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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:

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:

After previous leaks, EA officially announced Plants vs Zombies Replanted. The game is planned to arrive for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on October 23, 2025.

Plants vs Zombies Replanted marks the return of the series’ very first entry. It’s the first time we’re seeing it on a Nintendo platform since the DS days.

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.

Hitman Absolution Nintendo Switch

Feral Interactive unveiled its latest Nintendo Switch port today, which is Hitman: Absolution. A release is planned for late 2025.

Hitman: Absolution first debuted in 2012 and has not landed on a Nintendo platform previously. Feral says the game will have native Nintendo Switch 2 support in 2026.

Here’s an overview of the game:

Pokemon Legends Z-A pre-order bonus

Most Pokemon games tend to have pre-order bonuses, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A is no stranger to that. Retailers are now starting to come forward with different items that it’ll have on hand, and we’ll be rounding up everything in this post.

As a reminder, Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the second “Legends” game following Arceus. This time around, we’re visiting the main setting of Pokemon X and Y, which is Lumiose City. Players can choose Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile as their first partner Pokemon and head off on a journey in which they’ll visit all manner of sights in the streets arrayed around Prism Tower, including shops, restaurants, and places called wild zones. Mega Evolutions are also back and are introducing new transformations, including Mega Dragonite.

Shantae Advance release date Deluxe Edition

WayForward just came through with a release date for Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, and we also have news about a Deluxe Edition.

The game is coming digitally to Nintendo Switch on August 19, 2025. With the Deluxe Edition, fans will receive three exclusive costumes (not sold separately) that change Shantae’s appearance and enhance her abilities: the Relic Hunter Costume powers up Pike Ball attacks, the High Voltage Costume powers up Storm Puff attacks, and the Sizzle Armor Costume powers up Fireball attacks.


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