Nintendo Direct: Kirby, Professor Layton, Metroid: Ravenous... A rundown of the announcements

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 11, 2026 at 01:55 a.m.
The September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct laid out every announcement about the Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2. The briefing offered a first look at the games shown and the new features on the horizon... Here’s the rundown!

Get ready to dive into the world of Nintendo's upcoming releases Nintendo! On September 9, 2026, the publisher staged a new Nintendo Direct focused on the titles headed to Switch and Switch 2. The showcase put the spotlight on the Japanese company's major franchises. Players got a first look at the highly anticipated games and the new features coming soon, all during a live stream packed with revelations. We break down the biggest announcements and reveals from this event!

Nintendo Direct presentations have become must-attend events for video game fans, offering an insider's look at upcoming releases and collaborations. These presentations, launched by Nintendo, serve as a direct bridge between the brand and its community, providing first-hand information on new releases and updates. Since the creation of Nintendo, a pioneering company in the video game industry, these events have played a crucial role in the way the publisher communicates with its fans, emphasizing the innovation and creativity that have always been at the heart of its philosophy.

The Nintendo Direct this June didn’t disappoint, unveiling an updated slate of upcoming games. Highlights include Kirby and the World Beyond, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave as well as Metroid Ravenous and Persona 6. Not to mention, of course, The Witcher 3, new content for Star Fox, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Definitive Edition and several other titles heading to Nintendo. All in all, a promising preview of games that will shape the future of the Switch 2.

Nintendo Direct announcements on September 9:

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In short, this Nintendo Direct was a veritable firework display of announcements that promise hours of great gaming for Nintendo Switch owners. Grab your controllers!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On September 9, 2026

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