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Nintendo Indie World Showcase reveals 20+ titles for Switch and Switch 2
Nintendo held its October 2026 Indie World Showcase, presenting over 20 independent titles slated for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The presentation focused heavily on the next-generation hardware, with many titles targeting the Switch 2 for releases spanning late 2026 through 2027.
Key announcements included City of None from Extremely OK Games, a Metroidvania-style title, and Tenjutsu, a martial-arts roguelike from Deepnight Games. Other major highlights were the life simulation Witchbrook from Chucklefish, set for release in early 2027, and the turn-based RPG Threads of Time, which features 2.5D pixel art and time-travel mechanics.
Additional titles featured in the showcase include Kitsune: The Journey of Adashino, a folklore-inspired adventure, and Spirit Crossing, a multiplayer online RPG from Spry Fox. Nintendo also announced several immediate releases and demos available on the eShop, such as Winds of Viridia, Petal Runner, and Haunted Paws.
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Chucklefish · Deepnight Games · Extremely OK Games · Nintendo · Nintendo Switch · Nintendo Switch 2 · Riyo Games · Shark Jump · Shueisha Games · Spry Fox
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The showcase will air at 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 2PM GMT / 3PM CEST. www.eurogamer.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The showcase will last approximately 15 minutes. www.eurogamer.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] This is the first Indie World showcase since March. www.eurogamer.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The presentation will include games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. www.eurogamer.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nintendo is hosting an Indie World showcase on October 28. www.eurogamer.net