Highlights from the June 2024 Nintendo Direct

Updated on August 7th, 2024 at 1:55 am by Savvy


For showcase season Nintendo pulled out the big guns announcing Metroid Prime 4 and a new Zelda game plus so much more! Lets go over SGN’s highlights of the June 2024s Nintendo Direct.


Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

The next installment in the Metroid Prime Series. This first-person adventure game was first revealed in 2017 and follows intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran on a new adventure. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be released on Nintendo Switch in 2025.   


The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy

A new adventure from the creators of the Danganronpa and Zero Escape series! 15 students are tasked with defending a school from grotesque monsters for 100 days. Can they make it to the end? And will they survive long enough to uncover the truth?


Donkey Kong Country Returns HD 

Donkey Kong Country is coming to the Nintendo Switch! Check out the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD trailer for a look at some gameplay showing off the game’s manic mine carts, rocket barrels, and more. Play with local co-op and explore levels previously on the Nintendo 3DS.


Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Check out the new Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Get a look at some gameplay, enemies, and more as the duo embark on a new seafaring adventure. Mario & Luigi Brothership is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 7, 2024.


Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, coming to Nintendo Switch June 27. Return to Luigi’s spooky home and wield the Poltergust to clear his home of unwanted paranormal visitors. Originally on the 3DS its nice to see it available on the Switch.


The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom

Link has vanished and you play as Zelda in this new game. Strange rifts have appeared across the world and so it’s up to you to work with your companion fairy, Tri, and use your Trirod as you set off on a journey across Hyrule to save the kingdom. Check out this gameplay trailer showing how Zelda’s Trirod works using the echo ability. Create echoes of items as you make your way through Hyrule, throw rocks at enemies, and use monsters to fight for you. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will be released on September 26, 2024 for Nintendo Switch.


Hello Kitty Island Adventure

Join Hello Kitty and friends on a new adventure as you restore an abandoned island to its former glory. Discover the mysteries of the island and meet lots of cute creatures along the way. Check out the latest Hello Kitty Island Adventure trailer for a look at the cozy game, coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and PC in 2025. Currently on phone.


Tales of the Shire

Play as a Hobbit in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, a cozy life sim game where you can step into Tolkien’s popular world. Grow your garden, forage for ingredients, meet some familiar faces, and help the local townsfolk when Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game releases on Nintendo Switch, PC and other consoles this winter.


Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports

Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS5 (PlayStation 5), PS4 (PlayStation 4), Xbox consoles, and Steam (PC) this Autumn/Fall (2024). Avoid wacky obstacles and gain power-ups to incite chaos against your friends and family as you play as your favorite Looney Tunes character in four classic sports: basketball, soccer, golf, and tennis.


Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven

Non-linear RPG, Romancing SaGa 2. Originally released in 1993 in Japan, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven makes its triumphant return in this first full remake coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation 4 & 5 on October 24, 2024.


Super Mario Party Jamboree

The latest Mario Party game in the series, Super Mario Party Jamboree. With over 110 mini games and support for up to 20 players online this is the biggest Mario Party game ever. Super Mario Party Jamboree is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 17, 2024.


Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, coming to Nintendo Switch July 18, 2024. Take on over 150 speedrunning challenges, face off against the best times of players of different skill levels in Survival Mode, and put your skills to the ultimate test in Legend Challenges from across 13 NES games.


Ace Attorney: Investigations Collection

Here’s the Ace Attorney: Investigations Collection trailer, featuring Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and the Western debut of Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit. Gather information by interviewing people and collecting evidence in these visual novel adventure games. This collection lets you switch between the original sprites and new visuals, arrives with new language options, bonus features, and more. Ace Attorney: Investigations Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch on September 6, 2024. It’s also coming to PS4 (PlayStation 4), Xbox One, Windows, and Steam (PC).


The New Denpa Men

The New Denpa Men, available on Nintendo Switch on July 22, 2024 THE NEW DENPA MEN is an RPG where you can adventure with such people as your friends. Unlike other RPGs, your adventure companions aren’t in the game, they’re all around you! In addition to the main stage that can be played at any time, there are also event stages that are open for a limited time. In addition to adventure, there is plenty of fun to be had, such as decorating your base island, fishing for fish, and more!


Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake trailer for the upcoming recreation of the 1988 RPG. Announced during Nintendo Direct (June 2024), Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake adds 3D effects to pixel-based backgrounds and encourages you to embark on an exciting adventure. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake will be released on November 14, 2024 on Nintendo Switch. We also get to see a brief reveal of Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, announcing that the games are coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox, PC in 2025.


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