Nintendo has officially announced the return of the Nintendo Direct showcase, with the latest iteration arriving on 12 September 2025, and comprising around ’60 minutes of information on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games.’ That’s the longest Nintendo Direct we’ve had in a long time.
Given the current piecemeal approach to new Nintendo announcements – so far, new Nintendo Switch 2 games have been announced one at a time, with around a month between major first party releases – it could mark a change in strategy. At the very least, we could see the pace of new releases pick up.
There are plenty of upcoming Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games we’re still waiting to hear more about, including Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Metroid Prime 4, The Duskbloods, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Monster Hunter Stories 3, and it feels likely we’ll get updates for each in this showcase, and possibly release dates for the tail end of 2025.
Beyond this, it feels likely Nintendo has a range of major surprises in store. The Nintendo Direct will take place around the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario franchise, and we could be due for a new 3D platformer or remaster. (It feels very odd to see Nintendo launching a new console without a major, mainline Super Mario game announced in any form.)
Five years on from the blockbuster success of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it also feels time for that franchise to get a new entry or update. There’s plenty of other franchises that feel in need of news, from Fire Emblem to Pikmin, and beyond. It feels premature for another Pokemon announcement, but that wouldn’t go amiss, either.
For all we know, all of these titles could be on show, and more. With a whopping 60 minutes to play with, Nintendo could have anything up its sleeve in the latest Nintendo Direct – which makes it a must-watch for console fans.
How to watch the Nintendo Direct of September 2025
As announced, the latest Nintendo Direct will air on 12 September 2025, via YouTube. You can tune in at the following times around the world:
- Australia – 11:00 pm AEST | 10:30 pm ACST | 9:00 pm AWST (12 September)
- New Zealand – 1:00 am NZST (13 September)
- United States – 6:00 am PT | 9:00 am ET (12 September)
- United Kingdom – 2:00 pm BST (12 September)
Stay tuned for all the latest news and announcements from the show.
Also on ScreenHub: Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) 2025 finalists announced
The finalists for the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) have been announced, with an array of newly-released Australian games getting nods across the board. Leading the charge with six nominations is Powerhoof’s The Drifter, and many other games including Mars First Logistics, Shattered, and PROXIMATE have also received nods in multiple categories.
With games charting far-off worlds, and some more familiar, the nominees are an eclectic bunch that reveal the breadth and talent of game developers working in Australia. From musical rhythm games to mystery adventures, there’s plenty of cool, innovative titles in the lot.
‘Again we are in awe of the creativity and diversity of games that were submitted for consideration to the 2025 AGDAs,’ Ron Curry, CEO of IGEA said in a press release. ‘The government funding support at both a federal and state level is empowering developers to create and deliver exceptional projects, stories and IP to delighted players across the world in somewhat challenging times.’
