Nintendo has officially announced plans for another showcase this week, with a new Indie World Direct set to air on Thursday, August 7. The upcoming presentation will feature a fresh lineup of independently developed games coming to both the Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2.
According to the announcement, the Indie World Showcase will begin at 6 a.m. Pacific Time and run for approximately 15 minutes. It will feature new announcements and updates for indie titles currently in development for Nintendo platforms, further expanding the growing library of content being shaped for the Switch ecosystem.
This presentation follows closely on the heels of Nintendo’s July 31 Direct, which spotlighted third-party titles and revealed a wide range of upcoming games for both the current and next-generation consoles. That showcase offered a comprehensive overview of the company’s evolving lineup, including sequels to fan-favorite franchises, remakes of classic hits, and original titles aimed at leveraging the expanded capabilities of the Switch 2.
Where the July 31 event emphasized larger-scale, studio-developed games, Thursday’s Indie World Direct will narrow the focus to smaller, often experimental projects from independent publishers. These presentations have become a staple in Nintendo’s calendar, offering smaller studios a platform to reach a global audience and helping Nintendo diversify its gaming portfolio.
While Nintendo has not confirmed specific titles for the presentation, speculation is already gaining momentum. Hades 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning roguelike, recently received an update on Steam that included new achievement data, suggesting that a console version announcement could be imminent.
Another title frequently mentioned in connection with Nintendo’s showcases is Hollow Knight: Silksong. The long-awaited sequel from Team Cherry has been noticeably absent from recent presentations, but it is confirmed to have a playable demo at Gamescom later this month. Given its previous appearances in Nintendo Directs, some fans believe it may resurface during the upcoming Indie World.
Nintendo’s push to highlight both big-budget and indie developers shows they want a balanced lineup for both the Switch and the Switch 2. The company seems committed to supporting both systems during the transition, giving players a steady stream of content no matter which platform they’re on.
Whether the showcase brings surprise releases or long-awaited updates, the upcoming Indie World Direct looks like it’ll be another important event in Nintendo’s 2025 content rollout. Fans won’t have to wait long to see what’s next for the indie scene on Nintendo platforms.
