J and the Internet react to the Nintendo Direct.
J’s Takeaways
Kingdom Hearts Steals The Show
JRPG fans were not expecting much more after Final Fantasy headlined Summer Game Fest and Persona 6 was teased at Xbox Showcase. Regardless, Nintendo snuck in a trailer for the long, long awaited Kingdom Hearts update.
Despite Being Leaked already, Ocarina of Time Still Lands With Impact
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And as far as Zelda goes many rumored leaks were flying the in the months before. All of that being said, the short teaser still had all the emotional impact of a crashing meteor.
What happened on Nintendo Direct June 9th 2026
Ai summary
Nintendo’s latest Direct focused on expanding the Nintendo Switch 2 lineup with a mix of major first-party reveals, third-party ports, and franchise revivals. The headline announcement was a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, rebuilt for Switch 2 and scheduled for release later in 2026. Nintendo also unveiled several new entries in established franchises, including Xenoblade Genesis and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. Nintendo emphasized a broader software slate rather than a single blockbuster holiday title, which some analysts noted as a surprise given expectations for a new Mario game.
The presentation featured numerous Switch 2 ports and third-party releases, including action games, RPGs, and remasters. Nintendo also announced new content for existing franchises, updates for Pokémon-related projects, and a network test for The Duskbloods. The show concluded with the Ocarina of Time remake reveal and was followed by an extended Treehouse livestream showcasing gameplay.
Announcements
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake revealed.
- Xenoblade Genesis announced.
- Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave unveiled.
- KINGDOM HEARTS IV confirmed for Switch 2.
- Nintendo Switch Sports Resort announced.
- Rhythm Heaven Groove received a major showcase.
- The Duskbloods network test announced.
- Updates/DLC for Pokémon Pokopia.
- New look at Splatoon Raiders.
- Ports of Devil May Cry 5, Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and Stellar Blade.
- Rayman Legends Retold announced.
- Additional reveals for Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and other third-party titles.
By J.· June 9, 2026 · Fact-checked by the editorial team
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