Nintendo Direct rumors intensify with scheduled maintenance and teased trailer for Drag x Drive
Nintendo fans have been eagerly anticipating a July 2021 Nintendo Direct, with rumours and speculation swirling. However, a thorough search of the available data does not reveal any confirmed news or notable rumours about a Nintendo Direct specifically in July 2021.
While no major Direct was publicly confirmed for July 2021, Nintendo has had several Direct presentations throughout the year. These events are more commonly spread across months like February, June, or September, with smaller Partner Showcases or Indie presentations in alternate months.
The search results do provide clear confirmation of a Partner Showcase Nintendo Direct for July 31, 2025, lasting about 25 minutes. This event is expected to focus mainly on third-party games, with no major first-party announcements.
In the meantime, Switch and Switch 2 players have plenty to look forward to with several upcoming first-party releases. Among these are Drag x Drive, a wheelchair basketball game similar to Rocket League with an eight-minute trailer that has sparked hype. The length of the trailer has led some to speculate that Nintendo has chosen to release it early to build anticipation.
Other anticipated first-party releases include the Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and Kirby Air Riders. The success of the Switch 2 console launch could potentially be bolstered by a Direct announcement for the rest of the year, providing updates on what Nintendo has been working on and news on upcoming releases.
Despite the lack of a confirmed July 2021 Nintendo Direct, the excitement surrounding these upcoming games keeps fans hopeful for more news from Nintendo in the near future.
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While the rumors about a July 2021 Nintendo Direct did not materialize, there is a confirmed Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase scheduled for July 31, 2025. This event will primarily highlight third-party games, with no major first-party announcements expected.
