Indie World 2025: Key Highlights

The Indie World Showcase returns in 2025 with exciting new indie titles arriving on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Discover the event schedule and latest announcements here.

Indie World Showcase 2025: Complete Breakdown

Mark Your Calendars: August 7, 2025 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET

Tune in for the Indie World Showcase 2025 live broadcast on August 7, 2025 starting at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET. This 15-minute presentation will stream globally via Nintendo's official YouTube and Twitch channels.

Check your local timezone schedule below:

Key Announcements to Expect

Focus Remains on Indie Titles

While maintaining close ties with Nintendo, this showcase will primarily spotlight indie titles launching for Switch and Switch 2. Though Nintendo has first-party projects like Metroid Prime 4 in development, the event will predominantly feature third-party indie creations.

Surprise reveals aren't off the table—anticipated games including Witchbrook, Haunted Chocolatier, and Hollow Knight: Silksong could potentially steal the show if featured.

While improbable, Nintendo might still include brief previews of major AAA titles among the indie-focused presentation.

Will Hollow Knight: Silksong Finally Appear?

Silksong's absence from July 2025's Nintendo Direct left many fans disappointed. However, Team Cherry's highly anticipated sequel might still make its debut appearance soon.

Though unconfirmed for Indie World's packed 15-minute runtime, this showcase could serve as the perfect platform to reintroduce Silksong before its Gamescom 2025 demo and subsequent launch.

Hades 2 Nears Completion

Supergiant Games' Hades 2 continues its mythological ascent toward launch. With recent updates confirming it's entering final development stages, the roguelike sequel prepares for its full release.

Scheduled for PC, Switch, and Switch 2, Indie World could reveal Hades 2's launch date or mark its official 1.0 debut—though neither possibility has been confirmed.

Understanding Indie World Showcase

Nintendo's Indie World Showcase is a global digital event highlighting upcoming indie games for Switch platforms. Featuring worldwide premieres, release date announcements, and exclusive trailers, the presentation celebrates independent developers' creative visions.