Nintendo Direct Incoming: Silksong Prayers, Switch 2 Dreams, and Maybe, Just Maybe, Elden Ring on the Go?
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Nintendo's throwing a Direct tomorrow, fueling speculation about *Silksong*, Switch 2 reveals, and a possible *Elden Ring* port, and the anticipation is thicker than a wizard's potion. Time to set your alarms and prepare for potential gaming miracles... or maybe just more disappointment, but hey, hope springs eternal!
Right, so Nintendo's decided to grace us with another Direct tomorrow – July 31st, 2 PM UK time, sharpen your teacups! About 25 minutes of partner-published games, they say, spanning both the current Switch and, more excitingly, the mythical Switch 2. Now, I've been burned before by these things, but a bloke can dream, can't he?
Let's be real, the first thing that springs to everyone's mind (or at least, should) is *Hollow Knight: Silksong*. We've been summoning that thing for years, haven't we? It's gotta appear *eventually*, right? Xbox's got a playable demo at Gamescom, which is a bit cheeky, but Team Cherry did promise it'd be on both Switch consoles, so there's still hope for a big reveal. Fingers crossed, mates.
Personally, I'm also hankering for more on Level-5's *Professor Layton and the New World of Steam*. That sneaky fellow was teased way back in 2023, also during a Nintendo Direct. Where's the release date, eh? I'm ready to put on my thinking cap and solve some steampunk mysteries!
And then there's the *really* big one: *Elden Ring* on Switch 2. FromSoftware announced that madness back in April, bless 'em, but no date. It's going to be the *Elden Ring Tarnished Edition*, apparently, including the *Shadow of the Erdtree* DLC (ooh, fancy!), new armour, and even custom Torrent appearances! Two new classes are also heading our way as part of the package, which is fair dinkum exciting.
One more tidbit that tickles my fancy: remember Supergiant Games? They announced *Hades 2* would be a timed console exclusive on Switch and Switch 2. *Hades 2* is still in early access on PC, and Supergiant is aiming for a full release very soon. Could this Direct bring more on a firm console release?
So, there you have it. A whirlwind of speculation, hope, and maybe a tiny sliver of reasonable expectation. Eurogamer's going to be glued to the screen, reporting live as it happens. Me? I'll be brewing a strong cuppa and bracing myself for either glorious triumph or crushing disappointment. What are *you* hoping to see, eh? Let me know!
Tags: Nintendo Direct, Switch, Silksong, Elden Ring, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer