Ahead of the July 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, an insider leak has teased some massive reveals and classic franchises that could make an appearance.
It’s been an exciting summer for Nintendo fans. The hype really kicked off when early reports began circulating about a possible Nintendo Direct scheduled for this month. Back then, there wasn’t any clear date, but as July rolled on, more sources began pointing to the end of the month for the big presentation.
All the guessing and leaks led up to today’s official news: Nintendo is hosting a Partner Direct Showcase tomorrow, July 31, 2025, at 6 am PT. The show is set to run for about 25 minutes and will focus on upcoming games for both the Switch and the Switch 2 from third-party publishers.
If you’re one of the many wondering what surprises might be in store for Switch 2 owners, you’re not alone, and thanks to some recent leaks, we might have a few clues.
Nintendo Direct July 2025: What Could Be Announced?
The latest wave of rumors comes from Wood, the host of the Nintendo-focused podcast and YouTube channel Beatemups. Last month, Wood shared that he had some inside information from a trusted source, claiming that tomorrow’s Direct would be filled with long-awaited reveals. Now that the Direct is officially confirmed, his leak is suddenly a lot more interesting.
Here’s the list of rumored announcements for Nintendo’s July 2025 Direct presentation:
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Pokémon Colosseum might be the first GameCube game to drop on Switch 2, with other classics possibly following later.
- Death Stranding Director’s Cut S is rumored for Switch 2.
- The Witcher 3: Switch 2 Edition could be coming, possibly with a $10 upgrade path for current owners.
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond may finally get a release date or new details.
- A new Animal Crossing teaser could appear, hinting at a full release in 2026 and an appearance from Isabelle.
There are also a ton of rumors mentioning the possibility of other big third-party titles, including Red Dead Redemption 2 and even some PlayStation exclusives, making their way to Switch 2.
Of course, it’s smart to keep expectations in check. None of this is official until Nintendo makes the announcements live during the Partner Showcase. Still, with this many classic franchises and huge games rumored, it’s hard not to get a little hyped.
What are you hoping to see at tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct? Share your guesses in the comments!
