With sales of its record-breaking Switch slowing down, Nintendo today announced dozens of new games for the console that will ship in 2024 and 2025.
“The newest Nintendo Direct presentation featured a broad variety of games coming to the Nintendo Switch system in 2024 and beyond, including the first look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,” the Nintendo announcement notes. “A multitude of games from Nintendo’s global publishing and development partners were also featured, including Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, an epic fantasy adventure; Lego Horizon Adventures, an action-packed romp with machine-hunter Aloy and friends set in the world of Horizon; and Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics puts up its dukes for a superhero-sized showdown across seven classic arcade games.”
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Nintendo also announced a gold-colored Switch Lite Hyrule Edition system inspired by the Legend of Zelda series. It arrives on September 26 alongside the new Zelda game and includes a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
You can see the Nintendo Direct presentation for yourself on YouTube. But some of the key new titles announced include:
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 the Metroid Prime series, is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025.”
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 in The Legend of Zelda series. 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. Join Zelda in her quest to rescue Hyrule when The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom launches for Nintendo Switch on Sept. 26.”
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 the Mario & Luigi series, where they set sail on Shipshape Island (part ship, part island) to navigate the vast world of Concordia. Mario & Luigi: Brothership launches on Nintendo Switch Nov. 7.”
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. “Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are back for some ground-pounding action in this HD version of Donkey 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. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD swings onto Nintendo Switch Jan. 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. Lego Horizon Adventures launches on Nintendo Switch this holiday season.”
There is a lot more, so check out the original announcement or the presentation to learn more.
Finally, Nintendo also announced something a little more adult, a collection of mature (17+) Nintendo 64 game titles for Switch owners with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscriptions. It includes games like Perfect Dark and Turok: Dinosaur Hunter.