Insiders say Nintendo Direct may air online on September 10, 2026

Gaming insiders SwitchForce and Nintendo Prime are reporting that Nintendo could hold a Nintendo Direct broadcast online on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The date was also briefly posted by the official Just Dance social account, though Nintendo has not confirmed the event.

SwitchForce published a set of predictions that included September 10 as the date, named the Zelda 40th anniversary as the likely centerpiece and suggested there would be no broad 2027 lineup blowout; Nintendo Prime and other sources have echoed the September timing. Observers note the proposed timing is consistent with Nintendo’s pattern of staging major Direct showcases in September, and outlets have pointed to past Direct schedules when estimating likely broadcast windows.

Sources circulating early leak lists identify a gameplay presentation for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake as a primary highlight of the rumored show. Other titles mentioned in those reports include Ace Attorney 7, Mega Man, Monster Hunter Wilds for Switch 2 and Just Dance: Decades of Hits.

Reports state the presentation would be livestreamed on Nintendo’s official YouTube and Twitch channels, consistent with how Nintendo has hosted Direct presentations in the past. No official start times or programme order have been released by Nintendo or its partners.

Media outlets covering the rumours advise caution until Nintendo issues an official announcement confirming the date, exact schedule and lineup. For now, the claimed September 10 slot and the list of potential showcases remain unverified by Nintendo.