Nintendo Direct Announced, But It’s Not What You Think

Summary

Nintendo Direct on August 19 will focus solely on the new Nintendo Museum, which could be disappointing for fans hoping for gaming news.
Nintendo has confirmed that no game or console updates will be coming during this Direct, leaving fans eagerly awaiting future announcements.
Still, those excited for a dedicated space to showcase Nintendo history will likely enjoy the event.

Nintendo has confirmed that the next Nintendo Direct will be August 19, but rather than announcing any games or console updates, the Direct will focus exclusively on the new Nintendo Museum. Fans have been excitedly awaiting news on the next big Nintendo releases, and it seems fans will have to wait a bit longer for a gaming-focused Direct.

First announced in 2023, the upcoming opening of the first-ever Nintendo Museum has sparked the interest of enthusiasts across the globe, with many looking forward to a dedicated space to display the expansive catalog of Nintendo history. While many are enthusiastic about more news on the project, others have been inadvertently disappointed by the announcement of more details on the museum.

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By Dominik Bošnjak

The official Twitter account for Nintendo of America made a post announcing a Nintendo Direct that will give a tour of the Nintendo Museum, which is scheduled to open later this year. A number of fans were excited by the sight of a hashtag for "Nintendo Direct" trending but were quickly forced to mitigate their expectations, as it was made clear that the Direct will exclusively feature the Nintendo Museum. Nintendo further detailed in follow-up Tweets that there will be "no game announcements or the mention of the Nintendo Switch successor" during the direct. Fans interested in the opening of the Nintendo Museum can tune in August 19 at 3pm PT for more information on the upcoming experience in Kyoto.

August 19 Nintendo Direct Will Not Include Game Or Console Announcements

The last Nintendo Direct to feature gaming news was June 18, 2024, so it should not come as too big a surprise that the announcement of an August 19 broadcast will instead focus on something other than new titles and console updates. Several major Nintendo game launches are already slated for Q2 2024, including Super Mario Party Jamboree and Mario & Luigi: Brothership, so audiences have plenty of exciting games to look forward to. Fans and analysts have been speculating that there may still be one or two more major Directs before the end of the year, though it remains unknown just how many big announcement streams Nintendo has planned.

Unlike other AAA developers who often keep their biggest reveals saved for single annual video game showcases, Nintendo has been known to announce Directs multiple times each year. These can range from focusing on big name games to an unexpected tour of the Nintendo Museum, so interested fans will want to stay tuned for more information on the latest Nintendo Directs and announcements.

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