Rumors suggest Nintendo will host a Partner Showcase livestream in early February 2026, focusing on third-party games for its platforms, including Switch 2 ports. Insiders like NateTheHate and GameXplain point to the event occurring around February 3-5, with one specifying February 5. This follows a pattern of February showcases to outline upcoming releases.
Nintendo has not officially announced the event, but multiple sources indicate a Partner Showcase is in the works for the start of February 2026. According to podcast insider NateTheHate and YouTube channel GameXplain, the livestream will highlight third-party titles, building on Nintendo's tradition of early-year previews to fill release calendars. Video Games Chronicle (VGC) has corroborated these claims, suggesting the showcase will occur between February 3 and 5, with NateTheHate pinpointing February 5 specifically.
The last such event took place in July 2025, featuring announcements for games like Monster Hunter Stories and Octopath Traveler 2. For 2026, expectations center on ports and updates for Switch 2, including firm dates for Elden Ring and Borderlands 4—the latter rumored for late February. Other potential reveals include Monster Hunter Wilds, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Final Fantasy XVI.
Microsoft's support remains a point of interest, with rumors of a Call of Duty title arriving this spring and possible ports of Halo: Combat Evolved remake, Sea of Thieves, Diablo 4, Avowed, and Starfield. FromSoftware's upcoming multiplayer action game, The Duskbloods, is also anticipated for this year, alongside 007: First Light.
While excitement builds for these third-party announcements, some fans express a desire for a first-party Direct, given upcoming titles like a new Fire Emblem and Mario Tennis for Switch 2. As with all rumors, these details should be treated cautiously until Nintendo confirms.
