Well, what will hopefully be an exciting and uneventful summer Nintendo Direct showcase has arrived. As promised with yesterday’s official announcement, Nintendo is set to host a 40-minute Nintendo Direct to showcase featuring a series of new games and updates on titles headed to Switch through 2024, and you can follow along with us down below.
Summer Nintendo Direct showcase 2024
Today’s Nintendo Direct showcase is scheduled to kick off at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET on the official Nintendo YouTube channel and elsewhere (the stream is waiting for you below).
Nintendo, as usual, has been mostly tight-lipped about what to expect. But we do know there will be 40 minutes of news and updates regarding various new titles coming to Switch this year. This, if past years are any indication, might also include updates on new releases that are about to launch as well as some exiting additions to Switch Online, but we are mostly unsure at this time. Yes, we are all hoping for a major Metroid update/announcement, and a new Donkey Kong game (perhaps a remake of the original Country?!!), and a new Animal Crossing, but it won’t be long until we find out for sure.
As we detailed yesterday, Nintendo will definitely not be talking about any new Switch hardware, or at least not the Switch 2: “There will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during this presentation.”
Tune in down below for today’s summer Nintendo Direct showcase:
A Nintendo Direct is on the way! Watch the livestream starting at 7:00 AM PT on 6/18 for around 40 minutes focused on Nintendo Switch games coming in the second half of 2024. There will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during this presentation.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership – Announcement Trailer
The bond between brothers has never been stronger! Set sail for an island-hopping adventure with the Mario Bros. in Mario & Luigi: Brothership! Launching November 7th 2024 on Nintendo Switch. All aboard for an island-hopping RPG adventure starring Mario and Luigi! The brothers are back for a brand-new entry in the Mario & Luigi series, where they set sail on Shipshape Island (part ship, part island) to navigate the vast world of Concordia. Play as the mustachioed pair and explore islands that range from tropical rainforests to bustling cities. Along the way, meet new friends to help you on your journey and encounter familiar faces from the Mushroom Kingdom like Peach and Bowser. Keep the “Brothership” afloat and rely on Mario and Luigi’s bond to save the day by employing Bros. Moves to get past obstacles and powerful Bros. Attacks to claim victory in a dynamic twist on turn-based combat. Mario & Luigi: Brothership launches on Nintendo Switch Nov. 7.
Nintendo World Championships NES Edition – Survival Mode & Legend Challenge
Take on over 150 speedrunning challenges, face off against the best times of players of different skill levels in Survival Mode, and put your skills to the ultimate test in Legend Challenges from across 13 NES games when Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch July 18, 2024!
FAIRY TAIL 2 – Nintendo Direct
The final battle of FAIRY TAIL begins this winter on Nintendo Switch! Experience the final battle of Natsu and his friends in an epic, action RPG! This new game depicts the final chapter of the original work like only KOEI TECMO and GUST can deliver.
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
The father of FINAL FANTASY, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu return to deliver an original RPG story! Experience an enhanced version of FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, with brand new features including English and Japanese voice overs and an additional difficulty option. Assume the role of Leo, as he journeys to recover his memories and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying his world. Experience an original and modern take on the beloved turn-based battle system, with a wealth of unique mechanics and strategic combat that shake up the classic RPG formula, and explore a multi-dimensional universe come to life set against the backdrop of over 150 charming hand-crafted dioramas.
MIO: Memories in Orbit – World Premiere Reveal Trailer
Hello Kitty Island Adventure – Announcement Trailer
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is arriving on Nintendo Switch in 2025! Embark on a cozy adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends to explore and restore a mysterious island. Get to know supercute and friendly faces like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll as you learn what they love, adventure alongside them, and eventually become best friends. Cook delicious dishes, solve ancient puzzles, and decorate cabins to bring along new visitors and create your ultimate island paradise.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – Announcement Trailer
Originally released on the Wii system, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is barreling onto #NintendoSwitch January 16th! Enjoy 80 levels, including the additional levels from the Nintendo 3DS version, and join up with a buddy for 2-player local co-op!
Among Us – New Roles Trailer
Prep the airlock and join your Crewmates in a multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal in Among Us! All new Roles (Noisemaker, Tracker, and Phantom) add another layer of deception – out now on Nintendo Switch!
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports is heading to Nintendo Switch on this Fall! Avoid wacky obstacles and gain power-ups to incite chaos against your friends & family as you play as your favorite Looney Tunes character in 4 classic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Golf, and Tennis!
Funko Fusion
Funko Fusion is coming to Nintendo Switch on September 13, 2024! Celebrate your favorite franchises from across TV, film, comics, and games in Funko Fusion. Explore diverse and colorful worlds, solve puzzles, and relive memorable moments from over 20 worlds of entertainment. Unlock and play with over 60 unique characters in an action game that is filled with uniquely authentic, irreverent humor from the creative minds of 10:10 Games.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake – Release Date Trailer
HD-2D remakes draws near! Command? Travel through vast worlds and discover where the legendary DRAGON QUEST franchise began with the stunning DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D remake and the newly announced DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake!! DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake comes to Nintendo Switch on November 14, 2024. DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake comes to Nintendo Switch in 2025.
Super Mario Party Jamboree – Announcement Trailer
Get ready to visit an enormous island resort for a party…a Mario Party! The biggest Mario Party yet, Super Mario Party Jamboree launches on Nintendo Switch October 17th! Take on over 110 minigames, 7 game boards (5 new boards and 2 returning boards), and join up to 20 players head-to-head online in Koopathlon mode!
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Announcement Trailer
It’s up to Princess Zelda to save Hyrule in a brand-new The Legend of Zelda story. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom launches September 26th on Nintendo Switch! It’s up to Zelda and her wisdom to save the kingdom of Hyrule in a brand-new story in The Legend of Zelda series. The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts that have appeared, with a certain swordsman among the missing. Team up with the mysterious fairy, Tri, and use the power of the Tri Rod to create echoes – imitations of things found in the environment. Then recreate those echoes whenever you like to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Use echoes of water blocks to reach new heights, make bridges out of old beds, throw rocks at foes – or find your own creative combination of echoes to do things your way. You can even create echoes of monsters to fight at your side in combat. Join Zelda in her quest to rescue Hyrule when The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom launches for Nintendo Switch on Sept. 26.
New Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition releases September 26
The Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition with Bonus Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack features a stunning gold-colored design inspired by the Legend of Zelda game series, with the iconic Hylian Crest proudly displayed on the back. This special edition Nintendo Switch Lite system also includes a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Individual Membership (a savings of $39.99!), which features a rich catalog of classic games, including ten from the Legend of Zelda series. The Nintendo Switch Lite system is optimized for personal, handheld play—and with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, you can jump into your favorite classic Legend of Zelda games wherever you happen to be. Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition system is only sold with included Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. Savings is based on manufacturer’s suggested retail price of other Nintendo Switch Lite models and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership when purchased separately.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game
From Wētā Workshop, known for their work in the film industry, comes Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, a Hobbit life sim set in the Middle-earth universe of J.R.R. Tolkien. Coming this Holiday to Nintendo Switch.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Announcement Trailer
Samus Aran is back! Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be released on Nintendo Switch in 2025. The galaxy’s greatest bounty hunter Samus Aran will embark on a new mission. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a new entry in the Metroid Prime series, is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025.
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