Nintendo to Host Indie World Showcase This Week

Is Hollow Knight: Silksong an indie release? Fans speculate it might appear in Nintendo's freshly announced Indie World Showcase this week.

Nintendo confirmed the Indie World Showcase airs Thursday, August 7 at 6am PT / 2pm BST, featuring 15 minutes of indie game reveals and updates for both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch.

Tune in this Thursday, August 7 at 6am PT for our #IndieWorld Showcase! Catch 15 minutes of exclusive indie game reveals for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

Watch live: https://t.co/UqgwVI23d4 pic.twitter.com/NHiNg7jQUY

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 5, 2025

This event follows last month's Partner Showcase, where Silksong's absence frustrated fans. With playable demos confirmed at Xbox's gamescom booth and an Australian museum exhibit next month, speculation grows about an imminent release date.

Seasoned Silksong followers remain cautiously optimistic, having endured multiple disappointments. Many anticipate Geoff Keighley's gamescom Opening Night Live as the next potential announcement opportunity.

Meanwhile, Nintendo enthusiasts await news about first-party titles. Following the Partner Direct and this indie showcase, demands grow for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby Air Riders (both slated for 2025), and updates on the rumored 3D Mario project.