A Nintendo Direct focused on third-party games is taking place on July 31

Nintendo is hosting a 25-minute Nintendo Direct on July 31st at 9 AM ET, focusing on third-party games coming to the Nintendo Switch and/or Switch 2. The showcase will not feature updates on first-party titles like Metroid Prime 4 or Kirby Air Riders. Instead, it will highlight projects from various third-party studios and publishers. Potential highlights of the event include details on Call of Duty games coming to Nintendo platforms, following Microsoft's partnership with the company. Additionally, there is high anticipation for an update on the highly anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong, which is expected to be released this year and will be playable at the upcoming Gamescom event. The article emphasizes that this is a partner showcase, and viewers should not expect major first-party game announcements. The focus will be on showcasing the diverse range of third-party titles coming to the Nintendo Switch and its successor.