Nintendo Direct June 2024: New Releases, Updates, and Classics for Switch - Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Ace Attorney Investigations, and More

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Ace Attorney Investigations and its sequel will be available on Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on September 6th.
Fantasian by Hironobu Sakaguchi is confirmed for a Switch release this holiday season.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is in development for a 2025 release window.
Nintendo Switch Sports will be getting a free update this summer with Basketball as a new game mode.
Stray, the cat adventure game from BlueTwelve Studio is coming to Switch for a holiday season release.
Super Mario Party Jamboree is headed to the Switch on October 17, 2024.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords, Metroid: Zero Mission, Perfect Dark, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake are coming to Nintendo Switch Online.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom with Zelda as the protagonist will be released on September 26, 2024.
Nintendo Direct June 2024: New Releases, Updates, and Classics for Switch - Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Ace Attorney Investigations, and More

In the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, the gaming giant announced several exciting new titles and updates for its popular Switch console. Here's a rundown of what was revealed during the event.

First up, fans of The Legend of Zelda series will be thrilled to know that Princess Zelda is getting her own game in the franchise. Titled The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, this new title will have Zelda as the protagonist and is set for release on September 26, 2024.

Another highly anticipated game that was given some attention during the Direct was Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. While no specific release date was provided, Retro Studios did share some gameplay footage and confirmed that the title is indeed in development for a 2025 release window.

For fans of detective work, Capcom's Ace Attorney Investigations and its sequel will be making their way to the Switch, along with PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms on September 6th. Additionally, Stray, the cat adventure game from BlueTwelve Studio was announced for a holiday season release on Switch.

Nintendo also revealed some updates for existing games. For instance, Super Mario Party Jamboree is headed to the Switch on October 17, 2024. Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch Sports will be getting a free update this summer that adds Basketball as a new game mode.

Furthermore, several classic titles were announced for Nintendo Switch Online. These include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords, Metroid: Zero Mission, Perfect Dark, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.

Finally, Hironobu Sakaguchi's Fantasian was confirmed for a Switch release this holiday season. The game is being developed by Mistwalker and Square Enix.

Overall, the Nintendo Direct June 2024 presentation was packed with exciting announcements that are sure to keep Switch fans entertained for the rest of the year and beyond.


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Nintendo Direct June 2024: all the news and trailers

The Verge Andrew Webster Tuesday, 18 June 2024 13:30
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    • Princess Zelda is getting her own game, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, which will have her embarking on an adventure to save the world from destruction.
    • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gameplay footage was shared during Nintendo Direct with a vague 2025 release window.
    • Ace Attorney Investigations and its sequel will be released for Western audiences on Switch, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox in September 6th.
    • Stray is coming to the Switch in time for the holidays.
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Nintendo Direct June 2024: Everything Announced

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    • The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, a new game in the franchise with Princess Zelda as the protagonist, will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 26, 2024.
    • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be released with gameplay and a 2025 release window.
    • Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 7, 2024.
    • Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will be released on Nintendo Switch in November, followed by Dragon Quest 1-2 HD-2D in 2025.
    • Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will be released on Switch on January 16, 2025.
    • Super Mario Party Jamboree is headed to Nintendo Switch on October 17, 2024.
    • The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords, Metroid: Zero Mission, Perfect Dark, and Turok: Dinosaur Hunter will be added to Nintendo Switch Online later today.
    • Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition will launch on Switch on July 18 with over 150 speedrunning challenges.
    • Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is bringing seven beloved games to Switch.
    • Nintendo Switch Sports is adding Basketball as a free update this summer.
    • Fantasian, the mobile game from Final Fantasy creator Sakaguchi Hironobu and Mistwalker, is coming to Switch this holiday.
    • Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game lets players live as a Hobbit and create their own Hobbit life.
    • Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a cozy game for Sanrio fans to restore an island while befriending Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll.
    • Disney Illusion Island’s Mystery in Monoth received a free update today.
    • Funko Fusion is bringing together over 60 characters from various entertainment worlds for a wild action game.
    • Darkest Dungeon 2 will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 15, 2024.
    • Stray, the cat adventure game, will be coming to Switch this holiday season.
    • MIO: Memories in Orbit is a Metroidvania set on a derelict spaceship known as the Vessel.
    • Among Us will be adding a Tracker crewmate and Phantom Imposter roles today.
    • Just Dance 2025 will be released on Nintendo Switch in October 2024 with 40 new songs.
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Watch: Nintendo Direct June 2024 - Live!

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    • Nintendo may reveal new hardware soon.
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Everything announced at the Nintendo Direct June 2024

GamesRadar Tuesday, 18 June 2024 11:30
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    • The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, featuring Zelda as the playable lead, will be released on September 26, 2024
    • Mario & Luigi: Brothership is an all-new RPG adventure coming on November 7, 2024
    • Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake will launch on November 14, 2024
    • Super Mario Party Jamboree, the biggest Mario Party game yet, will be launched on October 17, 2024 for the Nintendo Switch
    • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is real and set to launch in 2025 for the Nintendo Switch
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