Nintendo fans worldwide were thrilled as the latest Nintendo Direct presentation unveiled exciting new games coming to the Nintendo Switch system in 2024 and beyond. Among the highlights were the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond treated fans to a sneak peek at gameplay from Samus Aran’s upcoming mission, set to launch on the Nintendo Switch in 2025. Meanwhile, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is scheduled to grace the Nintendo Switch on September 26, 2024, allowing players to step into the shoes of the noble princess of Hyrule, Zelda. To commemorate the release, a special Nintendo Switch Lite inspired by The Legend of Zelda series will be available at launch.
Adding to the excitement, Nintendo also announced Mario & Luigi: Brothership, a new seafaring installment in the RPG adventure series featuring the iconic Mario Bros., slated for release on November 7, 2024. Players can also look forward to Super Mario Party Jamboree, an expansive Mario Party experience set on a grand island resort, launching on October 17, 2024. Additionally, Donkey Kong fans rejoiced at the news of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, boasting HD visuals and extra levels from the Nintendo 3DS version, hitting shelves on January 16, 2025.
Furthermore, the presentation showcased a plethora of games from Nintendo’s global partners, including DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, a revamped fantasy adventure expanding on the original RPG classic, scheduled for release on November 14, 2024. LEGO HORIZON ADVENTURES, an action-packed escapade featuring machine-hunter Aloy and friends in the world of Horizon recreated in LEGO form, is set to launch this holiday season. Fans of superhero showdowns can anticipate MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, offering a superhero-sized brawl across seven classic arcade games later this year.
For a comprehensive look at the Nintendo Direct presentation, fans can visit the official Nintendo website. Stay tuned for more updates on the featured games, including The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, where players will embark on a new adventure with Zelda to save the kingdom of Hyrule using the power of echoes and clever puzzle-solving techniques.
