Nintendo fans won’t have to wait long for the next big showcase. After weeks of speculation and community leaks, the company has officially locked in its next Nintendo Direct for Friday, September 12. The presentation will run for about 60 minutes and feature updates on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 titles, streaming live at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM BST on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel and the Nintendo Today! app.
The timing has fans buzzing. The show lands right on the eve of Super Mario Bros.’ 40th anniversary, sparking speculation that Nintendo could have a celebratory announcement in store. Community chatter also points to the recently rated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond as a likely candidate for a new trailer or release date drop, especially as Nintendo begins ramping up visibility for its Switch 2 lineup heading into 2026.
Nintendo has promised a wide-ranging presentation, but—as always—the specifics are under wraps until the stream goes live. That hasn’t stopped fans from throwing out their wishlists, with threads lighting up about everything from new Mario to Zelda ports, to long-shot dreams like a new Star Fox. One way or another, September 12 is set to be a big day for Nintendo fans.
