Nintendo Direct June 2026: All the Biggest Announcements and Trailers
Nintendo's June Direct showcased major announcements for Switch 2.
Aditya Raj
June 30, 2026 · 1 min read
Nintendo's June 2026 Direct unveiled the Switch 2 launching this September with hall-effect joysticks, backwards compatibility, and an 8-inch LCD. Major game reveals included a new 3D Mario, Metroid Horizon 4, Wind Waker HD, and a Star Fox revival.
Nintendo's June 2026 Direct was one of its biggest in years, headlined by a deep dive into the Switch 2 launch lineup and several surprise reveals that sent fans into a frenzy.
The showcase confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch this September with a redesigned Joy-Con featuring hall-effect sensor joysticks to eliminate drift, a larger 8-inch LCD display, and full backwards compatibility with original Switch games and accessories.
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Hall-effect sensor joysticks use magnets rather than physical contact, making them significantly more durable and resistant to the drift issues that plagued original Joy-Cons.
Major game announcements included a new 3D Mario title, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gameplay footage, a Zelda: Wind Waker HD port for Switch 2, and a surprise Star Fox revival from the original Nintendo 64 development team.
“This is the most stacked Nintendo Direct I've seen in over a decade. They are coming out swinging for Switch 2.”
— Nintendo content creator Alex from GameXplain
A new Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller was also announced, featuring rear paddle buttons and haptic feedback improvements. Pre-orders for the Switch 2 open immediately.
Key Takeaways
- 1 Nintendo Switch 2 launches September 2026 with hall-effect joysticks
- 2 Full backwards compatibility confirmed with original Switch games and accessories
- 3 Major first-party lineup: new 3D Mario, Metroid Horizon 4, Zelda Wind Waker HD remaster
- 4 Star Fox revival announced from original Nintendo 64 development team
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Nintendo Switch 2 release?
The Switch 2 launches in September 2026 with pre-orders opening immediately.
Does Switch 2 fix the Joy-Con drift issue?
Yes, Switch 2 uses hall-effect sensor joysticks that are far more durable and resistant to drift.
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