Nintendo sets June Direct for June 9 or 10

Nintendo is reportedly planning to broadcast a new Nintendo Direct presentation next week, according to multiple industry sources. The showcase is expected to occur during the second week of June, with specific reporting pointing to Tuesday, June 9, or possibly Wednesday, June 10, accounting for time zone differences.

If it proceeds, this would mark the first major, general Nintendo Direct in approximately nine months. The last such event was held in September 2025 and focused on the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. Since then, the company has held several focused presentations, including Partner Showcases and events for specific titles, but not a broad, general Direct.

The timing aligns with the traditional summer season for video game announcements, a period once dominated by the E3 expo. Other companies, including Sony and Microsoft, have already held or scheduled their own events for early June. Sources indicate Nintendo may have waited until after other major showcases, like Summer Game Fest, concluded before holding its own.

While the exact content of the presentation remains unconfirmed, sources suggest it will be a general Direct, meaning a focus on software from...