Last night was the Nintendo Direct June 2024 showcase. While Nintendo is still refusing to show us its upcoming Switch successor, they did outline their release schedule for the second half of 2024, and man, oh man, I hope you have deep pockets and enough space on your Switch because it looks great!
The showcase lasted about 40 minutes, and trust me; there wasn’t a minute of it that I could afford to look away from, lest I miss out on the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4 or a Zelda game where you get to play Zelda.
If you want to watch the full showcase for yourself, click on the video below. However, if you want to see all the announcements without having to scrub through the 40-minute video, I’ve got you covered for that, too.
Here are all the game announcements shown during the Nintendo Direct June 2024 showcase, complete with trailers. Enjoy.
NAGs Top Announcements From Nintendo Direct June 2024:
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Release date: 7 November
Not only is Mario & Luigi: Brothership the latest game in the Mario and Luigi franchise, but it’s also the sixth major instalment and the first to be released in almost ten years.
Fantasian Neo Dimension
Release date: Somewhere between December and February
Players will step into the shoes of Leo and embark on an adventure to discover memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. The game comes from Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of Final Fantasy and renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
Release date: Early 2025
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a game in which the enemies look cute, but don’t be fooled—they’re super dealy. The game revolves around Takumi Sumino, who has a unique requirement at the Last Defense Academy: defend the school from hostile student enemies for 100 days.
Funko Fusion
Release date: 13 September
This is a game all about fandom. Players will explore iconic worlds and mashup characters inspired by some of the most recognisable franchises in an action-adventure game with uniquely authentic, irreverent humour.
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Release date: 17 October
Get ready to join the biggest party yet in Super Mario Party Jamboree. The game has seven boards, including one set in a mall, another on a race course, and over 110 minigames. This time around, up to 20 players will be able to compete online, making it truly the biggest party yet.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Release date: 26 September
What a time to be alive! We’re finally getting a Legend of Zelda game where you get to play Zelda! And no, that’s not been the case with the previous games… that was Link… anyway, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is done in the same style as Link’s Awakening and will see Zelda take on her own adventure.
Just Dance 2025 Edition
Release date: October
This game needs no introduction as it’s already the sixteenth instalment in the main Just Dance series and the third annual song pack. This time, over 40 new songs from artists like Ariana Grande, Enur, and Sia will be included.
Mio: Memories In Orbit
Release date: 2025
Mio: Memories In Orbit is a stunning platformer that will see players On board a forgotten ark spaceship aptly named The Vessel, where its AI caretakers, known as Pearls, have stopped working. Agile robot MIO must use its exuberant vegetation overgrowth and miscreant machinery to revive the Vessel’s memories to prevent an imminent shutdown.
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Release date: Sometime around December
Co-developed by Guerrilla and Studio Gobo, Horizon Adventures is a game designed for two-player action without the need for a split screen. It’s a playful and light-hearted story inspired by the events of the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn.
Games Finally Getting A Nintendo Switch Release:
Stray
Release date: Sometime around December
Darkest Dungeon 2
Release date: 15 July
Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake
Release date: 14 November
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Release date: 16 January 2025
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Release date: 2025
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports
Release date: Sometime between Septemeber and November
Games Receiving Cool New Updates / Expansions:
Among Us
Everyone’s favourite imposter-centric game is getting a free update today that includes new crewmates and imposter roles, like the tracker, which plants trackers, or an imposter who can turn invisible.
Nintendo Switch Sports
Get excited, sports fans, because Basketball is coming to a screen near you. When the update arrives, up to four players can team up locally and online to shoot some hoops.
Disney Illusion Island
Disney Illusion Island is really embracing the mystery of its name by releasing a free update today, the contents of which are unknown so you better get updating.
Honourable Mentions From Nintendo Direct June 2024:
Tales of The Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Fairy Tail 2
Farmagia
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
The New Denpa Men
Metal Slug Attack Reloaded
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
And there you have it: everything announced at the June 2024 Nintendo Direct.
I know that we over at the NAG office have been running around all morning, making sure our Switches are charged and ready for all the awesomeness heading our way, but now I want to know from you.
Which of these announcements has got you hot under the collar? Let me know in the comments below.