RUMOR: Nintendo Direct Reportedly Incoming for June, With Surprises Still Under Wraps

A June Nintendo Direct may be closer than expected. Industry leaker NateTheHate has indicated that a Nintendo Direct is in the pipeline for early June, and crucially, he has noted there are still surprises he has not discussed publicly. That alone is worth paying attention to, because his track record on Direct timing has been reliable.

The timing lines up. Summer Games Fest is already underway, and Nintendo historically uses June to make a big statement before the summer content drought. A Direct around June 4th would slot in neatly between major third-party showcase days.

What Could Be Announced

Several major titles have been circling rumour territory for weeks. Here is what the current chatter is pointing toward.

Ocarina of Time has been one of the most discussed Switch 2 expectations for months. Whether it arrives as a standalone remaster, an NSO expansion, or a full remake is unknown, but some form of Ocarina acknowledgement feels overdue.

Splatoon Raiders has been rumoured as a new Splatoon entry, possibly a spin-off with a different structure than the numbered mainline games. Given Splatoon 3’s lifecycle is winding down, a successor announcement makes sense.

Fire Emblem Fortune Weave has been circling in rumour space as the next mainline Fire Emblem entry. The series has been quiet since Engage, and a Direct would be the natural stage for a proper reveal.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Definitive Edition has appeared in enough places now that it feels close. XC2 is the only major Xenoblade title without a definitive release, and the Switch 2 upgrade momentum makes this a natural fit.

Luigi’s Mansion 3 on Switch 2 would be a crowd-pleaser, possibly with new content or GameShare support taking advantage of the hardware.

Nintendo Switch Online updates are also on the table. New system additions or Game Boy Advance expansions have been hinted at, and a Direct is the obvious venue for that kind of announcement.

Third-Party Surprises

Beyond first-party content, the third-party picture for Switch 2 is already shaping up to be strong. Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 was just rated by the ESRB this week. Genshin Impact has been a long-requested Switch port, and the hardware gap between Switch and Switch 2 makes a Switch 2 native release far more feasible now. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Devil May Cry 5, and Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition have all been mentioned in the same breath as upcoming Switch 2 announcements, pointing toward a platform that is pulling in serious third-party support.

NateTheHate’s comment about unannounced surprises suggests the Direct would not just be a confirmation parade. Something genuinely unexpected could be on the table.

If a June Direct lands, it would be one of the most stacked in recent memory.

What About the Original Switch?

Following Rhythm Heaven Groove, there does not appear to be any further first-party Switch original content in the pipeline. Nintendo seems intent on winding down new development for the platform without officially declaring it dead, which puts the original Switch in an awkward middle ground heading into 2027.

The interesting comparison here is the 3DS and Switch crossover period. For a stretch, Nintendo released titles simultaneously across both platforms, keeping the older hardware relevant while building momentum on the new one. Could we see something similar with Switch and Switch 2? It is possible, but the hardware gap is significant enough that most meaningful new titles would be Switch 2 native.

The clearest signal will come from Pokemon. Pokemon Winds and Waves is currently targeting 2027, and if that launches as a Switch 2 exclusive, it would effectively mark the point of no return for the original hardware. A multiplatform Pokemon release would suggest Nintendo still sees value in supporting both systems together. A Switch 2 exclusive would not.

For now, third parties may continue releasing on original Switch where it makes sense, but first-party focus has clearly shifted. If this June Direct is as stacked as it looks, expect almost everything shown to be Switch 2.