Nintendo Direct LIVE: All of the announcements as they happen

Stream length discussed

Redditors in the Nintendo Switch 2 Subreddit have been discussing how long the upcoming stream is, as it's scheduled to last for around an hour.

One said: "Given that this should be focused primarily on Switch 2 games, this should be really really really good."

"Same length of the first Switch 2 Direct," another commented. I don't even know what to expect besides dates."

A third said: "Hoping for a tease for a new Animal Crossing 🤞🏻"

A fourth added: "Makes sense. My guess is it's going to be roughly 40 minutes for regular Direct stuff and the last 20 or so minutes is going to be dedicated to whatever they have planned for Mario's 40th anniversary."

"Feels weird to not be wearing my Silksong clown makeup this time," a fifth said.

What fans want to see announced

On a popular post in the Nintendo Switch 2 Subreddit, fans have been sharing what they want to see announced.

One said: "I just want Nintendo's Switch 1 games to get a Switch 2 update - it's not much to ask!"

"I just want a release date for Metroid Prime 4 lol," another commented. "And unrealistically a Kid Icarus port."

A third demanded: "I want a new Animal Crossing."

"60 min long with 40 min dedicated to Mario Bros 40th," anniversary fourth predicted.

And fifth said: "NEW POKEMON MYSTERY DUNGEON!... There's a chance. Don't kill my vibe."

What will be announced at Nintendo Direct?

Nothing has yet been officially confirmed as to what will be announced at Nintendo Direct.

With it being Mario's 40th anniversary on Saturday (13 September), there is speculation the popular plumber will make an appearance of some sort. Recent leaks claim more could be announced about the sequel to The Super Mario Bros Movie.

There have also been claims from leakers that a Pokemon spin-off could be shown which is not Pokemon Legends: Z-A and is something new entirely.

With Metroid Prime 4 still slated to release before the end of this year, it's likely there will be some sort of update on that if all is going to plan.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Kirby Air Riders both have release dates before the end of the year too so there could be updates on those as well.

Maybe there could be an update on FromSoftware's Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods which certainly went down well on social media when it was revealed earlier this year...

When the Direct was announced, fans made demands of what they want to see, including a Switch 2 Edition of Super Smash Bros Ultimate, a Red Dead Redemption 2 Switch 2 port and more on Hyrule Warriors.

How can I watch Nintendo Direct?

Nintendo is hosting a livestream of the event through its official feeds, including on the YouTube link above.

It's expected the stream will go live around 30 minutes before the Direct event itself starts.

What time does Nintendo Direct start?

Nintendo Direct starts at 2pm BST / 9am ET / 6am PT on Friday (12 September).

The stream will last for around an hour.

Hello!

Hello and welcome to the indy100 Nintendo Direct live blog! I'm Jake Brigstock and I'll be keeping you updated through the day with all the latest as it happens.

We'll be building up to the stream itself, covering everything that's announced and we'll have all the latest reaction after the event concludes.

Keep it locked with us through the day for all the latest!