After the smash hit that wasDonkey Kong Bananzaearlier this month, it wasn’t long before rumors started bubbling up about a new Nintendo Direct.Nintendo confirmedthe Partner Showcase just yesterday, giving us only about 24 hours to ruminate and speculate on what could be shown. True to its word, there were no announcements or updates on any Nintendo games, but we were still treated to a new Monster Hunter, two new HD-2D Square Enix titles, and even aLegend of Zelda game. Check out all the announcements below.
Capcom revealed a new Monster Hunter coming next year
Capcom opened the show with a huge franchise returning to the Switch 2.Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflectionfeatures a new Rathalos rider coming in 2026.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment looks epic
A new trailer for the next entry in the Musou spinoff of the Zelda franchise,Age of Imprisonment.Featuring new characters to cleave through mobs with, this trailer hints at a lot more story to add to the lore. There’s still no firm release date for this game.
Chronos: New Dawn brings the terror to Switch 2
The atmospheric time-traveling horror adventureChronos: New Dawncan be played on the go so you can bring the scares on the go. Featuring third-person combat against mutating and evolving enemies, as well as your own sanity, this game is shrouded in mystery. It will launch on September 5 this year.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales looks like another HD-2D hit with a demo out now
Square Enix revealed a new HD-2D action RPG featuring Elliot investigating a dangerous force threatening his kingdom. Battles aren’t turn-based, but played in real time on the field using swords, bows, chains and sickles, and others that can be upgraded. Your main companion helps in battle and puzzles either alone or in co-op. It will launch sometime next year, but you can play a demo today.
Octopath Traveler 0 ends the show on a bang
If Elliot got you yearning for the original HD-2D game, Square Enix doubled down and announcedOctopath Traveler 0,a prequel that has the same amazing visuals but retains the classic turn-based combat. It will come to Switch 2 on December 4.
