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Nintendo to Host 15-Minute Indie World Showcase on August 7

Smaller studios will have a concise platform to showcase indie titles on Nintendo’s original Switch alongside its newly launched Switch 2 hardware.

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Overview

  • The showcase begins at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET on August 7 and will stream on Nintendo’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
  • It will run roughly 15 minutes with announcements and updates for indie games coming to both Switch consoles.
  • This is the first Indie World showcase since Switch 2’s June launch and follows last week’s Partner Showcase spotlighting third-party releases.
  • Nintendo confirmed no first-party franchises will appear, fueling speculation about titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2.
  • A livestream placeholder is already active on Nintendo’s YouTube channel, though specific game reveals remain under wraps.