Nintendo is wasting no time in 2026. Following the successful launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its launch window games, the Japanese company is returning with its Partner Showcase format to highlight the third-party titles coming to both the new hardware and the original Switch.
Here is everything you need to know about today's event , including which games have a high chance of being part of the first Partner Showcase of the year.
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You can watch the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase stream directly below when it goes live.
The February 2026 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 . Starting at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET / 2:00 PM UK (GMT) / 3:00 PM CET , the show will run for 30 minutes , focusing exclusively on third-party titles coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, so don't expect updates on a new Mario or Zelda game just yet.
Besides watching the event in the embedded livestream above, you can catch the livestream on Nintendo’s other social channels:
As Nintendo keeps its cards close to its chest, little is known about what will be shown during this Partner Showcase . However, there's a very high chance some of the game's below will make an appearance, alongside a new look at other soon-to-be-released Switch 2 ports like Resident Evil: Requiem and 007: First Light .
As a high-profile Switch 2 exclusive from the creators of Elden Ring , The Duskbloods has been shrouded in mystery since its reveal , and rumors circulating since have only made fans more excited about it, as the game is reportedly the one FromSoftware has spent the most time on in terms of gameplay prototyping . Since this is a partnership title, many expect this to be the "one more thing" of the showcase.
After being announced (and later delayed ) for the Switch 2 last year, and its first disappointing look with very low FPS gameplay, fans are looking forward to more information on Elden Ring: The Tarnished Edition and its release date. The Partner Showcase would be the perfect occasion to show how much the game has been improved since last year, and if exploring the Lands Between on the go will be just as engaging as it is on the big screen.
Following the successful January launch of Final Fantasy VII Remake on Nintendo Switch 2, Square Enix is expected to reveal the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth port that should release sometime in 2026 , ahead of the third and final entry in the trilogy , which will be a multiplatform release right from launch .
According to an , several Xbox-published games will be part of the Partner Showcase. Among these will be the reveal of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle , Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition release dates, and the physical edition of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition . Pre-orders for all three games will open after the showcase, ahead of the May 12 release for Indiana Jones and The Great Circle and of the April 28 release for Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition and the physical edition of Skyrim Special Edition.
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcases are usually the perfect venue for surprise reveals of multiplatform games . As such, it's a good idea to watch the event even if you are not a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 owner. Who knows, the event may unveil the gaming obsession of your next few months!
Last updated: February 5 , 2026
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