The latest Nintendo Direct took place on June 18 and revealed a ton of exciting new games and update coming to Nintendo Switch in 2024 and beyond.
Nintendo Direct marked the final chapter of the Summer of Games, with the likes of State of Play, Xbox Showcase, Ubisoft Forward, and Summer Game Fest packing 2024 and 2025 out with some extremely exciting titles.
If you’re wondering exactly what Nintendo shared during the presentation, we’ve got you covered right here with each reveal.
Mario & Luigi Brothership
A new installment in the Mario & Luigi series is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 7, 2024.
The game is described as a sea-faring adventure where you’ll explore a lot of interesting islands. The reveal trailer gives us a first look at the platforming experience, what seems to be some unique mini-games, and some stunning cell-shaded graphics.
Nintendo World Championships NES Edition
Nintendo World Championships NES edition is arriving on July 18, 2024. The game will feature some intense modes including Survival Mode where you’ll face off against players of all skill levels, and Legend Challenges across 13 NES Games.
Fairy Tail 2
Fairy Tale 2 brings the final chapter of the hit anime to life for players to experience. You can join Natsu and friends to take on the epic final battle in the series within an exciting action RPG.
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
A brand new RPG story from Final Fantasy founder, Hironobu Sakaguchi, is arriving for the Switch in the Holiday season 2024. FANTASIAN Neo Dimension will offer a unique take on traditional turn-based battles with strategic combat and mechanics that shake up the RPG formula.
You’ll step into the shoes of protagonist Leo, as he embarks on a journey to recover his memory and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying the world.
MIO: Memories in Orbit
Set in the vessel of a giant ship that’s drifting in space, in MIO: Memories in Orbit you’ll play as the android MIO and explore a decaying world that’s become overrun with machines gone rogue. From the glimpse of gameplay we’ve seen so far, this will be perfect for fans of the beloved Ori franchise.
Disney Illusion Island – ‘Mystery in Monoth’ Update
Disney Illusion Island is getting a brand new update named ‘Mystery in Monoth’ which brings a whole new detective story to the popular game. Players can uncover clues and get closer to solving the stories main mystery.
The update was released on June 18, shortly after the Nintendo Direct.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Hello Kitty is coming to Switch in 2025! This cozy adventure will see you explore and restore and mysteriously land with Hello Kitty and friends. You’ll also have to cook meals, solve puzzles, and decorate cabins to create your ideal island paradise.
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports
Play as your favorite iconic Looney Tunes characters in four classic sports games: Basketball, Soccer, Golf, and Tennis. Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports looks to be an ideal party game to enjoy with friends and family.
Among Us update
Three new roles have come to Among Us on Nintendo Switch – the Noisemaker, Tracker, and Phantom.
Fans can jump in and experience these new roles from today, so there’s no better time to start deceiving your friends in the beloved game.
Farmagia
Creature-collecting fans will want to keep an eye on Farmagia, the next game from the developers of the Rune Factory and Story of Seasons franchises. This new title is coming to Switch on November 1, 2024.
You’ll have to collect and command a monster army as you travel through the dangerous lands of Felicidad.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Donkey Kong is barrelling back onto Switch on January 16, 2024, with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. You’ll be able to play through 80 levels, including additional levels from the original 3DS release, and enjoy it all in two-player local co-op with a friend.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
The highly anticipated HD-2D Remake of Dragon Quest III is arriving on Switch on November 14, 2024.
You’ll get to experience this iconic adventure in the JRPG franchise, as well as the HD-2D Remakes of the first two games when they release in 2025. That means the entire Erdick trilogy will soon be available on Switch.
Funko Fusion
Funko Fusion is coming to Switch on September 13, 2024. There are over 60 characters from iconic film, TV, comic, and game franchises to play as in this unique action game. You’ll also get to explore all kinds of beloved worlds.
Luigi’s Mansion 2
Luigi’s Mansion 2 will reintroduce the beloved Mario Bro for a visually enhanced adventure on the Nintendo Switch. Players can explore haunted mansions, take down ghosts, and enjoy a remade version of the beloved title.
The New Denpa Men
This is a quirky RPG adventure where you’ll get to explore dungeons, and battle monsters while finding and catching Denpa Men.
You can play with up to four friends in co-op, and it will launch for free on July 2, 2024.
Metal Slug Attack Reloaded
Classic action shooter METAL SLUG is back with new tower defense mechanics in METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED. There’s also “another story” for fans to experience, as a Gallery to view.
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You’ll have to use your best strategies to destroy enemy bases and survive in this Switch release that’s available to download right now!
Darkest Dungeon II
Darkest Dungeon II is coming to Nintendo Switch, bringing the classic dark roguelike adventure to the portable console.
The game will be released on the Switch on July 15th, 2024.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
Phantom Brave: The Lost Here features Marona and her ability to communicate with Phantoms. The tactical RPG will feature grindless turn-based challenges while you fight to bring your friend home in the new Phantom Brave installment.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero will be released on the Nintendo Switch in 2025.
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection
Marvel vs Capcom 2 has made a long-awaited return during the 2024 Nintendo Direct, bringing all its classic fighting gameplay to our Switch consoles. Multiple popular fighters will be on the roster, and fans can expect to see the likes of The Punisher, X-Men, and so much more.
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Super Mario Party has revealed a brand-new adventure, Super Mario Party Jamboree. The popular franchise brings new islands, five new game boards, over 110 different minigames, the ability to play with 20 players and so much more.
Super Mario Party Jamboree will be released on the Nintendo Switch on October 17, 2024.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda has shown off its new title, this time focusing on Zelda herself – who serves as the game’s protagonist. The visuals are strikingly different from recent iterations and looks to be a world away from the Link adventures many are used to.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will be released on September 26, 2024. A new Switch Lite inspired by the game will also be released at that time.
Just Dance 2025 Edition
Just Dance is making a reappearance, as the Nintendo Direct announces Just Dance 2025. New songs have been added, as well as a variety of new moves and enhanced visuals. Get ready to dance your way to a high score on your own, or with a group of friends to some beloved (and catchy) songs.
LEGO Horizon Adventures
While previously shown off in Summer Game Fest, Nintendo Switch players got a taste of LEGO Horizon Adventures coming to the console during the Nintendo Direct. It shows off some fantastic building adventures as well as some memorable characters and machines roaming the world.
LEGO Horizon Adventures will be released in the Holidays in 2024.
Stray
Stray will soon be coming to the Nintendo Switch. The adorable cat-focused adventure game was a hit among PC and console players, and now Switch fans will get the chance to enjoy its touching storyline. You play as a cat just trying to get back to its home but has to potentially save a city on the way.
Stray will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch in 2024.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game throws players into the world of the Hobbits, where you can create your own home, cook, go fishing, take part in adventures, meet some familiar faces and so much more.
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game will be available during the Holiday of 2024.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Capcom is bringing back two Miles Edgeworth games in one remastered collection. Ace Attorney Investigations Collection combines the games Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit, the latter of which has not previously been released in the West.
In addition to the games themselves, players will be able to switch between the usual art style and pixel art graphics. The collection is also full of bonus content like a gallery full of art and music.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection will be released on September 6, 2024.
The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy
In this turn-based RPG from the creators of Danganronpa, players will have to help Takumi Sumino, a student at the Last Defense Academy who must defend the school against mysterious foes and fellow students for 100 days.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy will release in early 2025.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
Square Enix has announced a full remake of Romancing SaGa 2, which was originally released in 1993 on the Super Famicom.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven takes place in a world where the legendary Seven Heroes have turned against humanity. The player can choose their main character from various protagonist options, shaping the world and story outcome as they build their empire.
It will release on October 24, 2024
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
The long-awaited next chapter in Samus Aran’s adventure finally received a trailer.
Though light on story details, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an FPS like its predecessors, and the trailer shows off both intense action and quieter moments of scanning enemies for information and (of course) rolling into a Morph Ball to get around.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond will release in 2025.
