
- Octopath Traveler 0
- Octopath Traveler 0
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
The Partner Showcase started off strong by introducing a new Monster Hunter game from Capcom, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection. We didn't get much in the way of details outside of the 2026 release date window for Nintendo Switch, but it seems to be quite a cinematic story with some visual similarities to the most recent Zelda and Fire Emblem games.
Once Upon a Katamari
The Katamari Damacy series is back in Once Upon a Katamari, but this time, with a time-traveling twist! This one comes to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 24.
Just Dance 2026 Edition
Just Dance is back for Nintendo Switch, bringing a host of new tunes for you to bust a move to on October 14. That playlist includes All Star by Smash Mouth, so we can't wait for this one.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
With over 80 fighters, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is the latest arena-based battler based on the iconic anime series. According to the trailer, it features motion controls for both the Switch 2 and the original Switch, so you can pretend to be Goku in your living room as of the November 14 release date.
Plants vs. Zombies Replanted
The fauna and the undead are back to taking each other on in Plants vs. Zombies Replanted. This game launches for both Nintendo consoles on October 23.
EA FC 26
This one doesn't come as much of a shock, but yes, EA FC 26 is coming to both the Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2 on September 26. EA has promised big gameplay upgrades for this latest edition, so we've got our hopes up for a fantastic soccer simulator.
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac
It's time to gobble more ghosts! This remake of Pac-Man World 2 arrives on September 26.
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles
We'd anticipated this one was coming, but we're big fans of Final Fantasy here at Pocket Tactics. You can look forward to some scintillating strategy gameplay when Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles arrives on September 30.
Persona 3 Reload
Persona 3 Reload is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23, bringing a classic Atlus game back to life with some gorgeous new visuals. It's not the remake we were hoping for - sorry Final Fantasy 9 fans - but we'll take it.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Sadly, we didn't get any new details about when exactly Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment might launch, but we did get a better look at some of the gameplay, and it looks like a real treat for fans of the original Hyrule Warriors spin-off.
Madden NFL 26
FC 26 isn't the only new sports game we're getting for Nintendo Switch 2 this year, with Madden NFL 26 arriving on August 14.
Chillin' by the Fire
Cozy games are a massively popular genre these days, so it's no surprise to see something like Chillin' by the Fire featured in the July 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. This game is all about making a lovely little campfire, and you can play it on Nintendo Switch 2 from today.
Apex Legends
Apex Legends coming to Nintendo Switch 2 isn't a big surprise, given the performance enhancements of the successor console. You can play this one when it launches on August 5 alongside a new season.
Hela
Have you ever wanted to explore the world as a small mouse with a frog for a backpack? I guess not, but your chance is coming soon, with Hela launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Star Wars Outlaws
We'd heard rumors about this one, and it turns out they were true, with Star Wars Outlaws coming to Switch 2 on September 4. You can preorder this one right away.
Cronos: The New Dawn
If you're a fan of Dead Space, this might be one for you. Cronos: The New Dawn comes to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 5, bringing with it some haunting vibes and frightening visual effects.
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Given that the Nintendo Switch 2 launched with a Yakuza game, it's no surprise to see another come to the platform. Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a fan favorite, thanks to its epic fights and hilarious side missions, and you can check it out on November 13. If you want to start from the beginning, the original Yakuza Kiwami is also launching the same day.
Other announcements
In a quick-fire flurry of announcements, Nintendo also revealed the following games, new content, and launch dates:
- Goodnight Universe - November 11
- NBA Bounce - September 26
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure Wheatflour Wonderland - Fall 2025
- Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven Switch 2 Edition - available today
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance - August 29
- Borderlands 4 - October 3
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
We're getting another gorgeous Square Enix HD-2D game in the form of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. This action RPG has some real old-school Zelda and Tales of Mana vibes about it, with a top-down perspective, some big boss battles, and seven different types of weapons to master. It's coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
Octopath Traveler 0
The Partner Showcase was a big win for Square Enix fans, with the show coming to a close by revealing Octopath Traveler 0. While we didn't get loads of details, it looks like this new series entry features some town-building mechanics, as well as the classic Octopath turn-based battling. We'll be sure to find out more soon, though, with Octopath Traveler 0 launching on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2025.
There you have it, all the highlights from the July 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase after the event. While you're here, why not check out what classics you might not have played yet with our guide to the best Switch games? Or, pick up some peripherals with our list of the best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories.