Nintendo Direct Could Drop Next Week, Rumors Say

June has barely begun, yet the rumor mill is already churning with whispers of an upcoming Nintendo Direct, courtesy of Nintendo Everything.

The speculation began last month when Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb announced a bold forecast on the Giant Bombcast: a Nintendo Direct would air by “mid‑June.” He left open whether it would be a full showcase or a Partner Direct, but the hint was enough to spark excitement.

Grubb sharpened his prediction on the Last of the Nintendogs podcast, pinpointing the event to June 9th—next Tuesday—before anyone even checks their calendar.

With Grubb’s track record being a mix of hits and misses—remember the infamous “Zelda Blowout” claim—fans are approaching the news with cautious optimism. Nonetheless, other voices are echoing similar theories, adding fuel to the anticipation.

The most significant buzz originates from NatetheHate, a leaker who has a mixed track record but has recently delivered accurate predictions, such as details about the Switch 2 and the Star Fox announcement. In his latest podcast, Nate hinted that a “general” Nintendo Direct is slated for next week, though he stopped short of specifying an exact date.

Until Nintendo confirms the details, we’ll treat this as an unverified rumor and remain cautious. Nonetheless, a Direct scheduled for mid‑June would be in line with the company’s recent pattern.

Historically, Nintendo has hosted a Direct every June since 2022, following a shift from the traditional E3 presentations. These showcases have varied in focus—last year’s event highlighted Bananza, 2020 and 2021 centered on Smash Bros. DLC, and 2022 featured a concise Mini Showcase. Most Directs occur in the third or fourth week of the month, but an earlier date is not unprecedented; the 2019 Direct took place on June 11.

In short, temper your expectations but keep an eye on Nintendo Today! feeds for any official confirmation.