Nintendo Direct - September 12, 2025

[Moonface]

Here is everything from today's Nintendo Direct presentation:

• The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Trailer + Discussion Thread
  • Release Date: April 2026
    
  
  
• Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 | Trailer
  Travel the cosmos with Mario in these two classic games — now with enhanced resolution, improved UI, Assist Mode, and new Storybook content. Two new Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 amiibo will also be releasing on April 2, 2026.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1
    
  • Release Date: October 2, 2025
    
  
  
• Mario Tennis Fever | Trailer
  Grab your Fever Racket and get ready to hit the court when the latest entry in the Mario Tennis series swings onto Nintendo Switch 2. Try out 30 different Fever Rackets, each with their own special ability, and take your pick from 38 playable characters!
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: February 12, 2026
    
  
  
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Trailer | Discussion Thread
  New co-op and versus gameplay are coming to the Flower Kingdom with additional content and enhancements. Additionally, a physical Talking Flower based on the character from Super Mario Bros. Wonder will be released next spring.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Spring 2026
    
  
  
• Yoshi and the Mysterious Book | Trailer + Discussion Thread
  Join Yoshi on a new adventure as you discover a world full of unusual creatures.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Spring 2026
    
  
  
• Storm Lancers | Trailer
  You and your friend just crash-landed on an alien planet harboring a secret source of powerful magic. All of reality is on the verge of collapse, and two magical creatures have chosen you as their heroes. To save the planet, you’ll fight, die, and bond with the Stormhearts to rise again—stronger, fiercer, and unstoppable.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1
    
  • Release Date: Available Today
    
  
  
• Dinkum | Trailer
  Build your dream town on a remote island inspired by the Australian Outback. In Dinkum, shape your life through farming, foraging, mining, crafting, and raising animals—all at your own pace. Explore biomes full of wildlife, gather rare resources, customize your home, and turn your tent into a thriving community.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1
    
  • Release Date: November 5, 2025
    
  
  
• Popucom | Trailer\
  Summoned to an unknown planet, you and your friends embark on a grand adventure through a fantastical world where color plays a crucial role. It is key to everything, and you must master the techniques of color switching and match-3 shooting to overcome puzzles and defeat enemies.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1
    
  • Release Date: Holiday 2025
    
  
  
• Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream | Trailer
  Create a customized crew of quirky Mii characters and help them live their best lives.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1
    
  • Release Date: Spring 2026
    
  
  
• Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection | Trailer
  Experience the legendary origins of the Mortal Kombat franchise with the arcade fighting classics that started it all, plus a curated selection of most-loved home versions and rare fan-favorite releases. Unlock hidden secrets at the touch of a button, battle online with rollback netcode, and play locally using Nintendo Switch 2’s exclusive GameShare feature.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: October 30, 2025 (Digital) / December 12, 2025 (Physical)
    
  
  
• Final Fantasy VII Remake + Intergrade | Trailer | Discussion Thread
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: January 22, 2026
    
  
  
• Lynked: Banner of the Spark | Trailer
  Rebuild the world, one robot at a time. Lynked: Banner of the Spark is a vibrant rogue-life RPG where you battle rogue machines and fight alongside a crew of robot allies called Unibots. Between missions, fish, farm, craft, and help grow your town with up to 5 friends.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: Available Today
    
  
  
• Hades II | Trailer + Discussion Thread
  Hades II will be leaving early access later this month!
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: September 25, 2025 (Digital)
    
  
  
• Kirby Air Riders amiibo | Trailer
  Two new Kirby Air Riders amiibo, Kirby & Warp Star and Bandana Waddle Dee & Winged Star, will be available alongside the game’s launch, with more Kirby Air Riders amiibo on the way!
  • Release Date: November 20, 2025
    
  
  
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: November 6, 2025
    
  
  
• Dragon Quest VII Reimagined | Trailer + Discussion Thread
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: February 5, 2026
    
  
  
• Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics | Trailer
  Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics will be available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Enjoy the following games for Nintendo’s stereoscopic system: Mario’s Tennis, Teleroboxer, Galactic Pinball, and more will be released over time. The dedicated accessory needed to play Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics will be available for pre-purchase at a later date. A cardboard model of the accessory will also be available.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: February 17, 2026
    
  
  
• Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake | Trailer
  When twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura find themselves lost in a village that has vanished from the map, they fight to unravel the mysteries of the supernatural phenomena surrounding them in this beautiful revival of the fan-favorite Japanese horror adventure.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Early 2026
    
  
  
• One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Fall 2025
    
  
  
• Overcooked 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Holiday 2025
    
  
  
• Stardew Valley - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Fall 2025
    
  
  
• Human Fall Flat - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Spring 2026
    
  
  
• Powerwash Simulator 2 | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Fall 2025
    
  
  
• Suika Game Planet | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: Winter 2025
    
  
  
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond | Trailer + Discussion Thread
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: December 4, 2025
    
  
  
• Donkey Kong Bananza - DK Island & Emerald Rush | Trailer + Discussion Thread
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: Available Today
    
  
  
• Pokémon Pokopia | Trailer + Discussion Thread
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: 2026
    
  
  
• Pokémon Legends Z-A | Trailer + Discussion Thread
  New Mega Evolutions have been revealed for Chesnaught, Delphox, and Greninja!
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: October 16, 2025
    
  
  
• Pokémon Legends Z-A - Mega Dimension DLC | Trailer + Discussion Thread
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 1 + 2
    
  • Release Date: Spring 2026
    
  
  
• Danganronpa 2x2 | Trailer
  Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is back and better than ever! Expect just as much chaotic content in a brand-new scenario with brand-new twists. The freshly revamped original scenario from Danganronpa 2 will also be included.
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: 2026
    
  
  
• Dynasty Warriors: Origins | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: January 22, 2026
    
  
  
• Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection | Trailer
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: March 13, 2026
    
  
  
• Resident Evil: Requiem | Trailer | Discussion Thread
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: February 27, 2026
    
  
  
• Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave | Trailer
  The newest entry in the Fire Emblem series is set to enter the arena. Watch the debut trailer to get a glimpse of the story, characters, and strategic turn-based gameplay that players can expect. Who’s that at the end of the trailer?
  • Switch Platforms: Switch 2
    
  • Release Date: 2026
    

[Mr EliteL]

Caught the Direct quite late and watched towards the end on Hbox's stream because of course he is hoping for a Smash Bros announcement of any kind. The RE part ended, and there was one more to go and frick I got hopeful too, especially when the stadium at the beginning of Fire Emblem happened.

Tried to go back and watch the rest but it's around the time my body wants to doze off while watching, trying to catch up on sleep. So I gave up, though I didn't let myself go rest.

The Mario Galaxy movie was the best part really, April next year not too bad. Will look forward to more approaching that date, who will play Rosalina. Did skip out a lot of games but I wasn't expecting a specific order, and don't I want too many more Mario films either.

Powerwash Simulator. K.

I wasn't expecting a sequel to Three Houses, not fully sure if I'm in interested or not, leaning to no. I still need to complete certain routes in TH.

Yoshi game looks alright I guess, neat art style.

[Moonface]

Yeah, the Yoshi game needs to give me more to care about it. I like the art style, but it literally looks like you just go into a level and play around with some creature to discover stuff it can do like some interactive book for a toddler. Which is fine, I'm not saying that's a bad thing, but if that is the type of game it's like overall then I don't think it'd hold my interest for very long.

Overall, the Direct was rather weak and I think it didn't help that it opened strong with building an expectation of big things because of Mario's 40th anniversary, and that's such a big event that it overshadowed everything that followed it.

Virtual Boy is the most questionable thing of the entire Direct by far. I just don't know who was asking for that and the only reason that accessory is going to sell is for the novelty of owning one. Like, if I saw one on sale for dirt cheap I'd buy it just to display it but I sure as heck can't say I want to actually play any of those games with it. XD

[Dragon Lord]

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined was a surprise. Square Enix going hard on the Dragon Quest love the last few years. It is nice to see them push the series harder in the West. Obviously the series is a monstrosity in Japan, but never really was given a whole lot of love in the West until XI came out. Happy to see it though, definitely a game I'll pick up on either Steam or PS5.

New Fire Emblem game... meh. Fire Emblem has been on a steady decline since (in my opinion) Awakening. I was never able to get too much into Three Houses and Engage just completely lost me, I think I only got a couple of hours into that game before I dropped it and haven't touched it again. Doesn't help being a Switch 2 exclusive, and I'm certainly not overpaying for a Switch 2 just to play what looks like a very mediocre at best Fire Emblem game. Get back to me when Nintendo finally remakes/remasters FE9 and FE10.

[Moonface]

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined was a surprise. Square Enix going hard on the Dragon Quest love the last few years. It is nice to see them push the series harder in the West. Obviously the series is a monstrosity in Japan, but never really was given a whole lot of love in the West until XI came out. Happy to see it though, definitely a game I'll pick up on either Steam or PS5.

Makes me wonder if Toriyama's passing played a part in this or not, in the sense that SE wanted to pay homage to the older games he worked on (or some other reason related to his passing). Then again, SE were already seeing the success that remaking FF7 is having for them and maybe decided to expand on that into other games, especially if in DQ's case the remakes help to plug the gap while DQ12 is in development and their development cost is probably considerably lower than usual since the remakes aren't having to create a new game from scratch; they just have to recreate what already exists.


The new Fire Emblem game confused me a little only in the sense that it seems very focused on the arena fights and didn't show much, if anything, outside of that content. I don't know exactly how Fire Emblem games usually play but I had the impression there was some degree of exploration to them, whereas this new one (based on the trailer) looks like story stuff happens in VN style dialogue outside the arena and the core gameplay is strictly within the arena for fights. Whether that's good or not I don't know because I don't know how that actually compares to the typical Fire Emblem formula.

Hyrule Warriors having split screen is certainly a brave choice. I know the Switch 2 is more powerful than a Switch 1, but given the previous game had a lot of frame rate issues on Switch 1 I'll be surprised if the split screen mode for this new game doesn't end up causing that problem and being a ding against the game if it runs smoothly in single player.

Another big takeaway for me that I don't know how to feel about still is I felt there was a rather large amount of DLC pushing in this Direct from Nintendo than what they would usually do. Also for the ones we got to see footage for, nothing feels remotely worth the asking price. $20 for DK's DLC is a joke for what you actually get, and usually games that get additional content for Switch 2 have their upgrade packs priced at $20 so Wonder is probably going to be that, but considering it's multiplayer focused that means you also need to have NSO and it relies on a player base to find people to play with, which seems really risky to shell over that much money for to me.