Key Takeaways
1. A new Donkey Kong game is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025, featuring a 3D world with destructible environments.
2. Rumors suggest a summer Nintendo Direct event is likely, with significant announcements expected.
3. Pokémon Colosseum is rumored to be part of the upcoming game releases, with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness set for later this year.
4. Other titles like Metaphor ReFantazio, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, and The Witcher 3 are also anticipated for the Nintendo Switch 2.
5. A teaser for a new Animal Crossing game is expected for 2026, along with a release date announcement for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Recently, a Nintendo Donkey Kong Bananza Direct event was held. It revealed the highly anticipated game set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025. This new game will feature a 3D world with fully destructible environments. There’s been buzz about additional announcements that may excite fans of Nintendo.
Summer Direct Rumors
Leaker Nate The Hate has commented on the likelihood of a summer Nintendo Direct. YouTuber Wood Hawker has added to the speculation, saying that such an event is definitely happening in the near future, boasting of significant announcements.
In his Nontendo podcast, at 1 hour and 18 minutes in, he stated, “There’s going to be a Nintendo Direct next month.” He also hinted at some surprises, mentioning, “We are going to get GameCube shadow-drops. I heard Pokémon Colosseum is going to be one. Not Gale XD, that’s coming later. They are doing one at a time.”
Upcoming Game Releases
It seems that Pokémon Colosseum is set to be part of this lineup, while Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is expected to be released later this year. Continuing on in the video, Hawker suggests that titles like Metaphor ReFantazio, Death Stranding Director’s Cut, and The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt will also make their way onto the Nintendo Switch 2, debuting during the rumored Nintendo Direct this summer.
While this information is exciting for fans, there’s more to come. Wood Hawker also mentioned that a release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be revealed. Additionally, for Animal Crossing enthusiasts, a teaser for a new game could be on the horizon for 2026: “I don’t know if it’s coming before Donkey Kong or after Donkey Kong, but it’s to refresh everybody with what’s coming out for the rest of the year. Included in that is Metroid’s release date, and then, as far as I’m aware, the one more thing is just supposed to be a teaser card. I heard Isabelle is going to show up and it’s going to tease Animal Crossing coming out in 2026.”
Awaiting Official Confirmation
Nonetheless, fans will need to be patient and wait for official statements from Nintendo to see if these rumors hold any truth or if they are merely speculation.
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