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[yogaflame]

Will he hear something about Earthbound?

 

[Chukhopops]

Wishlist:
- Hades 2 release date;
- Hyrule Warriors AOI release date (yes it's third party);
- Monster Hunter Rise Ultimate;
- Ys X Proud Nordics release date (outside of Japan);

Expectation:
- a ton of "Switch 2 editions" patches available for random upgrade prices;
- Daemon X Machina.

 

[Kataploom]

Looks like Nate the Hate and Nash Weedle were right

Nash makes shit up all the time, he's as reliable as any of us, he has no source or anything

 

[FoxMcChief]

Hades 2 release date might be possible.

I'd love that.

 

[TikiLagoonSam]

The 25 minutes part is what's disappointing me more than it not being a general direct. Hopefully they don't spend too much time on each game and then 3rd party themselves will put out full trailers of said games announced.

Also, Metroid Prime 4 delay?

 

[FoxMcChief]

If we get an Astral Chain patch/upgrade, I'd be pretty stocked.

 

[FoxMcChief]

The 25 minutes part is what's disappointing me more than it not being a general direct. Hopefully they don't spend too much time on each game and then 3rd party themselves will put out full trailers of said games announced.

Also, Metroid Prime 4 delay?

I don't think so. Especially considering it's a cross gen Switch title.

 

[nial]

Also, Metroid Prime 4 delay?

Always seemed like a November game to me, I guess you can still wait for the inevitable September direct.
Kirby, though? That does feel like 2026.

 

[leo-j]

so a leaker is saying red dead 2 with a nexgen update , 4k 60 fps.

Forza H 5
Oblivion remastered
red dead redemption 2

added to my list of probably announcements.

 

[Hudo]

The biggest plot twist in gaming would be Sony bringing Wipeout to Switch, while Nintendo continues to not give a fuck about F-Zero.

 

[kaizenkko]

This partner showcase is necessary… To shut up some folks.

Drama  Thread 'Seems like most third-party developers will not support Switch 2'

Jun 7, 2025

After State of Play and Summer Game Fest, I can't barely remember how many third-party games get announced for Switch 2. For everyone expecting a strong support for it, I think these are bad news.

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It's a 25-minute event, and Switch 1 games will also be announced, but do you really believe that a vast majority of major third-party titles—like Resident Evil 9, Monster Hunter Wilds, Beast of Reincarnation, Indiana Jones, and others—will be revealed?

I can see things like Persona 5/3 Reload, Lies of P, Clair Obscur, and some other AA/indie/last gen games being announced, but I stand by what I said before: most big AAA games will continue to skip Nintendo's console.

 

[asdasdasdbb]

The biggest plot twist in gaming would be Sony bringing Wipeout to Switch, while Nintendo continues to not give a fuck about F-Zero.

Didn't Studio Liverpool get shut down?

 

[Banjo64]

 

[bender]

Blue Storm and Toadstool Tour on NSO please.

 

[clarky]

The biggest plot twist in gaming would be Sony bringing Wipeout to Switch, while Nintendo continues to not give a fuck about F-Zero.

Last release was 8 years ago and the studio is gone. Its dead at this point.

 

[Rran]

Gimme some RE on Switch

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

Are they finally going to start updating some of their games with switch 2 patches? The Xenoblade games are in desperate need of some 60fps love.

Partner direct. Doubt we hear anything.

 

[balls of snow]

Gimme them ports.

 

[R6Rider]

LZelda ALBW
LZelda OOT
LZelda MM
Metroid 2SR
SMario 3DL
SMario G2
Splatoon 1
LMansion 1
PunchOut!
DKJB

 

[Gambit2483]

I'll be happy if any of these games show up

MGS Delta
RE4/RE2 Remake
RDR2
Xbox Anything
Hi-fi Rush
Persona 3 Reload
Metaphor Re:Fantazio
Silksong (only if release date is also announced)

 

[Power Pro]

Partner showcase?

You get a game key card! And you get a game key card!

 

[Lambogenie]

More Switch 2 patches and new games. I need to be convinced to get a Switch 2 yet.

 

[clarky]

More Switch 2 patches and new games. I need to be convinced to get a Switch 2 yet.

Donkey Kong is all the reason you need.

 

[Ryu_Joestar]

Just

 

[Woopah]

Just

Bottom one is possible but I think it's too early for Expedition.

 

[MSduderino]

Don't laugh, but BG3 with kid friendly options would be great for me. My sons, 8 and 10 could play with me.

 

[ADiTAR]

I'll be busy at that time.

When r we gonna get a release date for MP4... doesn't look good.

 

[Buggy Loop]

I wonder if Assassin's creed shadows as rumored is ready to show on Ubisoft side.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

The biggest plot twist in gaming would be Sony bringing Wipeout to Switch, while Nintendo continues to not give a fuck about F-Zero.

 

[Danjin44]

If this partner showcase then I would love to see Bravely Default 3

And of course…..

 

[Killer8]

NateTheHate redeemed.

Redeemed harder than an Indian scam caller's Google wallet top-ups.

 

[Evil Calvin]

Probably nothing but old ports to the Switch 2

I doubt there will be any new 3rd party exclusive games announced for the Switch 2

 

[Evil Calvin]

If this partner showcase then I would love to see Bravely Default 3

And of course…..

...and Odin Sphere and Dragon's Crown Pro

 

[Hudo]

Last release was 8 years ago and the studio is gone. Its dead at this point.

It lives on in my heart.

 

[Robb]

 

[Danjin44]

...and Odin Sphere and Dragon's Crown Pro

Of course but I can at least play those games on my PS5 but Muramasa is stuck on dead system….I desperately need this game to come out on Switch 2 or PS5 or both.

 

[Kotaro]

Partner showcase, oh yea

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Just

Great, I will buy this edition if...

That infamous logo...

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

If this partner showcase then I would love to see Bravely Default 3

And of course…..

The problem is that they don't put those games on Keycard

 

[Jinzo Prime]

Skipping games we already know about:

• Sea of Thevies
• Call of Duty BO7
• Forza Horizon 5
• Baldur's Gate 3
• Momotaro Dentetsu 25
• Yakuza: Like a Pirate
• Metaphor ReFantasio
• Resident Evil 4
• College Football 26
• Final Fantasy 16
• Dragon Quest 12
• Kingdom Hearts Bundle

 

[kingwingin]

absolutely choked it's a partner direct. Need prime 4 info asap

 

[Werewolf Jones]

New Fatal Frame would have me making a soy noise ngl.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Skipping games we already know about:

• Sea of Thevies
• Call of Duty BO7
• Forza Horizon 5
• Baldur's Gate 3
• Momotaro Dentetsu 25
• Yakuza: Like a Pirate
• Metaphor ReFantasio
• Resident Evil 4
• College Football 26
• Final Fantasy 16
• Dragon Quest 12
• Kingdom Hearts Bundle

Yakuza: Like a Pirate????

 

[Kacho]

New Fatal Frame would have me making a soy noise ngl.

 

[Jinzo Prime]

Yakuza: Like a Pirate????

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

 

[Woopah]

25 minute Direct means 20-30 games shown

PS4 gen ports are guaranteed, but the real question of third party support are:

1. How many PS5 gen ports get shown
2. How many new, upcoming games get shown/announced for Switch 2?

For it to be a good Direct I think we need at least 7 of each.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Surprise Astrobot Shadowdrop? With DLC content.
The bots crash on a new planet and everything is Nintendo themed.

 

[RomanceDawn]

This feels like it's going to have some substantial reveals. Been waiting to see what all the hubbub was about with Elden Ring. Can't wait to have some more legit uncompromised 3rd party experiences.

 

[Danjin44]

The problem is that they don't put those games on Keycard

At this point I dont care, I just want Muramasa in modern systems....Keycard or not.

 

[Mister Wolf]

From a performance standpoint Bayonetta 3 needs a Switch 2 upgrade more than any of them.