Nintendo Direct Companion Showcase July 2025, Abstract

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In case you missed it, we had been simply handled to a 25-minute Nintendo Direct Companion Showcase at present, with Nintendo showcasing a bunch of video games by their growth companions, so no 1st social gathering titles had been proven at present. However there’s nonetheless lots to get excited for, with video games being proven for each Nintendo Swap and Nintendo Swap 2. I will make clear what consoles every sport is for.

Monster Hunter Tales 3: Twisted Reflection Introduced for 2026 on Swap 2 and PC

Monster Hunter Tales is getting one other iteration. The spin-off sequence, all about co-existing with Monsters slightly than searching them, is getting its third launch. It appears to be like like this one will likely be launching on each Nintendo Swap 2 and PC in 2026.

As soon as Upon a Katamari, Releasing on Swap & PC on October twenty fourth, 2025

Katamari followers rejoice! We have got one other one! As soon as Upon a Katamari takes you thru numerous intervals in historical past as you as soon as once more roll to avoid wasting the universe. You do not have lengthy to attend, as As soon as Upon a Katamari is releasing on October twenty fourth, 2025, on Nintendo Swap (1) and PC.

It appears to be like like the sport features a soundtrack participant, in addition to multiplayer, so we’ll most likely have that theme track caught in our heads for one more few years but…

Simply Dance 2026 Version Launches on October 14th on Swap

I do not know if anybody performs Simply Dance anymore, however in the event you do, then you definately’ll be glad to listen to that Simply Dance 2026 Version is launching on the Nintendo Swap on October 14th, with 40 songs to bounce to.

It is a sport we have been fairly accustomed to within the PC area, and was an ideal enhance for Dragon Ball followers with its strong gameplay, however now it is time for Nintendo gamers to get an opportunity, with Sparking! Zero launching on each Swap 1 and Swap 2 later this 12 months.

It is going to be fascinating to see the efficiency on Swap 1, because the Steam Deck did wrestle to run this sport a bit.

For those who had been a fan of the unique Crops Vs. Zombies sport again within the day (Not Backyard Warfare), then you definately’d have been pleasantly stunned to see the remake get confirmed after being rumored for the previous few days. It is not only a straight port both, as the sport has improved visuals, together with native co-op and PvP with a pal.

The sport releases on October twenty third, 2025, on Swap, Swap 2, Steam, and Epic Video games Retailer for $19.99.

EA Sports activities FC 26 is Coming to Swap & Swap 2 on September twenty sixth

The Swap may not be the primary platform ex-FIFA gamers consider going to when every iteration releases, nevertheless it’s good to see that EA is not less than pushing help for each Swap techniques, with the Swap 2 seemingly getting an improved look in comparison with the Swap 1.

Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac is Coming September twenty sixth, 2025

After the unique Pac-Man World was efficiently “Re-Pac’d” in 2022, its sequel is now getting the identical therapy, with the sport releasing on September twenty sixth, 2025. This improve additionally options native co-op and is coming to Swap 1, Swap 2, and PC.

After beforehand being introduced again in June, Closing Fantasy Techniques – The Ivalice Chronicles reaffirmed its launch date of September thirtieth at present, in addition to stating that the sport could have Swap 1 and Swap 2 editions. The sport has already been confirmed for PC.

Persona 3 Reload Introduced for Swap 2, Releases October twenty third, 2025

Whereas the unique Swap has entry to Persona 3 Transportable, the Swap 2 will quickly get entry to Persona 3 Reload, the remake that improves the visuals in addition to provides a bunch of high quality of life enhancements to the sport.

The sport has already been launched on PC.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Confirmed for Winter 2025 with New Trailer

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment obtained a brand new trailer through the Nintendo Direct at present, and maybe most significantly, the discharge date was confirmed to be Winter 2025 on Swap 2.

EA SPORTS Madden NFL 26 Confirmed for Swap 2, Launches August 14th, 2025

For these of you into American Soccer, you will be glad to know that Madden NFL 26 will likely be coming to the Swap 2. This marks the primary time that the Madden NFL franchise has been out there on a Nintendo platform since Madden NFL 13 again in 2012 on the Wii and Wii U.

The sport may even launch on PC on August 14th.

Chillin’ By the Hearth, a Cosy Hearth-Constructing Social Simulator, Out Now on Swap 2

Chillin’ By the Hearth is a social, cosy sport solely on Swap 2, partly as a result of it makes use of the system’s Recreation Chat characteristic to permit gamers to attach a USB digital camera to their Swap 2 techniques and see one another in-game, all designed round encouraging dialog between pals.

Apex Legends Releases on Swap 2, August fifth

These of you who’re into Apex Legends will likely be pleased to listen to that the sport is coming to Swap 2 on August fifth to coincide with the brand new “Showdown” season.

Hela, a Cute Co-op Journey, Launches on Swap 2 & PC in 2026

Hela appears to be like like an lovely sport the place you play as a mouse on an journey to discover a remedy to your proprietor. It is playable in co-operative play each domestically and on-line, releasing on each Swap 2 and PC subsequent 12 months.

Star Wars Outlaws Launches on Swap 2, September 4th, 2025

Regardless of stories swirling across the previous few days that Ubisoft has internally cancelled the sequel to Star Wars Outlaws, that hasn’t stopped the corporate from porting the unique Star Wars Outlaws sport to Swap 2, which is launching on September 4th. Let’s hope the Swap 2 can run it higher than the Steam Deck, as enforced ray-tracing makes the sport tough to run.

Cronos: The New Daybreak Involves Swap 2 & PC, September fifth, 2025

One thing for Survival Horror followers now, and the upcoming Cronos: The New Daybreak has been confirmed for Swap 2. This third-person survival horror with time-traveling parts is certain to maintain you in your toes as you need to journey in time to soak up souls to turn out to be stronger, whereas stopping your foes from absorbing the souls of fallen enemies themselves.

The sport is releasing on each Swap 2 and PC on September fifth, 2025.

These video games have been out some time now on PC and different platforms, however after the Swap 1 obtained a Yakuza Kiwami launch final 12 months, it was solely a matter of time earlier than Kiwami 2 confirmed up. Surprisingly, although, Kiwami 2 is a Swap 2 unique, which means Swap gamers are caught with simply Kiwami 1. Kiwami 1 can also be getting a Swap 2 version, which can enhance the visuals.

This implies the Swap 2 could have entry to Yakuza 0, Kiwami, and Kiwami 2. This is hoping SEGA reveals some like to Yakuza 3-5 and we get a correct remaster of them quickly.

Goodnight Universe Arriving on Swap, Swap 2, & PC on November eleventh, 2025

Goodnight Universe is from the crew behind Earlier than Your Eyes, and as you may count on, makes use of your digital camera to do eye-tracking for gameplay functions. On this occasion, you play as 6-month-old Isaac, who’s growing mysterious psychic powers. Hold your self secure from a company that desires you for themself.

NBA Bounce Launches on September twenty sixth, 2025 for Swap & PC

NBA Bounce is a family-friendly NBA sport, not less than that is what the builders state. I figured most basketball video games could be family-friendly. Regardless, this one is a cutesy tackle the game, and permits as much as 4 gamers to play domestically collectively. It is launching on each Swap 1 and PC.

After launching final 12 months on PC, Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven simply launched on Swap 2 at present, together with Patch 1.1.0, which adjusted some talents and gadgets for steadiness in addition to bug fixes, which applies to the PC model of the sport too.

SHINOBI: Artwork of Vengeance Launches August twenty ninth, 2025 on Swap & PC, Demo Out Now

Shinobi: Artwork of Vengeance was very briefly proven through the Nintendo Direct, nevertheless it additionally dropped information of a demo being launched for each Swap and PC through Steam, so in the event you’re excited for the sport, you’ll be able to head on over to your respective retailer and test it out.

Borderlands 4 Will get Swap 2 Launch Date, Launches October third, 2025

Borderlands 4 was additionally a part of the quick-fire part, confirming a launch date on Nintendo Swap 2 for October third, just a few weeks after the discharge on PC on September twelfth.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Introduced for Swap 2, Releases 2026, Demo Out Now

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a brand new IP from Sq. Enix. This new HD-2D Motion RPG follows the story of Elliot, who’s venturing into unknown lands for the primary time to uncover the historical past of his world.

It does not seem like this one is coming to PC, not less than for now.

Octopath Traveler 0 Introduced, Prequel Launches December 4th, 2025 on Swap 2 & PC

This one was leaked previous to the Nintendo Direct, so we type of knew it was coming, however Octopath Traveler 0 serves as a prequel to the Octopath Traveler video games. It is possible for you to to design your personal protagonist within the character creator, in addition to restore your hometown with the brand new constructing characteristic.

That is all for this Nintendo Direct. There wasn’t an excessive amount of on this one for me personally, however I’m excited for Hela, and I all the time prefer to see the Yakuza/Like A Dragon video games get extra love!

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