Nintendo Direct Summer 2026: All the Reveals in One Spot

The “Summer Game Fest,” which has evolved into a hub for livestreams and showcases from various studios eager to capitalize on the excitement, is wrapping up. After a week filled with unexpected announcements, leaked dates, and teaser trailers, Nintendo is set to take the stage with its own Direct. The company has mastered the art of tuning out the noise from others while still dominating the conversation. With Summer Game Fest, PlayStation, and Xbox all having their moments, Nintendo’s June Direct feels like the grand finale.

What can we expect? There’s a lot of buzz around potential announcements — a rumored remake of *Zelda: Ocarina of Time*, a new 2D *Super Metroid*, and the long-anticipated reveal of a 3D Mario game. Alternatively, Nintendo might just lay the groundwork for the Switch 2, reminding everyone of its legacy IP dominance. Who knows, maybe Waluigi will finally get his own game? While I wouldn’t bet on it, surprises are definitely in store. By the end of today’s Direct, the annual June showcase season will have its definitive conclusion, leaving everyone pondering whether *Grand Theft Auto 6* will hit its November release.

Here’s what we learned at the 2026 summer Nintendo Direct:

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Fans of Hazelight’s chaotic co-op games won’t have to wait long for a new adventure. Indie developer Shapefarm’s *Orbitals* is set to launch on September 3 as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, as revealed during Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct presentation.

The new trailer highlights its co-op gameplay, where players must collaborate to progress through levels and tackle rhythm minigames. *Orbitals* can be played locally on two different Nintendo Switch 2 consoles via GameShare, and the trailer even demonstrates gameplay on an original Nintendo Switch through GameShare.

A fresh Nintendo Direct will join the summer festivities on June 9, promising announcements, reveal trailers, and hopefully some exciting new gameplay footage from both Nintendo and third-party studios. Despite its late arrival following Summer Game Fest and Day of the Devs, this Nintendo Direct is generating high expectations for major reveals, including new or revived Mario and Zelda titles.

With confirmed release dates of July 2 and July 23 for *Rhythm Heaven Groove* and *Splatoon Raiders*, respectively, these titles are likely to feature in the Nintendo Direct lineup with new trailers. Additionally, *Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave*, announced in late 2025 and set for a 2026 release, is expected to reveal its release date. The same could apply to *The Duskbloods*, a FromSoftware title also slated for 2026.