Summary
Nintendo has confirmed that the nextNintendoDirect 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 bigNintendoreleases, and it seems fans will have to wait a bit longer for a gaming-focused Direct.
First announced in 2023, the upcoming opening of thefirst-ever Nintendo Museumhas 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.
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 theopening of the Nintendo Museumcan 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 July 22, 2025, 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. Severalmajor Nintendo game launchesare already slated for Q2 2024, includingSuper Mario Party JamboreeandMario & 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 singleannual 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 latestNintendoDirects and announcements.
