The long-awaited " Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18 " was aired on June 18, 2024 (Wed.) at 23:00 Japan time. This was the first "Nintendo Direct" in 2024, and the timelines of social networking sites were filled with the topics of "Nintendo Direct" during the broadcast. It was announced that there would be no announcement about the successor of Nintendo Switch, but the content of the Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18 was so spectacular that it blew that away. The following is a summary of what was announced at "Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18"!
From the long-awaited follow-up information to the surprising first information, the contents are superb!
The "Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18" aired for over 40 minutes and revealed a huge amount of information, including the latest news and long-awaited follow-up information! We will introduce the information in the order in which it was introduced in the broadcast, but please be sure to check the information in a spirited manner so as not to be overwhelmed by the full throttle from one title to a big title!
Mario & Luigi RPG: Brothership!
The first new title in the "Mario & Luigi RPG" series in 9 years! Released on Saturday, November 7, 2024!
Nintendo World Championships NES World Championships
Released on Saturday, July 18, 2024! Downloadable version 3,800 yen (tax included), packaged version 3,828 yen (tax included). Pre-orders are now being accepted at My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch! There is also a Special Edition that includes a "Family Computer Controller" and other special extras!
LEGO HORIZON ADVENTURES
PlayStation's "HORIZON" is coming to Nintendo Switch as a LEGO game! It will be released in winter 2024!
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
Hironobu Sakaguchi and Nobuo Uematsu's RPG "FANTASIAN", a fusion of handmade dioramas and CG, is now available on Nintendo Switch as "Neo Dimension"! It will be released in winter 2024!
Free Nintendo Switch Sports Summer Update
Free update in summer 2024 will add "Basketball" to the game! Nintendo Switch Sports" is now on sale! The downloadable version is 4,300 yen (tax included) and the packaged version is 5,478 yen (tax included). Purchase on My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch!
METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED
SNK's classic action game "METAL SLUG" is now available as a tower defense game! Available on My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch! The downloadable version is 1,320 yen (tax included)!
The Tale of the Hobbit Sho - From the World of The Lord of the Rings
Become a new Hobbit in the village and live in the world of The Lord of the Rings! It will be released in winter 2024!
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
The latest video of "Luigi's Mansion 2 HD," which will be released on June 27, 2024 (Thursday)! The downloadable version will cost 6,500 yen (including tax) and the packaged version will cost 6,578 yen (including tax). Pre-orders are now available at My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch!
FARMAGIA
A completely new action game by Hiro Mashima x Marvelous! Released on Friday, November 1, 2024! Download version/packaged version 6,930 yen (tax included)!
Coming Soon! Software Lineup
- Disney's Illusion Island Free Update : Now Available!
- Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble : June 25, 2024 (Tue)
- Battle Crash : June 27, 2024 (Thursday)
- Dragon's Strongest King Pictorial Book: Battle Colosseum : July 4, 2024 (Thu)
- Minna to Machi Koro : July 5, 2024 (Friday)
- ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN DELUXE EDITION : July 11, 2024 (Thu)
Donkey Kong Returns HD
The Wii hit "Donkey Kong Returns" is now available in HD for Nintendo Switch! The game will feature a total of 80 courses, including courses added to the Nintendo 3DS version. The game will be released on January 16, 2025 (Thursday)! The price is 6,500 yen (including tax) for the download version and 6,578 yen (including tax) for the packaged version!
Dragon Quest III And to the Legend...
The long-awaited release date for the HD-2D version of "Dragon Quest III: And to the Legend..." has been set for November 14, 2024! The standard download version/packaged version will be 7,678 yen (tax included)! In addition, it was announced that Dragon Quest I & II will be released in 2025! The Lot trilogy will be revived in HD-2D! Let's wait for more news! In the "Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18," Yuji Horii delivered a message to the audience, so be sure to check it out!
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
MARVEL and CAPCOM have teamed up to bring you a collection of classic arcade titles! In addition to the six classic fighting games that are still loved today, the belt scroll action "THE PUNISHER" is being ported for the first time in Japan! It will be released in 2024! Unfortunately, there will be no "Kenmaro"...
Buttobird
A game in which up to 4 players battle birds in the sky! The downloadable version is now available for 990 yen! Purchase on My Nintendo Store or Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch!
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
The popular Apple Arcade title, also known as "Sanrio Forest", is coming to Nintendo Switch! It will be released in 2025!
Night of the Lamaitachi x3
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the sound novel milestone "Kamaitachi no Yoru", the contents of the series trilogy will be included! Released on September 19, 2024 (Thursday)! Download version / Package version 3,960 yen (tax included)!
NINTENDO 64 & Game Boy Advance Nintendo Switch Online Additional Titles
The Legend of Zelda: The Triforce of the Gods & The Four Swords" and "Metroid Zero Mission" on Game Boy Advance Nintendo Switch Online and "Perfect Dark" on Nintendo 64 Nintendo Switch Online. Perfect Dark" will be available on June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)! Perfect Dark" requires the download of "NINTENDO 64 Nintendo Switch Online 18+", which contains titles for higher ratings.
FAIRY TAIL2
The climax of the "FAIRY TAIL" TV anime, the Alvarez Empire Arc, is now available as an RPG! Hiro Mashima is also the designer of "FARMAGIA" and is very popular! The game will be released this winter!
Phantom Brave: The Ghost Fleet and the Missing Hero
A completely new title in the "Phantom Brave" series from Nippon Ichi Software! It will be released in 2025!
Coming Soon! Software Lineup Part 2
- Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 : July 18, 2024 (Thursday)
- SCHiM -Skim- : July 18, 2024 (Thursday) release
- Bow and the Moonlit Azure Flower : July 18, 2024 (Thu)
- The Star Named EOS -To the Trail of Unclearness- : July 23, 2024 (Tue)
- Ninja Slayer: Neo-saitama in flames : July 24, 2024 (Wed)
- REYNATIS / RENATIS : July 25, 2024 (Thu)
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Set on a resort island, the largest-volume party in the series' history kicks off! In addition to five new boards, "Mario's Rainbow Castle" from "Mario Party" and "Western Land" from "Mario Party 2" have been remade! More than 110 mini-games are included! The online mode can be played by up to 20 players, making it one of the largest in the series! Released on October 17, 2024! The downloadable version is 7,100 yen (including tax), and the packaged version is 7,128 yen (including tax)!
The Legend of Zelda: Borrowed Wisdom
The protagonist of this completely new Zelda game is "Princess Zelda"! In Hyrule, where Link has disappeared, Princess Zelda meets the fairy "Tory" and is given the power of "Karimono" to embark on an adventurous journey! Expect new "fun" that is different from the past "The Legend of Zelda" series! Released on September 26, 2024 (Thursday)! The downloadable version will cost 7,600 yen (including tax), and the packaged version will cost 7,678 yen (including tax)! The Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition will also be released on the same day, so be sure to check it out as well!
Stray
The much talked-about cat game "Stray" is finally coming to Nintendo Switch! The game is about a cat that gets lost in a cyber city and uses its unique cat actions to get back to where it came from. Cute cats are playable, but be careful when giving this game to children, as it is not a cute world! It will be released in winter 2024!
New Radio Man RPG FREE!
Catch the "radio wave humans" that come over Wi-Fi and have adventures with them!
Eggy Party
Eggy Party is a party royale in which 32 players join together! There are endless ways to play, such as creating your own original stages or playing stagiaire games created by others! The game will be released on July 19, 2024 (Friday) for free (with some paid content)!
Ace Attorney 1&2: Goken Selection
Two "Ace Attorney" titles starring "Reiji Goken" from the "Ace Attorney" series are now available as a single title! In addition to the all-new character visuals, players who played the game back in the day will also be happy to know that they can choose a dot-picture representation that is similar to the original version. Released on September 6, 2024 (Friday)! 4,990 yen (including tax) for the download version, 5,489 yen (including tax) for the packaged version! Pre-orders will be accepted from the end of the Direct! Check My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch!
Coming Soon! Software Lineup Part 3
- ONE PIECE ODYSSEY Deluxe Edition : July 25, 2024 (Thursday)
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Dawn II for Nintendo Switch : July 25, 2024 (Thu)
- Planet of the Goo 2 : August 2, 2024 (Fri.)
- Tempest Stories: When You Reincarnate, You're a Slime - Tempest Stories : August 8, 2024 (Thu.)
- Gundam Breaker 4 : August 29, 2024 (Thu) on sale
- Kambaki City Concert. : On sale on Thursday, August 29, 2024
- Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Nekketsu Hachamecha Daihyakusai! : August 30, 2024 (Fri) on sale
- Natsumon! Summer Vacation in the 20th Century: Yuyake no Shima to Radio Station : June 19, 2024 (Wed.) on sale
HUNDRED LINE -The Last Defense Academy
A completely new work from the "Danganronpa" production team! The worldview is as disturbing as ever, but the mere fact that it is a TooKyo Games title raises expectations! To be released in early 2025! Let's wait for further news!
Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven
Romancing Saga 2", which has a lot of enthusiastic fans among the "Saga" series, is not a remaster but a "full remake"! It is a masterpiece that allows you to weave your own unique story depending on the choices you make and how you progress, but it was also very difficult, so there were probably people who couldn't complete it back then. Depending on how you play the game, you may get stuck. I am looking forward to seeing how it will evolve in the full remake! It will be released on October 24, 2024 (Thursday) for 6,820 yen (tax included) for the download version/packaged version!
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
A completely new title in the "Metroid Prime" series, which is depicted from the first-person perspective, has been announced! In February 2023, "Metroid Prime Remastered", a remastered version of the GC version, was released on Nintendo Switch, but the numbered version has not been released since "Metroid Prime 3 Corruption" in 2008! Metroid Prime 3 Collapse" was the end of the series, so it is safe to assume that this title will be the start of a new chapter! The release date is set for 2025, so let's look forward to more news!
There are also a number of new releases that have begun to be distributed!
The "Nintendo Direct" was a massive broadcast that lasted more than 40 minutes, so there was really nothing to do but watch! The announcement of the release date for the HD-2D version of " Dragon Quest III: And to the Legend ", which had not been announced since the 35th anniversary of "Dragon Quest" in May 2021, was a hot topic on social networks right after the announcement! The latest "The Legend of Zelda: The Legend of Zelda: The Legend of Zelda: The Legend of Wisdom " is the latest in a long line of popular, puzzle-solving, look-down Zelda games, and in a sense, it is a true "Legend of Zelda" game, as Zelda, not Link, is playable in it! Many of these titles are not due out until the holiday season, so it's great to see that we're almost there! Some are already available, some are already available for pre-order, and some have limited editions and special offers! The limited editions in particular are in limited supply, so be sure to pre-order early! You can also check the Nintendo website to see what was announced in the "Nintendo Direct 2024.6.18"!