Scorching on the heels of yesterday’s The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, we have now a model new Nintendo Direct — and IGN might be reporting all of the information dwell proper right here.
Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026 kicks off in the present day, September 9, at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm UK time, and can final roughly 45 minutes. Nintendo has stated it should deal with Swap 2 video games launching this winter. After the Direct is full, Nintendo Treehouse: Stay | September 2026 will reveal gameplay of some video games within the Direct itself in a livestream lasting roughly 110 minutes.
So, what can we count on to see on the Nintendo Direct? The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake got its time to shine in yesterday’s Zelda anniversary Direct, so I think Nintendo will deal with different video games right here. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, due out October 22, looks as if a protected guess, as does Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, which hits Swap 2 subsequent week. I additionally count on to see extra of FromSoftware’s Swap 2 unique, The Duskbloods, maybe with a launch date.
Is it lastly time for Nintendo to tug again the curtain on the following 3D Mario recreation? With Ocarina of Time remake the massive Christmas 2026 focus and planet of different introduced video games coming down the road, maybe we’ll have to attend till early subsequent 12 months for the reveal everybody’s ready for.
Earlier this week, a notable leaker claimed Nintendo was developing an all-new Super Smash Bros., a new Nintendogs game, and Mario Kart DLC with Star Fox. These video games are unconfirmed for now, however price conserving in thoughts because the Direct nears.
It’s price remembering the video games that confirmed up in September 2025’s Nintendo Direct: each Tremendous Mario Galaxy video games on Swap 2, a launch date for The Tremendous Mario Galaxy Film, a launch date for Metroid Prime 4: Past, the reveal of Hearth Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, a bodily remake of the Digital Boy, the reveal of Pokémon Pokopia, new Donkey Kong Bananza DLC, and far more.
So, strap yourselves in, Nintendo followers — our fingers are crossed for this Direct. Be sure you verify again nearer to kick-off time for dwell updates, response, and naturally every thing introduced.
Pikmin 4 Nintendo Swap 2 Version
Nintendo revealed Pikmin 4 Nintendo Swap 2 Version through the Direct. You need to use your voice to order Oatchi about, and there is a new mode known as Dandori Academy in which you’ll be able to tackle challenges. You’ll be able to take exams every week, with 72 levels launched over time. It is due out November 12, 2026, and preorders start later in the present day on the eShop.
Professor Layton and The New World of Steam
Professor Layton and The New World of Steam obtained a brand new trailer at Nintendo Direct. It is due out December 10, 2026!
Hearth Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
As anticipated, Hearth Emblem: Fortune’s Weave obtained a brand new trailer, displaying off the upcoming Swap 2 recreation. It is due out September 17.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Royal Version
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Royal Version launches on Nintendo Swap 2 subsequent 12 months.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches on Nintendo Swap 2 on September 29. The Songs of the Previous paid enlargement additionally hits Swap 2 subsequent 12 months.
Starfox free replace
Starfox is getting an replace so as to add new levels on September 29. In the meantime, Star Fox Adventures launches on Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics later in the present day!
Pokémon Pokopia replace
Pokémon Pokopia Enlargement Go DLC obtained a brand new trailer at Nintendo Direct.
Meccha Chameleon hits Swap
Steam mega hit Meccha Chameleon hits Swap later in the present day!
Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity Definitive Version
Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity Definitive Version is coming to Nintendo Swap 2! Count on higher visuals and extra enemies on-screen. There’s additionally a brand new more durable problem known as Calamity Mode. In case you have the Swap model, you will get a reduction on the digital launch. It is due out February 25, 2027.
Remaining Fantasy VII Revelation
The Remaining Fantasy VII remake trilogy ends with Revelation, which can also be coming to Swap 2. It is due out on April 8, 2027. Preorders start later in the present day on the eShop. In the meantime, the prequel to Remaining Fantasy VII, Disaster Core: Remaining Fantasy VII Reunion, launches later in the present day on the Nintendo eShop.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Nintendo Direct September 2026 kicked off with a brand new take a look at Monster Hunter Wilds on Swap 2. Capcom’s vastly well-liked motion journey hits Swap 2 with native play help and all of the updates launched up to now. It is due out December 4, 2026. The enlargement, Ascendance, can also be coming to Monster Hunter Wilds on Swap 2 in some unspecified time in the future in 2027.
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- This is what I would like to see from Nintendo: the following mainline 3D Mario recreation.
- This is what I believe we’ll see from Nintendo: extra Mario Kart DLC and plenty of role-playing video games from Sq. Enix.
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