Everything announced at Nintendo Direct Indie World including Content Warning and UFO 50

Nintendo is back in the limelight with another showcase, this time catering to indie fans as it unveils a showcase dedicated to small teams crafting games for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its predecessor.

After the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, we didn't anticipate any new announcements for a while. However, we were pleasantly surprised.

Although it's not the standard Nintendo Direct showcase that many fans have been eagerly awaiting, Nintendo unexpectedly revealed a new batch of indie titles set to arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 and its predecessor, compensating for its absence during this year's Summer showcase season.

The new showcase has now concluded, and the good news is, it was impressive. There weren't any massive reveals, but it was filled with some exciting announcements from fantastic teams, including the teams behind Shovel Knight and Far: Changing Tides who are returning with fresh IPs.

Additionally, a new genre-bending game brings together team members from the development of Celeste and Hyper Light Drifter, resulting in a title that looks immersive and stunning.

But what exactly was unveiled in the Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase for August? Here's what you need to know.

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Everything you missed in the Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase

Here's everything that was announced at today's Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase:

Mina the Hollower [Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch] – Friday, October 31

Well Dweller [Nintendo Switch] – 2026

Neverway [Nintendo Switch] – 2026

Herdling [Nintendo Switch] – Thursday, August 21

Is This Seat Taken? [Nintendo Switch] – later today

Little Kitty, Big City Picture Purrfect update [Nintendo Switch] – later this year

Content Warning [Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch] – 2026

Ball x Pit [Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch] – This Fall on Switch 2, Wednesday, October 15 on Switch

Ultimate Sheep Raccoon [Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch] – Winter 2025

Glaciered [Nintendo Switch 2] – This Holiday

Winter Burrow [Nintendo Switch] – Winter 2025

Undusted: Letters from the Past [Nintendo Switch] – October 2025

Tiny Bookshop [Nintendo Switch] – later today

Caves of Qud [Nintendo Switch] – Winter 2025

Strange Antiquities [Nintendo Switch] – Wednesday, September 17

Opus: Prism Peak [Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch] – Fall 2025

Go-Go Town! [Nintendo Switch] – Spring 2026

UFO 50 [Nintendo Switch] – later today

While it wasn't a grand spectacle, there were some hidden gems in the mix, particularly the release date for Mina the Hollower and a sneak peek at Neverway, which looks absolutely stunning. If you're looking for us, we'll be engrossed in Is This Seat Taken.