Alrighty, here are my predictions for the mainline Direct:
- Third-party and indies. Lots of that to fluff up the presentation.
- No release dates will be given beyond January 2027. If we're lucky, maybe we'll get a February or even March release date for something, though doubtful IMO.
...(So keep your expectations in check, all.)
- Nintendo Switch Sports Resorts either gets a Direct presentation announced for later this month OR we get lots of info in the General Direct. My guess is the latter.
- The Duskbloods will finally get its release date. Being that a network test was just done, I'm thinking it could be as soon as a shadowdrop. Though most likely it'll be an early October or early December release.
- Bold prediction: MarioKart World DLC Season Pass announced with roll out starting in January 2027.
- I don't think we'll see much more than perhaps a trailer for Xenoblade Genesis. That could be the opener (or a closer if the presentation is really weak).
- Super Metroid remake or Metroid Ravenous reveal. Maybe a 2026 release for December, though I'm thinking it'll likely go without a release date for now.
- There will be one reveal that really sends fans through the roof. Whether that be the new 2D Metroid (that's my guess), Warioland, or Nintendogs, I do firmly believe Nintendo will drop something major.
- No 3D Mario. No 3D Kirby. No Smash Bros. MAYBE Pikmin 5 (in which case, a Pikmin 4 NS2 Edition will be revealed alongside it). But nothing else. None of that nonsense, Nintendo is 100% saving these for when they need it (i.e. for a February or June Direct, following a 2027 price hike). Reveal the game too early and all the sudden less people are going out to purchase Switch 2 systems following a 2027 price hike.
- Something will be announced for NSOnline though not sure what. Maybe Smash Bros 64? Not sure.
And for the Zelda Direct:
- First look at movie. We'll get a release date, a finalized name, casting, and Miyamoto will talk a bit.
- Big new trailer and extensive look at Zelda Oca-remake of Time.
- Zelda themed console and pro-controller revealed for Ocarina.
- Ocarina of Time amiibo will be announced and released to coincide with the movie, just like with the Mario Galaxy movie.
- I'd imagine the remake of Ocarina will include a new-and-improved version of that scrapped Ura Zelda for the 64DD (different from what was included in the Master Quest and 3DS remake).
- Bold prediction: Twilight Princess is announced for NSOnline OR WWHD/TPHD are finally revealed for NS1.
