Nintendo Direct Announced: Everything To Know

Nintendo Direct 2024 Announced: History, Date, Releases, Games, Gaming’s Future And Everything To Know

The June 2024 Nintendo Direct brought exciting announcements, gameplay teasers, and a glimpse into the future of gaming. Here’s what you need to know:

Event Details

• Date and Time: The Nintendo Direct took place on June 18, 2024, at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET.
• Duration: The livestream lasted around 40 minutes.
• Where to Watch: You can catch the replay on Nintendo’s YouTube channel.

Game Announcements

1. “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom”: Prepare for epic quests, puzzles, and exploration in this highly anticipated Zelda title.
2. PS5 Games: Surprisingly, the Nintendo Direct featured at least 18 new game announcements slated for both Nintendo and Sony consoles.

PS5 games announced for June and July 2024:

1. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (June 14th):
   • A brand-new storyline set in a wasteland called Da’at.
   • Also unite with a savior to become a Nahobino, wielding newfound power.
   • Navigate an enigmatic realm filled with mythical deities and demonic tyrants.
2. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (June 21st):
   • An expansion featuring new story elements, dungeons, and enemies.
   • Also Explore the Land of Shadow, obscured by the Erdtree, and uncover its secrets.
   • Await the return of a promised Lord in this epic adventure.
3. EA Sports College Football 25 (July 19th):
   • After more than a decade, college football returns!
   • EA Sports brings fresh college football action to PS5.

Notable Highlights:

• • “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom”: A highly anticipated Zelda game was among the major announcements.
  • PS5 Games: Surprisingly, at least 18 new games and DLC updates were announced for both Nintendo and Sony consoles during the Direct

All Games

1. 1. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (Expansion)
      • Genre: Adventure
      • Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
      • Release Date: June 21
      • Description: Elden Ring, the critically acclaimed action RPG, expands with a new chapter. In Shadow of the Erdtree, players delve deeper into the fractured world, uncovering forgotten lore and facing formidable foes. The Erdtree’s shadow looms large, promising both danger and revelation.
   2. Times & Galaxy
      • Genre: Adventure
      • Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
      • Release Date: June 21
      • Description: Embark on an interdimensional journey across time and space. Solve puzzles, manipulate reality, and explore diverse worlds. The game’s unique mechanic also allows players to shift between different eras and galaxies, altering the environment and uncovering hidden secrets.
   3. Everafter Falls
      • Genre: Simulation
      • Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
      • Release Date: June 20
      • Description: In Everafter Falls, players manage a magical theme park where dreams come to life. Build attractions, cater to mythical creatures, and also maintain the delicate balance between fantasy and reality. The game offers whimsical visuals, enchanting quests, and unexpected twists.
   4. Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 (non-VR version)
      • Genre: Survival horror
      • Platforms: PS5
      • Release Date: June 20
      • Description: Return to the eerie world of animatronic nightmares. Investigate the mysteries behind Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, solve puzzles, and survive the nightmarish encounters. The non-VR version also brings the spine-chilling atmosphere to a wider audience.
   5. #BLUD
      • Genre: Dungeon crawler
      • Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
      • Release Date: June 18
      • Description: Descend into procedurally generated dungeons filled with traps, monsters, and secrets. Collect artifacts, also customize your character, and uncover the truth behind the enigmatic hashtag #BLUD. The game combines classic dungeon-crawling with modern twists.

1. 1. Still Wakes the Deep

      • Genre: Survival horror
      • Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
      • Release Date: June 18
      • Description: Dive into the abyssal depths of an abandoned research facility. Solve puzzles, evade otherworldly threats, and piece together the tragic events that also unfolded. Atmospheric and suspenseful, Still Wakes the Deep delivers a haunting narrative.
   2. Mario & Luigi: Brothership:
      • The iconic brothers embark on an island-hopping adventure on Shipshape Island.
      • Expect a unique and colorful art style.
      • Launching on November 7, 2024.
   3. Dragon Quest HD-2D Remakes:
      • Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D: Save the world from the evil Archfiend, Baramos (November 14, 2024).
      • And also Dragon Quest 1-2 HD-2D: Follows in 2025.
   4. Star Fox: Galactic Skies:
      • Fox McCloud and his team return for high-flying space combat.
      • Also Customize your Arwing and engage in epic dogfights.
      • Release Date: October 12, 2024.
   5. Animal Crossing: Seasons Unleashed:
      • A major update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
      • Experience dynamic seasons with unique events, weather changes, and also activities.
      • Available as a free update on July 1, 2024.
   6. Also Pokémon Legends: Celestial Guardians:
      • Explore the ancient Sinnoh region in an open-world adventure.
      • Capture Pokémon in their natural habitats and uncover legendary secrets.
      • Scheduled for release in early 2025.
   7. Splatoon 3: Inkstorm Rebellion:
      • The squid-kid turf wars continue with new weapons, maps, and customization options.
      • Dive into the mysterious Splatlands and also join the Inkstorm Rebellion.
      • Launching on December 3, 2024.

And here are a few other recent releases:

• Monster Hunter Stories [2024 remaster] (PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch)
• Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch)
• Also Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked! (PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch)
• Alan Wake II: Night Springs DLC
• And also The Smurfs: Village Party (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch)