Nintendo Direct September 2025: 60 Minutes of Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 News Announced

Nintendo is gearing up for one of the year's most anticipated gaming events: a special, hour-long Nintendo Direct presentation dedicated to the future of Nintendo Switch and the highly awaited Nintendo Switch 2.

Scheduled for September 12, 2025, the broadcast follows a steady rhythm of recent showcases, including July's Partner Showcase and the Indie World event in August, confirming Nintendo's commitment to keeping its fanbase well-informed and engaged. The Nintendo Direct will begin streaming globally at 2pm BST / 3pm CEST / 9am ET / 6am PT, with dedicated times set for various regions.

Viewers in North America can tune in at 6am PDT / 7am MDT / 8am CDT / 9am EDT, while audiences across the UK, Europe, and Asia/Oceania can find their corresponding schedules below: - UK/Ireland: 2pm BST - Europe: 3pm CEST / 4pm EEST - Japan: 10pm JST - Australia: 9pm AWST / 11pm AEST Nintendo of America will stream the full presentation live on their official YouTube channel, with regional variants also hosting the event.

Leading industry outlets, including Nintendo Life, will provide live coverage, commentary, and post-show analysis for fans seeking in-depth insights and an interactive viewing experience. This Nintendo Direct promises to be packed with significant announcements for both the current Nintendo Switch platform and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

Among the confirmed inclusions are highly anticipated titles such as 'Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,' which has been a focus of speculation and anticipation since its initial reveal, and 'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.' Both titles are expected to receive detailed updates, with the community particularly eager for confirmation on release dates and gameplay features. In addition to new game announcements, this Direct will coincide with Super Mario’s landmark 40th Anniversary.

Previously, for the beloved character’s 35th anniversary, Nintendo celebrated with releases like the Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.

and Super Mario 3D All-Stars for the Switch.

With such precedent, industry insiders and longtime fans expect significant commemorative releases and celebratory content.

Nintendo’s consistent track record of leveraging major milestones to excite its audience ensures that Super Mario’s 40th Anniversary will be a central element of this Direct. Nintendo’s presentation strategy continues to set the benchmark for industry communication, harnessing the Direct format to reveal key developments, first-party and third-party partnerships, and updates to the Nintendo eShop.

As the Nintendo Switch approaches the transition to its successor, the September 2025 Nintendo Direct represents a crucial moment to highlight both enduring franchises and the promising future of Nintendo’s hardware ecosystem. Be sure to mark your calendars for September 12, 2025, and join the global community as Nintendo unveils its next chapter in gaming innovation for the Switch and Switch 2 platforms.

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