The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for Nintendo Switch unveiled in latest Nintendo Direct presentation

The newest Nintendo Direct presentation featured a broad variety of games coming to theNintendo Switch™system in 2024 and beyond, including the first look atMetroid Prime 4: Beyondand the reveal ofThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,as well as new information regarding games from Nintendo’s development and publishing partners.

The trailer forMetroid Prime 4: Beyondoffered a first glimpse of gameplay from Samus Aran’s newest mission, coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025. The newly revealedThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomarrives on Nintendo Switch on Sept. 26, 2024, where players will play as the noble princess of Hyrule, Zelda. A Nintendo Switch Lite inspired byThe Legend of Zeldaseries will also be available at launch.

Nintendo also revealedMario & Luigi: Brothership,a brand-new, seafaring entry in the RPG adventure series starring the Mario Bros., launching Nov. 7, 2024;Super Mario Party Jamboree,where you’re invited to join Mario and friends for the biggestMario Partyyet on an enormous island resort, launching Oct. 17, 2024; and the return of the Kong – Donkey Kong, that is – was heralded with the announcement ofDonkey Kong Country Returns HD,featuring HD visuals and the additional levels from the Nintendo 3DS version, launching Jan. 16, 2025.

A multitude of games from Nintendo’s global publishing and development partners were also featured, includingDRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake,an epic fantasy adventure that expands and enhances the original RPG classic, launching Nov. 14, 2024;LEGO HORIZON ADVENTURES,an action-packed romp with machine-hunter Aloy and friends set in the world of Horizon, faithfully recreated in LEGO bricks and launching this holiday; andMARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicsputs up its dukes for a superhero-sized showdown across seven classic arcade games when it launches this year.

To view the Nintendo Direct presentation in its entirety, visithttps://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-direct/06-18-2024/.Check out below for more information about the featured games:

• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom:It’s up to Zelda and her wisdom to save the kingdom of Hyrule in a brand-new story inThe Legend of Zeldaseries. The people of Hyrule are being stolen away by strange rifts that have appeared, with a certain swordsman among the missing. Team up with the mysterious fairy, Tri, and use the power of the Tri Rod to create echoes – imitations of things found in the environment. Then recreate those echoes whenever you like to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. Use echoes of water blocks to reach new heights, make bridges out of old beds, throw rocks at foes – or find your own creative combination of echoes to do things your way. You can even create echoes of monsters to fight at your side in combat. Join Zelda in her quest to rescue Hyrule whenThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomlaunches for Nintendo Switch onSept. 26.

• Additionally, a gold-colored Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition system adorned with the Hylian Crest and inspired by theLegend of Zeldaseries arrives on Sept. 26 as well. Players can enjoy access to a range of classicthe Legend of Zeldatitles from the NES, Super NES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Advance with the included 12-month individual Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

• Mario & Luigi: Brothership:All aboard for an island-hopping RPG adventure starring Mario and Luigi! The brothers are back for a brand-new entry in theMario & Luigiseries, where they set sail on Shipshape Island (part ship, part island) to navigate the vast world of Concordia. Play as the mustachioed pair and explore islands that range from tropical rainforests to bustling cities. Along the way, meet new friends to help you on your journey and encounter familiar faces from the Mushroom Kingdom like Peach and Bowser. Keep the “Brothership” afloat and rely on Mario and Luigi’s bond to save the day by employing Bros. Moves to get past obstacles and powerful Bros. Attacks to claim victory in a dynamic twist on turn-based combat.Mario & Luigi: Brothershiplaunches on Nintendo SwitchNov. 7.

• DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake:Experience the chronological beginning of the Erdrick Trilogy storyline in this remake of the original RPG classic, now with vibrant HD-2D visuals and an expanded narrative! Set out on an epic fantasy adventure as The Hero to save the world from the dark forces of the evil Archfiend, Baramos. Travel through a vast world full of towns, dungeons and caves to explore, meet a cast of lively characters and fight ferocious monsters in modernized turn-based battles.DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remakelaunches on Nintendo SwitchNov. 14.

• Plus,DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake,an updated collection of two classic RPGs, is gearing up to round out the Erdrick Trilogy when it launches on Nintendo Switchnext year.

• Super Mario Party Jamboree:Mario and friends are arriving on an enormous island resort for the latest entry in theMario Partyseries! Explore five new game boards: ride the escalators in Rainbow Galleria, stay on track in Roll ’em Raceway and mix things up with an active volcano in Goomba Lagoon, just to name a few. Two boards from previousMario Partygames are making a return, too! In addition, over 110 minigames are available to play — the largest selection in theMario Partyseries to date. Experience action-packed challenges, puzzles to test your wits and some minigames that feature motion controls. That’s not all — up to 20 players can go head-to-head in online** play in the Koopathlon mode. Try your best to come out on top! The biggestMario Partyyet will soon be underway whenSuper Mario Party Jamboreelaunches on Nintendo SwitchOct. 17.

• Donkey Kong Country Returns HD:Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are back for some ground-pounding action in this HD version ofDonkey Kong Country Returns,originally released on the Wii system. The villainous Tiki Tak Tribe has stolen Donkey Kong’s precious banana hoard and the Kongs are barreling after them in pursuit! Play solo, or with a buddy in local two-player co-op in an adventure brimming with hijinks where you can stomp obstacles, send mine carts careening, fly high on rocket barrels and even hitch a ride on Rambi the Rhino. Experience 80 a-peel-ing levels, including the additional ones from the Nintendo 3DS version, whenDonkey Kong Country Returns HDswings onto Nintendo SwitchJan. 16, 2025.

• LEGO HORIZON ADVENTURES:Explore a LEGO world inspired by the events of Horizon – teeming with lush forests and tall mountains, and where colossal beast-like machines roam – all vibrantly recreated with LEGO elements. Join machine hunter Aloy as she leads a colorful crew of heroes on a quest to save the world and learn the secrets of her past. Dive into boundless adventure, customize to your heart’s content, and take on action-packed battles solo or with a friend locally*** and online**.LEGO HORIZON ADVENTURESlaunches on Nintendo Switchthis holiday season.

• Just Dance 2025 Edition:The next installment of the beloved music video game franchise is back with 40 hot new songs, from pop hits to family favorites. Review your best dancing moves, challenge your friends and family*** and get ready to let loose as you take the party to a whole new level, create special family moments and get moving while having fun.Just Dance 2025Edition has something for everyone when it launches on Nintendo Switchthis October.

• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond:The galaxy’s greatest bounty hunter Samus Aran will embark on a new mission.Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,a new entry in theMetroid Primeseries, is coming to Nintendo Switch in2025.

• Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online: MATURE 17+:A new collection of MATURE 17+ Nintendo 64 games is on the way forNintendo Switch Online + Expansion Packmembers**! Brave the dangerous Lost Land inTurok: Dinosaur Hunter,and end an alien conspiracy in thePERFECT DARKgame developed by Rare — now with online multiplayer — as part of the new Nintendo 64 - Nintendo Switch Online: MATURE 17+ collection of games. Both games will be availablelater today.

• Hello Kitty Island Adventure:Embark on a cozy adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends when the hit game with beloved Sanrio characters comes to Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive! Explore and restore a mysterious island while befriending super cute and friendly faces including Hello Kitty, Kuromi, My Melody and Cinnamoroll! Learn what they love, adventure alongside them and eventually become best friends. Create your own character and team up with your friends to explore the massive world of Big Adventure Park as you Craft, Create and Collect to make your ultimate island paradise.Hello Kitty Island Adventurelands on Nintendo Switchnext year.

• Stray:The critically acclaimed and award-winning cat adventure game, published by Annapurna Interactive and developed by BlueTwelve Studio, is coming to Nintendo Switch. Take on the role of a stray cat separated from its family and untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity. Roam areas high and low, neon-lit and murky, and explore this unwelcoming place inhabited by curious droids and dangerous creatures whenStrayslinks its way onto Nintendo Switchthis holiday.

• Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game:Welcome Home, Hobbit! In this cozy life sim, create your very own Hobbit and experience the idyllic life Tolkien envisioned in his books. Cultivate your own garden, reel in a big catch and forage for ingredients to cook up delicious meals for the residents of Bywater. Build relationships by solving the problems of your fellow furry-footed townsfolk. Express your individuality through various clothing options and meticulously outfit your home with furniture, decorations and more. Friendly Hobbits and familiar faces await your arrival whenTales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Gamelaunches on Nintendo Switchthis holiday.

• Nintendo Switch SportsBasketball free update: Basketball is coming to Spocco Square in theNintendo Switch Sportsgame as a free update! Use motion controls to sink as many baskets as you can within the time limit in the solo Three-Point Challenge. If you’re looking for friendly competition, then up to four players*** can compete locally in Five-Streak Battle or Three-Point Contest, and you can dribble, pass and score in two-on-two matches locally*** or online**. This free update forNintendo Switch Sportsdunks its way onto Nintendo Switchthis summer.

• Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition:Bring the thrill of the Nintendo World Championships home! Tackle over 150 speedrunning challenges from across 13 NES games****, test your skills with Legend Challenges – like completingSuper Mario Bros.from World 1-1 to World 8-4 the short way (with Warp Zones) – or race against the ghost data of players worldwide in Survival Mode. Stuck on one of the Legend Challenges? Check out Classified Information for tips and tricks to help you improve. Play solo, post your best time on the online leaderboards**, or invite friends and family for local gameplay of up to eight players*** on a single system.Nintendo World Championships: NES Editionlaunches on Nintendo SwitchJuly 18.Pre-orders for the digital version are available now on Nintendo eShop, and a Deluxe Set containing a physical version of the game and other bonus items will also be available at launch.

• Funko Fusion:Experience your favorite franchises from across TV, film, comics and games inFunko Fusion.Explore diverse and colorful worlds, solve puzzles and relive memorable moments from over 20 worlds of entertainment, includingJurassic World,Back to the Future,Shaun of the Dead,ChuckyandBattlestar Galactica.Unlock and play with over 60 distinct characters in an action game filled with uniquely authentic, irreverent humor from the creative minds of 10:10 Games. A fandom festival awaits whenFunko Fusionlaunches on Nintendo SwitchSept. 13.

• MIO: Memories in Orbit:Play as MIO, a nimble android with extraordinary abilities, who awakens in the Vessel – a gigantic derelict spaceship teeming with lush vegetation and machines gone rogue. Explore a captivating universe, full of wonders and artistic curiosities, and earn abilities to help MIO progress through this twisted and interconnected space. Face off against a diverse array of more than 30 enemy units and 15 formidable guardian bosses while spicing up your fighting skills with Modifiers that transform MIO into a formidable force tailored to your playstyle. Will you rise to the challenge and save the Vessel from destruction?MIO: Memories in Orbitlaunches on Nintendo Switchnext year.

• Disney Illusion Island:The Mystery in Monoth free update: The Mystery in Monoth free update is available today on Nintendo Switch! Curious clues are popping up across Monoth, and Dash Dolphin needs the help of Mickey and friends to find them. Play solo or grab up to three friends in four player couch co-op*** as you locate clues, close cases and solve this brand-new detective mystery inDisney Illusion Island.

• Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD:An adventure of spooky proportions is almost here! Summon your courage and explore multiple mansions filled with goofy ghosts, tricky traps and other supernatural shenanigans.Luigi's Mansion 2 HDlaunches on Nintendo SwitchJune 27.Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.

• Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online:Play two of Link’s classic adventures, including one with online multiplayer, inThe Legend of Zelda: A Link to the PastFour Swords,and suit up for a remake of Samus’s first adventure inMetroid: Zero Mission.Both games will be available forNintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack** memberslater today!

• Among Usfree update: Gather your crew inAmong Us,the global hit game of teamwork and betrayal, for a free update that features all new roles that add another layer of deception to the party. Play as a Noisemaker that alerts players when they are eliminated, a Tracker that can plant a tracking device on any player, or create some chaos as a Phantom – an Impostor role that can turn invisible. This new update forAmong Usis available on Nintendo Switchtoday!

• Darkest Dungeon II:Form a party, board your stagecoach and set off across the decaying landscape on a last gasp quest to avert an apocalypse in this roguelike roadtrip of the damned. Choose from 12 playable heroes and journey across five campaigns, each featuring its own terrifying challenges to face. Play the game with touchscreen controls, customize your difficulty with thematic modifiers, discover 10 companion pets that confer various bonuses onto you and explore an extensive progression hub called The Altar of Hope. In addition to the base game, The Binding Blade DLC – featuring two new heroes, a special questline and more – will also be available as part of the Oblivion Edition.Darkest Dungeon IIlaunches on Nintendo SwitchJuly 15.Pre-orders begin later today on Nintendo eShop.

• Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports:Speed by as Roadrunner, overpower with brute force as Elmer Fudd, or outwit your opponents as Bugs Bunny and more in wacky sporting action. Control your favorite Looney Tunes character in this local co-op game for up to four players*** and play to their strengths across basketball, soccer, golf and tennis. Play iconic levels such as Galactic Outpost Delta, Porky’s Barn and Martian Command Center while avoiding cartoony obstacles and gaining power-ups to incite chaos against your friends and family. Unleash the full ACME arsenal and disrupt your opponents in the wildest ways possible to win it all… but watch out for falling anvils!Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sportslaunches on Nintendo Switchthis fall.

• METAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADED: METAL SLUGreturns as a tower defense game with beginner-friendly controls and its signature 2D pixel look! Build the strongest team you can and crush enemy bases with a variety of strategies and hundreds of characters. The game also features the ANOTHER STORY mode (a unique collection of episodes that fans won’t want to miss), and a viewable GALLERY mode. Battle it out with players all over the world** and strive for the highest title whenMETAL SLUG ATTACK RELOADEDlaunches on Nintendo Switchtoday!

• MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics:Seven beloved arcade classics, includingX-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER,MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroesand more, are back to duke it out on Nintendo Switch! This collection features iconic characters and moves, along with added features and enhancements like online functionality**, training modes, custom matches, spectator features, museum, a music player, display filters and one-button special moves, just to name a few! Also included is the first ever U.S. re-release of the arcade version of the beat-’em-up gameTHE PUNISHER!MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classicscomes out swinging on Nintendo Switchthis year.

• Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero:Set sail to save the day in this grid-less tactical turn-based challenge from the creators of theDisgaeaseries. Join Marona – a gifted young girl with the power to speak to Phantoms – and her loyal Phantom companion, Ash, as she traverses the ocean world of Ivoire, providing aid to those in need. When a fleet of ghost pirates attack, it’s up to Marona and her new friend Apricot to assemble the legendary crew that once defeated these spectral foes. Recruit Phantoms, bind them to objects, combine them with Gadgets, even merge them with Marona herself to unleash show-stopping abilities and sink the Shipwreck Fleet. With over 50 characters and 300 skills to master, prepare for an unforgettable journey whenPhantom Brave: The Lost Herosets sail onto Nintendo Switchnext year!

• The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-:Introducing a new game from the creators of theDanganronpaseries! Takumi Sumino lived an unremarkable life until he was forced to transfer to the Last Defense Academy. His mission: Protect the school from mysterious enemies known as School Invaders for 100 days. As Takumi, delve into the enigmatic truth of the school alongside 15 of his companions, each looking to reclaim their lost everyday lives. Explore the school, prepare for battles with your friends and then engage the invading creatures in strategic RPG battles.The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-launches on Nintendo Switchearly next year.

• Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven:The groundbreaking non-linear RPGRomancing SaGa 2makes its triumphant return as a full remake, featuring English voiceovers, original and rearranged compositions by series composer Kenji Ito, and much more. Furious that mankind has forgotten their many sacrifices, the legendary Seven Heroes have returned as villains bent on revenge. Select your main character from several protagonists, defend your empire in strategic battles and experience a story that responds to your choices. Discover the definitive version of the classic RPG whenRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Sevenlaunches on Nintendo SwitchOct. 24.

• FANTASIAN Neo Dimension:The father of the FINAL FANTASY series, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu return to deliver an original RPG story! Experience an enhanced version ofFANTASIANwith brand new features including English and Japanese voice overs and an additional difficulty option. Assume the role of Leo as he journeys to recover his memories and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying his world. Experience turn-based battles with a wealth of mechanics and strategic combat – including the ability to adjust a skill’s trajectory to target multiple foes at once or send enemies to a separate dimension to fight later – and explore a multi-dimensional universe set against a backdrop of over 150 charming hand-crafted dioramas.FANTASIANlaunches on Nintendo Switchthis winter.

• FAIRY TAIL 2:Experience the dramatic retelling of the “Alvarez Empire” arc – the final chapter of the belovedFAIRY TAILstory. Join Natsu and his friends in an epic, action RPG and engage in magic-filled battles in real-time combat. Enjoy the world of theFAIRY TAILanime and play through the powerful ending to the original adventure from KOEI TECMO and GUST.FAIRY TAIL 2launches on Nintendo Switchthis winter.

• Ace Attorney Investigations Collection:Step into the shoes of Miles Edgeworth, the esteemed prosecutor famed for his relentless pursuit of justice, in theAce Attorney Investigations Collection.This remastered collection includes bothAce Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworthand – in English for the first time –Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit!Immerse yourself in a thrilling world full of captivating cases where you’ll scour crime scenes for incriminating evidence, interrogate suspicious suspects and untangle complex webs of deceit. Experience both games with HD graphics, newly added languages (including French and German), and fresh character models and artwork. Keep your Organizer handy:Ace Attorney Investigations Collectionarrives on Nintendo SwitchSept. 6.Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop.

• Farmagia:Hiro Mashima, creator ofRave MasterandFAIRY TAIL,is teaming up with Marvelous to present a brand new adventure full of frantic monster combat and farming. A despotic overlord imposes an oppressive regime on the world’s inhabitants, and it’s up to you and your fellow Farmagia to stop him! Explore, battle, collect resources, grow and command an army of monsters and upgrade your skills. Gather your monsters and take a stand against the regime whenFarmagiaplants itself onto Nintendo SwitchNov. 1.

• THE NEW DENPA MEN:Scour radio waves for the DENPA MEN: small creatures that call these invisible signals their home. You can’t see them with the naked eye, but you can find them and catch them on the Nintendo Switch system!THE NEW DENPA MENis a free-to-play RPG where you can collect these DENPA MEN for your party and adventure with them as your companions. In addition to the main adventure, there is plenty of fun to be had, like decorating your island, fishing, participating in limited-time events and playing against other players’ DENPA MEN. CatchTHE NEW DENPA MENwhen it launches on Nintendo SwitchJuly 22.

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