"The Switch 2 has been out in the wild for several months now, but we still know very little about what Nintendo has planned for its future. Could that be about to change? The next Nintendo Direct is reportedly planned for mid-September and seems poised to offer way more than just a deep-dive into the company's holiday lineup. While there's a big Nintendo Direct almost every September, the company's post-Switch 2 launch marketing has been all over the place."
"A new rumor from SwitchForce, however, claims a Nintendo Direct is planned for September 12. That's a Friday, which would be a bizarre time for a Nintendo showcase. Perhaps that's the Japan date, which would put the showcase during the late afternoon on Thursday, a much more believable time for a livestream. VGC corroborated the broader claim that Nintendo is holding a mid-September Direct, but was unable to specify the date. It's possible Nintendo's plans could still change."
"It's worth noting that the original Super Mario Bros. for the NES arrived on September 13, 1985, making next month the franchise's 40th anniversary. That would make a Nintendo Direct the perfect time to announce a new Mario-themed Switch 2, Switch Online multiplayer spin-off, the return of the Super Mario 3D All-Stars, or something more. I'm hoping for an HD remake of Super Mario Galaxy 2."
Rumors place a Nintendo Direct in mid-September, with SwitchForce naming September 12 and VGC corroborating a mid-September showcase without a precise date. The September timing could align with Super Mario Bros.' 40th anniversary on September 13, making Mario-themed reveals plausible, including potential Switch 2 bundles, Switch Online spin-offs, or re-releases. Metroid Prime 4 remains slated for 2025, with a December window possible if not released earlier. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is due in October and Kirby Air Riders in November, while older Switch titles like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 remain candidates for Switch 2 updates. Previously announced exclusives such as The Duskbloods and Splatoon Raiders are also pending.
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