It looks like a Nintendo Switch 2 reveal is off the menu for now.

After weeks of speculation, Nintendo has officially announced its first Direct presentation of the year and it won't be about first-party exclusives.

The upcoming "Partner Showcase" on February 21 will deviate from typical Directs events by exclusively highlighting upcoming third-party titles slated for release on the Switch in the first half of the year.

Scheduled for a 25-minute run time, the on-demand Direct will air at 9:00 AM Eastern Time (6:00 AM Pacific Time) on YouTube and Nintendo's official channels. While most often crave news about Nintendo's first-party offerings such as Metroid Prime 4 or the next Nintendo console, this Direct will dedicate its airtime to collaborations with external developers and publishers.

Many fear that Team Cherry might have backed itself into a corner by promising a full game out of what was initially only an expansion for Hollow Knight.

Despite nearing the end of its lifecycle, the Switch continues to post strong sales, which will only get better with the upcoming release of both first- and third-party titles. These partner collaborations help enrich the platform's ecosystem and showcase Nintendo's commitment to supporting third-party studios. Historically, February Directs have served as platforms for these partnerships, and this year's iteration continues the tradition.