Nintendo is heading to PAX West 2025 in Seattle with a powerful lineup of hands-on demos for the Nintendo Switch™ 2. From August 29 to September 1, attendees will find Nintendo spread across two booths in the Arch Building Expo Hall, each packed with blockbuster franchises and anticipated releases.

First U.S. Hands-On Demos

Fans will get their first chance to play:

  • Kirby Air Riders – the fast-paced vehicular action game from director Masahiro Sakurai.
  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – featuring real-time battles and Mega Evolutions.

Both demos require a Warp Pipe Pass reservation, which opens August 21 at 9 a.m. PT on a first-come, first-served basis.

More Games to Explore

Nintendo’s second booth will feature a wide mix of genres and fan-favorite series, including:

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong – explore a haunting kingdom in this highly anticipated sequel.
  • Borderlands 4 – unleash chaos and collect loot in the newest entry of the series.
  • Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition – journey through The Lands Between with expanded content.
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade – return to Midgar in this acclaimed RPG.
  • Hades II – dive into dark sorcery and face the Titan of Time.

Unlike the Kirby and Pokémon demos, reservations are not required for this booth.

Extra Nintendo Fun

Visitors can also stop by the My Nintendo check-in area on the Fourth Floor, South Lobby. By checking in with their Nintendo Account, guests will receive 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points and a special giveaway (while supplies last).

Nintendo at PAX West 2025

With beloved franchises, first-time demos, and a mix of adventure, action, and RPGs, Nintendo is bringing one of the strongest showings yet to PAX West. Whether you’re chasing golden bananas in Kirby Air Riders, battling trainers in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, or exploring dark fantasy worlds in Hades II and Elden Ring, the Nintendo Switch 2 lineup promises something for everyone.

For more details, visit the official PAX West 2025 website.

Source: Nintendo News.

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