When is the next Nintendo Direct? Those are words on everyone’s lips as soon as the presentation they just watched ends, and who can blame you? Nintendo Directs are nothing short of a treat, showcasing what’s coming to the console, be it first-party games like Mario and Zelda, huge third-party releases like Life is Strange and Resident Evil, or indie gems – don’t get us started on the illusive Hollow Knight Silksong.
Many games that appear in a Nintendo Direct find their way onto our numerous lists, such as the best Switch RPGs, the best indie games, and FPS games. But that’s hardly surprising, especially when it comes to Nintendo’s first-party offerings, Zelda games, Mario games, Pokemon games, you name it, and the chances are you’re in for one heck of an experience. These days, any new entries from those prestigious franchises tend to get a Nintendo Direct announcement.
When is the next Nintendo Direct?
Nintendo has yet to announce the next Nintendo Direct, but if we had to hazard a guess, we’d say that November is likely to be when we next see one. It’s the perfect month for Nintendo to show off games that are closing out the year while offering a look at what you can expect in the opening months of 2025. The Japanese publisher tends to drop when a Direct is on social media just a day or two beforehand, meaning it’s rare we’ll know about one weeks in advance.
The next Nintendo Direct is likely to feature new trailers for already-announced games like the upcoming Donkey Kong Country Returns, and maybe a surprise or two for the holiday season seems like a safe bet. Maybe a new Kirby game? The Pink Puffball is due another outing by our count.
When was the last Nintendo Direct?
The last Nintendo Direct took place in August 2024. In fact, there was an Indie Direct directly before it, giving players more than an hour’s worth of reveals and announcements across both showcases. This time around, horror game fans got word that another FNAF game, Help Wanted 2, is coming to Switch.
MySims is also making a comeback, arriving on Nintendo Switch later this year, and a Yakuza Kiwami Switch port is also coming to the hybrid console, marking a long-awaited arrival for Sega’s videogame series. The majority of games shown at the Nintendo Direct in August 2024 are due to arrive before the end of the year.
And that’s everything we can tell you about the next Nintendo Direct. If you want to know about games you can play right now, check out our picks for the best action games on Switch and mobile.
