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Nintendo Unveils July 31 Partner Showcase Direct

The 25-minute stream highlights upcoming third-party releases across both Switch platforms with fresh release dates and new announcements from Nintendo’s partners.

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Overview

  • Nintendo held its first post-launch Partner Showcase Direct for Switch 2 on July 31 at 9 AM ET, broadcasting a 25-minute livestream on YouTube and Twitch focused solely on third-party titles.
  • Capcom confirmed Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection for Switch 2 in 2026 and winter release windows for Persona 3 Reload and Romancing Saga 2 on Switch 2.
  • High-profile multiplatform ports received Nintendo release dates, including Borderlands 4 on October 3, EA Sports FC 26 on September 26 and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero on November 14.
  • New original entries debuted, with Once Upon A Katamari arriving on Switch on October 24 and Octopath Traveler 0 launching on both Switch consoles on December 4.
  • Indie and mid-tier titles featured immediate launches and playable demos, with Chillin’ by the Fire out now on Switch 2 and demos available for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance and The Adventures of Elliot.