Well 9th would be 2nd week of January.

They had an direct on 8th january before so a bit more early should be that strange. Who knows their can be some smaller games announced that release around half january or dlc.

9th is Tuesday after next that would give them only one day in the week for the ND if RE are correct.

They before also had Direct in second week of January, but never in 1st week, especially only few days after New Year when still is holiday time in Japan.

tbh I'd say the best bet is that the ND will happen in the first 2 weeks of January, additionaly, since it's holliday in most countries, it should be made before January 7th...

And you think that means it can never happen? They never announced a console in the way they did the Switch either, it being a holiday is even more reason for an ND.

We'll find out tomorrow if this is real :p

I would love having a direct in two days. A guess it is not a question if we get a direct in January. The only question is the exact date.

Someone who is apparently an insider on Resetera said its on the 11th.

https://www.resetera.com/posts/2703894/

Yeah, as posted above, a trusted insider on ERA said it was originally scheduled for the 11th but hasn’t heard any updates. Another insider, who is also a mod (iirc), confirmed this.