Nintendo Direct reportedly is scheduled to debut in September as Metro Prime 4 release date and Mario 40th anniversary
Blog Andrew Joseph 26 Aug , 2025 0

According to a new report, the fresh Nintendo direct radio will air in September.
Over the past few months, speculation around the next major Nintendo direct date has been prevalent, with the focus on third-party games or individual champions, including Recent in-depth research on Kirby Aviation Riders. Now, VGC It has been said that it has heard about the next direct mid-September date.
Such a show will be timely, as there are several major issues hanging for Nintendo fans at the moment – including, and most importantly, release date Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Nintendo has previously promised to arrive in 2025 and since the full unveiling of Switch 2 in April, Nintendo hasn't shown anything new in the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4. Silence has caused some to worry that the game might suffer new delays – something Nintendo may wish to avoid.
Then there’s the little problem with Super Mario Bros. The 40th anniversary is an interesting time for Nintendo’s mascot plumber. Nintendo celebrates the 35th anniversary of the competition with its limited-time Super Mario 3D All-Star Package and Super Mario Bros. 35, plus the opening of the first Super Nintendo World Theme Park.
How Nintendo will celebrate Super Mario Bros. No. 40? Well, we already know that the release of the Super Mario Bros movie sequel will be included in the coming year. When it comes to gaming, what plans are still to be seen – but Nintendo has other 3D Mario Games that can serve new reissues (if you can choose). Can we even catch a glimpse of the Big New 3D Mario on the Switch 2?
If the company officially announces plans, the phase will be in September for a strong Nintendo in September. Apart from all speculation, Nintendo has aired a major Nintendo Direct every September since September 2016 (except last year, when the Switch 2 was announced).
Currently, Nintendo's Switch 2 lineup looks like for the rest of 2025: Kirby and The Loss The Landendo Switch 2 Edition 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World will arrive on August 28, ahead of the Pokémon Legends: ZA – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 2 Edition launch on October 16. Since then, Kirby Air Riders will be held on November 20.
If this is the achievement of this year, can it surpass sneaking until September, or will it enter 2025 before Christmas in December? Hope fans don't wait longer to find out.
Tom Phillips is the news editor for IGN. You can reach Tom at [email protected] or find him on the Blues @tomphillipseg.bsky.social