Nintendo Direct September 2025: What to Expect for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo has officially confirmed that its highly anticipated Nintendo Direct presentation will air on September 12, 2025, at 6 a.m.

Pacific Time.

This upcoming broadcast marks the first Direct since June, ending an unusual pause in the company’s long-standing tradition of regular presentations.

Nintendo Direct showcases have become essential viewing for dedicated fans and industry insiders, offering vital updates and announcements about Nintendo Switch titles and, increasingly, the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2. The company delivered the announcement via its X (formerly Twitter) account, stating, “Join us on Sept 12 at 6am PT for a #NintendoDirect! Tune in for roughly 60 minutes of information on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games.” The live stream promises an hour of exclusive footage dedicated to updates and fresh reveals for both the current Nintendo Switch and its upcoming successor, the highly anticipated Switch 2.

Viewers can access the broadcast through Nintendo’s official channels. This Direct is especially significant, as many gamers have been eager for more detailed information about the Nintendo Switch 2.

The future lineup of games for the upcoming console has remained largely under wraps, fueling speculation and keeping interest high within the gaming community.

So far, only a select few major titles have been publicly confirmed for future release. Among the anticipated games to receive updates during the broadcast is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

The Metroid series has long been a cornerstone for Nintendo, and fans have been following the tease of this long-awaited sequel since its announcement.

Additionally, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is expected to make an appearance, continuing The Pokémon Company’s expansion of the franchise’s open-world formula.

Nintendo’s ability to maintain secrecy around its projects has become a hallmark—only deepening fan interest and intensifying excitement ahead of each Direct.

With the transition to the next hardware generation on the horizon, tomorrow’s presentation is poised to deliver insight not just into individual titles, but also the company’s wider strategy for the Switch 2 ecosystem.

Traditionally, Nintendo Directs also highlight details such as release dates, gameplay features, and developer achievements, giving both players and industry analysts key takeaways to inform their own outlook on the Nintendo Switch’s evolving library. Nintendo’s growing install base and its continued software innovation have maintained the Switch as one of the best-selling consoles of all time, with over 139 million units sold worldwide as of June 2025.

If this upcoming Direct delivers on promises, it will further solidify Nintendo’s leadership within the gaming industry and set the stage for another successful hardware cycle. Fans and followers across the world are encouraged to tune in at 6 a.m.

Pacific Time.

Nintendo of America’s announcement makes it clear: major news is on the way for both current Switch owners and those eager to see what’s in store for the Switch 2.

With confirmed updates coming for marquee titles such as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the upcoming Nintendo Direct is shaping up to be one of the year’s must-watch gaming events.

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