The marquee ‘Direct’ is back
We’ve hadXbox Directs, we’ve had Sony “Directs,” and pretty much everyone tries to shoehorn “Direct” into their streaming titles these days: but the prodigal son has returned.Nintendo is hosting a tried and true Nintendo Direct on February 8 at 5PM ET, which will run “roughly 40 minutes.”
Here’s the full rundown from Nintendo, since I know you Direct-heads love to get the full scoop:
“Tune in tomorrow, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. PT for a Nintendo Direct livestream featuring roughly 40 minutes of information mostly focused on Nintendo Switch games launching in the first half of 2023.”
That’s basically everything I already recapped above: with no extra special provisos (like “X will not be shown”). 40 minutes is a meaty timeframe, andZelda: Tears of the Kingdomdoes fit into that “first half” bit.For reference, the last proper Direct was held on August 10, 2025.
As far as what to expect, we’ll likely see a recap of things that were revealed in the last week, likeKirby’s Dream LandSwitch additions, as well as the long-rumored final release date (or instant drop) ofAdvance WarsSwitch. Fans have been waiting years to hear any major updates forHollow Knight: Silksong, among other first-party games likeMetroid Prime 4andPikmin 4.
Either way, tune in and follow along with the news on Destructoid’s front page on February 8. Covering these is like a reflex for us!
