Nintendo Switch gamers had been holding out hope the Nintendo Direct for April 2019 would be taking place this week. Rumours had been circulating this week that a Nintendo Direct for April 2019 would be taking place on Thursday April 11. However, that day came and went without a Nintendo Direct taking place. So, will an April 2019 Nintendo Direct actually take place and if so when could it drop?

Well, if Ninty are planning on doing an April 2019 Nintendo Direct (which hasn’t been confirmed) then there are a few options. Firstly, one date that springs to mind is next Monday April 15 2019. This date is significant for two reasons - firstly, this is the last day that Nintendo legend Reggie Fils-Aime is working at the House of Mario. READ MORE: Animal Crossing Switch release date LEAK - Is this when Animal Crossing is out?

Nintendo Switch April 2019 - Direct delay, is THIS when next Direct will be?

Reggie is retiring from Nintendo that day so a Direct presentation which pays tribute to him would be the perfect send off for the iconic figure. The Nintendo Direct for April 2019 could also be taking place on this date for another reason. Last month Animal Crossing fans were sent into meltdown after they were left certain a Nintendo tweet was a sign news on the Switch exclusive was coming.

Trending

A tweet by the Nintendo of America Twitter said: “Tom Nook is here to help you file your tax returns… and he already has an idea for what to do with your refund! #NintendoSwitch”. The tweet also has a link to the official Nintendo Switch website where fans can purchase the console. Fans were left convinced that the tweet was a hint news was coming on Animal Crossing Switch on or before tax day in the US - which is April 15. Responding to the tweet, one fan posted: “Why is this pic... so HD”.

Nintendo Switch fans had been hoping a Nintendo Direct for April 2019 would be taking place today

Another wrote: “NEW ANIMAL CROSSING ON APRIL 15TH“. And one added: “WE WANT THE GAME.” There is also another possibility for when the next Nintendo Direct could be. It is possible that a Nintendo Direct for April 2019 could take place on April 25.

This is when details on Persona 5 S and Persona 5 R will be revealed at the upcoming Persona concert in Japan. Persona 5 S could be the much-rumoured Switch version of the critically acclaimed JRPG. If Persona 5 Switch gets revealed during the upcoming Persona concert then a Direct could be timed to coincide on the reveal and go into more detail. It was also previously rumoured that Joker from Persona 5 - the first Smash DLC character - would drop the same day Persona 5 Switch is announced.

Tom Nook is here to help you file your tax returns… and he already has an idea for what to do with your refund! #NintendoSwitchhttps://t.co/sKAoQyr3gI pic.twitter.com/u6MWDi6FOn — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 18, 2019