Nintendo Direct July start time – how to watch and what to expect from the Partner Showcase
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 owners, get ready for a new Direct showcase, although the first-party offerings might be a bit thin on the ground.
After nearly a month of sifting through alleged leaks and rumours, we're finally getting a new Nintendo Direct. However, it may not feature all the first-party titles that gamers have been eagerly awaiting. A new showcase is imminent, set to share the limelight with Nintendo 's partners, announced with just 24 hours' notice, and it could be quite the spectacle.
It has emerged that despite the Nintendo Switch 2 2025 games list appearing somewhat sparse in terms of first-party titles that haven't officially been announced yet, and players still trying to decipher their Donkey Kong Bananza The Divide direction, a new Partner Showcase will be released online tomorrow. This will provide a fresh look at games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. It's intriguing, particularly given recent rumours of a new Animal Crossing, and this announcement throws that idea into doubt. However, we can still anticipate a fantastic array of new games for the system.
We're still in the dark about Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and the Switch 2 port of 007: First Light, so it's possible we might see these games make an appearance, along with a few surprises. Moreover, following the reveal of Grounded coming to the Nintendo Switch at the last Partner Showcase, we might see more Xbox Game Studios titles making their way to the platform. Could we be bold enough to anticipate Oblivion Remastered?
Regardless, there are plenty of reveals on the horizon, and the wait for the Nintendo Direct July start time is almost over. So, when exactly can we tune in to catch all the new reveals? Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Nintendo Direct July start time.
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Nintendo Direct July start time
The Nintendo Direct July event is scheduled to kick off at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST on Thursday, July 31. The showcase will be streamed live on YouTube via the Nintendo of America channel.
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The showcase, expected to run for approximately 25 minutes, will share updates about games from Nintendo's publishing partners that are heading to both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. There's no telling what might pop up, so you'll just have to tune in to discover what's in store. It's now officially time to get excited.
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