Nintendo Direct June 2024: A Roundup of the Most Exciting Announcements

Nintendo's latest Direct presentation brought a slew of thrilling announcements, including a major expansion for Splatoon 3, an adorable new Zelda game, and a groundbreaking Mario Party title. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the biggest reveals from the showcase.

Nintendo kicked off the Direct with a major expansion announcement for Splatoon 3. Wave 3, aptly titled "Hydrothermal Heights," will introduce a vast, underwater world teeming with new hazards, enemies, and weaponry. Players will explore a mysterious sunken city, complete with towering towers and winding canals, while fending off formidable new foes, including the colossal Squidraken.

The beloved Mario and Luigi series made a triumphant return with "Brothership." This side-scrolling adventure follows the dynamic duo as they embark on a quest to reunite the shattered Star Rod. Along the way, they'll encounter familiar faces from the Mushroom Kingdom and grapple with a host of challenging puzzles that require their unique abilities.

Nintendo Direct June 2024: A Roundup of the Most Exciting Announcements

Nintendo also unveiled an enchanting entry in the Legend of Zelda franchise – "Pocket Ocarina." This portable adventure sees Link venturing through a vibrant and whimsical world reminiscent of past Zelda games. Armed with his trusty ocarina, Link can solve puzzles, summon spirits, and ultimately uncover the secrets of a forgotten realm.

For fans of multiplayer mayhem, Nintendo announced "Mario Party Supreme Edition," the biggest and most ambitious Mario Party game ever created. This massive title boasts over 100 playable characters, 150 boards, and countless minigames. Players can engage in a variety of game modes, including the classic Board Game Mode, a new Puzzle Party mode, and an online-only Battle Royal mode.

Monolith Soft showcased the long-awaited "Xenoblade Chronicles 4." Set in a breathtaking, open-world environment, this epic JRPG follows a group of adventurers on a perilous journey to save their world from an ancient evil. Players will explore vast continents, encounter formidable enemies, and uncover a captivating storyline that will keep them enthralled from start to finish.

Nintendo also revealed "Metroid: Fusionfall," an ambitious crossover title that combines the best elements of Metroid and Smash Bros. Players take control of Samus Aran and a roster of characters from the Metroid universe as they engage in thrilling fights against bosses from both Metroid and other Nintendo franchises.

The popular "Fire Emblem: Three Hopes" series received a sequel announcement. "Fire Emblem: Three Hopes 2" promises an even more expansive story, with new characters, new classes, and new strategic options. Players will lead armies into battle, forge alliances, and make choices that will shape the fate of the continent.

Nintendo surprised Animal Crossing fans with a major expansion for "Animal Crossing: New Horizons." "Happy Home Paradise" allows players to design and decorate vacation homes for a variety of unique villagers. With over 900 new furniture items and a range of new design options, players have endless possibilities to create their dream getaways.

Nintendo unveiled a spin-off of the Kirby series, titled "Kirby: The Exquisite Isle." This charming adventure sees Kirby exploring a beautiful and mysterious island, where he can transform into exquisite food items to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. With its adorable visuals and family-friendly gameplay, "Kirby: The Exquisite Isle" promises to be a delight for all ages.

The Direct culminated with the announcement of "Super Mario Odyssey 2." The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Mario Odyssey will take players on another unforgettable adventure across a variety of new and imaginative worlds. Mario will utilize all his signature moves, along with new abilities, to unravel the mysteries of a vast and enigmatic kingdom.