New Nintendo Direct Kicks off the Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary and Brings Slate of New Announcements

Highlights Include Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Resident Evil Requiem, Hades II, the return of Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, and more

Nintendo Direct showcased a broad variety of games from Nintendo and its global publishing and development partners. These upcoming titles are planned to launch on Nintendo Switch 2or Nintendo Switch– with several games launching for both systems – throughout the rest of 2025 and beyond.

Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto kicked off the presentation by announcing activities to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., which first launched in Japan on September 13th, 1985. On top of revealing that the Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 games will launch on the Nintendo Switch system on October 2, Mr Miyamoto also announced that the new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. will be called The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

Nintendo Switch 2 owners can also look forward to more action with Mario and friends in Mario Tennis Fever, a new serving in the sports series; an intriguing new tale to unravel in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book; and new multiplayer-focused additions to Super Mario Bros. Wonder in the 2D adventure’s new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

In addition to today’s announcements around the Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary, Nintendo revealed first looks at Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Pokémon Pokopia; new information regarding Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Kirby Air Riders; DLC announcements for Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Donkey Kong Bananza and more. Plus, check out the Nintendo Today! smart-device app1 for a newly added Kirby theme.

The presentation also featured many exciting announcements and updates from Nintendo’s global publishing and development partners for games launching on Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch in 2025 and beyond, including Resident Evil Requiem where players will prepare to escape horrors in a thrilling experienceHades II, the action-packed roguelike dungeon crawler releasing digitally later this month; Suika Game Planet, a puzzle game that features evolving fruit for a big score; and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection where you can ride, raise and befriend monsters.

To view the full Nintendo Direct presentation, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-direct/9-12-2025/. See below for more detailed information regarding the featured games:

In addition to the titles listed above, the presentation included a montage of even more games in the pipeline for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems, including:

Remember that both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/ and https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.

1 Nintendo Account, compatible smart device and persistent internet connection required. Data charges may apply.

2 4K resolution and 120 fps are available in supported games and require a compatible display. Frame rates capped at 60 fps for 4K output.

3 Physical book does not include newly-added pages from Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Full version of game required to use content for that game. Sold separately.

Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold separately.

6 Nintendo Switch 2 system must initiate GameShare session. Users who receive software via GameShare can only play the software during the session in which it was shared. Shared game will not be playable after the session ends.

7 Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms

8 Paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Purchase limits apply. Offer not available in all countries or for free trial memberships. Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch and Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch are required to play the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics collection of games. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership required to access Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics collection of games.

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10 Offer only available to customers who purchase DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined before March 5, 2026.

11 Compatible USB camera required for some in-game modes. Sold separately.

About Nintendo: Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has been providing a wide range of entertainment products and experiences since its founding in 1889, beginning with the manufacture and sale of Hanafuda playing cards.

Since the 1983 release of the Family Computer (Famicom) system in Japan, and continuing through Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo’s focus has been the development, manufacturing, and sale of its gaming systems and software. To date, Nintendo has sold more than 5.9 billion video games and over 860 million hardware units globally, and has created franchises such as Mario, Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Metroid, Kirby, Animal Crossing, Pikmin, and Splatoon. Nintendo strives to expand the number of people who have access to its characters and worlds. Its continuing mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone it touches with unique entertainment experiences, centered on its integrated video game hardware and software products.

A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

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