August is here, and while Nintendo Switch 2 owners are still blitzing through Donkey Kong: Bananza, the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase gave us a better look at third-party titles coming in 2025 and beyond.

 

Without DK, August is a tad quieter, but still features a Nintendo first-party exclusive in Drag x Drive, the first Madden game on a Nintendo system in years, and the return of Kirby.

Here are our picks, as well as a little peek into September’s earliest releases. Haven't picked up a console yet? The Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle is available now, or the console is in stock at Target with Mario Kart World.