Nintendo Direct RECAP: All of the announcements as they happened

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date reaction

In the Nintendo Subreddit, Redditors have been reacting to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond releasing on 4 December and the new trailer that was shared.

One user said: "I don't think this is open world. It looks more like open motorcycle zones between denser areas. Let's find out."

"So bummed there won't be a MP 2 & 3 remaster released before this, I wanted to play all in order," a second commented.

A third said: "I genuinely thought this was a spin-off game before the title came up, why does it look so rough?"

A fourth mused: "Count me in as not loving the idea of the bike. Big open spaces to traverse and free roam kind of cut against Metroid's whole claustrophobic and labyrinthine vibe that always felt so distinct. I'm certainly going to suspend judgment and let the gameplay speak for itself, it's just not necessarily a move I'd have preferred."

"Man idk, the bike is cool but that environment was the blandest s*** I've ever seen," said a fifth. "Aesthetic is so important to Metroid and so far I'm not seeing a lot that has me excited."

Super Mario Galaxy bundle and amiibo reaction

One announcement in particular that's got a lot of people talking on Reddit is the Super Mario Galaxy bundle and amiibo.

On a popular Nintendo Switch 2 Subreddit post, one user commented: "It's a weird decision to not just add 2 to a 3D All Stars update as now people will have to buy this and own Galaxy again."

"I'd get this," a second said. "I never played either Galaxy games."

A third commented: "Worth noting that the games are being sold separately digitally so for those of us who already have 3D All Stars you only need to buy Galaxy 2."

A fourth added: "I never played either Galaxy. But I played every other Mario game ever. Are these good?"

And a fifth noted: "It also doesn't look like a limited release, which is nice."

That concludes the announcements

And there we are - that's everything announced at Nintendo Direct!

Some huge news, announcements and reveals there, particularly with Mario at the start, Pokemon getting a lot of air time, a new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem and news of a brand new Fire Emblem game.

If you missed any of the announcements, check back through everything that was announced below. We're not going anywhere just yet and will have reaction shortly.

Quickfire announcements

These are all of the quickfire announcements that were made just before the Resident Evil Requiem trailer was shown:

• Two Point Museum releases on 28 October with pre-orders starting today
• Disgaea 7 Complete is out on 10 October
  
• EA Sports FC 26 releases on 26 September with pre-orders available now
  
• Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is available on 30 October with pre-orders available now
  
• Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage releases this Winter
  
• LEGO Voyagers is out soon on 15 September
  
• Little Nightmares III releases on 10 October with pre-orders available now
  
• Persona 3 Reload is out on 23 October with a demo going live later today
  

Nintendo Direct concludes

And the stream has ended - stay tuned as we bring you the full update from that quickfire round of announcements just before the Resident Evil Requiem trailer to complete what was revealed.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

It's the finale - a trailer for Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has been shown.

The Heroic Games have begun where the main character fights to save his father's life. It's an anime real-time strategy game and seems to show quite a deep and emotional story along the way.

It's a brand new Fire Emblem game which will please a lot of people online.

It's out in 2026.

Resident Evil 9 Requiem

And there we have it! A new trailer for Resident Evil Requiem!

It shows Grace Ashcroft receiving a phone call and being hung up on. She's then seen investigating strange deaths before finding herself in a very haunted house, being goaded by a menacing voice.

First and third person perspectives are shown with a glimpse at what appears to be the main antagonist too.

It's out 27 February 2026 - along with Resident Evil 7 Biohazard and Resident Evil 8 Village on the same day.

Quickfire announcements

Hugely quickfire announcements are being made which, I'm being honest, I've got no hope of keeping up with right now.

I'll bring you these after the stream itself ends for a full roundup so stay tuned.

Because we've surely got one more big announcement to round things off... And it's starting.

More Switch 2 headlines

Danganronpa 2x2 is being revived and releasing on Switch 2, along with an additional story included. That's out next week year.

Dynasty Warriors Origins is heading to Switch 2 along with paid DLC on 22 January.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection has been shown, where the fates of two characters intertwine. The map can be freely explored but a strange new phenomenon threatens the world. Monsters have to be raised and bonded with to tackle the phenomenon. It's out on 13 March 2026.

MORE Pokemon?!

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension is paid DLC.

Raichu has two different mega evolutions - and that's all we're getting for now!

Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Of course, following that, a new look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

It shows off a more in-depth look at some of the battles and mega evolutions found in the game.

There are rogue mega Pokemon to take down too in huge boss battles.

There's a Switch 2 Edition and it's out 16 October.

Pokemon Pokopia

Nintendo is going BIG here. A new Pokemon game is being shown.

Next up is a Pokemon trailer that shows Ditto recovering an old Pokedex. The Pokemon then turns into a trainer and runs out into an open world.

A Ditto that looks like a human explores and meets other Pokemon to learn moves. It's about keeping and maintaining a world to keep Pokemon happy.

Rocks and wood can be collected to build with. It's a cosy farming / Animal Crossing crossover game.

It releases in 2026.

Donkey Kong Bananza DLC

Donkey Kong Bananza DLC is being shown. It shows DK barreling around DK Island.

If you've finished the main campaign, Void Kong will offer you a role in his ranks.

There's Emerald Rush where players have to smash the emerald quota in a time limit to move on to the next round. Collecting fossils gain perks. These reset after each run but fossil and Banandium gem locations stay the same.

New fashions and statues can be unlocked. Emerald Rush can be played in older worlds too. DK Island and Emerald Rush are out later today, along with a free demo of Donkey Kong Bananza too.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Here we go, a new trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. It shows Samus Aran on a bike battling enemies across a desert landscape.

There's a closer look at the first-person gameplay too, showing off more enemies and the world it's set in.

It has a release date - 4 December.

More Switch 2 announcements

FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly Remake is being shown. It's a psychological horror where ghosts have to be freed before sanity is lost. It releases early next year.

Switch 2 Editions next - and they include One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, Overcooked 2, Stardew Valley and Human Fall Flat.

These are all out soon.

PowerWash Simulator 2 is coming to Switch 2. That's out in Autumn.

Suika Game Planet is next, a fruit matching and merging game. It releases in the Winter.

Nintendo news

Nintendo Today app will have a new Kirby theme with updates delivered about the game there.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack sees Virtual Boy coming to Nintendo Classics. A dedicated accessory will be needed to play it. Both Switch 2 and original Switch are supported.

It's available 17 February.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 

A trailer for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined has been shown.

It shows exactly what it says on the tin - Dragon Quest VII but reimagined.

That's out on 5 February.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Next up it's Hyrule Warriors with a new trailer.

Zelda travels back in time to meet the first rules of Hyrule to take on a demon king in a conflict known as the Imprisoning War.

You fight as Zelda alongside allies against swathes of enemies. Characters can also be swapped to in different situations with elemental attacks too.

Sync strikes can be performed among pairs of allies for devastating attacks which vary depending on who the attacks happen with.

It releases on 6 November with pre-orders going live later today.

It support GameShare too.

Games releasing on Nintendo Switch 2

Next up are games available on Switch 2, with some available on the original Switch too.

First up is Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection with a number of early Mortal Kombat games. It's out digitally on 30 October and physically 12 December.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is up next. That's out on 22 January.

Next up is a roguelike adventure game called Lynked: Banner of the Spark that's out later today.

A 3D anime fighting game is up next. A fast and frantic trailer is shown. It's Hades II and it's out on 25 September.

New amiibo from Kirby Air Riders are on the way too. A second Kirby Air Riders Direct is coming too.

Games releasing on Nintendo Switch

An 80s anime inspired 2D side-scrolling roguelike called Storm Lancers is releasing exclusively on Nintendo Switch later today.

A survival game inspired by the Australian outback is next. A rugged island can be turned into a bustling town. It's called Dinkum and launches on 5 November as a timed exclusive. Preorders and a demo is live later today.

Popucom is a platforming adventure game that looks a bit like Splatoon-lite. Players have to work together to fire colours at the right time to overcome obstacles and progress. It's out in the holiday season.

Next up is a trailer showing Mii characters living their lives. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream shows Mii characters that can be created who can live in the game's world. They will enjoy island life how they see fit but you have to make sire they've got what they need and want. That's out in Spring 2026.

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book

This is the last game for the Mario 40th anniversary segment.

It's a Yoshi game where a book falls from the sky with unusual information about creatures but it can't see whats written down.

Yoshi jumps in to investigate. It's a 2D platformer in stop-motion animation and creatures found along the way have different abilities.

It's out next Spring.

Super Mario Bros Wonder Switch 2 Edition

There's a Switch 2 Edition for Super Mario Bros Wonder.

It also includes Meetup in Bellabel Park where players can team up with or work against friends and family, such as collecting the most coins to win through courses, whoever has the most lives at the end wins, tag, bob-omb relay, co-op, jumping to the beat plus more.

It's out next Spring.

New Mario game coming to Switch 2

The latest entry in the Mario Tennis series, called Mario Tennis Fever, has more manoeuvres than ever with new equipment. There are 38 playable characters with 30 different power rackets with fever shots.

There's tournament mode, trial towers which is objective based, mix it up with different rules, online modes and swing mode.

There's also an adventure mode with the baby versions of the Mario characters where they have to learn how to play and defeat monsters.

It's out on 12 February 2026.

More Mario 40th anniversary celebrations 

Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are being bundled for Switch 2 and original Switch to coincide with the film.

These are two of the best platformers ever made.

It releases very soon, on 2 October.

The Super Mario Bros Movie sequel

Here we go! Coming next Spring, a trailer for a sequel to The Super Mario Bros Movie has been shown.

It's called The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and it's just a teaser at this stage - but wow, based on one of the best platformers of all time in space!

It's the main event of Mario's 40th anniversary.

The cast is Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan Michael-Key as Toad and Kevin Michael-Richardson as Kamek.

Mario's 40th anniversary

First up, straight away, a celebration of Mario turning 40 tomorrow.

There's a look at some of the original sketches and artwork from Super Mario Bros that released back in 1985.

Nintendo is paying tribute to its mascot that has helped the company become as big and successful as it is today.

Here we go...

Nintendo Direct is live! Stay tuned for all the announcements as they happen or tune in at the link above.

30 minute countdown is on

There's just 30 minutes to go until Nintendo Direct goes live, with updates on titles releasing on Switch 2 and the original Switch.

The stream itself is live and counting down to 2pm BST / 9am ET / 6am PT.

We'll be bringing you all the latest with the live blog right here so stay tuned.

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.

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