A Nintendo Direct could still take place in August

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Summary

  • Nintendo is rumored to be planning an earlier Direct launch, deviating from the usual September showcase model.
  • Leaker PH Brazil claims that a big announcement, possibly Direct, is set for August.
  • If true, this early Direct could be Nintendo's main September showcase.



As the end of August quickly approaches Nintendo with the rumor mill going into overdrive reports that the company plans to hold a direct presentation next week. Nintendo is known to stick to a pattern, and one of its longest-running traditions is the September Direct, a showcase where many exciting titles receive a major update or are finally revealed. It's been that way for a few years now, but word online insists that the publisher will soon break its norm and surprise fans with a previous Direct.

Leaked on Famiboards, PH Brazil, a prominent insider with several correct predictions to his name, insists that some kind of big announcement, probably Direct, is planned for August. Pushing back against claims that its report was inaccurate, PH Brazil doubled down and said “most people out there just do [stuff] up, but I'm not.” The nature of the Direct was not specified, but if the leak is to be trusted, it believes it will be Nintendo's main September showcase just moved to an earlier time slot.


A crossover from Zelda, Mario and Samus to Metroid.

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As for the actual content of the upcoming Nintendo Direct, whether it happens in August or September, rumors are few and far between. Some are convinced that Nintendo will use its next show to show off its next consolea device that many have taken to calling the Nintendo Switch 2, but that remains pure speculation. The company has said that it will only share news about the next generation of its hardware until the end of the fiscal year, giving it until March 2025 to finally show off the device.


Based on the previous Nintendo Direct, Metroid fans are hoping to get a glimpse of the upcoming launch Metroid Prime 4a long-gestating sequel that has been in development for seven years. A recent teaser confirmed that the project is still alive, but there's no word yet on when players can expect it to be released. Nintendo may be saving it for launch on the Switch 2, but that hasn't been confirmed yet.

Another major announcement Nintendo fans are hoping that it will provide an update in the next Direct Animal Crossing series. New Horizons is nearly five years old, and rumors claim that the next installment of the beloved franchise is aiming to debut in 2026. Whether these reports hold water remains to be seen.

Source: Famiboards


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