Nintendo Expected to Hold June 2026 Direct as Switch 2, Zelda Remake Rumors Build
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Updated · 9to5Toys · May 28
Nintendo Expected to Hold June 2026 Direct as Switch 2, Zelda Remake Rumors Build
4 articles · Updated · 9to5Toys · May 28
June 2026 is widely seen as the window for Nintendo’s next major Direct, with insiders and recent release patterns pointing to a mid- to late-month showcase.
Switch 2 is driving those expectations because Nintendo has yet to stage what many fans would consider a full, game-heavy Direct since the console launched in 2025.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is the biggest rumored reveal, with speculation also centering on a special-edition Switch 2 tied to the game.
June timing would also fit the broader summer showcase calendar, with Summer Game Fest, Sony’s State of Play and Xbox’s June 7 Games Showcase all crowding the month.
Nintendo has not confirmed any event, leaving open whether it delivers a full multi-game Direct or a more focused presentation built around Zelda and Switch 2.
As Nintendo's stock falters, can a rumored Zelda remake truly justify the Switch 2's looming price hike and secure its holiday season?
Is Nintendo's rumored focus on a single Zelda remake a masterstroke or a sign of weakness in the Switch 2's software pipeline?