Nintendo confirms Direct for this week and what it will focus on

Nintendo has confirmed a new Direct that will focus on an upcoming game that's the first Switch 2 exclusive title to release after the console's launch.

Jak Connor

Tech and Science Editor

Published Jun 17, 2025 12:40 PM CDT

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TL;DR: Nintendo will host a 15-minute Direct on June 18 focused exclusively on Donkey Kong Bananza, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive releasing July 17. This brief livestream will provide a quick preview of the game, highlighting Donkey Kong's new adventure with a purple rock companion on Ingot Island.

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Nintendo has officially announced when its next Direct will take place and what the company will be focusing on throughout the duration of the livestream.

The company took to its official X account to share that the next Nintendo Direct will be held on June 18 and focus on Donkey Kong Bananza. For those hoping this would be a deep dive into the upcoming game, or if Nintendo was going to discuss more titles after covering the new Donkey Kong game, you will be saddened to know this Direct will only last 15 minutes. The duration of the Direct suggests this will be a quick look at what players can expect out of Bananza, and no other title will be mentioned.

Notably, Donkey Kong Bananza will be released on July 17 as the second Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive title, and the first major Nintendo title to release on the Switch 2 following its launch. For those who don't know, Donkey Kong won't be alone in Bananza, as he will have a companion purple rock that tags along for his adventure after he rescues it from being buried in the ground on Ingot Island.