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People are always asking, “When is the next Nintendo Direct??” And for the next few days, the appropriate answer is, “Which one?” That’s because Nintendo is going big this September with two Nintendo Direct showcases airing on back-to-back days. Outside of game-specific presentations like the Splatoon Raiders and Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Directs, these will be the first Nintendo Directs since the big June 2026 showcase that gave us our first glimpse at The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. We’re expecting to see a lot more of that on Tuesday, as the first show is The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, followed by a general Nintendo Direct and a Nintendo Treehouse: Live stream on Wednesday.
IGN will host live watch parties for each presentation; here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the September 2026 Nintendo Directs.
When Does the Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct Start?Nintendo is getting things started with The Legend of Zelda on Tuesday, September 8, at 7am PT / 10am ET / 4pm CEST. Nintendo said that the livestream will last roughly 30 minutes, adding, “To celebrate the series’ 40th anniversary, we will deliver a variety of information related to The Legend of Zelda.”
IGN will host a pre-show five minutes before the Direct, starting at 6:55am PT / 9:55am ET / 3:55 pm CEST.
Once the Direct ends, stick around for a live Nintendo Voice Chat post-show featuring Zelda experts and superfans Logan Plant (that’s me!), Brian Altano, and Peer Schneider – who reviewed the original Ocarina of Time back in 1998, you know. They’ll talk for an hour about everything covered in the show.
We’ll also liveblog the Direct as it airs with everything that happens, and cover all of the important news right here on IGN.
When Does the September 2026 Nintendo Direct Start?The day after Zelda’s birthday bash, Nintendo will stream a second Direct. It will air Wednesday, September 9, at 7am PT / 10am ET / 4pm CEST. This is the more general Nintendo Direct, focusing on, “Nintendo Switch 2 games launching this winter.” But don’t worry, Nintendo’s press releases always use that short-term language, and you can generally bank on a couple of announcements that will go beyond that limited timeframe.
IGN will yet again host a pre-show five minutes before the Direct, starting at 6:55am PT / 9:55am ET / 3:55 pm CEST.
Stick around after the watch party for another Nintendo Voice Chat post-show where we’ll spend an hour breaking down everything that happened in the Nintendo Direct.
How to Watch the September 2026 Nintendo DirectsBoth of IGN’s watch parties will be right here on IGN, and across our social channels:
IGN’s homepageIGN’s YouTube channelIGN's Twitch channelIGN's FacebookIGN’s TwitterThe IGN app (on iOS and Android)What to Expect From the September 2026 Nintendo Direct and Zelda 40th Anniversary DirectAs usual, Nintendo is keeping its announcements close to the chest before the Directs. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make some reasonable guesses! Starting with Zelda, we’ll almost certainly get our first big look at the Ocarina of Time remake as well as its release date, as it’s slated to come out this year. I’m also expecting a formal reveal of The Legend of Zelda movie, due out next April. It could be more casting news, or a short clip from the film. I’m also hoping we’ll get Twilight Princess added to Switch Online, as it’s currently the only 3D Zelda game not playable on Switch 2 in some way.
In the general Direct, I’m expecting updates on the rest of Nintendo’s 2026 slate, which includes Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, and hopefully The Duskbloods, which has been set for 2026 but hasn’t gotten an official date yet. We’ll also probably get a look at Xenoblade Genesis, the next entry in Monolith Soft’s RPG series due in 2027. Beyond that, it’s anyone’s guess.
And I took quite a few guesses. For more fun speculation, check out 14 predictions for the Nintendo Direct and Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct. I think it’s going to be a very, very fun week.
Logan Plant is the host of Nintendo Voice Chat and IGN's Senior Editor, Playlist and DB. The Legend of Zelda is his favorite video game franchise of all time, and he is patiently awaiting the day Nintendo announces a brand new F-Zero. You can find new episodes of NVC every Friday on the IGN Games YouTube channel, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek has a confession to make: Valve intentionally leaked its own Left 4 Dead 2 trailer.
The Half-Life and Portal veteran spilled the beans on the studio's past unconventional marketing tactics in a new video uploaded to his YouTube channel (via Ars Technica). Based on his recounting of the Left 4 Dead 2 incident, Valve "leaked our trailer ahead of time because" the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) "wouldn't let us release the trailer."
So, why are we just hearing about this now? Well, it's been a few years since any of this would have mattered.
"I think we can't get in trouble for that now. It was like 20 years ago," Faliszek said. "It's funny seeing leaked stuff now because, yeah, I don't think you can look for 'leaked Left 4 Dead 2 trailer' because it's just going to be lost."
Leaks can happen for a variety of reasons. Sometimes companies are hacked and have their content spilled out onto the internet; sometimes someone says something they shouldn't, and sometimes materials are mistakenly published early. Most developers and publishers have their own process to ensure leaks don't happen, but in the case of Left 4 Dead 2, Valve saw opportunity.
The leaked footage in question appears to be the Zombie Survival Guide cinematic trailer, which maybe not-so-mysteriously appeared online in October 2009, one month before the launch of Left 4 Dead 2. It's a three-minute story video that lets survivors Coach, Ellis, Nick, and Rochelle loose to tear through hordes of zombies with chainsaws, guns, and more. Although it's quite violent, Faliszek didn't say exactly what the ESRB had taken issue with. Whatever it was, it didn't seem to matter much to Valve.
"Yeah, it originally got leaked because we had this with the ESRB, so that's why a lot of the language had to get toned down," he continued.
It all certainly seemed to work out for the best – at least for Valve. Left 4 Dead 2 went on to launch to rave reviews from critics and fans, including a 9/10 review from IGN. Although it never led to a third game (because of course it didn't), we found a lot to love about the multiplayer zombie sequel, calling it "one of the most distinctive co-operative titles out there" at the time.
For more on Valve, you can check out our list of the top 10 best games the studio has made. You can also learn about the recent leak that has fans digging through more than a decade of files.
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
Insomniac Games has cleared the air after a new trailer for Marvel's Wolverine had fans confusing Lady Deathstrike for Psylocke.
If you thought the launch trailer for the PlayStation 5-exclusive video game would come and go without controversy, I've got bad news. Despite coming in at a little less than a minute and a half long, Marvel's Wolverine managed to kick up a storm of confusion online after fans spotted what they believed was a new character wielding a familiar-looking purple energy sword.
In comments across YouTube, Instagram, X/Twitter, and other social media platforms, you don't have to look too hard to find watchers questioning if the sneering villain featured in the launch trailer was Psylocke. Psylocke is an energy-wielding mutant who's been known to show up across various X-Men stories in the past, so when a glowing sword showed up in Marvel's Wolverine, many believed it to be a grand character reveal.
Well, it's not, and Insomniac has done its best to make that clear.
Deathstrike. #WolverinePS5 pic.twitter.com/koWhS5v3HG
— Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames) September 5, 2026The post above was published earlier today and labels the sword user as Lady Deathstrike. The PlayStation developer didn't outright say it's trying to quiet the noise that's emerged in the days following the trailer's reveal, but judging by the comments, many are shocked any clarification was needed in the first place.
"The fact it has to be stated is so crazy to me," one user said. "Larp monsters are everywhere."
"No that’s Psylocke, some guy told me and he’s for sure right," another user joked.
It really does seem to be the purple sword that's to blame here because, as some have noted, Lady Deathstrike looks nothing like Psylocke. The version of the character featured in Marvel's Wolverine doesn't exactly have a comic-accurate design, but her vest and hair do more to link her to Lady Deathstrike than the character many were making her out to be.
There's also the fact that Insomniac has talked about Lady Deathstrike being in Marvel's Wolverine before, with the launch trailer also being far from the first time we've even seen her in the game. For example, one early look at her new design arrived in July's Ain't No Hero trailer, while a GIF the studio posted on social media showed her looking down on viewers.
These aren't clips of her doing anything you'd expect Psylocke to do either. This version has been shown attacking Logan with Lady Deathstrike's instantly recognizable finger claws on full display multiple times. Why she's using that sword or where it came from remains a mystery, but whatever the reason, it's not because she's actually Psylocke. That's not to say that character isn't in the game at all; other X-Men regulars like Jean Grey and Sabretooth are confirmed to make an apperance. If Psylockie is in the game, though, Insomniac hasn't publicly said a thing about her.
Logan will at least take on Lady Deathstrike – not Psylocke – when Marvel's Wolverine launches for PS5 September 15, 2026. Meanwhile, the launch trailer actually arrived as part of a recent State of Play presentation from Sony, which you can catch up on here. For more, you can check out IGN's last full preview and our breakdown for the game's many, many suits.
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
Single-player RPG and new IP The Blood of Dawnwalker has sold 1 million copies just two days after its launch, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Rebel Wolves have announced.
Official social media accounts for the first-time developer's new game confirmed the news with a celebratory graphic today. The milestone was reached just 48 hours after The Blood of Dawnwalker launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S September 3.
"Thank you for playing, sharing, supporting, and being part of the community!" Rebel Wolves said in a message to fans.
Thank you for playing, sharing, supporting, and being part of the community! ❤ pic.twitter.com/9fNqO8gNGB
— Dawnwalker (@DawnwalkerGame) September 5, 2026An official summary for The Blood of Dawnwalker describes it as an "open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe." In this first chapter, players take the role of Coen, a "human by day and vampire by night" who is fighting for his family in a narrative shaped by player choice. It also happens to have an in-game clock that sees Coen's story take place through a 30-day period. It's something some players love – and others don't.
Reaching 1 million copies sold in such a short amount of time would be an impressive feat for any game, but there are a few reasons it's especially noteworthy for the Rebel Wolves team. This is the studio's first major release since it was founded in 2022. Led by The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt director and Cyberpunk 2077 co-director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, The Blood of Dawnwalker is also a new IP. The Warsaw-based studio previously released a CGI teaser to tease how sequels could potentially expand on its dark fantasy formula in new and interesting ways.
"The CGI teaser shows where the dark fantasy saga is heading," Bandai Namco said in a June press release. "Players can see Coen in completely different surroundings than the ones they are used to – a modern, 21st-century setting, offering a glimpse of where the overarching plot ultimately leads. As the developers revealed, the next installments of the Dawnwalker franchise will span centuries, continents, and cultures across the globe."
Surreal. Thank you so much!🔥🙏 https://t.co/qhrBwsfOlv
— Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz 🧛♂️ (@MTomaszkiewicz) September 5, 2026Speechless. Proud. Tearing up a little 🥹
We're a passionate bunch. And we're not stopping here 😤
Thank you for trusting us ❤️ https://t.co/FCRMmJCBbP
Tomaszkiewicz said at the time that each installment in the Dawnwalker series is planned to be a standalone entry "with its own story, without narrative cliffhangers, unresolved plot threads, or time travel ideas." With 1 million copies in players' hands out of the gate, those sequels already feel more likely to materialize. Although the when and where for these planned follow-ups have yet to be revealed, narrative director Jakub Szamałek has at least told fans to keep an eye out for "breadcrumbs related to the overarching plot spanning the saga" in The Blood of Dawnwalker.
It helps that Rebel Wolves secured solid reviews upon the launch of its first game. IGN, for example, called it "amazing" in our 9/10 review. We said, "The Blood of Dawnwalker is an impressive, bloody cocktail of interesting ideas and well-written characters, making it one of this year’s best open-world RPGs."
We'll have to wait to see what updates Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves have in store. In the meantime, you can read what Tomaszkiewicz had to tell us when it comes to the studio's plans to establish even more new IP. For everything you need to know before starting the game yourself, click here.
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save on Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Nintendo Switch 2, and more. Check out our top picks for Saturday, September 5, below.
Save 14% Off Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless RagnarokGranblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok is a major expansion to the 2024 RPG, bringing brand new story content, leveling systems, and more that truly shake up the base game experience. You can save 14% on a PS5 copy today at Amazon, and if you've yet to check this one out, it's well worth your time with over 100 hours of content in the base game alone.
Nintendo Switch 2 for $449.99The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially increased in price, but today, you can save on a Grade A Refurbished unit at Woot and take home a console for $449.99. According to Woot, these units have "been inspected and guaranteed to have minimal cosmetic damage & has successfully passed a full diagnostic test which ensures like-new functionality & removal of any prior-user's personal information." All of the original accessories are included as well, so you won't need to pick up a Dock or anything like that.
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake for $39.99Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a very ambitious pair of remakes, breathing new life into these classics. Dragon Quest II especially saw huge additions to its story, making this the definitive version of the game. Amazon has discounted copies of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake down to $39.99, which is one of the best prices we've seen since release. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, "Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake beautifully concludes this trilogy, recapturing the retro magic of the originals while giving them a modern facelift."
Fate/Extra Record Pre-Orders Now LiveFate/Extra Record finally has a release date and is set to arrive at the end of January. The long-awaited remake is seemingly packed with content, plus there's much to be explored with the new battle system. XSEED is publishing the game in North America, and the Nintendo Switch 2 version is officially going to be on cart! Amazon has opened pre-orders as of earlier this week, so now is the time to lock in your copy and prepare for the Moon Holy Grail War.
Save on Tomodachi Life: Living the DreamTomodachi Life: Living the Dream is one of the biggest hits of the year, and you can save a few dollars on physical copies today at Woot. In our 7/10 review, we wrote, "Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a deeply funny and equally personal civilization simulator fueled by your creativity, but ridiculous sharing restrictions put a dark cloud over its otherwise delightful paradise."
Last Chance to Save on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave PhysicalThere's only a few weeks left to save on the Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave physical at Amazon. While the game will be priced at $79.99 after launch, you can save $10 and pick up a copy for $69.97 right now before September 16. It's looking like this could be the biggest Fire Emblem game yet, so you won't want to miss it if you're an RPG fan.
Save on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Switch 2 EditionWoot has physical copies of Breath of the Wild - Switch 2 Edition on sale today for $59.99. In our review of the Switch 2 Edition, we wrote, "If you’re yet to try this masterpiece then this is the best place to jump in, and if you’ve already got a copy of the original then the performance upgrades alone make the upgrade price worth it." For those who care about owning games physically, this is a must-add for any Switch 2 collection.
Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium.
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