Recent announcements regarding scheduled maintenance for the Nintendo eShop have reignited speculation among gaming communities about an upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation in late July 2025. Multiple industry insiders have been hinting at such an event throughout the month, though concrete details remain scarce. The timing of the maintenance period, scheduled for July 30-31, aligns with Nintendo's historical pattern of preparing their digital storefront before major announcements.

The Nintendo Switch 2, launched on June 5, 2025, has already made history as Nintendo's fastest-selling console, moving over 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days. However, many fans have expressed disappointment with the initial lineup of first-party titles. While Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza have achieved strong sales, players are eagerly anticipating more exclusive content to justify their investment in the new hardware.

According to an official notice on Nintendo's Japanese website, the eShop will undergo maintenance from July 30 at 11 PM PT to July 31 at 12:30 AM PT. Such maintenance windows typically precede significant events, as they allow Nintendo to prepare for potential shadow drops or pre-order listings of newly announced games. This timing lends credibility to recent claims by reliable leaker CentroLeaks about a late July Direct presentation.

If the rumors prove accurate, the anticipated Nintendo Direct could finally provide concrete release dates for several major titles expected in 2025. Fans are particularly hopeful for updates on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Additionally, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, scheduled for October release on both Switch and Switch 2 platforms, will likely receive more detailed information.

The Switch 2's upcoming game roster includes numerous third-party ports alongside Nintendo's first-party offerings. Notable releases in the coming months include an enhanced version of Kirby and the Forgotten Land in August, followed by Star Wars Outlaws, EA Sports FC 26, and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles in September.

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