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With gaming heavyweights like Xbox and PlayStation clearing the stage after their recent showcases, Nintendo is stepping into the spotlight with the announcement of Nintendo Direct on June 9, 2026. This comes after weeks of speculation and rumors, with Nintendo confirming the date through a social media announcement.
Nintendo Direct June 2026 Global Start Times
The Nintendo Direct presentation is set to begin on June 9, 2026, at 7 AM PT/10 AM ET. Since the event will be broadcast globally across vastly different time zones, fans in some regions will be tuning in early in the morning, while others will be watching late at night.
That said, here are the global start times for Nintendo Direct June 2026:
| Region/Time Zone | Nintendo Direct Start Time |
|---|---|
| US Pacific | 7:00 AM PDT |
| US East | 10:00 AM EDT |
| UTC | 2:00 PM UTC |
| UK | 3:00 PM BST |
| Central Europe | 4:00 PM CEST |
| India | 7:30 PM IST |
| Japan | 11 PM JST |
| Eastern Australia | 12:00 AM (Wednesday, June 10) AEST |
| New Zealand | 2:00 AM (Wednesday, June 10) NZST |
How to Watch Nintendo Direct June 2026
You can watch the Nintendo Direct across all of its major public platforms. This means you don’t need any special tickets or subscriptions to watch the event as it happens. Players can go to Nintendo’s YouTube channel and their Twitch channel to watch the presentation live. Additionally, your favorite streamers will also likely be attending the event, so you could always tune in to their streams to watch the event alongside them.
All Major Nintendo Direct June 2026 Predictions
Since Nintendo’s first-party lineup is relatively light for the back half of 2026, many players are highly anticipating this event. Here is everything they can expect at this Direct presentation:
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake
The heaviest rumor circulating right now points to a new remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, built specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. As 2026 will mark the 40th anniversary of the Zelda franchise, Nintendo could announce a holiday release for the beloved classic. Additionally, players could get a look at the upcoming live-action Zelda movie.
Nintendo Switch 2 Updates
Nintendo has officially announced that it will be using the new Direct to provide fans with updates regarding the Nintendo Switch 2. This could relate to the handheld console’s prices, which have already gone through a hike in 2026.
The Duskbloods
The Duskbloods, developed by FromSoftware, has been strangely absent from gaming showcases like Summer Game Fest so far. This could point to the title finally getting a concrete release date at the new Nintendo Direct, especially since the title is still slated to come out in 2026. Players could finally get their first look at the gameplay of this new Gothic multiplayer adventure by the Elden Ring dev.
Updates on Nintendo’s Summer/Fall Slate
Nintendo will also likely use this platform to drop overview trailers and gameplay deep-dives for titles that have already been announced. Players can expect fresh looks at the following titles coming in 2026:
- Star Fox (releasing June 25)
- Rhythm Heaven Groove (releasing July 2)
- Splatoon Raiders (releasing July 23)
- Fire Emblem Shadows (releasing September 25)
This is just a fraction of what Nintendo potentially has planned for the June 2026 Direct, and players can expect a bunch of surprises when the broadcast goes live. Additionally, the event will be followed by a Nintendo Treehouse live broadcast immediately after the event.
What are your big predictions for the Nintendo Direct June 2026 event? Tell us in the comments below!
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