Nintendo Direct Archive

Indie World & Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase – August 27th, 2024

This pair of back-to-back presentations focused on upcoming Nintendo Switch games from our publishing and development partners launching in the second half of 2024 and beyond, including Tetris® Forever, Pizza Tower and Yakuza Kiwami.

Nintendo Museum Direct – August 20th, 2024

This presentation featured a short tour of Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan.

Nintendo Direct – June 18th, 2024

This Nintendo Direct livestream focused mostly on Nintendo Switch games launching in the second half of 2024. It included new announcements, release dates and trailers for Nintendo Switch titles, including Mario & Luigi: Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase – February 21st, 2024

This Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase presentation focused mostly on upcoming Nintendo Switch games from our publishing and development partners, including Grounded, Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble and Endless Ocean Luminous.

Nintendo Direct – September 14th, 2023

This Nintendo Direct presentation focused mostly on Nintendo Switch games launching in summer 2023. It included new announcements, release dates and trailers for Nintendo Switch titles, including Princess Peach: Showtime!, Another Code: Recollection and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct – August 31st, 2023

This presentation featured an in-depth look at Mario's latest 2D side-scrolling adventure, with roughly 15 minutes of new information about Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Nintendo Direct – June 21st, 2023

This Nintendo Direct livestream focused mostly on Nintendo Switch games launching in the second half of 2023. It included new announcements, release dates and trailers for Nintendo Switch titles, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Pikmin 4 and Detective Pikachu Returns.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct – 10/03/2023 (Final trailer)

This presentation featured the world premiere of the final trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Nintendo Direct – February 9th, 2023

This Nintendo Direct livestream focused mostly on Nintendo Switch games launching in the first half of 2023. It included new announcements, release dates and trailers for Nintendo Switch titles, including Metroid Prime Remastered, Pikmin 4 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie – 29/11/2022 (2nd trailer)

This presentation featured the world premiere of the second trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct – 06/10/2022 (1st trailer)

This presentation featured the world premiere of the first trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Nintendo Direct – September 13th, 2022

This Nintendo Direct livestream focussed mainly on Nintendo Switch games launching in winter 2022. It also included new announcements for Nintendo Switch, including Pikmin 4, Fire Emblem Engage and more.

Splatoon 3 Direct – August 10th 2022

This presentation provided updates on Splatoon 3 for Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase – June 28th 2022

This Nintendo Direct focussed on upcoming third-party Nintendo Switch games, and included information about the Persona series, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, NieR:Automata, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak and more.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct – June 22nd, 2022

This presentation provided a deep dive into the world of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Direct – February 10th, 2022

This Nintendo Direct livestream focussed mainly on Nintendo Switch games launching in the first half of 2022. It also included new announcements for Nintendo Switch, including Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Nintendo Switch Sports and Mario Strikers: Battle League Football.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct – October 15th 2021

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct, the free Ver. 2.0 update and paid DLC Animal Crossing: New Horizon – Happy Home Paradise were announced.

Nintendo Direct – September 24th 2021

This Nintendo Direct livestream focussed mainly on Nintendo Switch games launching this winter. It also included new announcements for Nintendo Switch, including Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and an update on Bayonetta 3.

Nintendo Direct | E3 2021 – June 15th 2021

This Nintendo Direct presentation featured information exclusively about Nintendo Switch software, mostly releasing in 2021.

Nintendo Direct – February 18th, 2021

This Nintendo Direct focussed on available games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and games coming to Nintendo Switch in the first half of 2021.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Direct – December 19th, 2020

This Nintendo Direct presentation gave a sneak peek at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD from Mario’s dad, Shigeru Miyamoto.

Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase October 2020

The last Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase of the year is here! Watch now for the latest updates on upcoming Nintendo Switch games from our development and publishing partners.

Monster Hunter Direct - September 17th, 2020

This special presentation delivered updates on upcoming games in the series, MONSTER HUNTER RISE and MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 2: Wings of Ruin, that are coming to Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase September 2020

Watch our third Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase for information on upcoming Nintendo Switch titles exclusively from our publishing partners.

Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct – September 3rd, 2020

Watch the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct now for news on upcoming Super Mario games and products that will be released by spring 2021!

Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase August 2020

This presentation delivered updates on previously-announced Nintendo Switch games from our development & publishing partners, including Just Dance® 2021.

Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase July 2020

This presentation delivered updates on previously-announced Nintendo Switch games from our development & publishing partners, including Shin Megami Tensei V.

Nintendo Direct Mini – March 26th, 2020

This presentation focused on games coming to Nintendo Switch in 2020, including Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, BRAVELY DEFAULT II, and popular games series from 2K!

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct – February 20th, 2020

See the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct presentation, ahead of the game's release on March 20th!

Pokémon Direct – January 9th, 2020

This special presentation, hosted by CEO and President of The Pokémon Company Tsunekazu Ishihara, introduced two brand new games in the series: Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield for Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Direct – September 5th, 2019

This presentation put the spotlight on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. There were also new announcements for Nintendo Switch, including Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE Encore and Overwatch: Legendary Edition.

Pokémon Direct – June 5th, 2019

This special presentation, hosted by CEO and President of The Pokémon Company Tsunekazu Ishihara, introduced new information on Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.

Super Mario Maker 2 Direct – May 16th, 2019

This presentation provided a deep dive into Super Mario Maker 2 for Nintendo Switch, plus an introduction to Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers.

Pokémon Direct – February 27th, 2019

This special presentation, hosted by CEO and President of The Pokémon Company Tsunekazu Ishihara, introduced two brand new games in the series: Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield for Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Direct – February 14th, 2019

This presentation put the spotlight on Fire Emblem: Three Houses. There were also new announcements for Nintendo Switch, including Super Mario Maker 2, DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, TETRIS® 99, ASTRAL CHAIN and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct – November 1st, 2018

This presentation, hosted by Mr Sakurai, showed off more of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for Nintendo Switch, including new fighters, features and DLC.

Nintendo Direct – September 14th, 2018

This presentation put the spotlight on Nintendo Switch Online and Final Fantasy. There were new announcements for Nintendo Switch, including Animal Crossing, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe and Luigi's Mansion 3, plus games such as Kirby's Epic Yarn and Luigi's Mansion for Nintendo 3DS.

Nintendo Direct – March 9th, 2018

This presentation put the spotlight on Mario Tennis Aces and Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion. There were new announcements for Nintendo Switch, including Super Smash Bros., Undertale and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, plus games such as WarioWare Gold and Luigi's Mansion for Nintendo 3DS.

Nintendo Direct Mini – January 11th, 2018

This presentation focused on select 2018 titles for Nintendo Switch, including Dark Souls™: Remastered, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Kirby Star Allies and more.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Direct – November 7th, 2017

This presentation focused exclusively on Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for Nintendo Switch.

Animal Crossing Mobile Direct – October 25th, 2017

This presentation focused exclusively on Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp for smart devices.

Nintendo Direct – September 14th, 2017

This presentation put the spotlight on Super Mario Odyssey, project OCTOPATH TRAVELER and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for Nintendo Switch, plus Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon for Nintendo 3DS – and announced a variety of other titles too!

Splatoon 2 Direct – July 6th, 2017

This presentation from the Squid Research Lab provided insight into the new Salmon Run mode, info on a variety of new weapons, and introduced new characters Pearl and Marina!

Pokémon Direct – June 6th, 2017

This presentation by The Pokémon Company's Mr Ishihara announced Pokkén Tournament DX for Nintendo Switch, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon for Nintendo 3DS family systems, and Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version for Virtual Console on Nintendo 3DS.

ARMS Direct – May 18th, 2017

This presentation provided a deep dive into ARMS for Nintendo Switch, plus a new Splatoon 2 trailer!

Nintendo Direct – April 13th, 2017

This presentation by Mr Koizumi focused mainly on ARMS and Splatoon 2. It also included information on Nintendo 3DS titles, such as Monster Hunter Stories, Hey! PIKMIN and Miitopia, and Nintendo Switch titles such as Sonic Forces and Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition.

Fire Emblem Direct – January 18th, 2017

This presentation focused exclusively on Fire Emblem titles, including Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, Fire Emblem Heroes, and more!

Animal Crossing Direct - November 2nd, 2016

This presentation, hosted by Animal Crossing series producer Hisashi Nogami, introduced the Welcome amiibo update for Animal Crossing: New Leaf on Nintendo 3DS family systems.

Nintendo 3DS Direct – September 1st, 2016

This presentation by Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata and Nintendo of Europe's Ed Valiente included Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World, Mario Sports Superstars, and more!

Nintendo Direct – March 3rd, 2016

This presentation by Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata and Nintendo of Europe's Ed Valiente included Star Fox Zero, YO-KAI WATCH, Monster Hunter Generations, Paper Mario: Color Splash, Kirby: Planet Robobot, and more!

Pokémon Direct - February 26th, 2016

This special presentation, hosted by CEO and President of The Pokémon Company Tsunekazu Ishihara, celebrated 20 years of Pokémon. It also introduced two brand new games in the series: Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon!

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U Final Video Presentation – December 15th, 2015

This special presentation, hosted by Super Smash Bros. series director Masahiro Sakurai, showed off three new purchasable fighters for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS & Wii U: FINAL FANTASY VII's Cloud, the Umbra Witch Bayonetta and Fire Emblem Fates' Corrin!

Nintendo Direct – November 13th, 2015

This presentation by Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata and Nintendo of Europe's Ed Valiente included The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, Final Fantasy Explorers, Pokémon Picross, Pokkén Tournament, and more!

Splatoon Direct – May 7th, 2015

This special presentation, direct from the Squid Research Lab, introduced information about Splatoon, including studies of its weapons, stages and future updates.

Nintendo Direct – April 2nd, 2015

This broadcast, presented by Mr Iwata and Mr Shibata, introduced amiibo Touch & Play: Nintendo Classics Highlights, new details and amiibo for Yoshi's Woolly World and Splatoon, plus StreetPass Mii Plaza updates, Mario Maker as part of Mario's 30th anniversary, and more!

Nintendo Direct – January 14th, 2015

This broadcast, presented by Mr Iwata and Mr Shibata, introduced New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL, and featured Splatoon, Xenoblade Chronicles X, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, a new game in the Fire Emblem series, and more!

Nintendo Direct – November 6th, 2014

This broadcast, presented by Mr Iwata and Mr Shibata, introduced The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, plus provided updates on Mario Kart 8, amiibo, Splatoon, Xenoblade Chronicles X and much more!

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50 Must-See Things

This special presentation showed off 50 essential things about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, including new modes, stages and features!

Bayonetta 2 Direct

This broadcast, hosted by Mr Hashimoto and Ms Kuroda from PlatinumGames Inc., explores topics including the action-packed combat, online co-operative Tag Climax mode, and special cosplay costumes in Bayonetta 2 on Wii U.

Hyrule Warriors Direct – August 5th, 2014

This broadcast, hosted by Mr Hayashi from Koei Tecmo Games, gave a deeper insight into the weapons, characters, and modes on offer in Hyrule Warriors for Wii U.

Nintendo Digital Event E3 2014

This special E3 Nintendo Digital Event introduced amiibo and gave updates on upcoming and future software including Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, a new The Legend of Zelda title for Wii U, Yoshi's Woolly World, Splatoon, Mario Maker (working title), and more.

Mario Kart 8 Direct

Learn all about Mario Kart 8 in this presentation, including more about sharing videos with friends via Mario Kart TV, new ways to compete online, and much more!

Tomodachi Life Direct – April 10th, 2014

This unique presentation featured Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata, joined by some very special guests, discovering his very own Tomodachi Life!

Super Smash Bros. Direct – April 9th, 2014

Hosted by Super Smash Bros. series director Masahiro Sakurai, this broadcast revealed new challengers, details about online multiplayer, Smash Run mode and much more!

Nintendo Direct - February 13th 2014

This broadcast presented by Mr Iwata and Mr Shibata delivered updates on Mario Kart 8, the new Super Smash Bros. games for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, Bayonetta 2 and much more!

Nintendo Direct – December 18th, 2013

This broadcast presented by Mr Iwata and Mr Shibata introduced Hyrule Warriors (name not final) for Wii U, a new challenger for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, retro-themed action in NES™ Remix, and more.

Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre Direct

In this video Mr Iwata took a tour around the Louvre Museum to learn about the museum's Nintendo 3DS audio guide, and then announced Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre for Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

Nintendo Direct – 13th November 2013

This presentation by Mr Shibata included updates on the latest Nintendo 3DS system update, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Bravely Default, Mario Party: Island Tour, Nintendo Pocket Football Club and SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD.

Nintendo Direct - 1st October 2013

This presentation by Mr Iwata and Mr Shibata looked at Wii U and Nintendo 3DS software launching in the remainder of 2013. Updates included SUPER MARIO 3D WORLD, Bravely Default, Wii Party U and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies.

Wii Fit U Direct

In this video Mr Iwata gave a detailed update on Wii Fit U, announced novel functionality for Wii Street U powered by Google, and announced Wii Sports Club for Wii U!

Pokémon Direct – 4th September 2013

The presentation by Mr Iwata, Mr Ishihara, and Mr Masuda gave an update on Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS, as well as announcing Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter.

The Wonderful 101 Direct

This very special broadcast was presented by Hideki Kamiya, producer of The Wonderful 101! Watch for an introduction to UNITE MORPH powers, WONDERFUL MART and more!

Nintendo Direct – August 7th 2013

A global broadcast presented by Mr Iwata followed by a European segment from Mr Shibata. Updates included Sonic Lost World, two Zelda titles, and announcements for Animal Crossing Plaza and Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.

Nintendo Direct Mini – July 18th 2013

This pint-sized broadcast from Mr Shibata gave details on games that would be released shortly in Europe. EarthBound was announced for Virtual Console on Wii U and updates included Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pikmin 3 and The Wonderful 101.

Nintendo Direct@E3 2013

This special E3 Nintendo Direct was presented by Mr Iwata and gave an update on upcoming and future Wii U software including Mario Kart 8, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Bayonetta 2, and more.

Nintendo Direct – May 17th, 2013

The presentation, hosted by Mr Iwata, focused on Wii U titles for Europe. Coverage included announcements for two new titles from SEGA, plus updates on Pikmin 3, New Super Luigi U, Game & Wario and Resident Evil Revelations.

Nintendo 3DS Direct

This broadcast from Mr Iwata and Mr Shibata detailed upcoming European titles such as Bravely Default (temp title), EarthBound, a new game set in the same world as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and more!

Nintendo Direct Mini – March 13th, 2013

This short broadcast from Nintendo president Mr Iwata revealed Flipnote Studio 3D for Nintendo 3DS, which will let you create impressive Flipnote animations in three dimensions!

Nintendo 3DS Direct

In a global broadcast focused on upcoming titles for Nintendo 3DS, Mr Iwata and Mr Shibata announced the "Year of Luigi", a new Mario and Donkey Kong game, Donkey Kong Country Returns for Nintendo 3DS and more!

Wii U Direct – January 23rd, 2013

This broadcast focused on upcoming Nintendo games for Wii U, including The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker in HD, a new title from Xenoblade Chronicles developer Monolith Soft, and much more!

Pokémon Direct – January 8th, 2013

Broadcast simultaneously worldwide, this short presentation saw Mr Iwata giving a history of the Pokémon series, followed by a first look at Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

Nintendo Direct 05/12/2012

Nintendo of Europe's President, Satoru Shibata, gave a sneak peek at the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS titles coming for Europe. Coverage included Scribblenauts Unlimited, LEGO City: Undercover and a special SiNG PARTY visit from a star!

Nintendo Direct Mini

A short presentation hosted by Mr Iwata, Nintendo's Global President, revealing new add-on content for New Super Mario Bros. 2 on Nintendo 3DS that will be free for a limited time from November 27th, 2012 to January 31st, 2013.

Nintendo Direct 07/11/2012

This Nintendo Direct invited viewers to enjoy a selection of videos from a Japan-only Nintendo Direct – which were subtitled specially for European fans! Visit this page to see Mr Iwata unboxing a Wii U for the first time, giving an introduction to user accounts and more!

Nintendo Direct 04/10/2012

This broadcast was presented by Mr Shibata and concentrated on Nintendo 3DS titles for Europe. Subjects included Paper Mario: Sticker Star, a variety of Pokémon titles, and Nintendo Presents: New Style Boutique.

Nintendo Direct Mini

Introduced by Mr Iwata, Nintendo's Global President, this short presentation announced the availability of add-on content for New Super Mario Bros. 2 on Nintendo 3DS.

Nintendo Direct Wii U Preview

In this broadcast Shibata-san presented detailed information on Wii U, including technical specifications, pack contents, the line-up of games at launch, and the official launch date.

Nintendo Direct 22/06/2012

This presentation announced Nintendo 3DS XL for Europe and gave details on a variety of Nintendo 3DS titles. Featured games included New Super Mario Bros 2., New Art Academy, and Freakyforms Deluxe.

Nintendo Direct Pre E3 2012

In this Nintendo Direct, Global President Satoru Iwata gave further details on the Wii U console, showcased the features of the Wii U GamePad, and introduced viewers to the possibilities of Miiverse.

Nintendo Direct 21/04/2012

The very first Europe-specific Nintendo Direct, hosted by European President Satoru Shibata. Among other topics, highlights included details on Mario Tennis Open, Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise, and a tips video for Kid Icarus: Uprising.

Nintendo Direct 22/02/2012

The first Nintendo Direct, hosted by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. This broadcast included an appearance by Masahiro Sakurai to talk about Kid Icarus: Uprising, as well as videos for Mario Tennis Open, Dillon's Rolling Western, Fire Emblem, and more!