When is the next Nintendo Direct? Those are words on everyone’s lips as soon as the presentation they just watched ends, and who can blame you? Nintendo Directs are nothing short of a treat, showcasing what’s coming to the console, be it first-party games like Mario and Zelda, huge third-party releases like Life is Strange and Resident Evil, or indie gems – don’t get us started on the illusive Hollow Knight Silksong.
Many games that appear in a Nintendo Direct find their way onto our numerous lists, such as the best Switch RPGs, the best indie games, and FPS games. But that’s hardly surprising, especially when it comes to Nintendo’s first-party offerings, Zelda games, Mario games, Pokemon games, you name it, and the chances are you’re in for one heck of an experience. These days, any new entries from those prestigious franchises tend to get a Nintendo Direct announcement.
When is the next Nintendo Direct?
We don’t have a date for the next Nintendo Direct yet. However, it’s not uncommon for the company to give a showcase in September, so we’ll keep our ears to the ground and let you know about any rumblings here. Nintendo is pretty well-known for announcing a Nintendo Direct just a day or two before it’s due to take place, so it’s not often that we’ll be able to inform you weeks ahead of a presentation.
If we had to hazard a guess as to what may appear in the next Nintendo Direct, new trailers for already-announced games like the new Mario & Luigi game and maybe a surprise or two for the holiday season seem like a safe bet. Maybe a new Kirby game? The Pink Puffball is due another outing by our count.
When was the last Nintendo Direct?
The last Nintendo Direct took place in June 2024, and it’s fair to say that Nintendo’s summer showcase featured many exciting announcements, including the impending arrival of a new Zelda game and two new Mario games. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership are all due to release in the coming months.
Other announcements include the arrival of Stray on Nintendo Switch, Lego: Horizon Adventures, Darkest Dungeon II, and even Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. We can but hope that the next Nintendo Direct gives us the Hollow Knight: Silksong release date, though it feels like we have a better chance of winning the lottery at this point.
And that’s everything we can tell you about the next Nintendo Direct. If you want to know about games you can play right now, check out our picks for the best horror games on Switch and mobile.