Nintendo’s June 18, 2024 Direct was a roughly 40-minute showcase of Nintendo Switch games planned for the second half of 2024. It brought together first-party reveals and games from publishing partners, including The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Party Jamboree and the first gameplay look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Nintendo said the presentation would not mention the Switch successor.
What Nintendo announced in the June 2024 Direct
The headline announcements ranged from new entries in familiar Nintendo series to an HD remaster and a long-awaited first gameplay look. The dates below are the dates Nintendo announced at the time; they are a historical record, not a current release calendar.
| Game | What Nintendo showed or announced | Announcement-time release date |
|---|---|---|
| The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | A new Zelda adventure. | September 26, 2024 |
| Super Mario Party Jamboree | A new entry in the Mario Party series. | October 17, 2024 |
| Mario & Luigi: Brothership | A new seafaring RPG adventure starring the Mario brothers. | November 7, 2024 |
| Donkey Kong Country Returns HD | An HD edition with additional levels from the Nintendo 3DS version. | January 16, 2025 |
| Metroid Prime 4: Beyond | The first glimpse of gameplay from Samus Aran’s new mission. | 2025 window |
Nintendo also listed two Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics additions on its UK Direct page: Metroid: Zero Mission and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Four Swords.
Every segment, in presentation order
Nintendo of America’s official video description gives these chapter labels and timestamps. Use them to jump to a particular segment in the official Nintendo Direct video. A chapter listing identifies what appears in the presentation; it does not mean every segment was a new game reveal.
#1 Best Overall
- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Dock that supports 4K when connected to a compatible TV*
- GameChat** lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play
- 00:00 — Intro
- 00:16 — Mario & Luigi: Brothership
- 03:03 — Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
- 04:25 — FAIRY TAIL 2
- 05:22 — FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
- 06:37 — Nintendo Switch Sports
- 07:37 — MIO: Memories in Orbit
- 08:44 — Disney Illusion Island
- 09:15 — Hello Kitty Island Adventure
- 09:48 — Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports
- 10:22 — Among Us
- 10:48 — Farmagia
- 12:04 — Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
- 13:46 — DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
- 16:58 — Funko Fusion
- 18:03 — Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
- 18:33 — THE NEW DENPA MEN
- 19:06 — METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED
- 19:41 — Darkest Dungeon II
- 20:16 — Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
- 21:30 — Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
- 22:46 — MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
- 23:50 — Super Mario Party Jamboree
- 26:16 — The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- 31:21 — Just Dance 2025 Edition
- 32:26 — LEGO Horizon Adventures
- 33:36 — Stray
- 34:56 — Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game
- 35:54 — Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
- 37:03 — The Hundred Line – Last Defense Academy –
- 38:35 — Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
- 40:17 — Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
What kind of showcase was it?
The Direct mixed Nintendo’s own series with releases from other publishers, spanning RPGs, platformers, party games, sports, collections and returning titles. Its stated focus was Nintendo Switch games coming in the second half of 2024. The official description called it “around 40 minutes”; that is Nintendo’s approximate stated runtime, rather than an independently measured duration.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- One player can use a Joy-Con in each hand
- Two players can each take one
- Multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options (additional Joy-Con sold separately)
- Slip a set of Joy-Con into a Joy-Con grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
Rank #4
- This pre-owned product is not Apple certified, but has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers.
- 6.2” LCD screen.
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
Rank #3
- Play your way with the Nintendo Switch gaming system. Whether you’re at home or on the go, solo or with friends, the Nintendo Switch system is designed to fit your life. Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV. Heading out? Just undock your console and keep playing in handheld mode
- This model includes battery life of approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.
- The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (games sold separately)
- Model number HAC 001( 01)
Rank #2
- 6.2” LCD screen
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
- Nintendo Switch is the home of Mario & friends
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