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All announcements made during June 2024's Nintendo Direct

Even when nearing the release of the next console, Nintendo Switch is still getting tons of content.

By: Gerardo Rivera · Jun 19, 2024

Nintendo has released the June 2024 Nintendo Direct. With no news about the next console expected, expectations for new games were also low. However, the Direct pleasantly surprised many by exceeding these expectations.

Mario & Luigi Brothership

A new Mario and Luigi game is coming to Switch on November 7th, 2024. In less than a year, Nintendo has brought back all their Mario RPG franchises by Remaking the original, remastering one of the first Paper Marios, and now releasing a whole new Mario & Luigi game. With AlphaDream ceasing to exist, it is still unclear who is developing this game. Hopefully, the original staff will be involved.

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition – Survival Mode & Legend Challenge

Complete multiple challenges by playing specific levels from classic NES games. You can also play against other players' records.

Fairy Tail 2

An RPG about Fairy Tail's final chapter coming to Nintendo Switch during the Winter Season, which might mean late 2024 or early 2025. In the game some special attacks may have different effects depending on who is in the party.

FANTASIAN Neo Dimension

An RPG made by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the Final Fantasy Franchise, and with music composed by Nobuo Uematsu, also known for his musical involvement in the series. The game was originally on IOS devices, but now it will be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox Series X|S during Winter 2024.

Nintendo Switch Sports

Nintendo Switch Sports is adding Basketball in a Free Update during the Summer of 2024.

MIO: Memories in Orbit

A Metroidvania with high-difficulty platforming coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and PC in 2025.

Disney Illusion Island

A new update for the game is now available, adding more content for free.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure

Explore and restore an abandoned island with Hello Kitty and Friends. The game was originally an Apple Arcade game, but it will be a timed console exclusive for Nintendo Switch in early 2025.

Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports

Play four different sports as characters from the Looney Tunes this Fall 2024.

Among Us

Among Us has a Free Update now available that adds three new roles for the Crewmates and the Impostor.

Farmagia

A monster collecting game where you get monsters through literal farming, coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC on November 1st.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Coming to Nintendo Switch on January 16th, 2025, the game will also feature levels from the 3DS version.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Chronologically, the first game in the Erdrick Trilogy coming to Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on November 14th, 2024.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

Chronologically, the next stories from the Erdrick Trilogy, where you play as a different descendant of Erdrick the Hero in each game, coming in 2025; the platforms are yet to be confirmed but will likely be released on the same ones as Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Funko Fusion

Similar to the Lego games, but with Funkos, coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on September 13th, 2024.

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD

The Remaster for Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon is coming to Nintendo Switch on June 27th, 2024.

The New Denpa Men

An RPG where you can collect all kinds of characters and take them to explore dungeons, the game will be temporarily exclusive to Nintendo Switch when it releases on July 22nd, 2024.

Metal Slug Attack Reloaded

A tower defense game with characters from the Metal Slug Franchise, originally a mobile game now available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Darkest Dungeon II

It's a roguelike RPG in which your characters' behavior can change depending on how stressed they become. The game is already available on PC and will be released on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5 on July 15th.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past + Four Swords and Metroid Zero Mission are now available on the GBA games.

Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and Perfect Dark are now available on the Nintendo 64 Mature 17+ app.

Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero

Combine phantoms with different objects or yourself to attack your enemies creatively; coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC in 2025.

Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

7 Marvel fighting games, including Marvel Vs. Capcom, Marvel Super Heroes, and Marvel Super Heroes Vs. Street Fighter is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC in 2024.

Super Mario Party Jamboree

The latest Mario Party, coming to Nintendo Switch on October 17th, 2024. The game will feature new and old boards as well as over 100 minigames.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

A new Zelda game where you play as the princess this time, coming to Nintendo Switch on September 26th, 2024. A special Zelda-themed Switch Lite will also be available on the same date.

Just Dance 2025 Edition

A new Just Dance is coming on October 2024 to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

LEGO Horizon Adventures

A Lego adventure based in the world of PlayStation's Horizon games, coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC on the Holidays of 2024.

Stray

Play as a cat that got separated from its group in a post-apocalyptic world where all that you can find are robots and some strange parasites that attack everything, coming to Nintendo Switch in the holidays of 2024.

Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game

A Lord of the Rings/Hobbit game but in the likes of an Animal Crossing game, as you become a new resident in the village and partake in several activities there, coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC holiday 2024.

Ace Attorney Investigation Collection

The Edgeworth Spin-off of the Ace Attorney games, the second game never left Japan officially until now, coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on september 6th, 2024.

The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

A game from the creators of Danganronpa, featuring several similar plot points about 15 students enrolling in a special school and having the theme of despair come up often, coming to Nintendo Switch and PC in early 2025.