In the latest Nintendo Direct, several games were announced that hype the experience of many gamers including myself. Though most of them won’t be coming out till next year, the expectations of many fans have been met and in this article, those who haven’t seen the live stream will know what to expect in the next couple of months.
List of Game Announcements Trailer Shown In Nintendo Direct June 2024
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Release Date: November 7, 2024
The bond between brothers has never been stronger! Set sail for an island-hopping adventure with the Mario Bros. in Mario & Luigi: Brothership!
Fairy Tail 2
Release Date: Winter 2024
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 that only KOEI TECMO and GUST can deliver.
Fantasian Neo Dimension
Release Date: Winter 2024
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
Release Date: 2025
MIO: Memories in Orbit is a 2D adventure RPG set in the Vessel, a gigantic spaceship drifting in space for mysterious reasons. Play the android MIO and explore this decaying and mesmerizing world, overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO’s abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion!
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Release Date: 2025
Embark on a cozy adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends to explore and restore a mysterious island. Get to know super cute 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.
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports
Release Date: Fall 2024
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports is heading to Nintendo Switch! 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!
Farmagia
Release Date: November 1, 2024
From the creators of Fairy Tail, Eden’s Zero & Rave Master comes an all-new game that will farm monsters for real. Command your monster army as you adventure through the dangerous lands of Felicidad in Farmagia.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Release Date: January 25, 2025
The king of Kong returns! Originally released on the Wii system, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is barreling onto NintendoSwitch! Enjoy 80 levels, including the additional levels from the Nintendo 3DS version, and join up with a buddy for a 2-player local co-op!
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
Release Date: November 14, 2024
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!!
Funko Fusion
Release Date: September 30, 2024
Celebrate your favorite franchises 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 filled with uniquely authentic, irreverent humor from the creative minds of the 10:10 Games.
THE NEW DENPA MEN
Release Date: July 22, 2024
THE NEW DENPA MEN is a free-to-play game where WiFi radio waves fly around you. DENPA MEN is a small creature that uses these radio waves as its home. You can’t see them with the naked eye, but you can find them and catch them using THE NEW DENPA MEN. THE NEW DENPA MEN is an RPG where you can adventure with such people as your friends.
Unlike other RPGs, your adventure companions aren’t in the game, they’re all around you! In addition to the main stage that can be played at any time, there are also event stages that are open for a limited time in addition to adventure, there is plenty of fun to be had, such as decorating your base island, fishing for fish, and more!
Darkest Dungeon II
Release Date: July 15, 2024
Darkest Dungeon II is a rogue-lite turn-based road trip of the damned. Form a party, equip your stagecoach, and set off across the decaying landscape on a last-gasp quest to avert an apocalypse. The greatest dangers you face, however, may come from within.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
Release Date: 2025
Each stage of this colorful RPG adventure offers a gridless tactical turn-based challenge. Utilize the “Confine” system to recruit Phantoms, binding them to objects on the map for unique advantages. Unleash potent attacks with “Confine,” merging Phantoms with cannons and other Gadgets. When all else fails, execute Marona’s special “Confriend” ability for show-stopping abilities that will turn the tide of battle!
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Release Date: 2024
We’re going to take you for a ride back to the arcades with MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics! 7 legendary games, all in one Super Heroic collection, coming to Nintendo Switch this year. The games include the following:
- X-MEN CHILDREN OF THE ATOM
- MARVEL SUPER HEROES
- X-MEN VS. STREETFIGHTER
- MARVEL SUPER HEROES vs. STREET FIGHTER
- MARVEL vs. CAPCOM CLASH OF SUPER HEROES
- MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes
- THE PUNISHER
Mario Party Jamboree
Release Date: October 17, 2024
Get ready for the biggest Mario party game that will debut on the Nintendo Switch. Take on over 110 minigames, and 7 game boards (5 new boards and 2 returning boards), and join up to 20 players head-to-head online in Koopathlon mode!
Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Release Date: September 26, 2024
It’s up to Princess Zelda to save Hyrule in a brand-new The Legend of Zelda story. Explore the world of Zelda once more in this new game as players take on the role of the princess to save the realms from destruction.
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Release Date: Holiday 2024
Join machine hunter Aloy on a quest to save the world from an ancient evil. Bring a friend to join you in a 2-player local or online co-op when LEGO Horizon Adventures™ launches on Nintendo Switch this holiday.
Stray
Release Date: Holiday 2024
Lost, alone, and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home. A game that lets you control and move like a cat is now coming to the Nintendo Switch soon.
Tales of the Shire: A ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Game
Release Date: Holiday 2024
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.
Just Dance 2025 Edition
Release Date: October 2024
Just Dance 2025 Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch. Whether you want to take the party to a whole new level, exercise while having fun, or create special family moments, Just Dance 2025 Edition has something for everyone, with 40 hot new songs, from pop hits to family favorites!
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Release Date: September 6, 2024
EUREKA! Miles Edgeworth moves beyond the courtroom and straight to the crime scene in the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection! Featuring two remastered titles – Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and the Western debut of Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit!
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
Release Date: October 24, 2024
The groundbreaking non-linear RPG Romancing SaGa 2, originally released in 1993 in Japan, makes its triumphant return in this first full remake, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, coming to Nintendo Switch. Save Your Empire. Defend Your Legacy. To prosper and ensure longevity, an empire must be built. With a devoted Royal Court overseeing the economy, technology, city construction, and magic, you can safeguard your empire’s future for your descendants.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
Release Date: early 2025
Takumi Sumino has a unique requirement at the Last Defense Academy. Defend the school from hostile student enemies for 100 days! Make choices that will lead either to hope or to despair.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Release Date: 2025
Samus Aran is back! The 4th installment of the Metroid Prime series has come and now players will experience an adventure that is more darker and grimmer than before.