Nintendo just passed along its official recap announcement for the July Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. If you’re looking for a helpful rundown of everything shown during the presentation, the press release should come in handy.
A number of games were shown from third-parties. Monster Hunter Stories 3, Persona 3 Reload, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, and Octopath Traveler 0 were among the titles shown.
Below is the full Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase official recap announcement for July 2025:
A new demo for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is arriving today, SEGA has announced. This comes ahead of next month’s launch.
The demo can be downloaded via the game’s official Nintendo eShop listing. With it, players can explore the first stage of the game, Oboro Village, battling enemies and traversing platforming obstacles through hand-drawn environments. After that, they can aim for the highest score in Arcade Mode and uncover hidden paths. Also worth noting, the demo unlocks certain gameplay abilities that are normally obtained later in the full game.
Here’s some information about the title:
As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, we’ve learned when Goodnight Universe will be out. It’ll be heading to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on November 11, 2025.
We originally heard about Goodnight Universe earlier in the year. The emotional adventure game is a spiritual successor to the BAFTA-winning Before Your Eyes.
Catch up on everything you need to know in the following overview:
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of July 31, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven is making a return with a just-revealed Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Not only that, but the game is out today.
Compared to the Nintendo Switch version, there are several improvements here. Max resolution is 1440p when docked and 1080p in handheld mode. Frame rate also goes up to 60 FPS. Finally, there are faster loading times.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment received an update during today’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. A new trailer debuted during the presentation.
Here’s an official blurb, courtesy of Nintendo:
Yakuza Kiwami 2 is receiving a new version for Nintendo Switch 2, SEGA has announced. Fans can pick up the title on November 13, 2025.
Also on the same day, Yakuza Kiwami will have a native Nintendo Switch 2 version. Those who previously purchased the game on the original Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Switch 2 edition at a discounted price.
SEGA shared the following information:
Hela is in development for Nintendo Switch 2, it’s been announced. The game arrives in 2025.
Hela is a 3D adventure game in which players take on the role of a tiny yet brave mouse in a handcrafted world inspired by Scandinavian folklore. Expect to explore the world. solve puzzles, and be a force for good.
Learn more about the title in the following overview:
A native Nintendo Switch 2 version of Apex Legends is in the works, it’s been announced. The game will be available on August 5, 2025.
Apex Legends previously released on Nintendo Switch, but there’ll be upgrades for Switch 2 owners. The title will sport an improved frame rate and resolution.
As a reminder, here’s what the game has to offer:
Another game revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct is Chillin’ By the Fire. The game launches today.
Chillin’ By the Fire is a campfire simulation game. In it, players can build and maintain campfires in a variety of different relaxing locales including the beach, forest, and snowy mountain tops. They’ll need to deal with differing weather and climate as they grow their campfire to Level 10 to advance.
Up to four friends or family members can gather around the fire both online or via GameShare. Also, if a compatible external USB-C camera is connected, you can appear in-game with CameraPlay.
