Nintendo Direct 20240827 Details
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REDMOND, Wash.--(August 27, in the year of our Lord
2024)-- Today, Nintendo dropped its first ever
back-to-back Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct: Partner
Showcase presentations, revealing a huge slate of games from
publishing and development partners coming to the Nintendo
Switch™ family of systems through Christmas 2024 and beyond.
The Indie World Showcase got things started with updates and
reveals such as the release of fast-paced 2D platforming
adventure Pizza Tower later today, a free update for the
poker-themed deck-building game in Balatro: Friends of Jimbo,
also available later today, and the announcement of Coffee Talk
Tokyo, a fresh installment in the Coffee Talk series, coming to
Nintendo Switch in 2025.
This presentation was immediately followed by a Nintendo Direct:
Partner Showcase, spotlighting the debut of the acclaimed
action-adventure Yakuza Kiwami on Nintendo Switch, releasing on
Oct. 24; a celebration of the iconic Tetris series in Tetris
Forever, launching in 2024; the full-body workout of Fitness
Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer, launching Dec. 5; a new
collection of games from the charming life sim series in MySims:
Cozy Bundle, launching Nov. 19; the latest chance to rewrite
history in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, releasing on Nintendo
Switch Feb. 11, 2025, and a whole lot more!
The dual showcase also featured updates on titles such as the
squad-based arena combat STAR WARS: Hunters™ and the classic
fantasy RPG DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake. Viewers also saw
teases of the Disney Dreamlight Valley “End of Summer” in-game
mini-event among many other announcements.
Here is a list of all the games featured in the Indie World
Showcase:
Pizza Tower: In the fast-paced, platforming adventure Pizza
Tower, it’s all about movement, exploration, and grabbing high
scores – plus pizza, of course. Peppino Spaghetti is on a
mission to destroy the titular Pizza Tower in order to save his
restaurant from annihilation. Charge through the wacky floors of
the tower at high speed, quickly defeating enemies on your way,
and adapt to a variety of obstacles and transformations. Follow
Peppino through his rampage and experience the highly stylized
2D pixel art style reminiscent of 90s cartoons, when Pizza Tower
charges onto Nintendo Switch later today.
Balatro: Friends of Jimbo: In this free update to the critically
acclaimed roguelike deckbuilder Balatro, players will be able to
use cards inspired by four notable video game titles, play even
more illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and
trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos. The update
features cards from The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, Vampire
Survivors, DAVE THE DIVER and Among Us – each with its very own
art based on the respective game. Balatro: Friends of Jimbo will
launch on Nintendo Switch later today.
Coffee Talk Tokyo: The visual novel Coffee Talk Tokyo is the
next installment in the award-winning Coffee Talk series.
Players take on the role of the barista in a late-night coffee
shop in Tokyo, where the customers may be supernatural, but
their problems are all too human. Listen to the stories of new
customers, serve them comforting drinks and offer a
compassionate ear – all set to the soothing backdrop of original
lo-fi tracks by series composer Andrew Jeremy. Coffee Talk Tokyo
is ready to pour onto Nintendo Switch in 2025.
PowerWash Simulator – Shrek Special Pack DLC: Wash away the
grime covering five fairy tale maps from the Shrek universe,
including Shrek’s very own swamp and the Dragon’s Lair, in this
new paid DLC*. Don a shiny suit of armour with a new
knight-themed character model, tackle a mini-campaign solo or
with a friend in online co-op**, or assemble a cleaning squad of
up to six players in Free Play***. The PowerWash Simulator –
Shrek Special Pack DLC makes a splash on Nintendo Switch in Fall
2024.
Peglin: In this roguelike pachinko-inspired RPG, you’re on a
quest to take revenge on some gold-stealing dragons. Aim orbs
and hit pegs to deal damage in turn-based battles. Collect and
upgrade a variety of different orbs as you progress, each with
its own powers. The pegs themselves can have peculiar properties
too, and rare passive power-ups called relics also add a range
of game-changing effects. Aiming carefully, and combining the
effects of orbs, pegs and relics can lead to some spectacular
combos! You’ll explore a new map on every run and successfully
completing runs unlocks harder difficulty modes. Teach those
dragons a lesson when Peglin bounces onto Nintendo Switch as a
timed console exclusive later today.
Morsels: Play as a mouse and fight against the evil forces of
predatory cats in this grungy yet whimsical top-down
action-roguelike. Deep below the dangerous upper worlds, you
meet a sentient Fatberg who, with the help of some magical
cards, allow you to transform into mighty little monsters,
called Morsels. Set off to the upper worlds with your newfound
powers, collect other Morsels and strategically transform into
them as you go to make use of their unique abilities. Battle
against the cats’ wicked forces when Morsels launches for
Nintendo Switch in February 2025.
Wobbly Life: In the vibrant open-world physics sandbox of Wobbly
Life, almost everything is interactive. Grandma has kicked you
out of her home, demanding that you get a job. Choose from over
50 unique missions and jobs to tackle on your own, or make your
simulated life easier by teaming up with another player online**
or via local co-op. Once you’ve earned some sweet in-game cash,
there are more than 90 vehicles and over 250 clothing items to
spend it on. Grab, play and experiment in a world filled with
props, mini-games, wacky story missions and surprises. Live your
best wobbly life when Wobbly Life arrives on Nintendo Switch in
December 2024.
Date Everything!: In this sandbox dating simulator, players can,
indeed, date pretty much everything they encounter – namely 100
characters ranging from household objects to appliances and even
concepts. Engage in flirtatious, branching dialogue with these
fully voiced characters as you get to know them and form
meaningful relationships. Choices can result not just in love,
but also in friendship, or even disdain. Date Everything!
releases for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 24.
Neva: From the team behind the critically-acclaimed GRIS comes
Neva – an emotionally-charged action adventure that chronicles
the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious young wolf
cub, Neva, following a traumatic encounter with dark forces.
Together, they embark on a perilous journey through a
once-beautiful world, as it falls into decay around them. Early
on, Alba will need to nurture Neva – but as their journey
progresses, a larger and more ferocious Neva will step up as the
protector of her mother figure. Experience a touching story of
mother-child bonds when Neva comes to the Nintendo Switch system
on Oct. 15.
Sea of Stars – Throes of the Watchmaker DLC: Discover a
miniature clockwork world in this free DLC* for the
critically-acclaimed and multi-award-winning RPG Sea of Stars.
Gear up for a journey full of oddities and wonders, in which
Valere and Zale will have to play by new rules to stop a cursed
carnival. Zale will transform into a skilful juggler, while
Valere will dazzle as an acrobat. Together with new playable
character Arty, they’ll explore new areas, traverse new dungeons
and encounter new enemies, bosses and puzzles in their quest to
save the world of Horloge. The DLC* will also support the
upcoming local co-op mode, allowing players to team up with up
to two others for a group adventuring session. A malevolent
spectacle awaits when Sea of Stars – Throes of the Watchmaker
DLC launches on Nintendo Switch in spring 2025.
Moth Kubit: Crawl your way up the corporate ladder of an insect
mega corporation in this surreal RPG, where you’ll take on the
role of Moth Kubit, an ordinary employee who’s recently earned a
promotion. Tread carefully though – mysteries abound and the
threat of a sinister event known as the “Final Process” is
looming. As you investigate, you’ll meet bugs from all walks of
life, some of whom you’ll befriend, and others who must be taken
down in verbal showdowns with multiple dialogue choices. Your
choices will influence how the story progresses, so keep your
eyes open – this bizarre world holds many secrets to unravel,
and multiple endings to experience. Moth Kubit launches for
Nintendo Switch in spring 2025.
PICO PARK 2: Cooperation is key in this sequel to action-puzzle
platformer PICO PARK. Two to eight players can work together via
local play or online multiplayer** to navigate through more than
60 new levels full of ledges, cliffs and other obstacles. Each
one can be completed regardless of how many players are on your
side, but reaching the exit will require strategic thinking and
coordinated movement. WORLD, ENDLESS and BATTLE modes are back
with even greater challenges awaiting in the all-new DARK Mode,
where your skills – and friendships – will be put to the
ultimate test. Get ready for multiplayer mischief when PICO PARK
2 jumps onto Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive later
today.
In addition to the featured titles listed above, the
presentation included a montage of even more indie games in the
pipeline for Nintendo Switch, including:
The Plucky Squire, a charming action-adventure in which
storybook characters must jump between 2D and 3D worlds to solve
puzzles and battle baddies; launching on Sept. 17.
Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX, an enhanced edition of the
action platforming classic, now with 20 playable characters,
seamless online multiplayer** and other new features; launching
in 2025.
On Your Tail, a sleuthing, story-driven life sim in which the
intrepid young detective Diana must unmask the thief who’s
menacing a charming seaside town; launching on Nov. 21.
Cuisineer, a roguelite game combining delectable dungeon
crawling and fast-paced restaurant management elements into one
cute and tasty mix; launching on Jan. 28, 2025.
Metal Slug Tactics, experience the explosive charm of the METAL
SLUG series in an entirely new way in this dynamic RPG combining
classic arcade action and roguelite tactical thrills; launching
in fall 2024.
Europa, a 3D action-platformer in which players will glide, fly
and boost across breath-taking landscapes; launching on Oct. 11.
A free demo is available now.
And here are all the games featured in the Nintendo Direct:
Partner Showcase:
MySims: Cozy Bundle: Two beloved MySims games come together in
this new collection. Befriend cute characters, discover creative
adventures and customize your town in MySims and MySims Kingdom.
These games combine cozy life simulation with compelling
narrative elements. The Nintendo Switch exclusive MySims: Cozy
Bundle arrives Nov. 19, but pre-orders are available on Nintendo
eShop later today!
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII: Relive history … or make it your
own. The classic strategy game series returns, once again
bringing players the opportunity to construct architectural
wonders and expand their territories around the globe. And this
time, third century Japanese leader Himiko will be part of the
story you weave. Will your monuments stand the test of time, or
will they crumble into dusty ruins? It’s all up to you. Sid
Meier’s Civilization VII will be available on Nintendo Switch on
Feb. 11, 2025 (and you can pre-order right now).
Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer: Punch up your workout
with your very own personal trainer. Train at your own pace with
a Quick Workout, Mitt Drills and more. There are even seated
training options! Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer
launches on Nintendo Switch Dec. 5.
Goat Simulator 3: Take control of more goats than you ever
thought possible in this playful sandbox experience. Complete
quests and challenges, or just cause mayhem — it’s all up to you
and your goat. Invite friends to join in via online
multiplayer** and local split screen options, too! Goat
Simulator 3 is available on Nintendo eShop later today, with a
physical version available from retailers this November.
SpongeBob Squarepants™: The Patrick Star Game: At long last,
Patrick Star takes the lead in his very own game! An open world
playground that puts all of Bikini Bottom at your disposal,
SpongeBob Squarepants™: The Patrick Star Game lets you hunt for
buried treasure, release rage in Mrs. Puff’s Rage Room and get
pulled into quests and challenges by Sandy Cheeks, Mr. Krabs and
SpongeBob himself. SpongeBob Squarepants™: The Patrick Star Game
will be available Oct. 4. Pre-orders start later today on
Nintendo eShop!
Capcom Fighting Collection 2: Let’s do this for real! Capcom is
giving gamers the chance to relive another 8 classic fighting
games from its vaults, including Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the
Millennium 2001, Power Stone, Power Stone 2, Plasma Sword:
Nightmare of Bilstein and more! Featuring unique gameplay
variety from classic toe-to-toe throwdowns to multiplayer
brawlers in expansive environments, Capcom Fighting Collection 2
will throw down the gauntlet on Nintendo Switch in 2025.
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: Earth’s
mightiest heroes, most highly trained fighters, vilest villains
and uncategorizable creatures are officially coming together on
Sept. 12 (digital release) and Nov. 22 (physical release) across
7 fan-favorite games: X-MEN CHILDREN OF THE ATOM, MARVEL SUPER
HEROES, X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER, MARVEL SUPER HEROES vs. STREET
FIGHT, MARVEL vs. CAPCOM CLASH OF SUPER HEROES, MARVEL vs.
CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes, and even the old coin-op arcade
classic THE PUNISHER. MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection:
Arcade Classics is available for pre-order on Nintendo eShop
beginning later today.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake: A visually stunning reimagining
of the classic RPG, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake takes you back
to the beginning of the Erdrick Trilogy. This modern version
comes with exciting new features including new ways to customize
character appearances, exclusive content not seen in the
original game and even a brand new “Monster Wrangler” vocation!
Journey across an expansive world exploring towns, dungeons and
caves while battling for survival against fantastical creatures
in this turn-based adventure. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is
available for pre-order on Nintendo eShop beginning later today
and launches on Nintendo Switch Nov. 14.
Castlevania Dominus Collection: Three fan-favorite Castlevania
titles, originally released on Nintendo DS, return in one
collection. Get ready to slash through monsters, crawl through
dark corridors, and fight evil throughout the centuries in three
classic platforming adventures. Once again battle Dracula and
his terrifying minions across Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow,
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin and Castlevania: Order of
Ecclesia, plus two versions of Haunted Castle, the arcade game
that started it all - the original and a reimagined version.
Castlevania Dominus Collection is available on Nintendo eShop
later today.
Tetris Forever: Step into a virtual Tetris museum and celebrate
the 40th anniversary of a video game legend. Tetris Forever
brings together classic titles from the franchise’s long and
distinguished history, including the original 1988 Famicom
version of Tetris, Tetris 2 + Bombliss, Tetris Battle Gaiden and
more. But that’s not all – there is also a brand-new Tetris
experience called Tetris Time Warp, where you’ll jump between
gameplay styles from across the series! The collection also
features all-new documentary videos, digital artifacts and an
interactive timeline. Tetris Forever is coming to the Nintendo
Switch system in 2024. Plus, the NES version of Tetris is coming
to Nintendo Switch Online** later this winter, and a Tetris 99
MAXIMUS CUP event will kick off this winter too!
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2: A “flatscreen”
continuation of the suspenseful survival series’ previous VR
outing, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 puts you in the
trembling shoes of a new Fazbear employee who’ll have their
management – and self-preservation – skills put to the ultimate
test. With a captivating series of minigames, eye catching
graphics, and classic jumpscares, what will you do your first
night on the job? Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 makes
its way to Nintendo Switch this holiday season.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach – Ruin: In this free
story DLC* for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach, you
play as Cassie, a Faz-fanatic who must delve into the dark
depths of the dilapidated Pizzaplex to save her best friend
Gregory. Will they both make it out of the Ruin alive? Five
Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach – Ruin stalks onto Nintendo
Switch this holiday season.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma: In this reimagined Rune
Factory experience, you will call upon the forces of nature to
restore the land and gods of the eastern region of Azuma. Use
your power as an Earth Dancer to fight corruptive forces,
rebuild seasonal-themed villages to inspire villagers to return
and experience Rune Factory staples like romance and farming in
this brand-new adventure. Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma comes
to Nintendo Switch in spring 2025.
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land:
An alchemy-themed JRPG around the concept of “memory,” Atelier
Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land puts you
in the role of new protagonist Yumia as she confronts her past
in this beautiful fantasy adventure. Enhance your skills, defeat
enemies and explore a vast open world. Atelier Yumia: The
Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land will be released on
Nintendo Switch in early 2025.
Tales of Graces f Remastered: As Asbel Lhant, you’ll venture
once again to the planet Ephinea on a journey to stop an
escalating war between three kingdoms vying for control.
Originally released on the Wii system, this RPG classic returns
with improved graphics and auto-save features sure to delight
existing fans and newcomers to the series alike. Tales of Graces
f Remastered will arrive Jan. 17, 2025.
Star Overdrive: Solve puzzles, fight formidable enemies and
wield the powers of the Keytar in this intergalactic adventure.
Star Overdrive puts you in control of a hypersonic Hoverboard on
a distant alien planet as you explore alien biomes in a 3D open
world third-person action-adventure experience. You’ll need
every ounce of creativity you can muster to overcome challenges
and grow your Keytar-based powers. Star Overdrive is coming to
Nintendo Switch in 2025 as a timed exclusive.
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars:
The legendary RPG series has returned, with newly remastered
versions of Suikoden I and Suikoden II! Meet and befriend up to
108 allies, build up your home base, expand your sphere of
influence, and unite with your allies to fight for justice.
Employ intuitive turn-based fighting mechanics and make use of
new support features like one-button automation and sped-up
battles in this collection. Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune
and Dunan Unification Wars will be available on Nintendo eShop
on March 6, 2025.
In addition to the featured titles listed above, the
presentation included montages of even more partner-developed
games coming for Nintendo Switch, including:
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st, a turn-based
RPG saga that sets you on a journey to find a missing father and
exterminate dangerous beasts; launching in 2025.
Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition, the heavily armed and
super-destructive garden creatures return for more turn-based
strategic warfare in this remaster of the 1999 classic,
launching Sept. 26.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy, Survive, explore
and battle in this iconic first-person shooter collection. The
secrets of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone are yours to unravel
when the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. collection arrives on Nintendo Switch
for the first time ever this November.
Disney Dreamlight Valley, the Disney and Pixar life sim
adventure kicks off its “End of Summer” in-game event that can
only be described as magical. Grab your binoculars and search
the Valley for specialty Marshmallows to make tasty treats for
exclusive rewards. The event runs from Sept. 4 – Sept. 26.
STAR WARS: Hunters™, the arena-based player-vs-player
competition set in the Star Wars universe heats up with a new
season starting Sept. 26. Brace yourselves for the newest
challenger in the Arena – Pilbush, the explosive Ewok.
LEGO® HORIZON ADVENTURES™, where the mysterious world of Horizon
is reimagined in LEGO bricks, coming to Nintendo Switch this
holiday season.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game, where you can
create your own Hobbit character, decorate your Hobbit Home,
tend your garden, fish and do everything else a good Hobbit does
in this cozy life sim. Releasing holiday 2024.
EA SPORTS FC™ 25, gives you more ways to win for the club.
Launching on Nintendo Switch Sept. 27, team up with 5v5 Rush, a
new way to play with friends in Football Ultimate Team™, Clubs,
and Kick-Off with small-sided gameplay. Pre-orders are available
now.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, a faithful remake of the vibrant
3D platformer featuring Mickey Mouse arrives this Sept. 24. A
demo is available now on Nintendo eShop.
FUNKO FUSION, a chance to bring all your pop culture heroes
together in one big, ever-changing playground based on iconic
locations and settings, launching holiday 2024.
Just Dance 2025 Edition, where it’s time to get this party
started – new songs, new moves and no more excuses for not
getting on the dancefloor. Launching Oct. 15.
*Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold
separately unless otherwise noted
**Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and
Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership
auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless
canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access
required for online features. Terms apply.
nintendo.com/switch-online
***Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required
for multiplayer mode. Games, systems and some accessories sold
separately.
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