Nintendo Direct: new Mario games revealed, Tomodachi Life release window confirmed, and more live updates as the bumper September 2025 show continues
The announcements are coming thick and fast
The next Nintendo Direct is here! Earlier this week the company announced that it would be broadcasting a showcase today, and I'm expecting it to be a major one.
"Join us on Sept 12 at 6am PT for a Nintendo Direct," the announcement read. "Tune in for roughly 60 minutes of information on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games."
That time is pretty significant, as most Nintendo Directs only last 40 or so minutes. This would suggest that there's a lot in store for us, so here is everything you need to know now the show is here.
Nintendo Direct September 2025: Cut to the chase
- The latest Nintendo Direct takes place today at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST - which means it's happening right!
- It is being broadcast via Nintendo's YouTube channel
- The stream is set to last roughly 60 minutes
- It contains news on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games
When is Nintendo Direct September 2025
The September 2025 Nintendo Direct is taking place on September 12 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST.
It will last roughly 60 minutes according to Nintendo, so make sure to clear your schedule for that time.
Where to watch Nintendo Direct September 2025
As with previous Nintendo Direct presentations, the stream is being broadcast via Nintendo's official YouTube channel.
You can see it for yourself below.
Our Nintendo Direct September 2025 predictions
Coming in at around an hour in length, this is going to be a bumper Nintendo Direct.
There's no official word on what to expect, but Nintendo has confirmed that it will contain "information on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games" so expect new reveals and announcements.
I think that this is going to be the last big Nintendo Direct of 2025, so I'm expecting news on a wide range of titles still slated for this year. Namely in the form of a new Kirby Air Riders trailer plus release dates for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
I'm also hoping for a few new game announcements, ideally something Mario related. This is just a hunch, but it's been awhile since we had our last big Mario sports game, so I wouldn't be surprised if we see a new one today.
A few more Nintendo Switch 2 edition upgrade packs is also likely, as there are still lots of great Nintendo Switch games without them.
I would expect new trailers for titles coming out in 2026. The Duskbloods is my big prediction in that respect. We might even get a concrete release date if we're lucky.
On the third party front, expect a new trailer for Borderlands 4. That game might already be out on other platforms, but its Nintendo Switch 2 launch is slated for next month.
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It's Hades 2 time!
I'm seeing some Hades 2 action! This new animated trailer is absolutely stunning.
The long-awaited indie roguelike is going to here with a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 edition that will run at up to 120fps! It's coming out on September 25, 2025.
A little indie now called Lynked: Banner of Spark! It's a roguelike with cute graphics and it'll be available to play later today.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade comes next year!
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade has been shown, and it's going to be released on January 22, 2026.
Mortal Kombat is coming soon
First up is the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, which will come out digitally on October 30!
Time for Nintendo Switch 2 reveals
We're now moving on to games that are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 (though do bear in mind that some are still going to come to the original Switch, too)!
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream release window confirmed
Time for some new footage of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream! We're seeing plenty of the detailed character creator, plus the kinds of activities that the Miis will get up to in the tropical island setting.
I'm personally really looking forward to this one, as a massive life sim fan and lover of the original game.
It'll be coming out Spring 2026! It seems that period is going to be really stacked.
Here's a game I recognize! Popucom. It's out already on PC, and it's basically co-op Splatoon meets Puyo Puyo.
A great fit for Nintendo Switch, I think. It'll be out later this year.
It's time for our first farming game - Dinkum!
It's got co-op and a big world inspired by the Australian outback. You can upgrade your town too, and chat with NPCs.
Not my cup of tea really, but it will probably find a big audience! It'll be a timed console exclusive, coming November 5.
Our first game is an indie called Storm Lancers. It's got couch co-op, and lots of side-scrolling action.
It's coming to Nintendo Switch today, so you can grab it soon if you're keen.
That's the end of the Mario segment. That was almost exactly twenty minutes. Now it's time for 40 minutes of regular announcements.
That new Yoshi game is officially called Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and will be out in spring 2026.
Wow, this game looks cute! It features some adorable hand-drawn looking animation.
The final Mario reveal is here
We were just told that this will be the last Super Mario related announcement, and it certainly looks like a new Yoshi game from what I can see.
A new physical product too! A cute Talking Flower that actually talks. It'll be coming out next spring.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be coming out in Spring 2026. That's a long wait.
The expansion has a new map and a bunch of new modes! Though I have to say I'm not too impressed with the name - it seems a bit clunky.
Hopefully this is going to release pretty soon. Maybe it will even be a shadow drop today...
Super Mario Wonder is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition!
It will feature the new Meetup in Bellabell Park DLC.
Oh that's pretty cool! There's a story mode, in which every character turns into babies.
It comes out on February 12 next year!
The game seems to take lots of elements from Super Mario Wonder, including a mode with a talking flower commentator! That's pretty cool.
Mario Tennis Fever is our first big new game reveal! That's the Mario sports game that I was predicting.
I have to say it looks pretty fun, with a few new mechanics to keep things interesting.
The games have been updated a little bit too it seems, with Rosalina's story book from Galaxy 2 now appearing in both games plus new pages added!
The book will also be released as a physical item.
The only downer is that there's seems to be no distinct Switch 2 version this time.
They're both coming out on October 2 this year! Physically and digitally.
On top of that, we're looking at two new Amiibo releases on February 4.
We're getting some Super Mario Galaxy ports! That's right, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are coming to Nintendo Switch (and by extension Nintendo Switch 2)!
Hopefully we'll see some Nintendo Switch 2 features implemented. I'd kill for mouse controls!
Chris Pratt will be returning as Mario, with Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach too. Jack Black is back as Bowser, along with other original cast members.
The next Super Mario Bros movie is being shown!
As I predicted earlier, we're getting a look at the next Super Mario Bros movie! And yep, it's called The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
We're starting out with some updates regarding the Nintendo Museum that will be based around the anniversary.
We're kicking things off with a look at all things Super Mario Bros anniversary!
Miyamoto is on screen wearing a rather nice Super Mario shirt!.
The stream is officially starting!
Not got it open on your screen right now? I've got you covered.
Tune in below:
Okay... just 15 minutes to go - brace yourself!
The stream is now live and I'm seeing lots of abstract shapes. As you can probably imagine, the viewer numbers are starting to tick up. We're currently at 80,000, and it's rapidly gaining!
Get ready! There's just half an hour to go...
The next Nintendo Direct is set to begin in just half an hour so now is the time to start making some final preparations.
I'd recommend grabbing a drink and maybe a cheeky snack, as this is presentation is going to be a little longer than usual. I'll personally be sipping on some black coffee throughout.
Is another Mario movie on the cards?
NBC Universal recently registered a bunch of domain names including supermariogalaxy.movie, suggesting that a new Super Mario Bros. Movie themed around the Galaxy games is on the cards.
Interestingly, some supposed Old Spice x Super Mario Galaxy Movie crossover goods were leaked some time ago - though many doubted their authenticity. In light in these domain registrations, it turns out that they might actually have been real.
Will its name be confirmed today? It seems possible, especially with the Super Mario Bros. anniversary right around the corner.
How will Nintendo celebrate Mario's big day?
This Nintendo Direct is taking place just one day before the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. series, so I wouldn't be surprised if there are some goodies themed around the iconic red plumber in store for us.
Nintendo went all-out for the series' 35th anniversary five years ago, revealing the criminally underrated Super Mario Bros. 35, the cool limited edition Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros handheld, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and more!
Hopefully we'll see a few similar announcements today. I would love a re-release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars updated for Nintendo Switch 2, or a new version of Super Mario Galaxy 2.
A surprise Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Nintendo Switch 2 trailer?
As a big first-person shooter player, I've been thinking a lot about the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Will it be getting a Nintendo Switch 2 release? I wouldn't bank on it.
Although Microsoft promised to release future Call of Duty games on Nintendo platforms during its Activision Blizzard acquisition, this has yet to materialize.
The latest leaks also suggest that Black Ops 7 will skip the Nintendo Switch 2 entirely, so don't expect a trailer for it any time soon.
Will we see a smattering of new Resident Evil games?
Recent leaks suggest that many titles in the Resident Evil series are heading to Nintendo Switch 2.
This includes the upcoming instalment Resident Evil Reqiuem, plus older games such as the the remakes of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 4 plus Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Resident Evil Village.
If this rumor is accurate, we might see a few of these titles popping up later today. I'm personally hoping that at least 7 makes the leap, as it's my favorite entry in the series and I'm itching for a replay.
Hopefully if they do come over we'll get a low-price collection containing them all - something akin to the Resident Evil: Origins Collection for the original Nintendo Switch.
The memes are pouring in
It wouldn't be a Nintendo Direct without users taking to social media to post all kinds of jokey predictions and memes.
Here are some of the most amusing posts blessing my timeline right now:
nintendo fans getting ready for the direct pic.twitter.com/79BtODLweQSeptember 12, 2025
Here’s my bingo card for the Nintendo direct 😍 https://t.co/6YsURHiS1k pic.twitter.com/e29Uj5FQB0September 10, 2025
LEVEL 5 fans when the only thing they get in Tomorrows Nintendo Direct is a Professor Layton trailer with no new footage and a 2026 release window pic.twitter.com/heB90YIPHVSeptember 12, 2025
zelda fans whenever a nintendo direct is announced pic.twitter.com/rOjPRmyJbc https://t.co/GzRTncEmXfSeptember 10, 2025
Your frequently asked questions, answered
Not sure what to expect? Here are the burning questions about the upcoming Nintendo Direct answered.
What is a Nintendo Direct?
A Nintendo Direct is one of the main ways that Nintendo shares information about upcoming product releases with consumers. Often presented in the form of a live stream or live show, a Direct most commonly contains trailers for video games that are coming to Nintendo consoles. Occasionally, they can also reveal hardware - be that something like the Nintendo Switch 2, or a smaller project like the Nintendo Alarmo.
When is the next Nintendo Direct?
The next Nintendo Direct takes place today, September 12, and is set to kick off in a few hours at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST / 3pm CEST.
How long is the next Nintendo Direct?
The company has confirmed that the next Nintendo Direct will last roughly 60 minutes, which is longer than most.
What will be shown in the next Nintendo Direct?
Nintendo has confirmed that we will see a mix of upcoming Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games.
Hello everyone and welcome to the start of my Nintendo Direct September 2025 live coverage!
I'll be guiding you throughout the build up to the event, and providing a steady stream of live reactions once it begins.
Without further ado, let's get into it!