A Nintendo Direct showed more information about Rhythm Heaven Groove on June 9, 2026.
The June 9 presentation expanded substantially on the game’s announcement and earlier previews. Nintendo revealed that Groove would include 80 new rhythm games in its single-player mode and more than 30 multiplayer games. It also introduced Beatspell, an RPG-style mode in which players use rhythmic button combinations to cast spells and fight enemies.
The date is easy to confuse with other important milestones. Rhythm Heaven Groove was originally announced during a Nintendo Direct on March 27, 2025. Nintendo later highlighted Slice N Dice Kitchen through the Nintendo Today! app on April 9, 2026, while the game’s worldwide release date was set for July 2, 2026.
The June 9 Direct was followed immediately by a Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation. That stream provided a closer gameplay look at several minigames and modes, making the day a two-part promotional event rather than a standalone trailer reveal.