Nintendo Direct June 2025: Switch 2 Launch, Holiday Releases, and Metroid Prime 4 News

As anticipation rises throughout the gaming industry, Nintendo is preparing for a pivotal June 2025 with a major Nintendo Direct.

This digital showcase will coincide with the highly anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the next evolution of Nintendo’s best-selling console line.

The Nintendo Direct is expected to unveil crucial updates for flagship titles, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the company’s major holiday game lineup. Industry veteran and journalist Pedro Henrique Lutti Lippe, known in gaming circles as PH Brazil, recently indicated during a livestream discussion that Nintendo intends to stage its next Direct presentation during Switch 2’s launch week—or possibly the week immediately after.

This statement, initially documented on Famiboards and supported by VGC’s reporting, builds on PH Brazil’s track record of accurately forecasting Nintendo’s plans. This scheduling aligns with Nintendo’s traditional approach of hosting Direct presentations in June.

Since 2012, the company has taken advantage of the early summer window to make significant announcements, frequently coinciding with historic events like E3, and more recently, running parallel to the excitement of Summer Games Fest.

While Nintendo is not officially partnered with Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest, their June Directs routinely play a key role in the gaming conversation during this period. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set for a worldwide release on June 5, 2025.

Launch titles include much-anticipated entries such as Mario Kart World, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, and Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, all of which are expected to highlight the new hardware’s capabilities.

Nintendo previously dedicated an extensive Direct on April 2, detailing its Switch 2 launch plans, followed by an in-depth 15-minute feature on Mario Kart World later that month.

Additional revelations emerged in a recent "Ask the Developer" interview, where it was confirmed that Mario Kart World initially began development for the original Switch, underscoring Nintendo’s commitment to cross-generational quality and innovation. Looking ahead, fans and industry analysts are especially eager for updates on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a title that has generated considerable buzz due to its prolonged development cycle and immense fan interest.

The upcoming Direct will likely shed new light on its launch window and gameplay details, helping to set expectations for Nintendo’s 2025 holiday season strategy. As Nintendo approaches this milestone month, the combination of new hardware, franchise-defining software, and a storied legacy of June announcements positions the company to dominate industry headlines.

Stay tuned to official Nintendo channels and the eShop for all forthcoming news, game trailers, and announcements tailored to both long-standing fans and the next generation of Switch enthusiasts.

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