Nintendo Direct (Sept 2026): Expectations & Wishes

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cycycychris said:

For the Zelda Direct:
- We will see Ocarina remake, which will be a complete remake, but only portions will be 'reimagined', like Hyrule field. Release November 2026
- We will get a 'Zelda Challenge', similar to the DK one.
- Zelda special edition Switch 2 and pro control announcement
- First Zelda movie trailer, introduction of the studio staff and actors.
- I could see ports of WWHD and TPHD, but feels like these are just myths at this point.
- If the above is not true, I feel like there will be a small left field Zelda project announced. First thought is Cadence of Hyrule 2, but the developer just released a game in 2025 so that seem unlikely. So I think there will be a similar quirky game.
- No look at the new Zelda game, though Aunoma might throw a hint they are working on a special new project.

Main Direct
- Lots of Third Party titles. Monster Hunter Wilds, Assassin Creed Black Flag, Diablo 4, Lots of RE remakes ports announced, among lots of others.
- Switch Sports resort trailer
- Dusk Bloods deep dive trailer, With a future game specific direct, release December 2026.
- Nintendo Switch 2 edition Luigi Mansion 3 January 2027. With a teaser trailer for Luigi Mansion 4, release October 2027, Next Level Games
- Xenoblade Genesis trailer - Q2 2027
- Metriod Ravenous announcement - mercury steam - March 2027
- 2D Kirby - Q2 2027

Those Zelda predictions and most of the Dire t predictions feel pretty spot on!

Spoiler!

Though Nintendo did just add Super Metroid music to their Nintendo Music app… seems like a sign for what’s to come if you’ve kept up with one specific rumor. (Super Metroid remake planned for late 2026 with Ravenous coming in 2027.)