Nintendo Direct September 2025: all announcements and confirmed dates

This September 12, 2025, Nintendo held a Direct with news for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The presentation focused on the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., updates for well-known franchises, and new releases with clear dates for the rest of 2025 and 2026. Below is an organized summary of the highlights.

Super Mario and the 40th Anniversary

To celebrate four decades since Mario’s debut in Japan, Nintendo announced special activities at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, including a light show and a dedicated exhibition. In addition, Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie will hit theaters on April 3, 2026, with its first teaser shown during the event.

In gaming, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 will launch on October 2, 2025 (digital and physical pack), featuring UI improvements, a music player, new content for Rosalina’s storybook, and 4K support on Switch 2 via a free update.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Nintendo confirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be available on December 4, 2025 for Switch and Switch 2. The trailer showed the planet Viewros, the Vi-O-La bike, and Samus’ new psychic abilities. Amiibo figures of Samus, Samus & Vi-O-La (November 6), and Sylux (December 4) were also revealed.

Pokémon and New Adventures

Pokémon Pokopia lets players take on the role of a human-like Ditto to build a home alongside different Pokémon. It will launch in 2026 for Switch 2. Additionally, Pokémon Legends: Z-A arrives on October 16, 2025, with the paid DLC Megadimension on the way, adding new Mega Evolutions and extra content in Lumiose City.

Donkey Kong and Other Classics

Donkey Kong Bananza released its first paid DLC, DK Island + Emerald Hunt, available today, along with a free trial of the base game. Other announcements included Mario Tennis Fever (February 12, 2026), Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (spring 2026), and Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Switch 2 Edition + Belabel Park Encounter (spring 2026) with local multiplayer activities.

Notable Returns

• Resident Evil 9: Requiem (Switch 2) — February 27, 2026. Also, Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village will arrive on Switch 2.
• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2) — January 22, 2026.
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Exile — November 6, 2025.
• Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake — early 2026.
• Dragon Quest VII Reimagined — February 5, 2026.

More Announcements and Updates

• Stardew Valley: Switch 2 Edition — Fall 2025, with multiplayer improvements and free upgrade option.
• Hades II – Switch 2 Edition — September 25, 2025 (up to 120 fps on Switch 2).
• Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection — March 13, 2026.
• Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics — February 17, 2026, with a special accessory for Switch/Switch 2.
• Additional updates for Kirby Air Riders, Tomodachi Life: Dream Life, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, Overcooked! 2 Switch 2 Edition, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Switch 2 Edition, and more.

The September Direct sets the calendar for Switch and Switch 2 with key dates and updates for major franchises. With Metroid Prime 4 confirmed, the Super Mario Galaxy pack (October 2, 2025), and titles like Pokémon Pokopia and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave coming in 2026, Nintendo outlines its roadmap for the coming months and beyond.