Indie World Showcase 2025: Key Details

The Indie World Showcase makes its highly anticipated return in 2025, featuring an exciting lineup of independent titles coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Discover event details, schedule information, and key announcements below.

Everything We Know About Indie World Showcase 2025

Indie World Showcase 2025 Premieres on August 7, 2025, at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET

Mark your calendars for August 7, 2025: The Indie World Showcase kicks off at 6:00 AM Pacific Time (9:00 AM Eastern Time). This 15-minute presentation will stream live across Nintendo's official YouTube and Twitch channels worldwide.

Check the schedule below for broadcast times adjusted to your local timezone:

Other Indie World Showcase 2025 Announcements

AAA Titles Are Unlikely to Be Showcased

While produced in partnership with Nintendo, the Indie World Showcase predominantly highlights indie titles coming to Switch platforms. Though Nintendo has major projects like Metroid Prime 4 in development, this event will primarily showcase third-party indie games.

However, surprises aren't off the table. Games like Witchbrook, Haunted Chocolatier, or Hollow Knight: Silksong could potentially steal the show if featured. While unlikely, there's always a possibility Nintendo might include brief teases for bigger titles amid the indie reveals.

Still Holding Out for Hollow Knight: Silksong

After Hollow Knight: Silksong's conspicuous absence from July 2025's Nintendo Direct, fans remain hopeful for its appearance in this showcase. While unconfirmed and facing time constraints (the presentation lasts just 15 minutes), this event could provide the perfect platform to reintroduce Team Cherry's sequel before its Gamescom 2025 demo and subsequent launch.

Hades 2 Could Be Right Around the Corner

Supergiant Games' Hades 2 continues generating buzz as development enters its final stages. Following recent updates confirming the game's imminent completion, speculation mounts about its potential showcase appearance. With cross-platform release planned for PC and Switch devices, the event could reveal either Hades 2's launch date or final release version.

What is the Indie World Showcase?

Nintendo's Indie World Showcase is a global digital event highlighting upcoming independent games coming to Switch platforms. The presentation features world premieres, release date reveals, and exclusive trailers from talented developers worldwide.