The globally anticipated Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18 was broadcast on Wednesday, June 18, 2024, at 11:00 PM JST (7:00 AM PT).
While "Partner Showcase" broadcasts aired in February and "Indie World" aired in April, this main "Nintendo Direct" broadcast was the first since last September. As it was also the first one in 2024, social media timelines were filled with talk of "Nintendo Direct" during the broadcast.
It was announced in advance that there would be no announcement regarding the successor to the Nintendo Switch this time, but the content was so extensive that it completely overshadowed this fact. Here, we will introduce the announcements made during "Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18"!
(NOTE: This article is written based on the information released in Japan.)
超大ボリューム！「Nintendo Direct 2023.9.14」で発表された情報まとめ！
From Highly Anticipated Updates to Surprising New Information, A Wealth of Content!
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During "Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18," a massive amount of information was revealed, including the latest news and highly anticipated updates, over a broadcast time exceeding 40 minutes!
As usual, we will be introducing the titles in the order they were shown in the broadcast, but since the presentation was packed with major titles right from the start, read on to see the details!
Mario & Luigi: Brothership!
The first completely new entry in the "Mario & Luigi RPG" series in nine years!
Releasing on Saturday, November 7, 2024!
Nintendo World Championships NES Edition
Releasing on Saturday, July 18, 2024!
The download version is 3,800 yen (tax included), and the package version is 3,828 yen (tax included).
Pre-orders are now open on the My Nintendo Store and the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch!
There is also a Special Edition that includes special bonus items, including a "Family Computer Controller"!
LEGO HORIZON ADVENTURES
PlayStation's "HORIZON" series is coming to Nintendo Switch as a LEGO game!
Releasing in Winter 2024!
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
The RPG "FANTASIAN," presented by Hironobu Sakaguchi and Nobuo Uematsu, which combines handmade dioramas and CG, is coming to Nintendo Switch as "Neo Dimension"!
Releasing in Winter 2024!
Nintendo Switch Sports Summer Free Update
A "Basketball" addition will be included in the Summer 2024 free update!
"Nintendo Switch Sports" is now on sale and highly acclaimed! The download version is 4,300 yen (tax included), and the package version is 5,478 yen (tax included).
Purchase it on the My Nintendo Store and the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch!
METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED
SNK's super classic action game series "METAL SLUG" is now available as a tower defense game!
Now available on the My Nintendo Store and the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch!
The download version is 1,320 yen (tax included)!
Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game
Become a new Hobbit in the village and live life in the world of The Lord of the Rings!
Releasing in Winter 2024!
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
The latest trailer for "Luigi's Mansion 2 HD," set to be released on Thursday, June 27, 2024, has been unveiled!
The download version is 6,500 yen (tax included), and the package version is 6,578 yen (tax included).
Pre-orders are now open on the My Nintendo Store and the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch!
FARMAGIA
This is a completely new action game from Hiro Mashima and Marvelous!
Releasing on Friday, November 1, 2024! The download/package version is 6,930 yen (tax included)!
Software Lineup: Coming Soon!
- Disney Illusion Island Free Update: Now Available
- Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: Releasing Tuesday, June 25, 2024
- Battle Crush: Releasing Thursday, June 27, 2024
- Dragon Saikyooh Zukan Battle Colosseum: Releasing Thursday, July 4, 2024
- MACHI KORO With Everyone: Releasing Friday, July 5, 2024
- ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN DELUXE EDITION: Releasing Thursday, July 11, 2024
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
The smash hit "Donkey Kong Country Returns" from the Wii is coming to Nintendo Switch as an HD version!
It will include a huge amount of content, with all 80 courses, including those added in the Nintendo 3DS version.
Releasing on Thursday, January 16, 2025! The download version is 6,500 yen (tax included), and the package version is 6,578 yen (tax included)!
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
The highly anticipated HD-2D version of "DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake" is set to be released on Thursday, November 14, 2024!
The standard download/package version will be 7,678 yen (tax included)!
Furthermore, it was also announced that "Dragon Quest I & II" will be released in 2025!
The Loto trilogy will be revived in HD-2D! Look forward to more updates!
A message from Yuji Horii was also included in "Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18"—be sure to check it out!
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
The super classic arcade titles that MARVEL and CAPCOM teamed up on are all coming in one collection!
In addition to six beloved classic fighting games, the beat-'em-up action title "THE PUNISHER" is being released in Japan for the first time!
Releasing in 2024!
Unfortunately, it seems "Norimaro" is not included...
Butto Bird
A wild battle between birds fighting in the sky with up to four players! Now available as a download for 990 yen (tax included)!
Purchase it on the My Nintendo Store and the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch!
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
The hugely popular Apple Arcade title, commonly called "Sanrio's Forest," is coming to Nintendo Switch!
Releasing in 2025!
Kamaitachi no Yoru ×3
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the sound novel masterpiece "Banshee's Last Cry," content from the three works in the series is included!
Releasing on Thursday, September 19, 2024! The download/package version is 3,960 yen (tax included)!
NINTENDO 64 & Game Boy Advance Nintendo Switch Online Additional Titles
"The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords" and "Metroid: Zero Mission" for Game Boy Advance Nintendo Switch Online, and "Perfect Dark" for NINTENDO 64 Nintendo Switch Online will be available starting Wednesday, June 19, 2024!
(Downloading "NINTENDO 64 Nintendo Switch Online 18+," which includes higher age-rated titles, is required for "Perfect Dark.")
FAIRY TAIL 2
The Alvarez Empire arc, which serves as the climax of the TV anime "FAIRY TAIL," is coming as an RPG!
Hiro Mashima is also handling the designs for "FARMAGIA," making him a highly sought-after creator!
Releasing this Winter!
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
A completely new title in Nippon Ichi Software's "Phantom Brave" series is coming!
Releasing in 2025!
Software Lineup: Coming Soon! Part 2
- Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025: Releasing Thursday, July 18, 2024
- SCHiM: Releasing Thursday, July 18, 2024
- Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus: Releasing Thursday, July 18, 2024
- The Star Named EOS: Releasing Tuesday, July 23, 2024
- Ninja Slayer Neo-Saitama in Flames: Releasing Wednesday, July 24, 2024
- REYNATIS: Releasing Thursday, July 25, 2024
Super Mario Party Jamboree
The biggest party in the series' history is about to begin on a resort island!
In addition to five new boards, Mario's Rainbow Castle from "Mario Party" and Western Land from "Mario Party 2" will appear as remakes! The number of minigames included is also over 110!
With the online mode supporting up to 20 players, it is the largest entry in the series!
Releasing on October 17, 2024! The download version is 7,100 yen (tax included), and the package version is 7,128 yen (tax included)!
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The protagonist of the completely new top-down Zelda game is Princess Zelda!
With Link gone from Hyrule, Princess Zelda meets the fairy Tri and embarks on an adventure using the power of Echoes that she was granted!
We can look forward to a new kind of gameplay that is different from previous titles in "The Legend of Zelda" series!
Releasing on Thursday, September 26, 2024! The download version is 7,600 yen (tax included), and the package version is 7,678 yen (tax included)!
Also, the "Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition" is scheduled to be released on the same day, so be sure to check that out as well!
Stray
The much-discussed cat game "Stray" is finally coming to Nintendo Switch!
Lost in a cyber city, you must find your way back home using actions unique to a cat.
Although you play as a cute cat, the world setting is by no means cute, so please exercise caution when giving it as a gift to children!
Releasing in Winter 2024!
New Denpa Ningen no RPG FREE!
An RPG where you catch Denpa Ningen (Radio Wave Humans) who travel on Wi-Fi waves and go on an adventure!
It will be available as a free-to-play title (with some paid content) on Monday, July 22, 2024!
Eggy Party
A party royale where 32 people gather at once is coming!
The possibilities for play are infinite, such as creating original stages or playing stages created by others!
It will be available as a free-to-play title (with some paid content) on Friday, July 19, 2024!
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Two titles from the "Ace Attorney Investigations" series, starring Miles Edgeworth from the "Ace Attorney" series, are coming together in one package!
The character visuals have been refreshed, and the ability to select a pixel art option close to the original version is also a welcome feature for fans who played the game back then.
Releasing on Friday, September 6, 2024! The download version is 4,990 yen (tax included), and the package version is 5,489 yen (tax included)!
Pre-orders are starting after the Direct ends! Check the My Nintendo Store and the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch!
Software Lineup: Coming Soon! Part 3
- ONE PIECE ODYSSEY Deluxe Edition: Releasing Thursday, July 25, 2024
- The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II for Nintendo Switch: Releasing Thursday, July 25, 2024
- World of Goo 2: Releasing Friday, August 2, 2024
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles: Releasing Thursday, August 8, 2024
- Gundam Breaker 4: Releasing Thursday, August 29, 2024
- Kamitsubaki City Ensemble: Releasing Thursday, August 29, 2024
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash!: Releasing Friday, August 30, 2024
- Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid: Broadcast Over Sunset: Now Available (Wednesday, June 19, 2024)
HUNDRED LINE -The Last Defense Academy-
A completely new title from the creators of "Danganronpa" is coming!
The game's setting remains unsettling, but the anticipation rises simply because it's a TooKyo Games title!
Releasing in early 2025! Let's wait for more updates!
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
A full remake—not a remaster—of "Romancing SaGa 2," a title with a huge number of enthusiastic fans in the "SaGa" series, is coming!
It's a masterpiece where each player can weave their own story through choices and progression. However, the original difficulty was high, and it was even possible to get stuck depending on the player's choices, so some fans may not have cleared it back then.
We look forward to seeing how it evolves in this full remake!
Releasing on Thursday, October 24, 2024! The download/package version is 6,820 yen (tax included)!
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
A completely new title in the "Metroid Prime" series, depicted from a first-person perspective, has been announced!
The remastered version of the GameCube game, "Metroid Prime Remastered," was released on Nintendo Switch in February 2023, but chronologically, this is the first entry since "Metroid Prime 3: Corruption" in 2008!
Since the story was once concluded with "Metroid Prime 3: Corruption," it's safe to assume this title will mark a new chapter!
The release window is 2025, so let's look forward to more updates!
Many Titles Are Available Now or Coming Soon!
With a broadcast running over 40 minutes, this "Nintendo Direct" truly featured nothing but highlights!
The announcement of the release date for the HD-2D version of DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, for which there had been no news since it was announced during the "Dragon Quest" 35th Anniversary in May 2021, dominated social media immediately after the reveal!
Furthermore, in the latest installment of the popular top-down Zelda game, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the protagonist is Zelda, not Link, which, in a sense, makes it the true "The Legend of Zelda"!
It is great news that many of the planned releases are titles that won't wait for the holiday season, meaning players can enjoy them very soon!
Some titles are already available for download, some are open for pre-order, and others come with limited editions and bonus items!
In particular, limited editions are available in limited quantities, so be sure to pre-order early!
The announcements made during "Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18" can also be checked on the Nintendo homepage.
