The timing aligns with typical autumn showcase patterns and precedes the Tokyo Game Show, though Nintendo has not yet confirmed the event.
Speculation surrounding an upcoming Nintendo presentation intensified after Ubisoft issued a public response to ongoing leaks concerning Just Dance: Decades of Hits. Though this next major entry in the Just Dance franchise was revealed in July, the official reveal didn’t really include much in the way of details about what all was in it, and didn’t even include a teaser of a tracklist. Unannounced assets and tracks from the upcoming dancing game subsequently surfaced online via retailer pages and dataminers using those retailer pages as a starting point, prompting the studio to address the community directly on August 27 via a social media statement.
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While we understand this may generation excitement within the community, we believe every player deserves to discover Decades of Hits as it’s truly meant to be experienced: with the full context and care that have gone into its creation. We’re committed to sharing the complete picture with you on September 10, and we sincerely thank you for your patience and continued support in the meantime.
That specific date immediately sparked discussion across gaming forums. While for years Ubisoft traditionally revealed its annual Just Dance game through its Ubisoft Forward event at E3, a lack of E3 has forced Ubisoft to find other venues, and for a few years recently that’s meant Nintendo Directs. Just Dance 2026 Edition, for example, was announced during a Nintendo presentation last year, making a Nintendo Direct a logical place for Ubisoft to properly reveal Just Dance: Decade of Hits. Observers note that Nintendo tends to schedule its autumn broadcasts right around the timeframe mentioned in Ubisoft’s message.
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The rumored September 10 date fits comfortably into a crowded autumn release schedule. Sony has already announced its September PlayStation State of Play takes place on Thursday, September 3, and the Tokyo Game Show begins on September 17. Nintendo likes to hold a Direct right before that event, so the timing makes sense. It’s not uncommon for the two companies to have presentations back to back like this, though that is often coincidental. Industry watchers point out that Nintendo frequently positions its Direct broadcasts immediately before the Tokyo convention, making a mid-September window logistically consistent with past years.
Known “leaker” SwitchForce has also claimed a Nintendo Direct will take place on September 10, not long before the Ubisoft slip became public, but they are not generally trusted. NateTheHate has also commented on Nintendo Directs, but has not confirmed a date. In other words, there are a lot of rumblings about a Nintendo Direct date, but Ubisoft is the only one to specify a date. Apart from that, there isn’t really any hard evidence that we’re on the cusp of a Direct. Adept as fans have gotten at observing Nintendo’s patterns, this could just as easily be true as it could be the community riling itself up over nothing again.
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What Games Fans Expect to See If the Broadcast Happens
If Nintendo confirms a presentation for next week, expectations are high for a major update on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Nintendo has shared very little information about the project since its initial reveal, and with the game slated to release in November, a September showcase offers an ideal platform to lock down a firm release date. If we are getting a Direct, we can likely expect to finally see something of the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, perhaps even a release date. Maybe also a release date for The Duskbloods?
Beyond Nintendo’s first-party lineup, analysts expect a mix of third-party titles and potential developments. Should this come to fruition, it means we will get a Nintendo Direct next Thursday, and we’ll likely hear more about it early next week. It’s unclear what else might show up at the Nintendo Direct, but you can likely expect a big focus on the Ocarina of Time remake, since that releases in November. We may also get a tease of what’s on the horizon for 2027, but we’ll just have to wait and see. That means fans can also expect an announcement no later than September 8, if not sooner, as that’s usually the latest window Nintendo confirms a direct.