One of the greatest days for Nintendo fans has finally arrived as the big summer Nintendo Direct has just begun. While we won’t be getting any news on the successor to the Switch, Nintendo is set to share details on what we can expect to play on the original for the rest of the year and perhaps beyond.

We’ll be gathering all the biggest news from June’s Nintendo Direct right here, and be sure to refresh as we’ll be updating it live throughout the show!

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Announced for Nintendo Switch With Zelda as Protagonist

In one of the biggest surprises from the Nintendo Direct, it was announced that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – a brand-new game in the legendary franchise – will be released on Switch on September 26, 2024. Furthermore, this new game will feature Princess Zelda as the main character as Link and other people from Hyrule have gone missing after strange rifts have started appearing.

Zelda will have to work with a mysterious fairy named Tri to use the “power of the Tri Rod to create echoes – imitations of things found in the environment.” This means you can make “bridges out of old beds,” use “water blocks to reach new heights,” and more.

Additionally, a limited edition, gold-colored Nintendo Switch Lite with the Hylian Crest will arrive alongside the game.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Gameplay and Release Window Finally Revealed

After over seven years, Nintendo has finally shown off Metroid Prime 4: Beyond with gameplay and a 2025 release window. We didn’t learn too much about Samus’ new adventure, but it’s a welcome look to a game that was first announced back at Nintendo’s E3 2017 presentation.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership Is Jumping to Nintendo Switch This November

Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood is jumping to Nintendo Switch on November 7, 2024, with a very unique and colorful artstyle. This new adventure will send our favorite brothers on an island-hopping adventure on the part ship, part island called Shipshape Island.

As Mario and Luigi journey across Concordia, they will visit rainforests, cities, and more alongside running into Peach, Bowser, and other Mushroom Kingdom favorites.

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Is Coming to Switch in November, Dragon Quest 1-2 HD-2D to Follow in 2025

The much-anticipated Dragon Quest HD-2D remakes are coming to Switch later this year and next. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D will be released first on November 14, 2024, and Dragon Quest 1-2 HD-2D will follow in 2025.

Dragon Quest 3, which is actually the chronological beginning of the Erdrick Trilogy storyline, will let players embark on a quest to save the world from the dark forces of the evil Archfiend, Baramos.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Arrives on Switch in January 2025

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is set to be released on Switch on January 16, 2025, complete with 2-player local co-op, the 80 levels from the original Wii version, the additional stages from the 3DS version, and much more. Soon, players will once again be able to take the fight to the Taki Tak Tribe to win back Donkey Kong’s “previous banana hoard.”

Super Mario Party Jamboree Is the Latest Entry to Bring the Fun to Switch

A brand new Mario Party game – Super Mario Party Jamboree – is headed to Nintendo Switch on October 17, 2024. It will take players to an “enormous island resort” and features five new game boards, two boards from previous games, over 110 minigames, a Koopathlon mode that supports over 20 players, and so much more.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords, Metroid: Zero Mission, Perfect Dark, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter Are Being Added to Nintendo Switch Online Later Today

There are some big games headed to Nintendo Switch Online later today, including The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords, Metroid: Zero Mission, Perfect Dark, and Turok: Dinosaur Hunter.

Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Is Bringing Seven Beloved Games to Switch

Nintendo Switch Sports Is Adding Basketball as a Free Update This Summer

Nintendo Switch Sports fans will be delighted to know that Basketball will be added in a free update this summer.

Nintendo Gave Fans Another Look at LEGO Horizon Adventures

LEGO Horizon Adventures, the new game that will bring players into the world of Horizon: Zero Dawn in a new way this holiday, got a new look at Nintendo Direct.

Mobile Game Fantasian Is Being Released on Switch This Holiday

The mobile game Fantasian from Final Fantasy creator Sakaguchi Hironobu and Mistwalker is getting a Switch release in Holiday 2024.

Darkest Dungeon 2 Will Bring Its Terrors to Switch Next Month

Darkest Dungeon 2 will be bringing its terrors to Nintendo Switch on July 15, 2024.

A New Crewmate and Imposter Roles Are Coming to Ammong Us Today

Among Us will be adding a Tracker crewmate that can track others with a map and a Phantom Imposter that can turn invisible.

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