Will Nintendo Be a Part of the Eagerly Anticipated Summer Game Fest 2022 Next Week?

When it comes to console gaming, the Nintendo Switch is probably the most beloved, and extremely versatile. While many would argue about its hardware being “not enough”, Nintendo’s portability and games make up for everything! So, it was inevitable for Nintendo fans to ask questions when there was no mention of Nintendo on the Summer Game Fest partner lineup.   

As it happens, Summer Game Fest’s official Twitter account released a tweet that mentioned “more than 30 partners” for this year’s event. The upcoming SGF event is slated to happen on June 9, 2022. 

WATCH THIS STORY: Ranking the best additions to Nintendo’s exclusive million seller club in financial year 2022

There are a lot of big rumors surrounding all the much-anticipated events that are going to happen this month. This includes whispers surrounding God of War Ragnarök, Modern Warfare II, Hogwarts Legacy, and more. However, Nintendo not featuring on the list of partners in the announcement has disheartened a lot of fans. 

Is there a chance of Nintendo showing up at the Summer Game Fest?

@summergamefest’s tweet revealed 31 partners, the list including big names like Activision, Bandai Namco, Sega, 2k, Capcom, Epic Games, and many more. Does Nintendo’s absence from the list mean we won’t see the Japanese giant bragging about its exciting creations at SGF 2022? Well, there’s still a chance! 

According to the tweet, the 2022 Partner Lineup shown in it, isn’t final. So, we can expect the popular video game company to surprise us on June 9! Then again, it’s just a guess from our side. 

If not the Summer Game Fest, fans should definitely get to see a dedicated Nintendo Direct event in the coming months. However, a fan just speculated that Nintendo not featuring in the SGF could mean no Nintendo Direct until September. 

The fan also mentioned the possibility of Mini Directs that could, again, save the day. The last Nintendo Direct happened back in February this year. 

Another fan’s opinion pointed at the possibility of an upcoming Nintendo Direct event this month – right after the Summer Game Fest! It’s also interesting to note that Nintendo’s latest official release – Mario Strikers: Battle League – is happening on June 10, a day after Summer Game Fest.  

In conclusion, we can expect Nintendo to either show up as a surprise at the Summer Game Fest or host a Direct soon after to compensate for their absence at one of the biggest video game events. Fans will probably have to wait for June 9 to get their first clue!

READ MORE: Nintendo Insider Drops Massive Hint On the Company’s Ambitious Plans for 2022 and 2023