Nintendo has confirmed that the next Indie World Showcase will take place on August 7, 2025. The broadcast will be dedicated to showcasing new independent games coming to the Nintendo Switch and possibly its successor, the Switch 2. Lasting approximately 15 minutes, the event promises to reveal highly anticipated news and give visibility to promising titles in the indie scene.
The event is expected to bring updates on highly anticipated games and possible surprise announcements
Unlike the last Direct Partner Showcase, which focused on major titles from third-party studios, Indie World highlights smaller, creative creations from independent developers. This initiative has become an important showcase for innovative projects and alternative experiences in Nintendo's catalog.
This year, the event takes place at a strategic moment, with several indie games gaining popularity and anticipation. Titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong remain among the most sought-after, while productions such as Sword of the Sea and Yooka-Replaylee also have a chance of appearing with new trailers or release dates.
When to watch the Nintendo Indie World Showcase in August 2025
The event will be streamed live on Nintendo's official YouTube channel and will last approximately 15 minutes. See the times for different regions:
- Brasilia (BRT): August 7th at 10 AM
- Lisbon time (West): August 7th at 2 PM
- Tokyo Time (JST): August 7th at 10 PM
- New York time (ET): August 7th at 9 AM
- London time (BST): August 7th at 2 PM
- Sydney time (AEST): August 7th at 11 PM
- Auckland time (NZST): August 8th at 1 AM
To follow along, simply access Nintendo's YouTube channel at the indicated time and watch the live stream.
What to expect from the Indie World Showcase in August
As in previous editions, Nintendo usually keeps many of the event's attractions secret. Even so, there's room for speculation and high expectations among fans. Titles like Slay the Spire 2, which is in development, could appear with a version optimized for handheld consoles, something that would already please many players.
Another potential highlight is Hollow Knight: Silksong, whose absence from previous events continues to fuel theories and predictions. Therefore, the expectation is that at least one official update will be presented during the indie showcase.
Furthermore, games like Sword of the Sea, from the creators of ABZÛ, have the potential to make a strong showing with a direct-to-Nintendo Switch release, as has happened with other titles during previous editions of the event.
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