Nintendo Direct September 2026
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The gist
Nintendo will hold a general Direct on September 9, 2026 at 7am PT, about 45 minutes.
It follows a Zelda 40th anniversary Direct and focuses on Switch 2 winter games.
Background
Nintendo announced two back-to-back Directs for the week of September 8-9, 2026. The September 8 show was a 30-minute presentation dedicated to The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, largely focused on the Ocarina of Time remake. The September 9 general Direct covers a wider range of upcoming games, with Nintendo saying it will focus on Switch 2 titles launching this winter. It is the first broad lineup Direct since the June 2026 showcase, which revealed the Ocarina of Time remake and Xenoblade Genesis.
How it unfolded
- Sep 4, 2026Nintendo announces two Directs for the following week, on September 8 and 9, 2026.
- Sep 8, 2026The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct airs at 7am PT, a 30-minute show mostly focused on the Ocarina of Time remake.
- Sep 9, 2026The general Nintendo Direct airs at 7am PT / 10am ET, running roughly 45 minutes, followed by a Nintendo Treehouse: Live stream of about 110 minutes.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Nintendo says the September 9 Direct will focus on Nintendo Switch 2 games launching this winter, with Treehouse: Live showing gameplay of select featured titles afterward.
- Analysts
- IGN expects updates on Nintendo's remaining 2026 slate, including Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and possibly The Duskbloods, plus a look at Xenoblade Genesis due in 2027.
- Caution
- Nintendo Everything says it does not expect heavy hitters like a new 3D Zelda, Smash Bros., Animal Crossing, Splatoon, or Pokemon Winds and Waves, though it floats Mario Kart World DLC as a possibility.
Still unverified
Specific game reveals, release dates, and DLC announcements for the September 9 Direct are speculation from outlets such as IGN and Nintendo Everything; Nintendo has only confirmed the show's time, length, and winter Switch 2 focus.