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July 2025 Nintendo Direct

Hela

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:

Chillin' by the Fire

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.

SEGA and Atlus are bringing Persona 3 Reload to Nintendo Switch 2, it’s just been revealed. The companies are planning on having the port out on October 23, 2025.

Persona 3 Reload originally debuted in February 2024. This is a remake of the PlayStation 2 RPG, now with fully updated graphics, gameplay adjustments and changes, and some new content.

Just Dance 2026 Edition

Ubisoft is set to release Just Dance 2026 Edition on Nintendo Switch, the company has announced. It will be available on October 14, 2025.

Just Dance 2026 Edition is the latest entry in the dancing series. Ubisoft says there’ll be 40 exciting new tracks, from chart-topping hits to timeless classics. Confirmed songs thus far include:

Once Upon a Katamari

Bandai Namco is making Once Upon a Katamari for Nintendo Switch, the company just announced. It’ll be out on October 24, 2025.

This is the first new entry in the Katamari Damacy series in fourteen years. The King of All Cosmos has accidentally destroyed the Earth and stars once again, so players will need to restore the starry sky by rolling their Katamari across time itself, collecting objects through history as they visit the Jurassic Period, the Ice Age, historic Japan and more. Those who have save data from either Katamari Damacy Reroll or We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie can unlock a playable Young King once the game launches.

Here’s some additional information about the game:

Monster Hunter Stories 3

The Monster Hunter Stories series continues on, and Capcom just revealed Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection for Nintendo Switch 2. Fans can expect it in 2026.

Thanks to Capcom, we have the following details:

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase live stream - July 2025

We have the official July 2025 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase live stream posted here ahead of the big event. Nintendo is kicking off the broadcast at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe. The video will be about 25 minutes long.

Remember that this event is focusing on games from Nintendo’s partners. That means the presentation should be primarily about third-parties – don’t expect to see the next big Zelda title here.

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025

The rumored July 2025 Nintendo Direct has been made official, with the announcement just coming in now – though it’s confirmed that the event will only be a Partner Showcase. Fans can tune in starting tomorrow at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe.

Nintendo says that the Direct will be about 25 minutes long. It will cover upcoming third-party games for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Since this is a Partner Showcase, don’t expect to hear much (if anything) for titles published by the Big N.

Here’s where you’ll be able to watch the July 2025 Nintendo Direct:


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