Nintendo Direct June 2024
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REDMOND, Wash.--(June 18, in the year
of our Lord 2024)-- The newest Nintendo Direct
presentation featured a broad variety of games coming to the
Nintendo Switch system in 2024 and beyond, including the first
look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the reveal of The Legend of
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, as well as new information regarding
games from Nintendo’s development and publishing partners.
The trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond offered a first glimpse
of gameplay from Samus Aran’s newest mission, coming to Nintendo
Switch in 2025. The newly revealed The Legend of Zelda: Echoes
of Wisdom arrives on Nintendo Switch on Sept. 26, 2024, where
players will play as the noble princess of Hyrule, Zelda. A
Nintendo Switch Lite inspired by The Legend of Zelda series will
also be available at launch.
Nintendo also revealed Mario & Luigi: Brothership, a brand-new,
seafaring entry in the RPG adventure series starring the Mario
Bros., launching Nov. 7, 2024; Super Mario Party Jamboree, where
you’re invited to join Mario and friends for the biggest Mario
Party yet on an enormous island resort, launching Oct. 17, 2024;
and the return of the Kong – Donkey Kong, that is – was heralded
with the announcement of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD,
featuring HD visuals and the additional levels from the Nintendo
3DS version, launching Jan. 16, 2025.
A multitude of games from Nintendo’s global publishing and
development partners were also featured, including DRAGON QUEST
III HD-2D Remake, an epic fantasy adventure that expands and
enhances the original RPG classic, launching Nov. 14, 2024; LEGO
HORIZON ADVENTURES, an action-packed romp with machine-hunter
Aloy and friends set in the world of Horizon, faithfully
recreated in LEGO bricks and launching this Christmas; and
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics puts up
its dukes for a superhero-sized showdown across seven classic
arcade games when it launches this year.
Check out below for more information about the featured games:
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom: 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.
Additionally, a gold-colored Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition
system adorned with the Hylian Crest and inspired by the Legend
of Zelda series arrives on Sept. 26 as well. Players can enjoy
access to a range of classic the Legend of Zelda titles from the
NES, Super NES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Advance with
the included 12-month individual Nintendo Switch Online +
Expansion Pack membership.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership: 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.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake: Experience the chronological
beginning of the Erdrick Trilogy storyline in this remake of the
original RPG classic, now with vibrant HD-2D visuals and an
expanded narrative! Set out on an epic fantasy adventure as The
Hero to save the world from the dark forces of the evil
Archfiend, Baramos. Travel through a vast world full of towns,
dungeons and caves to explore, meet a cast of lively characters
and fight ferocious monsters in modernized turn-based battles.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake launches on Nintendo Switch Nov.
14.
Plus, DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, an updated collection of
two classic RPGs, is gearing up to round out the Erdrick Trilogy
when it launches on Nintendo Switch next year.
Super Mario Party Jamboree: Mario and friends are arriving on an
enormous island resort for the latest entry in the Mario Party
series! Explore five new game boards: ride the escalators in
Rainbow Galleria, stay on track in Roll ’em Raceway and mix
things up with an active volcano in Goomba Lagoon, just to name
a few. Two boards from previous Mario Party games are making a
return, too! In addition, over 110 minigames are available to
play — the largest selection in the Mario Party series to date.
Experience action-packed challenges, puzzles to test your wits
and some minigames that feature motion controls. That’s not all
— up to 20 players can go head-to-head in online** play in the
Koopathlon mode. Try your best to come out on top! The biggest
Mario Party yet will soon be underway when Super Mario Party
Jamboree launches on Nintendo Switch Oct. 17.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are
back for some ground-pounding action in this HD version of
Donkey Kong Country Returns, originally released on the Wii
system. The villainous Tiki Tak Tribe has stolen Donkey Kong’s
precious banana hoard and the Kongs are barreling after them in
pursuit! Play solo, or with a buddy in local two-player co-op in
an adventure brimming with hijinks where you can stomp
obstacles, send mine carts careening, fly high on rocket barrels
and even hitch a ride on Rambi the Rhino. Experience 80
a-peel-ing levels, including the additional ones from the
Nintendo 3DS version, when Donkey Kong Country Returns HD swings
onto Nintendo Switch Jan. 16, 2025.
LEGO HORIZON ADVENTURES: Explore a LEGO world inspired by the
events of Horizon – teeming with lush forests and tall
mountains, and where colossal beast-like machines roam – all
vibrantly recreated with LEGO elements. Join machine hunter Aloy
as she leads a colorful crew of heroes on a quest to save the
world and learn the secrets of her past. Dive into boundless
adventure, customize to your heart’s content, and take on
action-packed battles solo or with a friend locally*** and
online**. LEGO HORIZON ADVENTURES launches on Nintendo Switch
this Christmas season.
Just Dance 2025 Edition: The next installment of the beloved
music video game franchise is back with 40 hot new songs, from
pop hits to family favorites. Review your best dancing moves,
challenge your friends and family*** and get ready to let loose
as you take the party to a whole new level, create special
family moments and get moving while having fun. Just Dance 2025
Edition has something for everyone when it launches on Nintendo
Switch this October.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: 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.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Embark on a cozy adventure with
Hello Kitty and Friends when the hit game with beloved Sanrio
characters comes to Nintendo Switch as a timed console
exclusive! Explore and restore a mysterious island while
befriending super cute and friendly faces including Hello Kitty,
Kuromi, My Melody and Cinnamoroll! Learn what they love,
adventure alongside them and eventually become best friends.
Create your own character and team up with your friends to
explore the massive world of Big Adventure Park as you Craft,
Create and Collect to make your ultimate island paradise. Hello
Kitty Island Adventure lands on Nintendo Switch next year.
Stray: The critically acclaimed and award-winning cat adventure
game, published by Annapurna Interactive and developed by
BlueTwelve Studio, is coming to Nintendo Switch. Take on the
role of a stray cat separated from its family and untangle an
ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity. Roam areas
high and low, neon-lit and murky, and explore this unwelcoming
place inhabited by curious droids and dangerous creatures when
Stray slinks its way onto Nintendo Switch this holiday.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game: Welcome Home,
Hobbit! In this cozy life sim, create your very own Hobbit and
experience the idyllic life Tolkien envisioned in his books.
Cultivate your own garden, reel in a big catch and forage for
ingredients to cook up delicious meals for the residents of
Bywater. Build relationships by solving the problems of your
fellow furry-footed townsfolk. Express your individuality
through various clothing options and meticulously outfit your
home with furniture, decorations and more. Friendly Hobbits and
familiar faces await your arrival when Tales of the Shire: A The
Lord of the Rings Game launches on Nintendo Switch this holiday.
Nintendo Switch Sports Basketball free update: Basketball is
coming to Spocco Square in the Nintendo Switch Sports game as a
free update! Use motion controls to sink as many baskets as you
can within the time limit in the solo Three-Point Challenge. If
you’re looking for friendly competition, then up to four
players*** can compete locally in Five-Streak Battle or
Three-Point Contest, and you can dribble, pass and score in
two-on-two matches locally*** or online**. This free update for
Nintendo Switch Sports dunks its way onto Nintendo Switch this
summer.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition: Bring the thrill of
the Nintendo World Championships home! Tackle over 150
speedrunning challenges from across 13 NES games****, test your
skills with Legend Challenges – like completing Super Mario
Bros. from World 1-1 to World 8-4 the short way (with Warp
Zones) – or race against the ghost data of players worldwide in
Survival Mode. Stuck on one of the Legend Challenges? Check out
Classified Information for tips and tricks to help you improve.
Play solo, post your best time on the online leaderboards**, or
invite friends and family for local gameplay of up to eight
players*** on a single system. Nintendo World Championships: NES
Edition launches on Nintendo Switch July 18. Pre-orders for the
digital version are available now on Nintendo eShop, and a
Deluxe Set containing a physical version of the game and other
bonus items will also be available at launch.
Funko Fusion: Experience 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, including Jurassic World, Back
to the Future, Shaun of the Dead, Chucky and Battlestar
Galactica. Unlock and play with over 60 distinct characters in
an action game filled with uniquely authentic, irreverent humor
from the creative minds of 10:10 Games. A fandom festival awaits
when Funko Fusion launches on Nintendo Switch Sept. 13.
MIO: Memories in Orbit: Play as MIO, a nimble android with
extraordinary abilities, who awakens in the Vessel – a gigantic
derelict spaceship teeming with lush vegetation and machines
gone rogue. Explore a captivating universe, full of wonders and
artistic curiosities, and earn abilities to help MIO progress
through this twisted and interconnected space. Face off against
a diverse array of more than 30 enemy units and 15 formidable
guardian bosses while spicing up your fighting skills with
Modifiers that transform MIO into a formidable force tailored to
your playstyle. Will you rise to the challenge and save the
Vessel from destruction? MIO: Memories in Orbit launches on
Nintendo Switch next year.
Disney Illusion Island: The Mystery in Monoth free update: The
Mystery in Monoth free update is available today on Nintendo
Switch! Curious clues are popping up across Monoth, and Dash
Dolphin needs the help of Mickey and friends to find them. Play
solo or grab up to three friends in four player couch co-op***
as you locate clues, close cases and solve this brand-new
detective mystery in Disney Illusion Island.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD: An adventure of spooky proportions is
almost here! Summon your courage and explore multiple mansions
filled with goofy ghosts, tricky traps and other supernatural
shenanigans. Luigi's Mansion 2 HD launches on Nintendo Switch
June 27. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.
Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online: Play two of Link’s
classic adventures, including one with online multiplayer, in
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Four Swords, and suit up
for a remake of Samus’s first adventure in Metroid: Zero
Mission. Both games will be available for Nintendo Switch Online
+ Expansion Pack** members later today!
Among Us free update: Gather your crew in Among Us, the global
hit game of teamwork and betrayal, for a free update that
features all new roles that add another layer of deception to
the party. Play as a Noisemaker that alerts players when they
are eliminated, a Tracker that can plant a tracking device on
any player, or create some chaos as a Phantom – an Impostor role
that can turn invisible. This new update for Among Us is
available on Nintendo Switch today!
Darkest Dungeon II: Form a party, board your stagecoach and set
off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert
an apocalypse in this roguelike roadtrip of the damned. Choose
from 12 playable heroes and journey across five campaigns, each
featuring its own terrifying challenges to face. Play the game
with touchscreen controls, customize your difficulty with
thematic modifiers, discover 10 companion pets that confer
various bonuses onto you and explore an extensive progression
hub called The Altar of Hope. In addition to the base game, The
Binding Blade DLC – featuring two new heroes, a special
questline and more – will also be available as part of the
Oblivion Edition. Darkest Dungeon II launches on Nintendo Switch
July 15. Pre-orders begin later today on Nintendo eShop.
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports: Speed by as Roadrunner,
overpower with brute force as Elmer Fudd, or outwit your
opponents as Bugs Bunny and more in wacky sporting action.
Control your favorite Looney Tunes character in this local co-op
game for up to four players*** and play to their strengths
across basketball, soccer, golf and tennis. Play iconic levels
such as Galactic Outpost Delta, Porky’s Barn and Martian Command
Center while avoiding cartoony obstacles and gaining power-ups
to incite chaos against your friends and family. Unleash the
full ACME arsenal and disrupt your opponents in the wildest ways
possible to win it all … but watch out for falling anvils!
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports launches on Nintendo Switch
this fall.
METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED: METAL SLUG returns as a tower
defense game with beginner-friendly controls and its signature
2D pixel look! Build the strongest team you can and crush enemy
bases with a variety of strategies and hundreds of characters.
The game also features the ANOTHER STORY mode (a unique
collection of episodes that fans won’t want to miss), and a
viewable GALLERY mode. Battle it out with players all over the
world** and strive for the highest title when METAL SLUG ATTACK
RELOADED launches on Nintendo Switch today!
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: Seven
beloved arcade classics, including X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER,
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes and more, are back to duke
it out on Nintendo Switch! This collection features iconic
characters and moves, along with added features and enhancements
like online functionality**, training modes, custom matches,
spectator features, museum, a music player, display filters and
one-button special moves, just to name a few! Also included is
the first ever U.S. re-release of the arcade version of the
beat-’em-up game THE PUNISHER! MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting
Collection: Arcade Classics comes out swinging on Nintendo
Switch this year.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero: Set sail to save the day in this
grid-less tactical turn-based challenge from the creators of the
Disgaea series. Join Marona – a gifted young girl with the power
to speak to Phantoms – and her loyal Phantom companion, Ash, as
she traverses the ocean world of Ivoire, providing aid to those
in need. When a fleet of ghost pirates attack, it’s up to Marona
and her new friend Apricot to assemble the legendary crew that
once defeated these spectral foes. Recruit Phantoms, bind them
to objects, combine them with Gadgets, even merge them with
Marona herself to unleash show-stopping abilities and sink the
Shipwreck Fleet. With over 50 characters and 300 skills to
master, prepare for an unforgettable journey when Phantom Brave:
The Lost Hero sets sail onto Nintendo Switch next year!
The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-: Introducing a new game
from the creators of the Danganronpa series! Takumi Sumino lived
an unremarkable life until he was forced to transfer to the Last
Defense Academy. His mission: Protect the school from mysterious
enemies known as School Invaders for 100 days. As Takumi, delve
into the enigmatic truth of the school alongside 15 of his
companions, each looking to reclaim their lost everyday lives.
Explore the school, prepare for battles with your friends and
then engage the invading creatures in strategic RPG battles. The
Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- launches on Nintendo Switch
early next year.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven: The groundbreaking
non-linear RPG Romancing SaGa 2 makes its triumphant return as a
full remake, featuring English voiceovers, original and
rearranged compositions by series composer Kenji Ito, and much
more. Furious that mankind has forgotten their many sacrifices,
the legendary Seven Heroes have returned as villains bent on
revenge. Select your main character from several protagonists,
defend your empire in strategic battles and experience a story
that responds to your choices. Discover the definitive version
of the classic RPG when Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
launches on Nintendo Switch Oct. 24.
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension: The father of the FINAL FANTASY series,
Hironobu Sakaguchi, and renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu return
to deliver an original RPG story! Experience an enhanced version
of FANTASIAN 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 turn-based battles with a wealth of mechanics
and strategic combat – including the ability to adjust a skill’s
trajectory to target multiple foes at once or send enemies to a
separate dimension to fight later – and explore a
multi-dimensional universe set against a backdrop of over 150
charming hand-crafted dioramas. FANTASIAN launches on Nintendo
Switch this winter.
FAIRY TAIL 2: Experience the dramatic retelling of the “Alvarez
Empire” arc – the final chapter of the beloved FAIRY TAIL story.
Join Natsu and his friends in an epic, action RPG and engage in
magic-filled battles in real-time combat. Enjoy the world of the
FAIRY TAIL anime and play through the powerful ending to the
original adventure from KOEI TECMO and GUST. FAIRY TAIL 2
launches on Nintendo Switch this winter.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection: Step into the shoes of
Miles Edgeworth, the esteemed prosecutor famed for his
relentless pursuit of justice, in the Ace Attorney
Investigations Collection. This remastered collection includes
both Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and – in
English for the first time – Ace Attorney Investigations 2:
Prosecutor’s Gambit! Immerse yourself in a thrilling world full
of captivating cases where you’ll scour crime scenes for
incriminating evidence, interrogate suspicious suspects and
untangle complex webs of deceit. Experience both games with HD
graphics, newly added languages (including French and German),
and fresh character models and artwork. Keep your Organizer
handy: Ace Attorney Investigations Collection arrives on
Nintendo Switch Sept. 6. Pre-orders are available now on
Nintendo eShop.
Farmagia: Hiro Mashima, creator of Rave Master and FAIRY TAIL,
is teaming up with Marvelous to present a brand new adventure
full of frantic monster combat and farming. A despotic overlord
imposes an oppressive regime on the world’s inhabitants, and
it’s up to you and your fellow Farmagia to stop him! Explore,
battle, collect resources, grow and command an army of monsters
and upgrade your skills. Gather your monsters and take a stand
against the regime when Farmagia plants itself onto Nintendo
Switch Nov. 1.
THE NEW DENPA MEN: Scour radio waves for the DENPA MEN: small
creatures that call these invisible signals their home. You
can’t see them with the naked eye, but you can find them and
catch them on the Nintendo Switch system! THE NEW DENPA MEN is a
free-to-play RPG where you can collect these DENPA MEN for your
party and adventure with them as your companions. In addition to
the main adventure, there is plenty of fun to be had, like
decorating your island, fishing, participating in limited-time
events and playing against other players’ DENPA MEN. Catch THE
NEW DENPA MEN when it launches on Nintendo Switch July 22.
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