Here's everything you need to know about Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026, including its start time, and what's coming.
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It’s time to mark those calendars, gamers, as the next Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase has finally been announced, set for February 5, 2026. This one is all about games developed by third-party developers for Switch consoles! With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2026, including its start time, where to watch, and what’s coming.
When & Where Can You Watch Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2026?
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As we’ve already said before, the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2026 is all set to take place on Thursday, February 5, 2026, and will kick off at 6:00 AM PST. If you’re not sure what that time is in your region, here’s a table to help you –
| REGION | TIME | DATE |
| United States (New York) | 9:00 AM EST | February 5 |
| United States (Chicago) | 8:00 AM CST | February 5 |
| United States (Denver) | 7:00 AM MST | February 5 |
| United States (Alaska) | 5:00 AM AKST | February 5 |
| United States (Hawaii) | 4:00 AM HST | February 5 |
| North America | 6:00 AM PST | February 5 |
| United Kingdom | 2:00 PM GMT | February 5 |
| Europe | 3:00 PM CET | February 5 |
| Brazil | 11:00 AM BRT | February 5 |
| China | 10:00 PM CST | February 5 |
| Japan | 11:00 PM JST | February 5 |
| Korea | 11:00 PM KST | February 5 |
| India | 7:30 PM IST | February 5 |
| Philippines | 10:00 PM PHT | February 5 |
| Australia | 1:00 AM AEDT | February 6 |
| New Zealand | 3:00 AM NZDT | February 6 |
Now that you know the broadcast times, you might be wondering where exactly you can watch the showcase. Well, you can tune in live on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel. The stream will also be available on the Nintendo Today! app, which can be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices.
What Can You Expect From Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2026?
Well, gamers, while Nintendo has confirmed the time and date of the showcase, the company still hasn’t exactly revealed what’s coming this time. One thing’s for sure, though; it’s going to be filled with announcements coming from various kinds of game developers.
While we’re likely to get new game announcements, let’s not forget that there are tons of Switch games in the works that haven’t received updates in quite a while. Right at the top of this list is FromSoftware’s Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, alongside the brand-new console exclusive dubbed The Duskbloods.
Not only that, but Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and Professor Lay are some of the most hyped upcoming games. However, let’s hope we also get to hear about some new ports for games such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Final Fantasy 16. This is going to be an absolutely banger of a showcase, so make sure that you don’t miss out on it!
With that said, are you excited for Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 2026? Let us know in the comments below!
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