Nintendo’s September Direct came loaded with surprises — from long-awaited Switch 2 titles and a celebration of Super Mario Bros.’ upcoming 40th anniversary, to long-rumoured sequels finally stepping into the spotlight.
Highlights included the return of both Super Mario Galaxy games on Switch 2, the reveal of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (set for April 3, 2026), a release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a brand-new Fire Emblem, and even a physical remake of the Virtual Boy. Add to that the cozy charm of Pokémon Pokopia, fresh Donkey Kong DLC available right now, and plenty more — this was a Direct packed with headline-worthy moments.
Super Mario Bros 40 Year Anniversary – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meet up in Bellabel Park
Mario Tennis Fever
Yoshi & The Mysterious Book
Donkey Kong Bananza – DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC
Metroid Prime 4 Launches December 4th (with Amiibo)
Tomodachi Life : Living the Dream arrives August 2026
Hades II launches September 26
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment arrives November 6th
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined releases February 5th
Virtual Boy games and accessories coming to Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2 in February
Pokemon Pokopia launches in 2026
Pokemon Legends : Z-A Mega Dimension DLC
Fire Emblem : Fortune’s Weave launches in 2026
Resident Evil Requiem comes to Nintendo Switch 2 February 27th
You can watch the full direct below:
And that’s a wrap! It definitely feels like the Nintendo Direct we were all waiting for, and it’s great to see the new hardware getting love from first and third parties alike.
