Nintendo announced a new Nintendo Direct slated for Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM, running about 50 minutes. The showcase will focus exclusively on the upcoming titles releasing this year for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Available online via the Nintendo Direct portal or on Nintendo France's YouTube channel, this event continues the pattern of previous editions dedicated to the console’s catalog.
Regarding this Nintendo Direct, this event is designed to highlight the latest releases planned for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The broadcast aims to be broad in scope: there won’t be a focus on a single game or character, but a flood of announcements. The format remains traditional, with a runtime of about 50 minutes. A fairly long Direct, which fuels a bit of optimism: will we be treated to major announcements?
On the content side, what can we expect? In its press release, Nintendo says the Nintendo Direct will focus on games slated for 2026. So any announcements about Pokémon Winds and Wavess are off the table.
For the rest, we can dream and offer a few educated guesses: a big name that's been missing in action for a while, Professeur Layton et le nouveau monde à vapeur, could finally poke its head out, especially since its release is still scheduled for this year. We could also hear about Elden Ring, LEGO Batman : Le chevalier noir, 007 First Light, or the game Orbitals or The Duskblood. Remain also plausible candidates are the Wii U ports still absent from the Switch catalog.
Which titles are you most excited about this year for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2?
