When is the next Nintendo Direct?

Waiting for the next Nintendo Direct can feel like a lifetime, but we’re here to keep you up to date on when to expect a new livestream.

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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 Switch, be it first-party games like Mario and Zelda, huge third-party releases like Life is Strange and Resident Evil, or indie gems.

Many games that appear in a Nintendo Direct find their way onto our numerous lists, such as the best Switch RPGs. But that's hardly surprising, especially when it comes to Nintendo's first-party offerings, such as the Zelda games, Mario games, and Pokémon games. These days, any new entries from those prestigious franchises tend to get a Nintendo Direct announcement.

When is the next Nintendo Direct?

There are two Nintendo Directs to look forward to; the first is dedicated to The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary on September 8, 2026, with a regular 45-minute presentation to follow on September 9.

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When was the last Nintendo Direct?

The most recent Nintendo Direct was on August 4, and it focused entirely on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, giving you an in-depth look at what you can expect from the game when it releases next month.

Kayleigh got her journalistic start at PocketGamer.biz and PCGamesInsider.biz before joining GameRant as a list writer. In May 2021, she joined Pocket Tactics as a Staff Writer, stepping into the Deputy Editor role in November 2022. A lover of all things Nintendo and mobile, she also enjoys taking long walks with Geralt of Rivia while she’s not playing Pokémon, Life is Strange, Poppy Playtime, DBD, or FNAF, that is. Failing that, she’s probably searching for new Roblox giveaways or testing out the latest OnePlus and the best gaming phones. For more of her words, head to PCGamesN, The Loadout, and Wargamer. Oh, and she doesn’t think that Skyrim is a good RPG, she has the audacity to think it’s boring.