Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced for Thursday
▼ Summary
– Nintendo announced an Indie World Showcase on August 7, featuring 15 minutes of announcements and updates for indie games on Switch and Switch 2.
– The event will premiere at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET and be available on Nintendo’s official YouTube channels.
– This is the first Indie World Showcase since the Switch 2 launch, but specific game reveals remain unclear, with Hollow Knight: Silksong unlikely to appear.
– The previous Indie World event a year ago included DLC for Sea of Stars, Balatro collaborations, and a Pizza Tower surprise drop.
– Last week’s Partner Showcase highlighted games like Monster Hunter Stories, Katamari, and Persona 3 Reload port.
Nintendo has just revealed plans for an Indie World Showcase airing this Thursday, August 7, promising fresh reveals and updates for indie titles heading to both the original Switch and the recently launched Switch 2. The event will run for approximately 15 minutes, kicking off at 6 AM Pacific Time (9 AM Eastern Time) and streaming live across Nintendo’s official YouTube channels.
This marks the first indie-focused presentation since the Switch 2 debuted in June, though expectations should be tempered, major titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong may still be reserved for larger Direct showcases. While the beloved sequel was notably missing from last week’s Partner Showcase, it previously appeared in an April sizzle reel during the Switch 2’s initial reveal.
Fans of indie games will recall that the last Indie World event, held a full year ago, delivered surprises like Sea of Stars DLC, Balatro collaborations, and even a Shrek-themed expansion for PowerWash Simulator. The showcase also treated players to a shadow drop of Pizza Tower, proving these streams can pack plenty of unexpected moments.
By contrast, last week’s Partner Showcase leaned into bigger franchises, unveiling projects like Monster Hunter Stories, a fresh Katamari installment, Persona 3 Reload on Switch, and extended looks at Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and Octopath Traveler II. With indie developers often stealing the spotlight through creativity rather than budget, Thursday’s event could hold some genuine gems.
(Source: GameSpot)
