Hey everyone, it’s fantastic to connect with you all today! We just watched the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. What an incredible presentation it was. The showcase focused intently on games from Nintendo’s publishing and development partners. We saw so many exciting titles planned for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch systems. The system logo always appeared before each game reveal. If both logos showed, the game would launch on both platforms. Let’s dive into all the amazing announcements now!
Rolling Through Time!
First, we saw fantastic games for the original Nintendo Switch. Get ready to roll with Once Upon a Katamari. This brand-new game in the Katamari Damacy series rolls onto Nintendo Switch. You will roll your Katamari through historic eras. Explore places like Edo Japan. This time-hopping trip aims to restore the universe. The King of All Cosmos needs your help. Use helpful items to roll your Katamari. You also customize the Prince and Cousins’ looks. Roll out with friends in online multiplayer. Make a big Katamari and earn the most points. Be crowned the winner—furthermore, iconic music returns. An all-new soundtrack features new and returning music artists, once Upon a Katamari launches on Nintendo Switch.
Epic Battles and Classic Returns!
Prepare for intense combat in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero. Enter the fray with over 180 fighters. Relive iconic Dragon Ball stories in Episode Battle Mode. Follow your path in Custom Battle Mode. Choose fighters, stages, and dialogue. Share scenarios online. Plus, duke it out with motion controls. Unleash powerful attacks. Dragon Ball Sparking Zero launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on November 14th. A classic returns. Pac-Man World 2: Repack comes back. Clear stages using “pactastic moves”. Adventure with a pal in local co-op. Pac-Man World 2: Repack launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on September 26th. We also saw a beloved strategy RPG. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Eileles Chronicles is coming. Lead your party of black mages and Dragoons to victory. It is fully voiced. Difficulty options are included—Final Fantasy Tactics: The Eileles Chronicles launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on September 30th. Pre-orders begin later today for all these titles.
New Horizons on Switch 2!
Persona 3 Reload arrives on Nintendo Switch 2. When the clock strikes midnight, shadows emerge. The dark hour begins. Step into a high school student’s shoes. Awaken supernatural power. Explore the city, forge bonds. Battle the Tower of Tartarus. Take down shadows. Persona 3 Reload launches on the Nintendo Switch 2 system on October 23rd. A thrilling new trailer was also shown. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment was revealed. It leads to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This title launches this winter. EA Sports Madden NFL 26: Touches Down. Become an NFL legend. Rule the field with new player traits—Strategize playmaking decisions. Choose from three new archetypes. Each coach has strategies. Select new abilities each week. Compete in multiplayer. Madden NFL 26 touches down on Nintendo Switch 2 August 14th. Pre-orders are available now for these games.
Diverse Adventures Await!
Chilling by the Fire offers a relaxing experience. Build campfires. Chop wood, arrange pieces, and light them up. Fuel flames properly, or they fizzle out. Place logs for fire strength and maintain heat. Blow on the fire for a bigger blaze. Roast marshmallows or set off fireworks. Chilling by the Fire sparks to life on Nintendo Switch 2 later today. Apex Legends arrives on Nintendo Switch 2. Squad up and survive 19 other teams in Battle Royale. Mixtape also features. Battle Royale and Mixtape have enhanced resolution and smoother performance. Apex Legends launches on the Nintendo Switch 2 system on August 5th. Hela is a new adventure. A tiny familiar seeks a cure for a witch. Your magical froggy backpack helps. Climb, pull, and swing. Explore this vast world. Gather ingredients for an enchanting cure. Online co-op is available. Hela launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next year.
Sci-Fi Scoundrels and Twisted Realities!
Star Wars Outlaws launches on Nintendo Switch 2 September 4th. This open-world adventure takes place between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Kess fights for freedom with companion Nyx. Explore new and familiar locations. Fight, steal, and outwit syndicates. Traverse space by K’s Trailblazer or land by S57 Cardinal Speeder. Quests blend stealth, shooting, and puzzles. Pre-orders for Star Wars Outlaws are available now. Kronos: The New Dawn features anomalies in the future. A past on the verge of collapse exists. Dangerous creatures prowl the wasteland. Fend off enemies. Strengthen abilities by extracting essences. Kronos: The New Dawn launches on Nintendo Switch 2 September 5th.
Grand Journeys and Ancient Legends!
The Dragons of the East and West clash. Yakuza Kiwami 2 is brawling its way onto Nintendo Switch 2. Kiryu, the former Dragon of Dojima, faces Ryuji Goda. Ryuji is the Dragon of Kansai. Two prolific entertainment districts feature prominently. Kamurocho, Tokyo, and Sotenbori, Osaka, are your vibrant arenas. Use free-flowing combat moves. Take on foes in action-packed brawls. Duke it out using fists, weapons, and everything else at your disposal. Plenty more surrounds the cities. Enjoy darts, karaoke, and even golf. There is truly no shortage of things to do. A deadly clash between two dragons begins. Yakuza Kiwami 2 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 November 13th. Additionally, Yakuza Kiwami is launching the same day. This story launched the epic series. It features enhanced graphics. Improved frame rates are included. Additional language support is also provided.
Timeless Tales and New Beginnings!
Square Enix presents an action RPG. It is brought to life in HD-2D. Filibildia is a continent overrun by beast tribes. Humanity’s sole bastion is the Huther kingdom. Ruins are discovered beyond the castle walls. Elliot leaves to investigate. Fairy Fay is at his side. They venture into the wide world. You face many foes. Study moves, find strike opportunities. Fight with swords, bows, chains, and sickles. Seven weapon types exist. Strengthen weapons with magic combinations. Find your play style. Fay can attack and pick up items. Control Elliot and Fay separately, or with two players. This journey spans a thousand years. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next year. A demo will be available today.
Unfolding Destinies!
Finally, witness a tale of beginnings. This story unfolds across Orstera. Octopath Traveler Zero is available on December 4th, 2025. This was the very last game shown.
That’s all for today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. Thank you for watching with me. What a truly packed presentation it was. We certainly have many grand adventures to look forward to. Which games are you most excited about? Let me know in the comments below. Keep gaming, friends!
