The Nintendo Direct that fans were so excited about has finally given everyone a taste of what’s to come. Before the live stream, the 2024 Nintendo release schedule was very barren. Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD at the end of June and the NES Championships in July were pretty much all gamers had to look forward to. Now, there’s a lot more excitement in the future. Here’s what the gaming company announced at their recent showcase.
Nintendo Release Schedule Filled With Games from Direct
Mario & Luigi Brothership
A new Mario & Luigi game is in the works. This was the first announcement of the Nintendo Direct, showcasing a very unique art style and some clever gameplay. It was a surprise not to see a remake start the showcase off. It will join the Nintendo Release Schedule on November 7, 2024. It’s the first new entry to this franchise in about nine years.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
While this is not an Animal Crossing game, it certainly looks like one. The art style is similar and the gameplay looks reminiscent as well. It will be a timed console exclusive for the Nintendo Switch next year. Hello Kitty Island Adventure tasks players with working with the titular cat to restore the island they now inhabit.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
The Donkey Kong title originally made for the Wii U is getting an HD remake and port to the Nintendo Switch. One of the most beloved video game characters of all time is getting the Switch treatment, and the trailer featured modernized graphics and some improved gameplay. It will join the Nintendo Release Schedule on January 16, 2024.
Nintendo 64 Expansion Pack Update
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Four Swords is a new mashup game coming to N64 Online. Metroid: Zero Mission is also being added to the game’s impressive library. The gaming company also announced that there will be a Mature section for Switch Online. Perfect Dark will be one of the titles there. This goes live today.
New Mario Party
Super Mario Party Jamboree is the newest entry in the Super Mario Party franchise. The trailer boasted the biggest collection of minigames to date. All new maps and gameplay are coming in a major game set to be released on October 17, 2024. Old maps are also being remastered for the game.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda franchise is getting a brand-new game called Echoes of Wisdom. The legendary franchise is introducing a brand-new game in a new style. For the first time, Link has gone missing and Zelda must save him. This is the same top-down style and animation as the 2019 Link’s Awakening remake. This is a massive announcement when a new game in this franchise seemed highly unlikely. It’s coming to Switch on September 26, 2024. There will also be a new Nintendo Switch Lite for the Zelda franchise available on launch day.
Metroid: Prime 4 Beyond
At long last, Metroid fans are being treated to something nice. They’ve been begging for Nintendo to give them a new game or more information on Metroid Prime 4, and they finally got some. The latest game in the Samus’ saga is slated to be released at some point in 2025.
Minor Nintendo Direct Announcements
The Nintendo Direct wasn’t only filled with huge announcements. Here are some smaller games that got shown off:
- Fairy Tale 2 (Winter)
- Fantasian Neo Dimension (Holiday)
- Free Basketball DLC for Nintendo Switch Sports (Summer 2024)
- Free Update for Disney Illusion Island (Today)
- Looney Tunes Game
- New Update for Among Us (Later today)
- Farmagia (November 1, 2024)
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (November 14, 2024)
- Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (2025)
- Funko Fusion (September 13, 2024)
- The New Denpa Men (July 22, 2024)
- Metal Slug Attack Reloaded (Today)
- Darkest Dungeon II (July 15, 2024)
- Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero (2025)
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection on Nintendo Switch Online (2024)
- Just Dance 2025
- LEGO Horizon Adventures (Holiday 2024)
- Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game (Holiday 2024)
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