{"id":2136684,"date":"2026-09-09T22:36:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T19:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2136684"},"modified":"2026-09-09T22:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T19:36:55","slug":"nintendo-direct-september-2026-no-shows-from-the-duskbloods-to-mario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2136684","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Direct September 2026 No-Shows: From The Duskbloods to Mario"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-2154984108 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-2044616299 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Today&#8217;s September 2026 Nintendo Direct has come and gone, and so has any chance of seeing the next 3D Mario, The Duskbloods, and more highly anticipated games that ended up being no-shows.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-direct-september-2026-live-report-all-the-announcements-as-they-happen\">covered a lot<\/a> in this morning&#8217;s 45-minute slot. Metroid Ravenous is <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/metroid-ravenous-announced-a-side-scrolling-sequel-to-metroid-dread\"><u>bringing Samus back for another 2D adventure<\/u><\/a>, Kirby and the World Beyond is <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/kirby-and-the-world-beyond-revealed-with-gameplay-ahead-of-spring-2027-launch\"><u>going 3D in 2027<\/u><\/a>, and Mario Kart World is finally <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/mario-kart-world-update-to-add-classic-tracks-for-free-later-today\"><u>getting some much-needed love<\/u><\/a> with a new update. Nintendo Switch 2 owners are eating well in more ways than one, but many fans say they were left starving for something a little more filling.<\/p>\n<p><span data-cy=\"poll-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-2310533475 jsx-1355461925 box poll-content-block\" data-cy=\"poll-content-block\">\n<fieldset class=\"answers jsx-332304107\" role=\"radiogroup\" aria-labelledby=\"poll-question\">\n<legend class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4192417768\"><span class=\"stack jsx-3547261442\"><\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"poll-question\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-1377259516 headline\" id=\"poll-question\">How Would You Rate the September 2026 Nintendo Direct?<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-4218469134 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1 jsx-3010959690 jsx-2338608387\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/legend>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId69058\" id=\"answerId69058-label\"><span class=\"label\">10<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId69059\" id=\"answerId69059-label\"><span class=\"label\">9<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId69060\" id=\"answerId69060-label\"><span class=\"label\">8<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer highlight\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId69061\" id=\"answerId69061-label\"><span class=\"label\">7<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1945348876\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId69062\" id=\"answerId69062-label\"><span class=\"label\">6<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId69063\" id=\"answerId69063-label\"><span class=\"label\">5<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId69064\" id=\"answerId69064-label\"><span class=\"label\">4<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId69065\" id=\"answerId69065-label\"><span class=\"label\">3<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId69066\" id=\"answerId69066-label\"><span class=\"label\">2<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId69067\" id=\"answerId69067-label\"><span class=\"label\">1<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4255654680 poll-controls\"><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3027214138 jsx-2267841559 contained disabled full-width large\" type=\"submit\" disabled data-cy=\"poll-answer-btn\">Answer<\/button><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3027214138 jsx-1624977611 nav next-button small\" title=\"See Results\" aria-label=\"See Results\" data-cy=\"see-results-btn\"><span style=\"white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-align:right\">See Results<\/span><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-4173866675\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" aria-label=\"See Results\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">For instance, the company&#8217;s hybrid sequel console is barreling through its second year without a proper 3D Mario to call its own. The Duskbloods, FromSoftware&#8217;s vampire-themed Switch 2 exclusive multiplayer game, was nowhere to be seen despite still carrying a 2026 release window. Rumors suggesting new Super Smash Bros., Nintendogs, and Luigi&#8217;s Mansion games were in the works really only helped build the mountain of no-shows overshadowing the show in fans&#8217; minds.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Despite yesterday&#8217;s <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-everything-announced-by-nintendo\"><u>Zelda anniversary stream packing in some big announcements<\/u><\/a>, Nintendo players largely seem to agree that, save for the Metroid and Kirby highlights, today&#8217;s September Direct could have packed a bigger punch as the year winds down. It&#8217;s a lot to go over, but we&#8217;ve gathered all of the biggest absent games from the September 2026 Direct, regardless of whether they&#8217;ve actually been announced or not.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">The Duskbloods<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Even after a year of updates, the Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer has never wavered when it comes to the release schedule for its new game. As details have <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/hidetaka-miyazaki-interview-fromsoftware-duskbloods-dark-souls-future-nintendo\"><u>snowballed into the public consciousness in recent months<\/u><\/a>, it feels like the only thing fans <em>don&#8217;t<\/em> know about the game is its actual release date.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Today&#8217;s Direct seemed like a perfect opportunity to pin something down on the calendar, so when it came to a close with Kirby and not <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/why-everybody-loves-zork-the-duskbloods-weirdest-character-and-miyazakis-favorite\"><u>Zork<\/u><\/a>, fans grew concerned. It doesn&#8217;t help that a <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/fromsoftware-sincerely-apologizes-for-the-duskbloods-network-test-server-issues-ends-first-slot-early\"><u>recent network test didn&#8217;t exactly go off without a hitch<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">So, has The Duskbloods been delayed? Well, no \u2013 or at least not yet \u2013 but if FromSoftware still wants to see it out before the year is up, it&#8217;s running out of time to make a proper announcement.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WHERE IS DUSKBLOODS <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/isvoF0FsKb\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/isvoF0FsKb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Oroboro (@Oroboro) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Oroboro\/status\/2097699786207944935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Luigi&#8217;s Mansion 4<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">What is Next Level Games up to? The Mario Strikers and Luigi&#8217;s Mansion series developer was officially <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-acquiring-luigis-mansion-3-developer-next-level-games\"><u>acquired by Nintendo<\/u><\/a> in 2021, but aside from assisting with the development of 2025&#8217;s <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/metroid-prime-4-beyond\"><u>Metroid Prime 4<\/u><\/a>, the studio&#8217;s last headlining release was 2022&#8217;s <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/mario-strikers-battle-league\"><u>Mario Strikers: Battle League<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Couple that with the fact that it&#8217;s been almost seven years since the team put out <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/luigis-mansion-3\"><u>Luigi&#8217;s Mansion 3<\/u><\/a>, and you&#8217;ve got a recipe for fans on social media to wonder what&#8217;s going on. Nintendo hasn&#8217;t officially announced a new entry in Mario&#8217;s brother&#8217;s ghost-hunting series, but considering <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2019\/12\/18\/luigis-mansion-3-multiplayer-dlc-announced-for-2020\"><u>the last mainline game&#8217;s success<\/u><\/a>, many are hoping we&#8217;ll hear from Next Level with a Luigi&#8217;s Mansion 4 sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FncmMJVNdA\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/FncmMJVNdA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KwOhwlcBzT\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/KwOhwlcBzT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Squidbunny \ud83d\udc30\ud83d\udc07 (@jr_taurus62289) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jr_taurus62289\/status\/2097547887898996752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Animal Crossing<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Again, a new Animal Crossing game isn&#8217;t something Nintendo has explicitly announced, but that hasn&#8217;t stopped fans from clamoring for more. The last time Tom Nook came to take players&#8217; Bells in a more formal manner was with 2020&#8217;s monumental original Switch game <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/animal-crossing-new-horizons\"><u>Animal Crossing: New Horizons<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A Switch 2 version also gave villagers new reasons to return to their island getaways in January of this year, and Nintendo historically favoring long breaks between mainline releases. Despite all of this, fans weren&#8217;t happy to see that a new Animal Crossing game didn&#8217;t make an appearance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Me because they didn\u2019t announce animal crossing <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/A9pX0y7DLc\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/A9pX0y7DLc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Gabriel \u2728\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f (@GabrielHorizons) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GabrielHorizons\/status\/2097698644434551028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">So&#8230; no animal crossing mention in the nintendo direct??<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gWtneLgaOk\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/gWtneLgaOk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mo \ud83c\udf49 (@ihavefroggy) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ihavefroggy\/status\/2097699552618778965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Mario Kart World DLC<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">I know what you&#8217;re thinking: &#8216;But <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/mario-kart-world\">Mario Kart World<\/a> <em>did <\/em>show up in the Nintendo Direct&#8217; \u2013 and you&#8217;re right. Today&#8217;s shadow drop is one of the open-world kart racer&#8217;s biggest yet, bringing reimagined SNES courses for players to race through, free of charge. It&#8217;s a nice addition, but judging by reactions across social media and even in our very own comment sections, Nintendo could have done more.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;Anything to avoid giving us new costumes or original tracks, huh?&#8221; one IGN reader commented on our update reveal story. &#8220;Better than nothing, I suppose, but still \u2013 I&#8217;m curious what Nintendo&#8217;s long-term plans for this game are.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">There&#8217;s nothing really stopping the company from holding off on outfits or character DLC for a while longer. After all, Mario Kart 8 went on to receive add-on content in the form of its Deluxe release&#8217;s Booster Course Pass years after its original launch. When or if more is on the way is unclear, but it&#8217;s probably best if fans don&#8217;t write off Mario Kart World just yet.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">omfg just give us new characters and actual new tracks already <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JLQpDCv9XN\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/JLQpDCv9XN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \ud83e\ude90\u2022Quasar\u2022 \ud83d\ude80 (@QuasartheWacky) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/QuasartheWacky\/status\/2097696478516949092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">A New 3D Mario<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While something like The Duskbloods felt like a shoo-in, a new mainline 3D Mario game was never quite as certain. That didn&#8217;t make its absence sting any less, though.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/super-mario-odyssey\"><u>Super Mario Odyssey<\/u><\/a>&#8216;s launch trailed behind the original Switch&#8217;s release by about eight months. Now, 15 months removed from the launch of the Switch 2, we&#8217;re still without a new 3D romp for everyone&#8217;s favorite Goomba-stomping plumber.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;10 years without a 3D Mario game is f**king pathetic I&#8217;m sorry,&#8221; one popular X\/Twitter post <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hdwmovies\/status\/2097700063397163216?s=20\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">said<\/a>. &#8220;But hey, at least we get our second 3D Kirby in five years!!!!!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Yes, yes, the <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/donkey-kong-bananza-review\"><u>wonderful<\/u><\/a> Donkey Kong Bananza has helped <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/donkey-kong-bananza-is-the-switch-2s-true-successor-to-super-mario-odyssey\"><u>fill the nine-year void<\/u><\/a>, but that&#8217;s not changing the temperature for fans online who were hoping Nintendo&#8217;s Yoshiaki Koizumi would have had more to share during the show.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">this direct really felt like this <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ctVOxfhqZA\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/ctVOxfhqZA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 gust\ud83d\udc7b (@Gustly_Wind) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Gustly_Wind\/status\/2097698573454287274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Super Smash Bros.<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Here&#8217;s where fan expectations veered from hopes to dreams thanks to recent rumors and leaks that started <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-developing-new-smash-bros-nintendogs-mario-kart-dlc-with-star-fox-leaker-claims\"><u>when notable leaker Malo932 spilled a few beans<\/u><\/a> earlier this week. Despite the lack of any official announcement from Nintendo or series mastermind Masahiro Sakurai, one of the big games many were expecting to see was Super Smash Bros.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Yes, it&#8217;s been nearly nine years since <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/super-smash-bros-ultimate\"><u>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/u><\/a> came out. Yes, it&#8217;s been almost exactly five years since Kingdom Hearts&#8217; Sora joined as the game&#8217;s final DLC. Yes, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate still hasn&#8217;t received a Switch 2 upgrade. All of these things are true, but that didn&#8217;t get us any closer to seeing a brand-new entry \u2013 or even a port \u2013 during the September 2026 Direct.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Malo932 got fans&#8217; hopes up when they said a new, non-port Super Smash Bros. game was in development a few days ago. Alas, the legendary platformer fighter video game crossover series did not return today. Fans took the news about as well as you would expect.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">So we ALL thought the same thing here right <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MOQtJTJSaX\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/MOQtJTJSaX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Imprez \u2744\ufe0f USE CODE IMPREZ (@Imprez_) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Imprez_\/status\/2097738465286774976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Hxq4e9XUCx\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Hxq4e9XUCx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 hungrybox (@LiquidHbox) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LiquidHbox\/status\/2097700896759066638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">don&#8217;t forget to hug a Smash player today<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 start.gg (@startgg) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/startgg\/status\/2097697771172073794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Nintendogs<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">If you&#8217;ve not been keeping up with the latest rumors, you might be surprised to hear that some fans were expecting the beloved Nintendo DS franchise, <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/nintendogs-lab-friends\">Nintendogs,<\/a> to make a comeback. What this could look like on, presumably, a Switch 2 console is anyone&#8217;s guess, but the puppy sim has entertained the masses before, so it can surely do it again.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">If Nintendogs does return, it seemingly won&#8217;t be anytime soon. Naturally, fans are distraught.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">no one talk to me. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n9itSolhwC\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/n9itSolhwC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 eric pointcrow (@PointCrow) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PointCrow\/status\/2097701507202420749?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">More Star Fox<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Star Fox has seen a bit of a resurgence in recent months. Nintendo launched its <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/star-fox-2026\"><u>Star Fox remake<\/u><\/a> in June of this year. Leader Fox McCloud also made <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-confirms-starfox-hero-fox-mccloud-really-is-in-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie\"><u>a shocking surprise appearance in April&#8217;s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Star Fox love continued even during today&#8217;s Direct, though it may not have been what many were expecting. Another rumor stemming from Malo932 suggested a brand-new Star Fox Adventures game is in development. Direct watchers will note that the one and only Star Fox Adventures <em>did <\/em>make an appearance during today&#8217;s show, but <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/gamecube-classic-star-fox-adventures-available-via-nintendo-switch-online-today\"><u>only as an installment in Nintendo&#8217;s Switch Online + Expansion Pack GameCube catalog<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Is there more Star Fox on the way? We&#8217;ll have to wait to find out, and so will the rest of the franchise&#8217;s fans.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#8217;s a step in the right direction for sure. Now add SF Assault to NSO too, with new content for the multiplayer while making a brand new sequel for the Switch 2 that replaces SF Command. Let&#8217;s get SF on the right track again! <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Nintendo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Nintendo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoEurope?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NintendoEurope<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NintendoUK<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BringBackKrys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BringBackKrys<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/11qnqRrRcr\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/11qnqRrRcr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CeyloN (@ceylon_ger) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ceylon_ger\/status\/2097716049047138673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">What Nintendo Direct No-Show Did You Want to See?<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo can&#8217;t please everyone, and with so many Switch games coming before and after today&#8217;s big September show, there&#8217;s a lot out there to play. There&#8217;s also the fact that the company had so much to offer that it felt the only way to effectively tackle all of the news was to split up its The Legend of Zelda plans with its own 40th Anniversary Direct.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">All of that said, Nintendo isn&#8217;t going anywhere, so regardless of whether it was rumored or not, be sure to head to the comments below to tell us which games you wish showed up for the September 2026 Nintendo Direct. Who knows? There is still more three months left in the year, so don&#8217;t count out an appearance from your favorite franchise just yet.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"author-sign-off\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><span class=\"stack jsx-59817748 jsx-1927875859\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-444076027 jsx-4218469134 profile-thumb jsx-2141281959 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael Cripe Avatar\" class=\"progressive-image profile-thumb-img jsx-249361588 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/avatars\/5205bf6a08586a205a834928\/Michael_blue_red_2-1700460435246.png?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-3630940851\"><span class=\"stack jsx-2959124702 jsx-702910195 author-sign-off-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/person\/MikeCripe\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 jsx-2809511915 bold underlined\">Michael Cripe<\/div>\n<p><\/a><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-1220387432\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"author-sign-off-socials\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 author-sign-off-socials\"><button type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"listbox\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"View social links\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 socials-trigger\"><span title=\"X\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 social-icon-avatar\"><span class=\"ign-icon jsx-2877214176 jsx-2750866048 jsx-2788214270\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"jsx-2877214176\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.d0b97af5.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div role=\"listbox\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2772765485 jsx-4243969252 jsx-3705869475 dropdown-menu jsx-3625955085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/@MikeCripe\" id=\"author-sign-off-social-twitterHandle\" class=\"menu-item jsx-3565735818 jsx-3927327418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 menu-item-text\" data-text=\"X\">X<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ign-icon icon-twitter jsx-2750866048 jsx-3701596282\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-twitter\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.d0b97af5.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 sign-off-text\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. 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Set Us as Your Source.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.ign.com\" class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--secondary jsx-3027214138 icon-button contained centered large\" title=\"Add Source\" aria-label=\"Add Source\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ign-icon icon-google jsx-2750866048 jsx-3701596282\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-google\" alt=\"Google\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Google.9e99a9d7.svg?cors=0\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 large\">Add Source<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-1475529924\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-1 pogocnt pg-article\">\n<div data-mix-name=\"secondaryMedrec\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo-hide=\"1\" class=\"jsx-343126785 pogo-slot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Today&#8217;s September 2026 Nintendo Direct has come and gone, and so has any chance of seeing the next 3D Mario, The Duskbloods, and more highly anticipated games that ended up being no-shows.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-direct-september-2026-live-report-all-the-announcements-as-they-happen\">covered a lot<\/a> in this morning&#8217;s 45-minute slot. Metroid Ravenous is <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/metroid-ravenous-announced-a-side-scrolling-sequel-to-metroid-dread\"><u>bringing Samus back for another 2D adventure<\/u><\/a>, Kirby and the World Beyond is <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/kirby-and-the-world-beyond-revealed-with-gameplay-ahead-of-spring-2027-launch\"><u>going 3D in 2027<\/u><\/a>, and Mario Kart World is finally <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/mario-kart-world-update-to-add-classic-tracks-for-free-later-today\"><u>getting some much-needed love<\/u><\/a> with a new update. Nintendo Switch 2 owners are eating well in more ways than one, but many fans say they were left starving for something a little more filling.<\/p>\n<p><span data-cy=\"poll-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-2310533475 jsx-1355461925 box poll-content-block\" data-cy=\"poll-content-block\">\n<fieldset class=\"answers jsx-332304107\" role=\"radiogroup\" aria-labelledby=\"poll-question\">\n<legend class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4192417768\"><span class=\"stack jsx-3547261442\"><\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"poll-question\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-1377259516 headline\" id=\"poll-question\">How Would You Rate the September 2026 Nintendo Direct?<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-4218469134 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1 jsx-3010959690 jsx-2338608387\" loading=\"lazy\" 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jsx-1624977611 nav next-button small\" title=\"See Results\" aria-label=\"See Results\" data-cy=\"see-results-btn\"><span style=\"white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-align:right\">See Results<\/span><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-4173866675\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" aria-label=\"See Results\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">For instance, the company&#8217;s hybrid sequel console is barreling through its second year without a proper 3D Mario to call its own. The Duskbloods, FromSoftware&#8217;s vampire-themed Switch 2 exclusive multiplayer game, was nowhere to be seen despite still carrying a 2026 release window. Rumors suggesting new Super Smash Bros., Nintendogs, and Luigi&#8217;s Mansion games were in the works really only helped build the mountain of no-shows overshadowing the show in fans&#8217; minds.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Despite yesterday&#8217;s <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-legend-of-zelda-40th-anniversary-direct-everything-announced-by-nintendo\"><u>Zelda anniversary stream packing in some big announcements<\/u><\/a>, Nintendo players largely seem to agree that, save for the Metroid and Kirby highlights, today&#8217;s September Direct could have packed a bigger punch as the year winds down. It&#8217;s a lot to go over, but we&#8217;ve gathered all of the biggest absent games from the September 2026 Direct, regardless of whether they&#8217;ve actually been announced or not.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">The Duskbloods<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Even after a year of updates, the Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer has never wavered when it comes to the release schedule for its new game. As details have <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/hidetaka-miyazaki-interview-fromsoftware-duskbloods-dark-souls-future-nintendo\"><u>snowballed into the public consciousness in recent months<\/u><\/a>, it feels like the only thing fans <em>don&#8217;t<\/em> know about the game is its actual release date.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Today&#8217;s Direct seemed like a perfect opportunity to pin something down on the calendar, so when it came to a close with Kirby and not <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/why-everybody-loves-zork-the-duskbloods-weirdest-character-and-miyazakis-favorite\"><u>Zork<\/u><\/a>, fans grew concerned. It doesn&#8217;t help that a <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/fromsoftware-sincerely-apologizes-for-the-duskbloods-network-test-server-issues-ends-first-slot-early\"><u>recent network test didn&#8217;t exactly go off without a hitch<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">So, has The Duskbloods been delayed? Well, no \u2013 or at least not yet \u2013 but if FromSoftware still wants to see it out before the year is up, it&#8217;s running out of time to make a proper announcement.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">WHERE IS DUSKBLOODS <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/isvoF0FsKb\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/isvoF0FsKb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Oroboro (@Oroboro) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Oroboro\/status\/2097699786207944935?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Luigi&#8217;s Mansion 4<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">What is Next Level Games up to? The Mario Strikers and Luigi&#8217;s Mansion series developer was officially <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-acquiring-luigis-mansion-3-developer-next-level-games\"><u>acquired by Nintendo<\/u><\/a> in 2021, but aside from assisting with the development of 2025&#8217;s <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/metroid-prime-4-beyond\"><u>Metroid Prime 4<\/u><\/a>, the studio&#8217;s last headlining release was 2022&#8217;s <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/mario-strikers-battle-league\"><u>Mario Strikers: Battle League<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Couple that with the fact that it&#8217;s been almost seven years since the team put out <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/luigis-mansion-3\"><u>Luigi&#8217;s Mansion 3<\/u><\/a>, and you&#8217;ve got a recipe for fans on social media to wonder what&#8217;s going on. Nintendo hasn&#8217;t officially announced a new entry in Mario&#8217;s brother&#8217;s ghost-hunting series, but considering <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2019\/12\/18\/luigis-mansion-3-multiplayer-dlc-announced-for-2020\"><u>the last mainline game&#8217;s success<\/u><\/a>, many are hoping we&#8217;ll hear from Next Level with a Luigi&#8217;s Mansion 4 sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FncmMJVNdA\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/FncmMJVNdA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KwOhwlcBzT\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/KwOhwlcBzT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Squidbunny \ud83d\udc30\ud83d\udc07 (@jr_taurus62289) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jr_taurus62289\/status\/2097547887898996752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Animal Crossing<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Again, a new Animal Crossing game isn&#8217;t something Nintendo has explicitly announced, but that hasn&#8217;t stopped fans from clamoring for more. The last time Tom Nook came to take players&#8217; Bells in a more formal manner was with 2020&#8217;s monumental original Switch game <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/animal-crossing-new-horizons\"><u>Animal Crossing: New Horizons<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A Switch 2 version also gave villagers new reasons to return to their island getaways in January of this year, and Nintendo historically favoring long breaks between mainline releases. Despite all of this, fans weren&#8217;t happy to see that a new Animal Crossing game didn&#8217;t make an appearance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Me because they didn\u2019t announce animal crossing <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/A9pX0y7DLc\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/A9pX0y7DLc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Gabriel \u2728\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f (@GabrielHorizons) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GabrielHorizons\/status\/2097698644434551028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">So&#8230; no animal crossing mention in the nintendo direct??<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gWtneLgaOk\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/gWtneLgaOk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mo \ud83c\udf49 (@ihavefroggy) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ihavefroggy\/status\/2097699552618778965?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Mario Kart World DLC<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">I know what you&#8217;re thinking: &#8216;But <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/mario-kart-world\">Mario Kart World<\/a> <em>did <\/em>show up in the Nintendo Direct&#8217; \u2013 and you&#8217;re right. Today&#8217;s shadow drop is one of the open-world kart racer&#8217;s biggest yet, bringing reimagined SNES courses for players to race through, free of charge. It&#8217;s a nice addition, but judging by reactions across social media and even in our very own comment sections, Nintendo could have done more.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;Anything to avoid giving us new costumes or original tracks, huh?&#8221; one IGN reader commented on our update reveal story. &#8220;Better than nothing, I suppose, but still \u2013 I&#8217;m curious what Nintendo&#8217;s long-term plans for this game are.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">There&#8217;s nothing really stopping the company from holding off on outfits or character DLC for a while longer. After all, Mario Kart 8 went on to receive add-on content in the form of its Deluxe release&#8217;s Booster Course Pass years after its original launch. When or if more is on the way is unclear, but it&#8217;s probably best if fans don&#8217;t write off Mario Kart World just yet.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">omfg just give us new characters and actual new tracks already <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JLQpDCv9XN\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/JLQpDCv9XN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \ud83e\ude90\u2022Quasar\u2022 \ud83d\ude80 (@QuasartheWacky) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/QuasartheWacky\/status\/2097696478516949092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">A New 3D Mario<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-2896921488 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Play.59e5540b.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While something like The Duskbloods felt like a shoo-in, a new mainline 3D Mario game was never quite as certain. That didn&#8217;t make its absence sting any less, though.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/super-mario-odyssey\"><u>Super Mario Odyssey<\/u><\/a>&#8216;s launch trailed behind the original Switch&#8217;s release by about eight months. Now, 15 months removed from the launch of the Switch 2, we&#8217;re still without a new 3D romp for everyone&#8217;s favorite Goomba-stomping plumber.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">&#8220;10 years without a 3D Mario game is f**king pathetic I&#8217;m sorry,&#8221; one popular X\/Twitter post <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hdwmovies\/status\/2097700063397163216?s=20\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">said<\/a>. &#8220;But hey, at least we get our second 3D Kirby in five years!!!!!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Yes, yes, the <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/donkey-kong-bananza-review\"><u>wonderful<\/u><\/a> Donkey Kong Bananza has helped <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/donkey-kong-bananza-is-the-switch-2s-true-successor-to-super-mario-odyssey\"><u>fill the nine-year void<\/u><\/a>, but that&#8217;s not changing the temperature for fans online who were hoping Nintendo&#8217;s Yoshiaki Koizumi would have had more to share during the show.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">this direct really felt like this <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ctVOxfhqZA\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/ctVOxfhqZA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 gust\ud83d\udc7b (@Gustly_Wind) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Gustly_Wind\/status\/2097698573454287274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Super Smash Bros.<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Here&#8217;s where fan expectations veered from hopes to dreams thanks to recent rumors and leaks that started <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-developing-new-smash-bros-nintendogs-mario-kart-dlc-with-star-fox-leaker-claims\"><u>when notable leaker Malo932 spilled a few beans<\/u><\/a> earlier this week. Despite the lack of any official announcement from Nintendo or series mastermind Masahiro Sakurai, one of the big games many were expecting to see was Super Smash Bros.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Yes, it&#8217;s been nearly nine years since <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/super-smash-bros-ultimate\"><u>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/u><\/a> came out. Yes, it&#8217;s been almost exactly five years since Kingdom Hearts&#8217; Sora joined as the game&#8217;s final DLC. Yes, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate still hasn&#8217;t received a Switch 2 upgrade. All of these things are true, but that didn&#8217;t get us any closer to seeing a brand-new entry \u2013 or even a port \u2013 during the September 2026 Direct.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Malo932 got fans&#8217; hopes up when they said a new, non-port Super Smash Bros. game was in development a few days ago. Alas, the legendary platformer fighter video game crossover series did not return today. Fans took the news about as well as you would expect.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">So we ALL thought the same thing here right <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MOQtJTJSaX\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/MOQtJTJSaX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Imprez \u2744\ufe0f USE CODE IMPREZ (@Imprez_) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Imprez_\/status\/2097738465286774976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Hxq4e9XUCx\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Hxq4e9XUCx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 hungrybox (@LiquidHbox) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LiquidHbox\/status\/2097700896759066638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">don&#8217;t forget to hug a Smash player today<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 start.gg (@startgg) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/startgg\/status\/2097697771172073794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Nintendogs<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">If you&#8217;ve not been keeping up with the latest rumors, you might be surprised to hear that some fans were expecting the beloved Nintendo DS franchise, <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/nintendogs-lab-friends\">Nintendogs,<\/a> to make a comeback. What this could look like on, presumably, a Switch 2 console is anyone&#8217;s guess, but the puppy sim has entertained the masses before, so it can surely do it again.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">If Nintendogs does return, it seemingly won&#8217;t be anytime soon. Naturally, fans are distraught.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">no one talk to me. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n9itSolhwC\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/n9itSolhwC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 eric pointcrow (@PointCrow) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PointCrow\/status\/2097701507202420749?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">More Star Fox<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Star Fox has seen a bit of a resurgence in recent months. Nintendo launched its <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/games\/star-fox-2026\"><u>Star Fox remake<\/u><\/a> in June of this year. Leader Fox McCloud also made <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/nintendo-confirms-starfox-hero-fox-mccloud-really-is-in-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie\"><u>a shocking surprise appearance in April&#8217;s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Star Fox love continued even during today&#8217;s Direct, though it may not have been what many were expecting. Another rumor stemming from Malo932 suggested a brand-new Star Fox Adventures game is in development. Direct watchers will note that the one and only Star Fox Adventures <em>did <\/em>make an appearance during today&#8217;s show, but <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/gamecube-classic-star-fox-adventures-available-via-nintendo-switch-online-today\"><u>only as an installment in Nintendo&#8217;s Switch Online + Expansion Pack GameCube catalog<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Is there more Star Fox on the way? We&#8217;ll have to wait to find out, and so will the rest of the franchise&#8217;s fans.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#8217;s a step in the right direction for sure. Now add SF Assault to NSO too, with new content for the multiplayer while making a brand new sequel for the Switch 2 that replaces SF Command. Let&#8217;s get SF on the right track again! <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Nintendo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Nintendo<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoEurope?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NintendoEurope<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NintendoUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NintendoUK<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BringBackKrys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BringBackKrys<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/11qnqRrRcr\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/11qnqRrRcr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CeyloN (@ceylon_ger) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ceylon_ger\/status\/2097716049047138673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">What Nintendo Direct No-Show Did You Want to See?<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Nintendo can&#8217;t please everyone, and with so many Switch games coming before and after today&#8217;s big September show, there&#8217;s a lot out there to play. There&#8217;s also the fact that the company had so much to offer that it felt the only way to effectively tackle all of the news was to split up its The Legend of Zelda plans with its own 40th Anniversary Direct.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">All of that said, Nintendo isn&#8217;t going anywhere, so regardless of whether it was rumored or not, be sure to head to the comments below to tell us which games you wish showed up for the September 2026 Nintendo Direct. Who knows? There is still more three months left in the year, so don&#8217;t count out an appearance from your favorite franchise just yet.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<section class=\"author-sign-off\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><span class=\"stack jsx-59817748 jsx-1927875859\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-444076027 jsx-4218469134 profile-thumb jsx-2141281959 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Michael Cripe Avatar\" class=\"progressive-image profile-thumb-img jsx-249361588 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/avatars\/5205bf6a08586a205a834928\/Michael_blue_red_2-1700460435246.png?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-3630940851\"><span class=\"stack jsx-2959124702 jsx-702910195 author-sign-off-header\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/person\/MikeCripe\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 jsx-2809511915 bold underlined\">Michael Cripe<\/div>\n<p><\/a><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-1220387432\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"author-sign-off-socials\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 author-sign-off-socials\"><button type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"listbox\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"View social links\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 socials-trigger\"><span title=\"X\" class=\"jsx-2877214176 social-icon-avatar\"><span class=\"ign-icon jsx-2877214176 jsx-2750866048 jsx-2788214270\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"jsx-2877214176\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.d0b97af5.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div role=\"listbox\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2772765485 jsx-4243969252 jsx-3705869475 dropdown-menu jsx-3625955085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/@MikeCripe\" id=\"author-sign-off-social-twitterHandle\" class=\"menu-item jsx-3565735818 jsx-3927327418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490 menu-item-text\" data-text=\"X\">X<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ign-icon icon-twitter jsx-2750866048 jsx-3701596282\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-twitter\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/Twitter.d0b97af5.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 sign-off-text\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He&#8217;s best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/section>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today&#8217;s September 2026 Nintendo Direct has come and gone, and so has any chance of seeing the next 3D Mario, The Duskbloods, and more highly anticipated games that ended up being no-shows. Nintendo covered a lot in this morning&#8217;s 45-minute slot. 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