Forget Your Plans, a 'General' Nintendo Direct is Rumored for September 12th

It's that magical time of year again when the internet's rumor machine grinds back to life, spitting out Nintendo Direct predictions with the accuracy of a broken clock. This time, the smoke signals are coming from leaker SwitchForce, who is making a particularly bold claim: a major, general Nintendo Direct is slated for Friday, September 12th.

An Unusually Specific Prediction

According to SwitchForce, this won't be some indie showcase or a mini-direct focused on one game; this is supposedly "the big one". These general Directs are the main events where Nintendo typically drops its biggest first-party bombshells for the holiday season and beyond.

The leaker also took a moment to clarify a previous statement that had fans thinking a Direct was imminent. He explained that when he said the presentation was coming "earlier than expected," he was referring to the widespread fan speculation of a late-September event, not suggesting it would happen in August. So, while we're not getting a surprise this week, the new date is just a couple of weeks away.

Why a Friday Direct Is a Big Fucking Deal

Now, here's the part that makes this rumor either genius or complete bullshit. A major, general Direct on a Friday is almost unheard of. Nintendo typically sticks to a Tuesday-Thursday schedule for its big announcements. A Friday showcase is so rare that it makes this prediction a massive swing for the fences. If SwitchForce is right, it means he has some incredibly specific inside info. If he's wrong, well, he's just another guy shouting into the YouTube void.

The real fun, of course, is speculating on what a "big one" could even show. With a packed fall schedule already on the books, any major new announcements would be setting the stage for 2026. Is it finally time to see more than a title card for Metroid Prime 4? Is a new 3D Mario on the horizon?

For now, this all remains firmly in the realm of speculation. As with any rumor, take it with a huge grain of salt. But I'll admit, the specificity of this one is intriguing. Go ahead and pencil it into your calendar, but maybe don't cancel any life-altering appointments just yet.