Nintendo is set to reveal what’s coming for Switch and Switch 2 owners during the second half of 2026 at a brand new Nintendo Direct showcase today, and we’ll have live updates right here so you don’t miss a thing. The action kicks off on Tuesday June 9, at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm UK time, and the show itself will last 50 minutes.
Nintendo has said this Direct will focus on games coming out during the second half of this year, so we’re expecting some big announcements that will flesh out the fall and winter Switch 2 lineup. But what can we expect to see? Everyone’s hoping Nintendo confirms the heavily rumored The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, which is reportedly due out this Christmas. 2026 is the 40th anniversary of the Zelda franchise after all. And with this in mind, could we also get a trailer for 2027’s live action The Legend of Zelda movie?
Elsewhere, Nintendo is also reportedly working on a new Wario game, 2D Metroid, a Switch 2 Edition for Pikmin 4, and a fresh Switch Sports title, so perhaps those will turn up too. But if this Nintendo Direct is all about the rest of 2026, does that mean we won’t see a tease for the next 3D Mario game, which is reportedly due out in 2027?
As for confirmed Nintendo games coming out this year, we have Star Fox later this month, Rhythm Heaven Groove next month, Splatoon Raiders later in July, and Fire Emblem Shadows in September. And we’re due a few updates on games from third-party developers, too. Could we see a fresh look at The Duskbloods, the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive from Elden Ring developer FromSoftware? Last we checked, it was still due out in 2026, so it would make sense to push it during Nintendo Direct.
It’s worth noting that following the Nintendo Direct is a 95-minute Treehouse Live segment, which we suspect will dive deeper into some of the games shown during the Direct itself. While you wait to find out what surprises Nintendo has in store, let us know what you’re hoping to see in the comments below. And be sure to check back in time for Nintendo Direct itself for live updates!
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