Not only showcasing games from Indie developers, Nintendo Direct this August followed by Nintendo Partner Showcase, spotlighting several high-profile titles and some unexpected surprises. Here’s the recap of several incoming big titles.
A swift montage highlighted several other upcoming games, including The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st (2025), Star Wars Hunters Season 3 (September 26), STALKER: Legends of the Zone Trilogy (November), and the return of the classic Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition (September 26).
- Spongebob Squarepants: The Patrick Star Game – Out on October 4th, this game offers a twist by focusing on Patrick rather than Spongebob, with players navigating a world full of surprises and quirky characters. Well, this is literally GTA San Andreas but everything is Patrick.
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer – Set to launch on December 5th, this game is aimed at those looking to keep fit with fun boxing workouts, offering a potential glimpse into what might be possible with the rumored Switch 2.
- Capcom Fighting Game Collection 2 – Featuring a collection of retro fighting classics such as Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, Power Stone, Power Stone 2, and Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein, this collection is scheduled for a 2025 release.
- Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics – Launching as a digital release on September 12th and on cartridge on November 22nd, this collection features a slew of arcade hits including X-Men Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men vs Street Fighter, and many more.
- Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land – This new title will arrive in early 2025, promising another enchanting adventure in the beloved Atelier series.
- Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster: Gate Rune and the Dunan Unification Wars – Announced for March 6, 2025, this remaster brings back two of the most acclaimed RPGs of the 90s in high-definition glory.
Further Announcements: Exciting Releases to Look Forward To
- Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake – Fans can look forward to the much-anticipated release of this beautifully crafted remake on November 14th, adding a fresh take on a classic RPG.
- Castlevania Dominus Collection – Available today, this collection brings together three beloved Castlevania titles from the Nintendo DS era: Portrait of Ruin, Order of Ecclesia, and Dawn of Sorrow.
- Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 – The latest entry in this iconic strategy series arrives on February 11th, 2025, alongside its PC, PlayStation, and Xbox counterparts.
- Tales of Graces f Remastered – Arriving January 17th, 2025, this surprise announcement brings the classic Bandai Namco role-player to the Switch for the first time, offering an opportunity for fans to relive this adventure with enhanced visuals and gameplay.
- MySims Cosy Bundle – Featuring MySims and MySims Kingdom, this bundle will be available on November 19th, providing a nostalgic trip for fans of the cozy life simulation genre.
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 and Security Breach Ruin DLC – Both are slated for a winter release, continuing the spooky adventures of this popular horror series.
Final Montage and Closing Titles
The presentations wrapped up with a montage featuring several more exciting titles:
- Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (September 24)
- Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Games (Winter)
- Just Dance 2025 Edition (October 15)
- Funko Fusion (Winter)
- EA Sports FC 25 (September 27)
- Lego Horizon Adventures (Winter)
Two final titles were highlighted before the showcase came to a close:
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – Set for a spring 2025 release, this new entry in the beloved series promises more fantasy farming and combat.
- Yakuza Kiwami – A remake of the original PS2 classic, now set to arrive on the Nintendo Switch on October 24th.
Phew, sure it’s a very long post.
With these announcements, the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and Indie World presentations have offered a glimpse into a bright future for the Nintendo Switch, even as speculation grows about the next generation of Nintendo consoles. Gamers have plenty to look forward to this holiday season and beyond.