A Nintendo Direct is set to occur in late July, as indicated by recent leaks and rumors. While specific details about the event remain unclear, there is speculation that titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and various third-party projects could be featured during this highly anticipated presentation. The latest buzz follows the July 2025 Pokémon Presents, which provided updates on existing Pokémon titles and revealed more about previously announced projects.
Notably, the event unveiled the 2026 release window for Pokémon Champions and highlighted new characters from Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Additionally, Mega Dragonite was revealed as the first new Mega Evolution since the sixth generation, further exciting fans. It’s worth mentioning that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will launch with a Switch 2 bundle on October 16, retailing for $499.
Despite the upcoming Nintendo Direct remaining shrouded in mystery, reliable leaker CentroLeaks on Twitter stated that the broadcast is still planned for the final week of July, without offering further details on its content. NateTheHate, another respected industry insider, has also indicated that a Nintendo Direct is on the horizon, albeit without confirming a specific date. The excitement around the Nintendo Direct is compounded by news that some third-party games, such as Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles and Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, are confirmed to have Nintendo console ports in the works.
With significant events like Gamescom and the Tokyo Game Show scheduled for August and September, a late July Direct seems strategically timed. While Pokémon Legends: Z-A has a set release date, fans are still left waiting for updates on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which is one of the major 2025 releases without a confirmed launch date. Until Nintendo provides official confirmation about the Direct, however, all rumors should be approached with caution.