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.
