Nintendo Direct Could Return Next Week

by Marcus Thompson January 30, 2026

written by Marcus Thompson January 30, 2026

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Nintendo is planning a Partner Direct showcase featuring third-party titles for the Nintendo Switch.
Highly anticipated games such as Pragmata, Resident Evil: Requiem, Elden Ring, 007: First Light, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, The Duskbloods, Borderlands 4, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Monster Hunter Stories 3, South of Midnight, and Yakuza 3 Kiwami are expected to be showcased.
Other unannounced games are also anticipated to be revealed during the Partner Direct showcase.
Further updates will be available as more information becomes accessible.

Upcoming Partner Direct Showcase Brings Anticipated Third-Party Titles to Nintendo Switch

Nintendo is rumored to be planning a new Direct showcase focused on games from its development partners. NateTheHate, VGC, and GameXplain have all reported similar information. The Partner Direct is expected to feature several highly anticipated third-party titles for the Switch, including Pragmata, Resident Evil: Requiem, Elden Ring, 007: First Light, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and The Duskbloods. Also expected are Borderlands 4, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Monster Hunter Stories 3, South of Midnight, and Yakuza 3 Kiwami, along with other unannounced games. Keep an eye out for further updates as more information becomes available.

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In other exciting gaming news, Sophie Laurent explores a tantalizing possibility in her latest post from January 27th. Could Metroid Prime 2 and Pikmin 2 be joining the Nintendo Switch 2’s library via the GameCube Classics app? Hinted at by Walmart ads, this rumor has gamers abuzz with anticipation for an official announcement at the upcoming Nintendo Direct event in early February. Dive into Sophie’s analysis here Metroid Prime 2 Heading to Switch 2. Meanwhile, Sophie is also keeping a watchful eye on international financial trends, particularly Brazil’s economic pulse. In her recent post from January 27th, she delves into the intricacies of inflation data and interest rates, giving you a global perspective on these developments here Dollar Opens Lower, Eyeing Inflation Preview and Interest Rates in Brazil and US. Now, if you’re eager to know what’s next for Nintendo, mark your calendars for next Thursday, February 5th. Jonathan Dubinski hints at an upcoming Partner Direct focused solely on third-party games, promising sneak peeks into both current Switch titles and those headed to the Switch 2, including whispers of exclusive content like FromSoftware’s “The Duskbloods”. Click here Nintendo Rumored to Host New Nintendo Direct Focus on Third-Party Games Next Week for more details and stay tuned for any PlayStation State of Play updates!