Nintendo Direct confirmed: date, time, and games for Switch 2

The gaming community has been eagerly awaiting the announcement, and the rumors have finally been confirmed: Nintendo will hold a new Nintendo Direct on July 31st at 3:00 PM (CET). This is a Partner Showcase, which indicates we'll see news from third-party studios releasing their games on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

As usual, the event can be followed live on Nintendo's official YouTube channel. It will last approximately 25 minutes, enough time to review some highly anticipated titles... and perhaps drop a few unexpected surprises.

While this Direct won't focus on titles developed internally by Nintendo, there's a lot of interest in the games that may appear:

• Hades 2, which still doesn't have a definitive release date, could reveal its exclusive arrival on Nintendo consoles. Supergiant Games has kept the mystery to itself, but this event is the perfect showcase.
• Assassin's Creed Shadows, which has been linked in recent rumors to the new Switch 2, could announce an optimized version for the hybrid console.
• And, of course, Hollow Knight: Silksong. The eternal promise of the indie world. After its brief appearance at a previous event and with a playable demo scheduled for Gamescom 2025, fans are hoping this will be the definitive opportunity to find out its release date.

While it's unlikely we'll see anything from Metroid Prime 4: Beyond or any of the new Nintendo-developed titles, the Big N is adept at generating hype. Some insiders aren't ruling out a brief teaser for a new Switch 2 project, which could pave the way for a hardware-exclusive Direct in September.

Nintendo has used these events not only to promote third-party titles, but also to gauge public interest and build anticipation for its own releases.

To follow the event in real time:

• Tune in to Nintendo's YouTube channel on July 31st at 3:00 PM.
• Follow the minute-by-minute coverage on specialized media outlets like 3DJuegos, which will be keeping an eye on every announcement.
• Use social media with hashtags like #NintendoDirect, #Switch2, and #PartnerShowcase to comment live.

This Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase not only closes July with a bang, but could also pave the way for the most anticipated releases of 2025. Whether it's Hades 2, Silksong, Assassin's Creed, or even an unexpected surprise, the July 31 event promises to be key to understanding where Nintendo is headed in the coming months.