After much anticipation and ongoing speculation, Nintendo has officially confirmed a Nintendo Direct streaming event for this Friday, September 12. The broadcast is set to kick off at 6 AM PST, 9 AM ET, or 2 PM BST, and will last for approximately one hour.
While Nintendo has not yet revealed the specific contents of the Direct, the timing is particularly noteworthy since it falls just one day before the 40th anniversary of the beloved Super Mario Bros. franchise. Given this milestone, fans are especially hopeful for exciting Mario-related announcements during the stream. A similar event commemorating the 35th anniversary of Super Mario saw the reveal of highlights such as Super Mario 3D World: Bowser’s Fury, the limited release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and the innovative Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.
So, what can we expect in this upcoming showcase? Many fans are eagerly speculating about the potential for a brand-new 3D Mario platformer to herald the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 era. Additionally, there are hopes for updates on Mario Kart, perhaps even World DLC, and a sneak peek at the forthcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, which is set to release in April 2026.
On the non-Mario front, there are strong indications that we might finally learn the release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. After years of development, this could be the moment fans have been waiting for to embark on another thrilling adventure with Samus.
We also expect to see more information on titles already announced for the Switch 2. While games like Pokémon Legends Z/A and Kirby: Air Riders have confirmed release dates—October 16 and November 20, respectively—both have had dedicated showcases. It remains to be seen if any new details will surface during this event.
Could we also hear about a launch date for Professor Layton and The New World of Steam? Or perhaps updates on Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, both anticipated for 2025? The atmosphere is charged with possibility, especially with the recent buzz surrounding FromSoftware’s exclusive, The Duskbloods.
At least fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief now that the release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong is confirmed.
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