Nintendo has announced an Indie World showcase set for March 3, 2026, focusing on indie games for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The event will last roughly 15 minutes and air at 6am PT. It promises news and updates on upcoming indie titles.
Nintendo revealed the upcoming Indie World showcase on March 2, 2026, via social media and official channels. The stream is scheduled for the following day, March 3, at 6am PT, which corresponds to 9am ET and 2pm GMT. Viewers can watch on YouTube and Twitch, along with select games media and content creator channels.
The presentation will feature approximately 15 minutes of content dedicated to indie games arriving on both the Nintendo Switch and the newer Nintendo Switch 2. As stated in the announcement: "Join us tomorrow, March 3 at 6am PT for a new #IndieWorld Showcase! Tune in for roughly 15 minutes of news and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch."
While specifics on the lineup remain undisclosed, industry observers anticipate reveals related to anticipated 2026 releases. Yacht Club Games, known for Shovel Knight, is developing Mina the Hollower, an 8-bit style game inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Castlevania. Originally slated for last fall, it faced delays for polishing and is now expected in 2026 on Switch and other platforms.
Another title in focus is Neverway, a Zelda-like adventure with pixel art from the artist behind Celeste and music composed by the creator of Fez and Hyper Light Drifter. It is also slated for a 2026 release on Switch and additional platforms.
Past Indie World events have highlighted titles such as UFO 50, Ball x Pit, Tiny Bookshop, and Cadence of Hyrule, the latter involving collaboration with Nintendo on a major IP. There may also be promotional updates for near-release indies like Mouse: P.I. For Hire or Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War. The showcase is not expected to cover first-party Nintendo titles unless involving indie collaborations.
This event comes amid a strong year for Nintendo, with Pokémon Pokopia set for release later in the week, though it falls outside the indie focus.