A recent presentation from Nintendo Direct that aired on June 18 contained a ton of news and game announcements for both upcoming AAA titles and returning classics. This article rounds up the biggest reveals from the livestream.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Release: 2025
While Metroid Prime 4 was first announced way back in 2017 during the launch window of the Nintendo Switch, no one heard anything until this month’s Nintendo Direct. Development restarted in 2019 under Retro Studios, and now we have a first look at the highly anticipated sequel, arriving sometime in 2025.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Release: September 26, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom stars Zelda as the protagonist, in a Link’s Awakening type game. When Link disappears, it’s up to the mighty Princess to save him.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Release: November 7, 2024
A new entry for the first time in almost 10 years for the popular Mario & Luigi RPG series, entitled Brothership, is arriving on Nintendo Switch.
Fantasian: Neo Dimension
Release: Holiday 2024
Fantasian is an RPG from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, originally released as an Apple Arcade exclusive back in 2019. It’s a turn-based game that is launching on Nintendo Switch this holiday season.
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Release: October 17, 2024
The first Super Mario Party released for Nintendo Switch was so poorly received that Nintendo made a second entry, entitled Mario Party Superstars. Now, a third title, called Super Mario Party Jamboree is releasing later this year.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Release: July 18, 2024
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition involves tons of challenges and speedrunning. In addition, there are modes placing you head-to-head with other players to be the last one standing while rushing through the objectives.
Nintendo Switch Online Receives 4 Major Titles
Nintendo Switch Online receives Metroid Zero Mission (GBA), Zelda: Link to the Past (GBA), Perfect Dark (N64), and Turok: Dinosaur Hunter (N64).
Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition
A new Nintendo Switch, complete with a golden Hyrule crest, is coming in September to coincide with the new Zelda game.
Nintendo Switch Sports update
Basketball is coming with a free update for Nintendo Switch Sports this summer. It allows up to four players to team up locally and shoot some hoops online.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Release: September 6, 2024
Two Ace Attorney games are coming to Nintendo Switch as a single collection: Ace Attorney Investigations Collection.
Just Dance: 2025 Edition
Release: October 2024
Ariana Grande, Enur, Sia, and more artists will come to Just Dance 2025 with lots of new dances and challenges to take on. Hundreds of songs in total, coming in October.
LEGO: Horizon Adventures
Release: Holiday 2024
Nintendo briefly showed off a LEGO game based on the world of Horizon: Zero Dawn, and it’s arriving this holiday season.
Stray
Release: Holiday 2024
The popular indie-hit title featuring a kitty cat is arriving on Nintendo Switch this holiday season.
Fairy Tail 2
Release: Winter 2024
Fairy Tail 2 is a real-time strategy game based on the popular anime. It has you taking on enemies in collaborative battles and will be arriving this winter.
Mio: Memories in Orbit
Mio: Memories in Orbit is a 2D platformer game coming in 2025.
Disney Illusion Island
Release: June 2024
Disney Illusion Island is receiving a new mystery update.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Release: 2025
Hello Kitty Island Adventure, originally released exclusively for mobile, will be arriving on Nintendo Switch. It’s very similar to Animal Crossing.
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports
Release: Fall 2024
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports includes four arcade-style sports minigames, including basketball and soccer, with a Looney Tunes theme.
Among Us update
Among Us is receiving a free update with new imposter and crewmate roles, like the tracker that plants trackers, or the imposter that can turn invisible.
Farmagia
Release: November 1, 2024
Felicidad is a realm of monsters that has a man named Ten taking on a large army. It’s a farming sim where you raise monsters to aid in battle.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Release: January 16, 2025
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a high-definition port of the popular title originally released for the Wii.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
Release: November 14, 2024
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is arriving on Switch to bring the classic title to modern consoles. In addition, remakes of Dragon Quest 1 and Dragon Quest 2 in the same HD-2D form, will arrive in 2025.
Funko Fusion
Release: September 13, 2024
Funko Fusion is an action-adventure game in which you play as Funko characters in various shows and movies.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
Luigi’s Mansion 2 is receiving an HD upgrade when it arrives on Nintendo Switch.
The New Denpa Men
Release: July 27, 2024
The New Denpa Men comes across as a take on Animal Crossing packed with minigames.
Metal Slug Attack Reloaded
Release: June 2024
The classic action shooter known as Metal Slug is being re-released with a detailed 2D pixel look in a tower-defense game with beginner-friendly controls.
Darkest Dungeon 2
Release: July 15, 2024
Darkest Dungeon is a gothic roguelike RPG whose sequel is arriving on Nintendo Switch.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
Release: 2025
Marona is on a quest to save her friend, Ash, in a super cute experience known as Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Release: 2024
Seven whole games in one collection, including X-Men Children of the Atom, Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men vs. Street Fighter, Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter, Marvel vs. Capcom Clash of Super Heroes, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 New Age of Heroes, and The Punisher.
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game
Release: Holiday 2024
Live as a hobbit in Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game. It’s basically a life sim set in the Lord of the Rings world, and it looks lovely.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
Release: 2025
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy has cute but deadly enemies.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
Release: October 24, 2024
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven has turn-based battles that are strategic and flashy. “Rule and expand” is the name of the game.
