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Nintendo Direct

Series of online presentations by Nintendo

Series of online presentations by Nintendo

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Nintendo Direct is a series of online presentations or live shows produced by Nintendo, where information regarding the company's upcoming content or franchises is presented, such as information about games and consoles. The presentations began in Japan and North America with the first edition on October 21, 2011, before expanding to Europe, Australia, and South Korea.

Format

Nintendo Direct presentations vary in format between different presentations and regions.

Regional differences

Nintendo Directs generally come in both regional and international formats.

International

For subjects of a general worldwide appeal, a single Nintendo Direct is often localized for a simultaneous international broadcast. Usually, these will be recorded in Japanese and presented by a Japanese presenter. Prior to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata's death, he would host Directs in both English and Japanese, with other languages' presentations being subtitled.

Upon Iwata's death, Nintendo Directs did not receive a worldwide host until 2017, when Senior General Manager Yoshiaki Koizumi from Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development took over this role. From 2018 to mid-2023, Koizumi shared this responsibility with Shinya Takahashi, the Executive General Manager of Nintendo EPD. From late 2023 to early 2025, Takahashi became the sole host of the main Nintendo Directs, with Koizumi returning to host in late 2025. E3 Directs sometimes featured Reggie Fils-Aime as a host for a short period of time until his departure in 2019.

Since 2017, the Japanese presenter and any narrators' roles are dubbed or subtitled for international release, including into English.

Presentations scheduled for around the time of the Electronic Entertainment Expo were originally produced by Nintendo of America, presented in English and dubbed or subtitled into other languages for international broadcast. From 2019 until the last event in 2021, E3 Directs were produced by Nintendo in Japan, presented in Japanese and dubbed or subtitled into other languages for international broadcast.

Japan

In Japan, Nintendo Directs were most commonly presented by Nintendo's global president Satoru Iwata until his death in 2015. Yoshiaki Koizumi started serving as host in 2017. Shinya Takahashi started sharing the hosting duties with Koizumi in 2018. In From March 2018 to September 2019, Koizumi only hosted the Directs in the first half of the year, while Takahashi hosted the Directs in the second half of the year. From February 2021 to September 2022 and since March 2025, this format for Directs was switched with Takahashi hosting the Directs in the first half of the year and Koizumi hosting the Directs in the second half of the year. The E3 2021 and June 2023 Directs (the latter of which was the last that Koizumi hosted until September 2025) had both hosts appear at the same time.

Since 2017, Japan has hosted region-specific "Indie World" presentations, focusing on indie games published for Nintendo Switch.

Directs focused on Super Smash Bros. and Kirby Air Riders are typically hosted by Masahiro Sakurai, the creator and director of the Super Smash Bros series, the creator of the Kirby series, and the director of Kirby Air Ride and its sequel, Kirby Air Riders.

North America

In North America, the videos were often presented by Nintendo of America president, Reggie Fils-Aimé (before he retired in 2019), and Bill Trinen.

For international Directs produced in Japan since 2017, Nintendo of America airs the original Japanese audio with English narration; although two notable exceptions of having it subtitled instead of dubbed were the Mr. Sakurai Presents presentations starting with "Min Min" from Arms in 2020 and up until the final presentation with "Sora" from Kingdom Hearts in 2021 (with the sole exception of Sakurai's appearance in the 2021 E3 Nintendo Direct following Kazuya's reveal), as well as the Super Nintendo World Directs hosted by Shigeru Miyamoto. This was due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which made it difficult to record the voice-overs. Despite pandemic restrictions easing since then, the Kirby Air Riders Directs hosted by Sakurai were also subtitled instead of dubbed.

Since 2017, Nintendo of America has aired presentations focusing on indie games published for Nintendo Switch. Between 2017 and 2019, these were branded as "Nindies Showcase" hosted by Trinen, before aligning their branding to the Japanese "Indie World" banner.

Europe and Australia

European Directs were presented by former Nintendo of Europe president, Satoru Shibata. These presentations were also broadcast in Australia.

Australia only aired the European output, but one Direct was created specifically for the region, broadcast on September 24, 2014. This Direct was hosted by Tom Enoki.

For international Directs produced in Japan since 2017, Nintendo of Europe and Nintendo Australia air the original Japanese audio for the presenters, but use an English dub for the narrated sections. These are then subtitled for broadcast in other languages. Since 2019, the "Pokémon Direct"/"Pokémon Presents" are the only Directs that are dubbed for Europe and Australia in English, however, they are subtitled in different languages with the English dub.

Since 2017, Nintendo of Europe has broadcast presentations focusing on indie games published for Nintendo Switch. From 2017 to 2018, Nintendo of Europe broadcast the American "Nindies Showcase" presentations. In 2018 and 2019, Nintendo of Europe hosted its own "Indie Highlights" videos. Since 2019, they returned to broadcasting Nintendo of America's presentations, now under the "Indie World" banner, with Nintendo Australia broadcasting later on.

South Korea

South Korea also aired exclusive Nintendo Directs hosted by Nintendo of Korea president, Hiroyuki Fukuda.

Hong Kong and Taiwan

A few Nintendo Direct presentations were produced specifically for Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Types of Nintendo Direct presentations

Outside of the general Nintendo Direct presentations, which cover a range of titles, there are also Directs centred around specific titles or series. These are usually presented by the producer or director of the game or series, or employ a narrator.

TypeDurationContentDiscontinued Nintendo Direct presentation types
Nintendo Direct25–60 minutesThe main type of Nintendo Direct presentation. Showcases information about software and hardware across all Nintendo platforms. Starting in 2017, the series transitioned to a format showcasing games in quick headlines while showcasing particular upcoming first and third-party titles in substantial presentations.
Nintendo Direct Mini5–30 minutesA shorter version of the main type of Nintendo Direct that showcases information about software and hardware across all Nintendo platforms but may focus on some smaller releases. Starting in 2018, the hosts of this Nintendo Direct were removed and a series of headlines during certain segments were introduced. There is also a separate variant of this type of Nintendo Direct, named Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase that feature games from Nintendo's developing and publishing partners. This type of Nintendo Direct, unlike the main type of Nintendo Direct, are usually shadow dropped, being aired without any prior announcement beforehand.
Nintendo Direct special5–50 minutesA presentation that covers specific software titles, both from Nintendo and third-party developers. Usually hosted by the game's producer or director or makes use of a narrator. Each Direct of this type has its own logo.
Pokémon Direct/Pokemon Presents10–27 minutesA presentation focusing on the Pokémon franchise, including games for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. These presentations are organized by The Pokémon Company without direct involvement from Nintendo. This was known as "Pokémon Direct" from 2013 to 2020 and "Pokémon Presents" from 2020 onward.
Indie World15–28 minutesA presentation focusing on titles by independent developers coming to Nintendo Switch. This type of Nintendo Direct was originally only shown in Japan but later added to North America and Europe.
Nintendo Direct Micro17 minutesA one-off presentation in 2015 that covered software and hardware across all Nintendo platforms. This type of Nintendo Direct was only shown in North America and has been discontinued.
Nintendo 3DS Direct30–50 minutesA Nintendo Direct specifically concerning software and hardware related to the Nintendo 3DS family of consoles. This type of Nintendo Direct has been discontinued after its run from 2013 to 2016, although Nintendo 3DS games appeared outside of this type until 2019.
Wii U Direct30–50 minutesA Nintendo Direct specifically concerning software and hardware related to the Wii U console. Running in 2012 and 2013, this type of Nintendo Direct has been discontinued following the end of Wii U production to make way for the Nintendo Switch.
Nindies Showcase10–30 minutesA presentation focusing on titles by independent developers coming to Nintendo Switch. This specific presentation type was only shown in North America and Europe. This type of Nintendo Direct ran from 2017 to 2019 and was replaced by "Indie Highlights" in Europe in 2018 before both were replaced by "Indie World".
Indie Highlights17–23 minutesA presentation focusing on titles by independent developers coming to Nintendo Switch. This specific presentation type was only shown in Europe. This type of Nintendo Direct ran from 2018 to 2019 and was replaced by "Indie World".
Nintendo E3 Presentations/Directs20–45 minutesA presentation on upcoming first/third party games that aired live during E3. The presentation covered games that would release sometime between E3 and the end of the calendar year. Each Direct of this type had its own logo. There were no Directs of this type in 2016, as well as in 2020 and 2022 (due to E3 being cancelled these years because of the COVID-19 pandemic) and in 2023 (because all major publishers including Nintendo pulled out of the event that year). This Direct type was discontinued when the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) permanently discontinued E3 in December 2023.

Nintendo E3 Directs

From June 2013 to June 2021, in lieu of traditional large-scale Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) press conferences, Nintendo opted to utilize the Nintendo Direct platform as an alternative method of conveying its news. Speaking at an annual March financial results briefing just two months prior, Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata stated that the company's decision was determined by the fact that "different people demand different types of information", and that the Nintendo Direct platform had established itself to the point that Nintendo would "be able to deliver [their] messages more appropriately and effectively … based on the various needs of different groups of people". Christopher Dring of GamesIndustry.biz observed that the last press conference that Nintendo held at E3 in 2012 featured too much of a mix between Nintendo's new hardware for the Wii U and game announcements. Compared to other press conferences held that year, Nintendo's presentation left little for fans of the company to be excited for. By switching to Nintendo Directs, Dring opined that the company was able to better connect to fans using the Nintendo Direct presentations, made the faces of Nintendo's executives more visible, as well as having Directs outside of the E3 cycle to provide more frequent updates on game and hardware releases.

During the stream of the pre-recorded broadcast for E3 2013, Nintendo's website suffered from technical difficulties in the form of overloaded servers, rendering the live video unwatchable for many viewers, and prompting an official apology from Satoru Iwata. Despite these difficulties, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé noted that secondary viewership following the initial broadcast still worked to popularize product promotion.

The following year, in addition to the Direct, the company added "Nintendo Treehouse: Live @ E3" live streams to their presence at the trade event. Named after the Product Development department at Nintendo of America, these were daily streams from the show floor that featured NoA localization staff and game developers demoing and giving in-depth coverage of titles that were announced during that year's Direct. The year also began a trend of Nintendo hosting a game tournament sometime during the week, in which the participants competed in titles that had yet to be released.

YearTitleSummary
2014Super Smash Bros. InvitationalSixteen professional Super Smash Bros. players get invited to play Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
2015Nintendo World Championships 2015url=https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/HNLBx_g_7fGRPfyY9JIRrCTTXrcpQ1evtitle=Nintendo World Championships headline Nintendo's expanded lineup at E3 2015date=May 13, 2015website=Nintendourl-status=deadarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705004750/http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/HNLBx_g_7fGRPfyY9JIRrCTTXrcpQ1evarchive-date=July 5, 2015access-date=June 16, 2015}}
2016Nintendo lacked both an E3 tournament and an E3 presentation this year, only having Nintendo Treehouse Live streams that focused mainly on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Nintendo 3DS games.
2017Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitationalurl=https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/nintendo-details-splatoon-2-and-arms-e3-tournamentstitle=Nintendo details Splatoon 2 and ARMS E3 tournamentsdate=June 1, 2017website=Nintendourl-status=deadarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171114202223/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/nintendo-details-splatoon-2-and-arms-e3-tournamentsarchive-date=November 14, 2017access-date=November 14, 2017}}
Pokkén Tournament DX InvitationalFour two-player teams consisting of YouTube and Twitch personalities compete, with one member of each team using one of the new characters added for the Pokkén Tournament DXs Nintendo Switch release.
Arms Open InvitationalFour convention attendees at E3 2017 compete against four professional fighting game players in a single elimination format with the various gameplay modes in Arms.
2018Splatoon 2 World Championship FinalsSplatoon representatives from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Japan, compete in a series of ranked matches in Splatoon 2 for the grand prize at E3 2018.
Super Smash Bros. Invitational 2018Professional Super Smash Bros. players and selected convention attendees at E3 2018 get to play the upcoming Super Smash Bros. Ultimate title for the Nintendo Switch.
2019Super Mario Maker 2 Invitational 2019Special guests invited by Nintendo get to play a wide variety of newly made courses in the upcoming Super Mario Maker 2.
Splatoon 2 World Championship 2019Splatoon teams from North America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand and Japan, each the winners of their respective tournaments, battle in Splatoon 2 after a year of events to be given the world number one title at E3 2019.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate World Championship 2019 3v3Qualified Super Smash Bros. teams of three from each of North America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand and Japan compete against each other in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate after each winning their regional tournaments.

After E3 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the video game industry. E3 2020 was cancelled in March 2020 due to the pandemic, E3 2021 was held online, with Nintendo only holding an E3 Direct and Treehouse Live streams, and E3 2022 was cancelled in March 2022. Nintendo also pulled out of E3 2023, which was cancelled in March 2023 due to the "lack of sustained interest". The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) permanently discontinued E3 in December 2023, leading to more publisher-specific showcases, including main Nintendo Directs with headlines. Following E3's discontinuation, Summer Game Fest took over as the tentpole summer video game showcase, and while a Nintendo Direct is often still shown in June around the time of the event, Nintendo is not affiliated or a partner of Summer Game Fest as of 2025 and has mostly avoided the show, though Geoff Keighley had expressed interest in Nintendo becoming a bigger part of the event in the future.

List of presentations

Alongside Nintendo Direct presentations, other Nintendo-produced online presentations without "Direct" in its name are listed.

Key

2011

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo DirectNintendo Direct
Nintendo 3DS and Wii gamesJapan, North America
Japan

2012

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct Pre E3 2012Nintendo DirectNintendo Direct MiniNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct MiniWii U DirectNintendo Direct MiniNintendo Direct MiniNintendo Direct MiniNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectWii U DirectWii U DirectNintendo Direct MiniNintendo DirectWii U DirectNintendo Direct Mini
Nintendo 3DS and Wii gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo 3DS and Super Mario 3D LandSouth Korea
Nintendo 3DS and Wii gamesJapan, Europe, Australia
Wii U built-in softwareJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo 3DS XL reveal
Nintendo 3DS and Wii gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Brain Age: Concentration TrainingJapan
Dragon Quest XJapan
Nintendo 3DS and Wii gamesJapan
Brain Age: Concentration TrainingJapan
Wii U gamesJapan, Europe, Australia
New Super Mario Bros. 2Japan
North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo 3DS XL & Nintendo eShopJapan
Nintendo 3DS gamesEurope, Australia
Animal Crossing: New LeafJapan
Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America
South Korea
Wii U, system apps and gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Wii U interface and MiiverseJapan, North America
New Super Mario Bros. 2Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
NiconicoJapan
Dragon Quest XJapan

2013

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Wii U DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo 3DS DirectNintendo 3DS DirectNintendo Direct MiniNintendo Direct MiniNintendo Direct MiniNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct @ E3 2013Nintendo DirectNintendo Direct MiniNintendo Direct MiniNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct MiniNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct MiniNintendo DirectNintendo Direct
Pokémon X and YJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Wii U games, Miiverse and Virtual ConsoleJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Animal Crossing: New LeafSouth Korea
Japan
Year of Luigi and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan
Tomodachi Collection: New LifeJapan
Flipnote Studio 3DJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan
Tomodachi Collection: New LifeJapan
Year of Luigi and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Monster Hunter 4
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Dual DestiniesJapan
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea
Pikmin 3Japan
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U gamesJapan
North America, Europe, Australia
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
The Wonderful 101Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon X and YJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Monster Hunter 4Japan
Wii Fit UJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon X and Y
Monster Hunter 4South Korea
Daigasso! Band Brothers PJapan
Monster Hunter 4South Korea
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U gamesNorth America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Download softwareJapan
Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre DistrictJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia

2014

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Digital Event @ E3 2014Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS DirectNintendo DirectNintendo 3DS DirectNintendo DirectNintendo 3DS DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct
Nintendo 3DS gamesSouth Korea
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii UJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Tomodachi LifeNorth America, Europe, Australia
Mario Kart 8Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Tomodachi LifeSouth Korea
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea
Yo-kai Watch 2Japan
Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan
Hyrule WarriorsJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan
Bayonetta 2Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
New Nintendo 3DS revealAustralia
Monster Hunter 4GJapan
Super Smash Bros. for Wii UJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia

2015

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct MicroNintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015Nintendo Direct
New Nintendo 3DS reveal
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Xenoblade Chronicles XJapan
New Nintendo 3DS reveal and 3DS gamesSouth Korea
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Xenoblade Chronicles XNorth America
SplatoonJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan
Nintendo 3DS gamesNorth America
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U DLCJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea
Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U DLCJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea

2016

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo 3DS DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct
Pokémon Sun and Moon and 20th anniversaryJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Culdcept RevoltJapan
Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Monster Hunter XXJapan
Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiiboJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
MiitopiaJapan

2017

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Fire Emblem DirectSpecial Video from Producer of Fire EmblemNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Spotlight: E3 2017Nintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectMobile DirectNintendo Direct
Fire Emblem gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Hong Kong, Taiwan
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchNorth America, Europe
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games, with a focus on Arms and Splatoon 2Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Arms (plus a small segment on Splatoon 2)Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Pokkén Tournament DX
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Pokémon Gold and Silver (Virtual Console)Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong
Dragon Quest XIJapan
Splatoon 2Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchNorth Americadate=August 24, 2017title=Nintendo Brings Super Mario Odyssey, Other Anticipated Games To PAX Westurl=https://gonintendo.com/stories/288393-nintendo-brings-super-mario-odyssey-other-anticipated-games-to-purl-status=livearchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190215204050/https://gonintendo.com/stories/288393-nintendo-brings-super-mario-odyssey-other-anticipated-games-to-parchive-date=February 15, 2019access-date=October 25, 2017website=Gonintendo.com}}
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games, with a focus on Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Super Mario OdysseyJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Animal Crossing: Pocket CampJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Xenoblade Chronicles 2Japan, North America, Europe, Australia

2018

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo Direct MiniNintendo DirectNintendo Direct: E3 2018Mobile DirectNintendo Direct
Spring-Summer 2018 Nintendo Switch gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games, with a focus on Mario Tennis AcesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchNorth America
Japan
Nintendo Switch games, with a focus on Super Smash Bros. UltimateJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Super Smash Bros. UltimateJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchEurope
North America
Dragalia LostJapan, North America
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. UltimateJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchJapan

2019

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct: E3 2019Nintendo Direct
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchEurope
Nintendo Switch games, with a focus on Fire Emblem: Three HousesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon Sword and ShieldJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchNorth America
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Super Mario Maker 2Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchJapan
Pokémon Sword and ShieldJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong
Nintendo Switch gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchNorth America, Europe
Nintendo Switch games, with a focus on Luigi's Mansion 3 and Pokémon Sword and ShieldJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchJapan, North America, Europe, Australia

2020

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo DirectNintendo Direct MiniNintendo Direct Mini: Partner ShowcaseNintendo DirectNintendo Direct Mini: Partner ShowcaseNintendo DirectNintendo Direct Mini: Partner ShowcaseNintendo DirectNintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX and Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC Expansion PassJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchNorth America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Switch games releasing in 2020Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon Café Mix, New Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC Expansion Pass – Part 1: The Isle of ArmorJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Pokémon UniteJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Nintendo Switch games from Nintendo's developing & publishing partnersJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchNorth America, Europe, Australia
Release date and information regarding Ring Fit Adventure in ChinaChina
Nintendo Switch games from Nintendo's developing & publishing partnersJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Mario Bros. 35th AnniversaryJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Switch games from Nintendo's developing & publishing partnersJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Monster HunterJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Nintendo Switch games from Nintendo's developing & publishing partnersJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Super Nintendo WorldJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan

2021

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo DirectNintendo Direct: E3 2021Nintendo DirectNintendo Direct
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC and Nintendo Switch games releasing in the first half of 2021Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
New Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Pokémon Legends: Arceus and 25th AnniversaryJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Switch gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchNorth America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: ArceusJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Nintendo Switch gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCJapan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Animal Crossing: New HorizonsJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchNorth America, Europe, Australia

2022

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct Mini: Partner ShowcaseNintendo DirectNintendo DirectThe Super Mario Bros. Movie DirectThe Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct
Nintendo Switch games releasing in the first half of 2022Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon Scarlet and VioletJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchNorth America, Europe, Australia
Xenoblade Chronicles 3Japan, North America, Europe
Nintendo Switch games from Nintendo's developing & publishing partnersJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Updates on apps and video games from the Pokémon seriesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Splatoon 3Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Switch gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
World premiere of the teaser trailer for The Super Mario Bros. MovieJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
World premiere of the second trailer for The Super Mario Bros. MovieJapan, North America, Europe, Australia

2023

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo DirectThe Super Mario Bros. Movie DirectNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct
Nintendo Switch games releasing in the first half of 2023Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Updates on apps and video games from the Pokémon seriesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
World premiere of the final trailer for The Super Mario Bros. MovieJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchNorth America, Europe, Australia
Japan
Nintendo Switch games releasing in the second half of 2023, with a focus on Pikmin 4Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Updates on apps and video games from the Pokémon seriesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Mario Bros. WonderJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Switch games releasing in Winter 2023Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchJapan, North America, Europe, Australia

2024

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo Direct: Partner ShowcaseNintendo DirectNintendo Direct: Partner Showcase
Nintendo Switch games from Nintendo's developing & publishing partners in early 2024Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon Legends: Z-AJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Switch games releasing in the second half of 2024June 18, 2024Japan, North America, Europe, Australia{{Cite webtitle=Nintendo Direct 6.18.2024 – Nintendo Switchaccess-date=June 17, 2024website=YouTube}}
Nintendo MuseumAugust 19, 2024Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchJapan, North America, Europe, Australiatitle=Indie World Showcase + Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 8.27.2024url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bh7o96_yIWwwebsite=YouTubedate=August 27, 2024access-date=September 28, 2024}}
Nintendo Switch games from Nintendo's developing & publishing partners — aired immediately after Indie World showcase
Donkey Kong Country (Super Nintendo World addition)Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan

2025

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo DirectNintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct: Partner ShowcaseNintendo DirectNintendo DirectNintendo Direct
Pokémon Legends: Z-AJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Switch gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and gamesJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Mario Kart WorldJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Donkey Kong BananzaJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Updates on apps and video games from the Pokémon seriesJuly 22, 2025Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games from Nintendo's publishing partnersJuly 31, 2025Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie games for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Kirby Air RidersJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games, with a focus on the Super Mario Bros. 40th AnniversaryJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Kirby Air RidersJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
World premiere of the first teaser trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy MovieJapan, North America, Europe, Australia

2026

Broadcast typeCoverageDateRegionsRef.Nintendo Direct
World premiere of the second teaser trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy MovieJapan, North America, Europe, Australia
Tomodachi Life: Living the DreamJapan, North America, Europe, Australia

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