Nintendo Announces Pikmin Day Direct, Rules Out New Game Announcements
Nintendo announced Pikmin Day Direct on October 31, 2026, saying it will share Pikmin-related information but will not include new game announcements.
Full Report
Nintendo has announced a presentation titled “Pikmin Day Direct,” saying it will provide Pikmin-related information. The announcement was published on October 31, 2026, and explicitly says there will be no new game announcements.
The presentation joins Nintendo’s 2026 Direct calendar, which also includes other franchise-focused events; a listing for the year includes a September 8 Zelda 40th anniversary Direct.
Why This Matters
Nintendo has set a clear expectation for viewers: the presentation is for Pikmin-related information, not new game reveals.

Evidence
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Primary Evidence
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Nintendo of America
“Tune in for the Pikmin Day Direct, as we provide some Pikmin-related information. Please note that there will be no new game announcements. #Pikmin #NintendoDirect Visit Nintendo.com for more info: https://ninten.do/6008Spp2s Subscribe for more Nintendo fun: https://goo.gl/HYYsot Follow Nintendo of America X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica…”
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