What’s next for Nintendo? The company outlined the back half of its 2024 in a Nintendo Direct broadcast on June 18. And it’s got a new Zelda game!
Though Nintendo didn’t show it’s upcoming Switch successor during its Nintendo Direct broadcast Tuesday, the company outlined its release schedule for the second half of 2024. The June Nintendo Direct ran for 40 minutes and showcased everything expected in the coming months, including a brand new Zelda game. THere were even a few teases for 2025, including the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4.
There’s plenty left on the Nintendo schedule to hold eager fans over until Nintendo’s next console is revealed. Here’s all the news and game announcements show during Tuesday’s event, which could be considered an extension of last week’s Summer Game Fest, where other major publishers showed off their works-in-progress.Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Mario and Luigi are bouncing around in Nintendo’s latest game in the Mario and Luigi franchise — the first in almost 10 years. Mario & Luigi: Brothership will be released on Nintendo Switch on Nov. 7.Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is all about speedrunning and challenges. There are also modes that put you head-to-head with other players in an attempt to be the last one standing as you make your way through the challenges. It’s here on July 18.Fairy Tail 2
Koei Tecmo America’s Fairy Tail 2 is a take on the anime Fairy Tail. In this real-time strategy game, you’ll take on enemies in collaborative battles. It’s coming this winter, Nintendo said.Fantasian Neo Dimension
From Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, Fantasian Neo Dimension is a turn-based role-playing game where you’re taking on an evil guy that wants to destroy “all mankind,” according to Nintendo. The interdimensional game launches on Nintendo Switch this holiday.Nintendo Switch Sports
Basketball is coming to Spocco Square, where up to four players can team up locally and online to shoot some hoops. It’ll come to Nintendo Switch this summer.Mio: Memories in Orbit
Mio: Memories in Orbit is all about its pretty, watercolor world. Not much information was shared outside of the trailer, except that it’s coming in 2025.Disney Illusion Island
A new mystery update is coming to Disney Illusion Island — and it’s launching on Nintendo Switch Tuesday, the same day as the Direct.Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Hello Kitty Island Adventure, originally available only on mobile, is coming to the Nintendo Switch (and PlayStation and Xbox consoles).
