Nintendo Direct September 2018 Rescheduled - How To Watch
By TJ Denzer ·
Following a delay from an earthquake in Japan, the new date for the September Nintendo Direct has been confirmed. Between Nintendo Online services, Splatoon 2, Smash Bros Ultimate, and more, here's where to watch and what to expect.
After a delay coming from an earthquake that rocked Hokkaido, Japan, it would appear that Nintendo is ready to launch its latest Nintendo Direct announcement. Rumors pulled from datamining regarding timed Splatoon 2 content appear to be true. The Direct has been scheduled for September 13.
The announcement was made via the official Nintendo of America Twitter. The new Nintendo Direct is slated to go live on the Nintendo YouTube channel at 3PM PT / 6PM ET. The presentation is expected to be 35 minutes in length. You can watch the video on the channel or check it out in the embed below at the slated time.
Some of the content expected of the new Direct will undoubtedly feature some of the Splatoon 2 content that was datamined, including new maps, rotations, and ranked updates for the game. Many also expect that Super Smash Bros Ultimate will also make an appearance on the presentation, possibly with one of the many rumored characters like Isaac from Golden Sun or Geno from Super Mario RPG seeing a reveal.
One of the things we're sure to hear an update on tomorrow is the Nintendo Switch Online Service, which Nintendo formally announced will launch on September 18. We already know that the service will feature cloud saving for some games, access to a classic Nintendo library of games (somewhat like Virtual Console), various individual and family packages, and more, but further information is confirmed to be part of the Nintendo Direct presentation. It would appear that membership to Switch Online will kick off with a 7-day free membership to allow players to try the service before dedicating fully to it.
#NintendoSwitchOnline memberships will start on 9/18. You can sign-up for a 7-day free trial from Nintendo #eShop at launch! We will introduce more information during the Nintendo Direct on 9/13.https://t.co/74Hzxk9spt pic.twitter.com/EJVFJH6F4I
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 12, 2018
Whatever comes of the Nintendo Direct tomorrow, be sure to check it out here when it goes live. We'll have more on the contents of the Nintendo Direct immediately following its presentation.