Rating the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, plus which games were missing
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Key Points:
- The June 2026 Nintendo Direct marked the first broadcast since September 2025 and featured numerous game announcements and updates, providing a clearer view of Nintendo’s 2026 lineup and hints at 2027 titles.
- The most notable reveal was a full remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, set for release later in 2026, though no gameplay footage was shown, leading to mixed reactions about the limited information provided.
- Major announcements also included Kingdom Hearts 4 launching simultaneously on Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort with more sports but some omissions, and enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 Editions for the Xenoblade Chronicles series.
- Additional updates covered new DLC for Pokémon Pokopia, a dedicated Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, the upcoming Deltarune Chapter 5 release, and several other titles spanning various genres and franchises.
- Despite the breadth of announcements, fans noted the absence of new entries in key franchises like Super Smash Bros., Animal Crossing, mainline Zelda, and Splatoon, reflecting the lengthy development cycles Nintendo maintains for its major releases.