Everything Announced at Nintendo Direct (June 2024)

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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

Source: Nintendo

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.

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