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?
The next Nintendo Direct takes place on June 30, but rather than featuring an assortment of announcements, it focuses solely on Splatoon Raiders. It'll offer an in-depth look at the game ahead of its launch next month.
When was the last Nintendo Direct?
The most recent Nintendo Direct was on June 9, and it was absolutely massive, lasting 50 minutes with a 95-minute Treehouse following it. There were some very surprising announcements, including the appearance of Kingdom Hearts IV and the Ocarina of Time remake.
Xenoblade Genesis popped up too, the next mainline entry in the beloved JRPG series. Other highlights include Lords of the Fallen 2 being confirmed for Switch 2, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Lies of P: Complete Edition, and a whole slew of existing games making the leap to the platform.
We also caught a glimpse at the Pokopia Expansion Pass, which is bringing three bits of DLC to the game.