Nintendo Direct September 2025: Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Games Showcase

Major Nintendo Direct Announcement

Nintendo has officially announced a new Direct presentation for Friday, September 12, 2025, scheduled to air at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe. The event will run for approximately 60 minutes and cover games for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

Anticipated Game Reveals

Key games expected to be showcased include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby Air Riders, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Major third-party titles like Elden Ring and Final Fantasy 7 Remake for Nintendo Switch 2 are also awaiting proper release dates.

Mario’s 40th Anniversary Celebration

A major announcement regarding the Mario franchise is expected this September, as September 13 marks the 40th anniversary of the series, dating back to the release of Super Mario Bros. in 1985. Given that Mario has been Nintendo’s flagship character for nearly four decades, the company is certain to commemorate this significant milestone.

Switch 2 Era Begins

This will mark the first general Nintendo Direct of the Switch 2 era, following previous partner-focused showcases earlier in the summer. The presentation may include remakes of classic Sega titles like Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio, with Nintendo potentially incorporating surprises teased by partners like Sega and Atlus, suggesting new collaborations and crossovers in the Nintendo ecosystem.

Looking Ahead

First-party games in the pipeline include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, which is reported to be a canon prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom featuring Dynasty Warriors-style gameplay. Third-party games are also awaiting release date announcements.