Reliable leaker confirms September Nintendo Direct, as fans await Metroid Prime 4 or Mario news

It would hardly be shocking if a September Nintendo Direct becomes a reality. The company has regularly hosted showcases during the month, often shortly before the Tokyo Game Show. NateTheHate2 has confirmed earlier rumors for a Direct, likely happening on September 11th or 12th. While the featured Switch 2 games are unknown, many gamers expect to learn the Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date.

YouTuber SwitchForce, who has been on a roll with his predictions, already shared a similar Nintendo Direct leak. Video Games Chronicle then corroborated the report. Still, gamers were awaiting clarification from NateTheHate2, whose sources have seldom been wrong. On social media, he revealed that Nintendo will, in fact, host a September Direct toward the end of the second week of the month.

Some gamers think that Nintendo will avoid the sensitive September 11th date. That would make Friday, the 12th, the most logical time for the broadcast. That said, Nintendo has not often held major events on Fridays.

Potential Switch 2 games for the next Nintendo Direct

Unfortunately, NateTheHate2 didn’t shed any light on what Switch or Switch 2 games may appear. SwitchForce anticipates a major Direct with many first-party, third-party, and indie titles. He also speculated that another showcase might follow soon. However, NateTheHate2’s sources only knew of one presentation.

With the Metroid Prime 4 release date still a general 2025, players believe that time is up to narrow down a date. Fans like former Nintendo employee and podcaster Krysta Yang have become frustrated with the lack of updates. One sign of hope is that the Retro Studios project was recently ESRB-rated.

The next Nintendo Direct could also celebrate the Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary. In 2020, the company chose a September Direct to commemorate the franchise’s 35th anniversary. A fresh compilation of classic Mario games is possible, but gamers have their sights set on a new 3D Mario Switch 2 title.