- Nintendo Direct on September 12, 2025: What to Expect
- Why Now? Timing & Significance
- Updates on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- New Mega Evolutions
- Mega Malamar
- Mega Hawlucha
- Other Possible Highlights
- What is Nintendo Direct?
- Conclusion
- Useful Links
Nintendo Direct on September 12, 2025: What to Expect
The gaming world is excited: On Friday, September 12, 2025, at 3 PM CEST / 9 AM EDT / 6 AM PDT, Nintendo will host a special 60-minute Nintendo Direct.
Nintendo confirmed this date via the Nintendo Today! app. It will be a general Nintendo Direct, focusing on upcoming games for the new Nintendo Switch 2 as well as the current Switch.
👉 Watch it live here: Nintendo Direct Livestream on YouTube
Why Now? Timing & Significance
The showcase takes place just one day before Super Mario’s 40th anniversary on September 13, 1985 – the perfect occasion for nostalgic celebrations and anniversary announcements. Fans also eagerly await long-overdue updates on blockbuster titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Updates on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Officially announced for 2025, coming to both Switch and Switch 2
- New features include psychic powers, a jungle setting on planet Viewros, and a brand-new suit for Samus
- First trailer shown in June 2024, more gameplay revealed in March 2025
- Switch 2 edition: 4K at 60 fps or 1080p at 120 fps, HDR support, and Joy-Con mouse-style controls
- Fans hope the Direct will finally reveal the exact release date
👉 Watch the latest trailer: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on YouTube
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Another big focus could be Pokémon Legends: Z-A, releasing on October 16, 2025, for both Switch and Switch 2.
The game continues the successful Pokémon Legends series and reintroduces Mega Evolutions – a beloved feature making a long-awaited comeback.
New Mega Evolutions
Mega Malamar
Discover the colorful and glowing Mega Malamar!
👉 Watch the trailer
Mega Hawlucha
Mega Hawlucha enters the ring in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
👉 Watch the trailer
Other Possible Highlights
- Super Mario’s 40th anniversary – possible remake or special anniversary title
- New trailers for upcoming games like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
- Rumored DLC for Mario Kart World, possibly new tracks and characters
- Additional Pokémon announcements beyond Pokémon Legends: Z-A
What is Nintendo Direct?
Nintendo Direct is a regular digital showcase where Nintendo presents updates on games, new announcements, and system features.
It comes in different formats:
- Standard Direct – Major announcements
- Partner Direct – Focus on third-party developers
- Indie Direct – News from the indie scene
Several Direct presentations are streamed each year. The timing before the Tokyo Game Show and Mario’s anniversary makes this one particularly exciting.
Conclusion
On September 12, 2025, at 3 PM CEST / 9 AM EDT / 6 AM PDT, Nintendo will broadcast a special 60-minute Direct, featuring:
- News on the Nintendo Switch 2
- More details on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- New reveals for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including Mega Evolutions
- Possible Super Mario anniversary announcements
- Other surprises, from Zelda to Mario Kart DLC
👉 Don’t miss it – watch live on YouTube or Twitch via the official Nintendo UK channel
Direct link: Nintendo Direct Livestream
Useful Links
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Official Website
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo eShop
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Amazon Switch 1, €59.99) (*)
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Amazon Switch 2, €69.99) (*)
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus (Amazon, €49) (*)
- Nintendo Direct announcement on Twitter
- Nintendo Direct on YouTube
(*) Affiliate Link
Your Thoughts on the Nintendo Direct 🎮
Do you already have expectations or wishes for the upcoming Nintendo Direct? Do you think we’ll finally see new details about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, or even a brand-new Mario game?
👉 Share your thoughts, opinions, and predictions in the comments below – and let us know what you think about this blog post!
