Nintendo Direct (Sept 2026): Expectations & Wishes

[Veknoid_Outcast]

I am firmly in the minority, I guess, because I really enjoyed this one.

I'm super excited for Monster Hunter Wilds. I've been holding off on playing Age of Calamity, hoping a major update would arrive -- and here it is. I've been desperate for new Star Fox multiplayer maps -- and we got those and then some. We got a glimpse at the new Layton. A funky Switch 2 exclusive in Onyx. A promising co-op adventure in Stage Fright. A new look at Switch Sports Resort, which has me totally sold. A free, nostalgic update in Mario Kart World. The Metal Slug Ultimate Collection, which I can't wait to sink my teeth into. A brand new 3D Kirby game, which has a fascinating hook. And, the pièce de résistance, Metroid Ravenous, which looks like a clear GotY contender. Plus a dozen more trailers. The presentation was brisk and mostly devoid of down time. I think the only miss was not ending with the new 3D Super Mario, but I imagine we'll get a first look in March.