Nintendo to host 60-minute Direct on Sept 12 for Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo on Tuesday confirmed it will host a Nintendo Direct on Friday, September 12, 2025, broadcasting a one-hour presentation focused on games for both the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2. The stream will begin at 2 p.m. BST, 3 p.m. CEST, 9 a.m. Eastern and 6 a.m. Pacific and will be available on Nintendo's regional YouTube channels and the company’s Nintendo Today app, Nintendo said.

The announcement closes weeks of speculation in the gaming community, which had pegged the mid-September window as likely and tied timing to Mario's birthday on September 13. Early reports had suggested the showcase might arrive on September 11 or 12 and left the running time uncertain. Nintendo’s confirmation of a roughly 60-minute broadcast clarifies both points.

Players and industry observers expect the presentation to spotlight major franchise updates and release-date announcements. Fans and various leakers have repeatedly said they hope to see material tied to Super Mario’s 40th anniversary. Possibilities being discussed include a new mainline Mario title, a rerelease or compilation, and a trailer for the forthcoming sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie from Illumination. Content...