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Hot on the heels of yesterday’s The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, we have a brand new Nintendo Direct — and IGN will be reporting all the news live right here.

Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026 kicks off today, September 9, at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm UK time, and will last roughly 45 minutes. Nintendo has said it will focus on Switch 2 games launching this winter. After the Direct is complete, Nintendo Treehouse: Live | September 2026 will reveal gameplay of some games in the Direct itself in a livestream lasting roughly 110 minutes.

So, what can we expect to see at the Nintendo Direct? The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake got its time to shine in yesterday’s Zelda anniversary Direct, so I suspect Nintendo will focus on other games here. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, due out October 22, seems like a safe bet, as does Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, which hits Switch 2 next week. I also expect to see more of FromSoftware’s Switch 2 exclusive, The Duskbloods, perhaps with a release date.

Is it finally time for Nintendo to pull back the curtain on the next 3D Mario game? With Ocarina of Time remake the big Christmas 2026 focus and planet of other announced games coming down the line, perhaps we’ll have to wait until early next year for the reveal everyone’s waiting 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. Those games are unconfirmed for now, but worth keeping in mind as the Direct nears.

It’s worth remembering the games that showed up in September 2025’s Nintendo Direct: both Super Mario Galaxy games on Switch 2, a release date for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the reveal of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, a physical remake of the Virtual Boy, the reveal of Pokémon Pokopia, new Donkey Kong Bananza DLC, and much more.

So, strap yourselves in, Nintendo fans — our fingers are crossed for this Direct. Be sure to check back closer to kick-off time for live updates, reaction, and of course everything announced.

Kirby and the World Beyond

Nintendo Direct ended with the announcement of a brand new Kirby Game: Kirby and the World Beyond. It’s due out on Switch 2 spring 2027. This latest 3D adventure lets you freely explore using Kirby’s copy abilities. Next year marks Kirby’s 35th anniversary, and Nintendo said to look out for fresh announcements for the series.

Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6

Atlus showed up at Nintendo Direct to confirm Persona 4 Revival and Persona 6 are coming to Nintendo Switch 2!

Eternal Anima

JRPG Eternal Anima launches on Switch 2 on March 4, 2027.

Mega Man: Dual Override

Mega Man: Dual Override got a new trailer and confirmation of amiibo figures. It’s due out spring 2027.

Mario Kart World free update

Nintendo announced a free Mario Kart World update, which adds classic courses from Super Mario Kart such as Choco Island, Vanilla Lake, and Ghost Valley. The free update adds 10 new courses, and two new routes to Knockout Tour. The 1.8.0 update for Mario Kart World launches later today!

Metroid Ravenous

Here’s a big one! Nintendo announced a new 2D Metroid game called Metroid Ravenous. The trailer revealed fast-paced action, boss fights, and dramatic cutscenes. “It’s eat or be eaten,” Samus declares. It’s due out January 28, 2027. There are new amiibo figures and a Metroid Ravenous Nintendo Switch 2 Special Edition also due out then.

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

As expected, Direct gave us a new look at Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. It’s due out on Switch 2 on October 22.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis hits Switch 2 on February 12, 2027. New trailer is below.

Resident Evil games coming to Switch 2

Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition launch on the Switch 2 on October 16, 2026. Preorders begin later today.

Cairn

Cairn launches on Switch 2 early next year. A free demo goes live on the eShop later today.

Kirby Air Riders amiibo

Kirby Air Riders amiibo launches November 12. That completes the Kirby Air Riders lineup, Nintendo said.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches on Switch 2 on September 18.

Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale

Ondeh Ondeh Kaya’s Tasty Tale from Bandai Namco is due out on Switch 2 next year.

Stage Fright

Stage Fright is coming to Switch and Switch 2 next year. It’s from Overcooked! developer Ghost Town Games Ltd, and is published by No Man’s Sky studio Hello Games.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

We got a new trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which launches December 3, 2026.

Onyx: The Dark Grip

Nintendo Direct revealed a creepy supernatural game from Silent Hill remake developer Bloober Team. It’s playable exclusively in Switch 2 handheld mode, and comes out at some point in 2027.

Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Nintendo revealed Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition during the Direct. You can use your voice to order Oatchi about, and there’s a new mode called Dandori Academy in which you can take on challenges. You can take exams each week, with 72 stages released over time. It’s due out November 12, 2026, and preorders begin later today on the eShop.

Professor Layton and The New World of Steam

Professor Layton and The New World of Steam got a new trailer at Nintendo Direct. It’s due out December 10, 2026!

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave

As expected, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave got a new trailer, showing off the upcoming Switch 2 game. It’s due out September 17.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Royal Edition

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Royal Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 next year.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 29. The Songs of the Past paid expansion also hits Switch 2 next year.

Starfox free update

Starfox is getting an update to add new stages on September 29. Meanwhile, Star Fox Adventures launches on Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics later today!

Pokémon Pokopia update

Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass DLC got a new trailer at Nintendo Direct.

Meccha Chameleon hits Switch

Steam mega hit Meccha Chameleon hits Switch later today!

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2! Expect better visuals and more enemies on-screen. There’s also a new harder difficulty called Calamity Mode. If you have the Switch version, you can get a discount on the digital release. It’s due out February 25, 2027.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation

The Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy ends with Revelation, which is also coming to Switch 2. It’s due out on April 8, 2027. Preorders begin later today on the eShop. Meanwhile, Crisis Core –Final Fantasy VII– Reunion, the HD remastered Final Fantasy VII prequel, launches later today on the Nintendo eShop.

Monster Hunter Wilds

Nintendo Direct September 2026 kicked off with a new look at Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2. Capcom’s hugely popular action adventure hits Switch 2 with local play support and all the updates released so far. It’s due out December 4, 2026. The expansion, Ascendance, is also coming to Monster Hunter Wilds on Switch 2 at some point in 2027.

10 minutes to go!

  • Here’s what I’d love to see from Nintendo: the next mainline 3D Mario game.
  • Here’s what I think we’ll see from Nintendo: more Mario Kart DLC and lots of role-playing games from Square Enix.

30 minutes to go!

We’re 30 minutes away from Nintendo Direct start time. Let us know your predictions in the comments below!

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