Nintendo tried out a new format for its Nintendo Direct broadcast in August — part Partner news, part Indie World. The broadcast, which was live-streamed on Tuesday, included 40 minutes of news, trailers, and announcements from major third-party developers and independent teams. As always, Nintendo set expectations for the Nintendo Direct when it was announced on Monday: No news on the “Nintendo Switch successor,” which is reportedly slated for a 2025 release date, despite Nintendo not sharing any news on it just yet.
There was a range of announcements and trailers across the 40 minute broadcast, with several games surprise-launching on Nintendo Switch on Tuesday. And no, Hollow Knight: Silksong was not mentioned.
Missed the broadcast? Here’s the breakdown of all the games, announcements, and trailers that were shown during the Direct Nintendo’s Partner and Indie World shows.
Partner Showcase
Tetris Forever and NES Tetris
Tetris Forever is a collection of classic Tetris games: Tetris, Hatris, Tetris 2, Super Bombliss, Super Bombliss DX, and plenty more. Tetris Time Warp is a new game that’s included, too, that brings together Tetris battles from different eras. It’s expected to launch this year.
The Nintendo Entertainment System version of Tetris will also come to Nintendo Switch Online, Nintendo announced.
Star Overdrive
“Speed into the unknown in Star Overdrive! Battle and explore a vast world where creativity is key to overcoming challenges,” Nintendo said in the YouTube description of Star Overdrive. It’s expected out next year.
Goat Simulator 3
Goat Simulator 3, the second game in the Goat Simulator franchise, will surprise-launch on Nintendo Switch on Tuesday. Wreak havoc on the world as the world’s worst goat. A physical version of the game will come later.
SpongeBob Squarepants: The Patrick Star Game
Bikini Bottom is now a sandbox to play around in as Patrick Star, coming to Nintendo Switch on Oct. 4.
Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer
On Dec. 5, you’ll be able to load up your Nintendo Switch with your own personal boxing coach. “Jump into a single Quick Workout, or build an exercise routine that fits your life,” Nintendo said in the game’s YouTube description. “New additions to the series include Mitt Drills to practice combos with your instructor and Sit Fit Boxing to work up a sweat without leaving your seat. Whether you’re after a serious burn or just a bit of stretching, the intensity of your workout is up to you!”
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro, Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001, Capcom Fighting Evolution, Street Fighter Alpha 3 UPPER, Project Justice, Power Stone, Power Stone 2, and Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein are all packaged together in Capcom Fighting Collection 2, coming in 2025.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is coming to Nintendo Switch on Sept. 12 digitally, while a physical release is expected on Nov. 22.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land
A new protagonist comes to the Atelier Yumia franchise in Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, expected out in 2025.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is coming to Nintendo Switch on March 6, 2025.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
The Dragon Quest 3 remake is coming to Nintendo Switch on Nov. 14.
Castlevania Dominus Collection
The Castlevania Dominus Collection brings together Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia in one bundle, coming to Nintendo Switch on Tuesday.
Sid Meier’s Civilization 7
Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 will be released on Nintendo Switch on Feb. 11, 2025.
Tales of Graces f Remastered
“Tales of Graces f Remastered lets you journey back to the world of Ephinea anywhere you are in the world with the Nintendo Switch,” Nintendo said in the game’s YouTube trailer description. It’s coming Jan. 17, 2025.
MySims: Cozy Bundle
MySims: Cozy Bundle will actually be the first Sims game on the Nintendo Switch, coming on Nov. 19. The cult classic is basically Electronic Arts’ answer to Animal Crossing.
Five Nights at Freddy’s
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 and Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach — Ruin are both coming to Nintendo Switch this holiday season.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be released on Nintendo Switch in spring 2025.
Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza Kiwami is a remake of the first Yakuza game, which was originally a PlayStation 2 release. It’s coming to Nintendo Switch on Oct. 24.
Indie World
Vampire Survivors, Among Us, The Witcher 3 and Dave the Diver cards are coming to the popular card game.
Neva, from the makers of Gris, will be released on Oct. 15. In Neva, you’ll follow a young woman and her wolf in what’s likely to be a tear-jerking story.
Coffee Talk Tokyo
The world of Coffee Talk is bringing coffee shop conversations to Tokyo. It’s expected to be released in 2025.
PowerWash Simulator’s Shrek DLC
Have you ever wanted to power wash a swamp? Now you can, when new Shrek downloadable content comes to PowerWash Simulator this fall.
Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker
Sabotage Studio showed a trailer of the upcoming Sea of Stars downloadable content, called Throes of the Watchmaker. The free update will be available on all platforms in spring 2025.
Morsels, from Furcula and Annapurna Interactive, is a wacky game that’s coming in February 2025. It’s a roguelike that’s got a very distinct, weirdo vibe.
Date Everything
You can, indeed, date everything in this game, Date Everything — including existential dread, a cabinet, and the game itself. It’ll be released on Oct. 24.
After four years in development, Peglin — a mix of Peggle and a roguelike role-playing game — is coming to Nintendo Switch. It’s a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch, and it’s out today.
Wobbly Life
Physics sandbox game Wobbly Life is coming to Nintendo Switch in December, bringing wacky local co-op gameplay.
Pico Park 2
Pico Park 2 looks like a classic Flash game, but it adds in chaotic, eight-player multiplayer that requires a ton of cooperation. It’s out Tuesday as a timed console exclusive.
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX
There’s no release date just yet, but Nintendo said the rerelease of the classic platformer is expected soon.
Exploration adventure Europa will be released on Oct. 11, but a demo is available on Tuesday.
Cuisineer will be released on Jan. 28, 2025.
On Your Tail
On Your Tail will be released on Nov. 21, from Humble Games and Memorable Games.
Metal Slug Tactics
Metal Slug Tactics, from Dotemu and Leikir Studio, will be released this fall.
Pizza Tower
Pizza Tower chaos is coming to Nintendo Switch — and it’s out Tuesday!
