Nintendo fans gathered for the September 2026 Nintendo Direct, a broadcast that ran for approximately 45 minutes and detailed a range of titles coming to the Switch from both Nintendo and its third-party partners. The presentation followed a June Direct that featured numerous game trailers and set expectations for similar content, with the possibility of unexpected reveals.
Rumors circulating prior to the event suggested the possibility of first looks at new installments in the Star Fox and 3D Mario series. While confirmation of these specific titles awaits official review, the Direct's announcements are expected to bolster the Nintendo Switch's library in the coming months. Titles such as Final Fantasy Resonance, Orbitals, and a remastered version of The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt were highlighted as upcoming releases, with a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time slated for early November.
As the presentation commenced, a brief animated sequence featuring "Nintendo Shapes" was displayed, a visual element that has become a recognizable prelude to the Direct broadcasts. The note regarding "Nintendo Shapes" suggests a desire among fans for this visual component to be developed into an actual game.