For the first time since September 2016, nintendo Direct has not hosted for the month of September. In August, there was a Nintendo Partner Expo and Indie World, but neither of those expos revolved around Nintendo's upcoming game lineup. As for why there wasn't one, it's anyone's guess – but it could range from not having anything to show for it, to the company being too busy behind the scenes with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 reveal set to take place before March. be 31, 2025.
That's not to say there won't be a Nintendo Direct before the end of the year, but for whatever reason, Nintendo can't host one in a month that has consistently kicked off a big show for the past 8 years. The last September Nintendo Direct was then in 2023, where Nintendo showed off games like the long-awaited remake. Paper Mario: Thousand Year DoorPrincess Peach show timeand the second wave of Splatoon 3 DLC, among many, many others.
In theory, Nintendo could release a Nintendo Direct on September 30th. This story will be updated then. However, it seems highly unlikely at this point. If Nintendo did, it would make it the last September Direct to take place to date, with the vast majority taking place in the middle of the month.
Traditionally, these Nintendo Directs are the last big show of the year for the Big N. There were instances of an Indie World, Mobile Direct, or Direct for Super Nintendo World yesterday, but not a first-person show. . Perhaps August's Indie World was supposed to make way for a bigger Nintendo Direct later this year, but that's pure speculation. All fans can do is wait for Nintendo to come forward and announce an event, if it happens this year. It seems unlikely that there won't be a major Nintendo Direct series this year, but that's officially uncharted territory.
List of Nintendo Directs in September
- September 14, 2023 – Focus on the 2023 Winter Games
- September 13, 2022
- September 23, 2021
- September 3 and September 17, 2020 – Super Mario 35th Anniversary Exhibition, Monster Hunter and Partner Exhibition
- September 4, 2019 – Focus on Pokemon Sword and Shield & Luigi's Mansion 3. Also Mr. Sakurai Presents for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate existed.
- Sep 13, 2018 – Nintendo Switch and 3DS Games
- September 13, 2017 – Focusing on Super Mario Odyssey and Xenoblade Chronicles 2
- September 1, 2016
The last September without a Nintendo Direct was in 2015, meaning this year's absence broke an eight-year streak of events. Of course, if Nintendo wasn't ready for one, it wouldn't make sense for the company to just tick off September like a box. Nintendo may even return to normal next year with a Direct in September 2025, but it will be more questionable than the last 8 years.
Of all the possible explanations, one of the more logical reasons is that Nintendo is going full steam ahead in preparing for the Nintendo Switch 2. Fans may be forgiving on this one, as many of the Switch 2 leaks look very promising. Time will tell, but at least this time in Nintendo history is over.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid portable and home console that aims to be the only gaming system anyone needs. The hybrid controller is an undisputed success as it offers high quality portable visuals and easily transforms into a home console.
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