Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase start time, countdown clock, where to watch, and what to expect
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Nintendo has officially confirmed that a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase will be taking place this month, giving fans something big to look forward to. In fact, the wait won’t be long, as the event is scheduled for today, February 5.
Partner Showcases focus entirely on third-party titles. That means games from major publishers and indie developers are expected to take center stage, rather than first-party franchises (like Mario or Zelda). These events are often where Nintendo highlights upcoming releases that are already confirmed for its platforms or newly announced collaborations.
When will the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase start today?
According to Nintendo, the event will kick off at 6 AM PST. Of course, the start time will be different for everyone, depending on where in the world you are. To make things easier for you, we’ve put together a list of start times for different regions below.
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- US Pacific (PST): 6 AM
- US Eastern (EST): 9 AM
- UK / Western Europe (GMT/UCT): 2 PM
- Central Europe (CST): 3 PM
- India (IST): 7:30 PM
- Sydney, Australia (AEDT): 12 AM (midnight), Feb 6
- Auckland, New Zealand (NZDT): 2 AM, Feb 6
We’ve also added a countdown clock above, which will help you track exactly how long remains until the event starts. However, if you’re unable to see the timer, it means the event has already started, and you can start watching it now.
Where to watch the Nintendo Direct this February
For those interested, you can watch it through the official Nintendo YouTube channel or the Nintendo App. Below is the Nintendo of America stream – other regions may provide translated showcases on their respective channels.
Nintendo has also confirmed that the event will be roughly 30 minutes long, which is the typical run time for Partner Showcases. During the showcase, you can expect to see some new updates on upcoming games, such as The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, and more.
Billbil-kun, a reliable leaker from Dealabs, also recently claimed that physical versions of different Xbox titles coming to Nintendo Switch 2 will also get announced during the event, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Fallout 4 Anniversary Edition. However, these are expected to include download codes.
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