In the wake of Gamescom and ahead of a busy autumn for the video game industry, Nintendo did something unique for its latest showcase. It was a combination of the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and Indie World formats. First, an Indie World showcase gave us a look at some of the games from independent developers that are heading to Nintendo Switch soon, like Neva and Pizza Tower. Then, the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase highlighted some upcoming titles from bigger third-party developers.
It was a particularly great Partner Showcase for fans of remasters and ports, as it featured announcements like Tetris Forever, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, Castlevania Dominus Collection, and more. You should stay in the loop on what was announced if you’re a big Nintendo Switch fan. To help, we’ve rounded up every announcement made during these Nintendo showcases.
Balatro is crossing over with several different games
To kick off the Indie World portion of the show, we learned about several different collaborations that hit poker roguelike Balatro will be getting in a new update. This includes crossovers with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Vampire Survivors, Dave the Diver, and Among Us that add some new themed card art. These collaborations are all coming as part of Friends of Jimbo, a free update that hits Balatro today.
PowerWash Simulator is getting Shrek DLC
PowerWash Simulator has already crossed over with franchises like Tomb Raider and SpongeBob SquarePants, but its next DLC might be its weirdest yet. That’s because the next DLC pack will add levels based on DreamWorks’ Shrek franchise to the game. So far, Shrek’s Swamp and the Dragon’s Lair are confirmed levels for players to clean, but the Shrek Special Pack will include three additional levels too. PowerWash Simulator — Shrek Special Pack will be released sometime this fall.
Tetris Forever is Digital Eclipse’s next collection
Digital Eclipse, the company know for excellent game collections like Atari 50 and Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, revealed Tetris Forever to kick off the Partner Showcase. A celebration of the series’ 40th anniversary, Tetris Forever will feature several different versions and spinoffs of the iconic puzzle game. That includes its 1989 Famicom version, Tetris 2 + BomBliss, Tetris Battle Gaiden, Hatris, Super Bombliss, Super Bombliss DX, Super Tetris 2 – BomBliss, and Super Tetris 3. It will also have an interactive museum element and a new game called Tetris Time Warp, which swaps between different versions of Tetris as you play. Tetris Forever will be released later this year.
Patrick Star is getting his own game
A new SpongeBob SquarePants licensed game was revealed during the Partner Showcase, but this one focuses on Patrick Star. Aptly titled SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game, it’s described as a “physics-based sandbox adventure” where players explore and destroy stuff around Bikini Bottom. Published by Outright Games, we won’t have to wait long for this one. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game launches on October 4.
A lot of classic Capcom fighting games are making a comeback
It’s a good time to be a fan of classic Capcom fighting games. The company showed up big at this Partner Showcase, revealing Capcom Fighting Collection 2. This collection of games will feature Capcom vs. SNK: Millenium Fight 2000 Pro, Capcom vs. SNK 2, Project Justice, Capcom Fighting Evolution, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Plasma Sword, Power Stone, and Power Stone 2. Fans have wanted rereleases of many of these games for years, so it’s great that they will finally get them in 2025. Plus, we learned that the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics will finally be released on September 12, with a physical release following on November 22.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma revealed
Marvelous USA revealed a new Rune Factory game at this Partner Showcase. It’s called Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and it takes place in a world where runes have disappeared and caused the world to be corrupted. Players are an Earth Dancer who channels spiritual powers through dancing as they restore the world by exploring, running a farm, building villages, falling in love, and more. It also has flashier, faster-paced combat than previous Rune Factory titles. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will be released on Nintendo Switch sometime in Spring 2025.
Yakuza Kiwami comes to Nintendo Switch this October
A surprising Nintendo Switch port was announced to close out this Indie World and Partner Showcase combo. We learned that Sega and RGG Studio will bring Yakuza Kiwami to Nintendo Switch. If you’re unfamiliar with Yakuza Kiwami, it’s a remake of the first game in what’s now a long-running series about the Japanese criminal underworld. It’s a fantastic franchise, and Yakuza Kiwami is a great starting point. We won’t have to wait long to check it out either, as Yakuza Kiwami launches for Nintendo Switch on October 24.
Everything else at Indie World
- Gris follow-up Neva got an October 15 release date.
- Moth Kubit was revealed and launches in spring 2025.
- Coffee Talk Tokyo was revealed and will come out in 2025.
- Throes of the Watchmaker DLC for Sea of Stars was revealed and comes out next spring.
- Annapurna Interactive revealed a new game called Morsels. It launches in February 2025.
- Date Everything! comes to Nintendo Switch on October 24.
- Peglin launches on Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive today.
- Wobbly Life is coming to Nintendo Switch this December.
- Pico Park 2 launches today.
- A sizzle reel highlighted Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX, Europa, Cuisineer, On Your Tail, Metal Slug Tactics, and The Plucky Squire.
- Pizza Tower is coming to Nintendo Switch today.
Everything else at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
- The NES version of Tetris is coming to Nintendo Switch Online this winter and it will get a themed Maximus Cup event in Tetris 99.
- Star Overdrive was announced and comes out as a Nintendo Switch exclusive in 2025.
- Goat Simulator 3 comes to Nintendo Switch today.
- A sizzle reel showed off The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st (launching 2025), Season 3 of Star Wars Hunters (starting September 26), S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy (launching November 2024), Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition (launching September 26), and a September event for Disney Dreamlight Valley.
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer was revealed and launches on December 5.
- Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land launches in early 2025.
- Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars launches on March 6, 2025.
- We got a new look at Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, revealing the Monster Wrangler Vocation.
- Castlevania Dominus Collection brings the Nintendo DS Castlevania games to the Nintendo Switch system later today.
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII was confirmed for Nintendo Switch.
- Tales of Graces f Remastered was announced, and it will be released on January 17, 2025.
- My Sims Cozy Bundle comes to Nintendo Switch on November 19.
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 and Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach – Ruin are coming to Nintendo Switch later this year.
- A sizzle reel featured Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, Just Dance 2025 Edition, Funko Fusion, EA Sports FC 25, and Lego Horizon Adventures.
